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Suffolk Legislature votes to ban sale of drop-side cribs
Photo credit: US Product Safety Commission/ | Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Retailers Due to Risk of Death from Suffocation
Suffolk says no to drop-side cribs
After a mother's emotional plea, the Suffolk Legislature Tuesday voted to ban the sale of drop-side cribs, which have been blamed in scores of baby deaths and thousands of injuries. It is the first such restriction in the nation.
"It's a great day for Suffolk County, which is here to protect our littlest citizens," said sponsor Legis. Wayne Horsley (D-Babylon), who wants it to "start the ball...
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