As a petite woman, I usually don’t face many obstacles in life, mainly because there’s always someone taller around to lend a helping hand. However, one significant hurdle that short moms consistently encounter is the challenge of lifting their little ones in and out of cribs. This issue often doesn’t hit home until you’re out shopping for cribs and realize that the sides are way too high for comfort.
Take, for instance, the viral video featuring mom Clara Jenkins struggling to put her grandchild to bed. Standing at just 5’0″, her attempt to navigate the crib was nothing short of comedic gold, providing a glimpse into the daily battles that tiny moms face.
I remember when I was crib shopping for my twins back in 2008, and I was genuinely taken aback by how high the crib sides were. I found myself worrying every time I placed my babies down for a nap, fearing that I might accidentally drop them from a height that felt more like a cliff than a cozy crib. Thankfully, at that time, drop-side cribs were still permissible.
Ah, the drop-side crib—a lifesaver for many short moms! These cribs allowed one or more sides to be lowered, making it far easier to access your baby’s bed. They were convenient and aesthetically pleasing, although they did come with safety risks. Fortunately, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the manufacture and sale of traditional drop-side rail cribs as of June 28, 2011. While this was a necessary measure for safety, it certainly left many short moms in a bind.
Since then, countless short mothers have had to get creative, resorting to using step stools, climbing gear, or, in some cases, even tumbling right into the crib like Clara’s mom did. Sure, there are now cribs designed with lower side profiles and adjustable mattress heights to make life easier for shorter moms, but for those still stuck with those towering, fixed-rail cribs, the struggle continues.
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In conclusion, while being a short mom definitely comes with its own set of amusing challenges, it also highlights the resilience and creativity that many women bring to parenting.
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