Crib Damage
posted by lindsay on April 22nd, 2008
Contrary to popular belief, and despite the cute smile, I did not give birth to a beautiful little baby girl fourteen months ago. Apparently, I gave birth to a beaver. Mike got Ruby out of bed this morning (Thank you, honey!), but when I went to put her down for a nap, I noticed this:
That's right! My beautiful, darling, sweet little Ruby has chewed all the way up and down her crib rail. This makes me absolutely sick to my stomach, because her crib converts into a toddler bed, then a headboard and footboard for a full-size bed. I'm so incredibly irritated. I know that we can sand it down and paint it over, but it still makes me incredibly frustrated. Grr...
PLUS, I'm not all that thrilled about my daughter's idea of extra fiber. I mean, surely paint and wood aren't part of a balanced diet for a one year old. I need to find a way to keep her from doing it again, but right now, the only thing I can think of is wrapping receiving blankets around it and duct taping them down. I'm sure there's gotta be a better way. All you mommies of older children out there...any ideas for me?? Bring 'em on!
Thought you guys might enjoy! :) Ruby had a playdate with her friend yesterday. We're waiting on permission to post pictures. If we get the green light, you guys will certainly enjoy them!
Apr 22
Alex did the same thing...
when he was Ruby's age, seriously. We have the scraped wood/teeth marks on the crib rails to prove it. I remember feeling the same way as you do. We didn't do anything to the crib. I really don't remember what we did besides reprimanding. He got past it pretty quickly. Crazy beaver babies!
Apr 22
an idea
When Kolt was about that age, he would get his thighs STUCK between the rails of the crib (hes a skinny kid) so I had to find a solution! What I found could work for this as it covers the whole top rail with fabric. It is called the "crib shield" http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4231329
Here is a picture of it on Kolts bed (just 2 sides because the ends are solid but all 4 sides come with the system)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/getcrabbed/mar07012.jpg
Hope this helps,
Debra
Apr 22
Crib Biting
Here you go...
http://www.teething-teeth.com/Crib_Gripz_teething_Crib_Guard.html
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2332261
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2379138
It looks like other parents have the same problem!
Apr 24
Bitter Apple
This might sound bad, but maybe you could try the "Bitter Apple" method. Bitter Apple is a spray to deter dogs from chewing on things (e.g., plants, their fur). It tastes really nasty, but it's non-toxic.
Maybe just put a little vinegar on where she's chewing. The yucky taste might deter her.