Dream on Me portable cribs

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Jul 30, 2026 · , sent to the company Aug 4, 2026 · , published by CPSC Aug 18, 2026

   The product, in the report: In mid-July 2026, my 2-year-old son was inside his Dream On Me Full Size Folding Crib when the structure experienced a sudden failure. While he was rocking inside the crib, the small screws securing a pivotal hinge came completely undone, causing the crib to collapse and my son to fall in. The crib design completely failed to withstand a toddlers rocking movements. This highlights a severe lack of inclusive design. Any autistic child who rocks in this crib - even if they are well under the 50 lb maximum weight recommendation - is at serious risk of the hardware coming undone and getting severely injured. I have documented this failure and reported it to the manufacturer, but they deflected responsibility, claiming my son is 2 inches over their 35-inch recommended max height. However, he is 28 lbs 7 oz, which is well under the 50 lbs maximum weight limit, and the screws had been noticeably loosening over several months while he was still under their height threshold. Furthermore, their customer service response was highly concerning and contradictory. They completely dismissed my safety concerns regarding my son and gave instructions to stop using the broken crib for him, but then shockingly suggested reusing the same broken, defective crib for another child. Additionally, this exact unit has been riddled with factory failures from the date of purchase - arriving in late 2023 completely missing its entire hardware kit and castors. Using small screws to support a pivotal, load-bearing hinge on a folding crib is a severe design and safety flaw, and the manufacturers cavalier attitude toward this hazard poses an immediate public safety risk to infants and toddlers.

   In mid-July 2026, my 2-year-old son was inside his Dream On Me Full Size Folding Crib when the structure experienced a sudden failure. While he was rocking inside the crib, the small screws securing a pivotal hinge came completely undone, causing the crib to collapse and my son to fall in. The crib design completely failed to withstand a toddlers rocking movements. This highlights a severe lack of inclusive design. Any autistic child who rocks in this crib - even if they are well under the 50 lb maximum weight recommendation - is at serious risk of the hardware coming undone and getting severely injured.

   I have documented this failure and reported it to the manufacturer, but they deflected responsibility, claiming my son is 2 inches over their 35-inch recommended max height. However, he is 28 lbs 7 oz, which is well under the 50 lbs maximum weight limit, and the screws had been noticeably loosening over several months while he was still under their height threshold. Furthermore, their customer service response was highly concerning and contradictory. They completely dismissed my safety concerns regarding my son and gave instructions to stop using the broken crib for him, but then shockingly suggested reusing the same broken, defective crib for another child.

   Additionally, this exact unit has been riddled with factory failures from the date of purchase - arriving in late 2023 completely missing its entire hardware kit and castors. Using small screws to support a pivotal, load-bearing hinge on a folding crib is a severe design and safety flaw, and the manufacturers cavalier attitude toward this hazard poses an immediate public safety risk to infants and toddlers.

   Model

   Dream On Me Full-Size 2-in-1 Folding Baby Crib 673

   Bought from

   Amazon.com

   Bought

   Nov 22, 2023

   Where

   Elk Grove, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 2, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

2. No incident, no one hurt

   Made Feb 5, 2025 · , sent to the company Feb 25, 2025 · , published by CPSC Mar 11, 2025

   The product, in the report: SYNERGY Convertible Crib by Dream On Me.

   Spring broke off my sons crib. It was a SYNERGY Convertible Crib by Dream On Me. Product was being used as intended as a sleep space for my child. No injuries.

   Bought from

   Amazon.com

   Bought

   Jan 25, 2023, about then

   Where

   Clarksville, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 1, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   No Incident, No Injury

3. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Sep 7, 2023 · , sent to the company Feb 14, 2024 · , published by CPSC Feb 29, 2024

   The product, in the report: portable crib

   (05/15/2023) The consumer has a safety concern about the hard sharp plastic blocks that look like bricks. They are located on each end of the crib. The issue is when the mattress is in its lowest position and the blocks are visible. One of the children in the consumer’s care scratched his head on the blocks. No medical attention was required.

   I am sending pictures Wood crib - my 1st = smooth round edges all the way around 2nd White crib - 2nd very sharp - scratch a 6mo head. All the way around. 3rd Grab Crib - 3rd - Very sharp + wood base is glued together? So cheap?

   Model

   685

   Bought from

   Buy Buy Baby, Minnesota

   Bought

   Sep 3, 2022

   Where

   Circle Pine, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 0, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   No Relationship

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream On Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

4. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Sep 12, 2022 · , sent to the company Sep 15, 2022 · , published by CPSC Sep 29, 2022

   The product, in the report: Dream On Me Jett Mini Portable Folding Crib Crib for baby to sleep in

   I heard my baby screaming. Mothers instinct I knew something was wrong. It wasn’t the normal I’m hungry. I walk into my baby’s bedroom and he is face down, neck is stuck in between mattress and under the bed. He could have choked himself to death. His neck was scratched and red. I am very lucky that it wasn’t worst.

   Model

   Dream On Me Jett Mini Portable Folding Crib #685

   Bought from

   Buybuybaby

   Bought

   Aug 16, 2021

   Where

   Sunnyvale, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 1, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream on me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

5. No incident, no one hurt

   Made Aug 9, 2021 · , sent to the company Aug 23, 2021 · , published by CPSC Sep 14, 2021

   The product, in the report: A foldable mini crib

   I am looking to purchase a mini crib for my four-month-old son. The top recommended brand is the dream on me brand. It is the number one best seller. It comes with a small changing mat but recommends that you purchase a mattress additionally. They recommend purchasing their brand of mini mattress. Upon further investigation of the product specifications, the manual states to use a mattress no thicker than 2 inches. All of their mattresses are well over 3 inches for the mini crib. They are purposely misleading parents and Amazon is currently recommending buying both the mattress and the crib together. When I search their website, they do not sell a mattress that fits their safety specifications. Even worse, there is no mattress on the market that fits their safety recommendations. This product is sold through many stores and parents are purchasing a mattress that isn’t safe according to their own manual. As a new mother, this is extremely upsetting to me. Here is an example of one of their products Dream On Me Aden 4-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib in White, Greenguard Gold Certified https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Z2C032/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YWYPEVG474HFNASMZQJF

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   Aug 8, 2021

   Where

   Southern Pines, North Carolina: Other

   Who was involved

   Age 0, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream on me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   No Incident, No Injury

6. First aid

   Made Feb 3, 2021 · , sent to the company Feb 24, 2021 · , published by CPSC Mar 10, 2021

   The product, in the report: portable crib from Dream on Me model 681

   Purchased a ‘Dream on Me’ portable crib Model 681. It was put together correctly, however, there are screws facing in to the crib when the crib bottom is lowered. My 6 month old granddaughter was placed into the crib. When she woke from her nap, she had bloody scratches on her face. The exposed screws in the crib caused this injury.

   Model

   681

   Bought from

   Amazon.com

   Bought

   Aug 1, 2020, about then

   Where

   New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 0, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Other Relative

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

7. First aid

   Made Mar 10, 2020 · , sent to the company Mar 18, 2020 · , published by CPSC Apr 1, 2020

   The product, in the report: Dream On Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Stationary Side Crib, White Dream On Me, 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Crib, 681 features unique hinges that allow the crib to fold flat for compact storage or travel and stationary (non drop side) rail design which provides the utmost in product safety. Made of solid pine and having a beautiful finish, this portable crib has safety hooded, locking wheels and can be converted from crib to playpen with one hand. Weighing only 32 lbs, this crib is easy to maneuver and handle. Dream On Me, A 1 Mattress Pad and all tools for easy assembly are included.

   The “Dream On Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Stationary Side Crib, White” was purchased on Amazon for my baby. The crib is located in our bedroom next to our bed. My child’s father and I were laying in bed. My 11 month old baby was standing in the crib next to us watching TV before bed last night and the bottom of the crib completely collapsed and my baby fell out the bottom of the crib. Luckily she does not appear to have any serious injuries other than a scrape. The pins that hold the bottom of the crib up were still locked even though the bottom of the crib collapsed. This is safety hazard and the crib could potentiality seriously injure or possibly cause death to a baby. I just check the reviews on Amazon and this has happened to another consumer.

   Model

   Dream On Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Stationary S

   Serial number

   681

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   Apr 13, 2019

   Where

   Columbia City, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 0, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream On Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Stationary S, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

8. No one hurt

   Made Dec 27, 2019 · , sent to the company Jan 28, 2020 · , published by CPSC Feb 18, 2020

   The product, in the report: Dream on Me 2 in 1 lightweight Folding Portable Stationary Side Crib

   I bought the Dream on Me 2 in 1 Lightweight Folding Portable Stationary side crib From Amazon on September 17th 2019. This crib broke TWICE, where its bottom simply gave away and my baby fell to the floor. The first time was in NOvember (exact date i donot remember). We thought maybe somehow the folding mechanism had been activated, refitted it back. Second time again it happened December 26th . We contacted the manufacturer on December 27th and were told we would get an email where we could fill out the details. No email came. I then contacted Amazon with my complaint. They told me that they had actually REMOVED the product form their website because of MULTIPLE similar complaints surrounding it. But they issued NO recall no warning to the other consumers who had already brought this product. AND this product is still being sold on their website through other sellers. But they think that is permissible. We want to query both the manufacturer of this item for making a defective and dangerous product and also question Amazon’s decision in not issuing a recall/warning about a product that they KNEW was defective having received multiple complaints , enough for them to take it off their website.

   Model

   2 in 1 lightweight Folding Portable Stationary Side Crib

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   Sep 19, 2019

   Where

   New York, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 1, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

9. No one hurt

   Made Jun 11, 2015 · , sent to the company Jul 2, 2015 · , published by CPSC Jul 17, 2015

   The product, in the report: Dream On Me Zodiak portable crib

   I bought three Dream On Me Zodiac portable cribs two 5/18/14 and one 10/8/14 through Amazon. I have been noticing that the foam in the mattress is not attached to the mattress and has over time bunched and made lumps in the mattresses. If the foam is not lying flat against the board in the mattress but is bunched a baby could suffocate. This is a very dangerous product.

   Model

   Zodiak 438-GY

   Bought from

   Amazon

   Bought

   May 17, 2014

   Where

   Minnetonka, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Unknown

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Dream On Me Zodiak, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

10. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Apr 13, 2015 · , sent to the company Apr 20, 2015 · , published by CPSC May 11, 2015

    The product, in the report: Dream On me Cassidy Canopy Portable Crib, Blue for $99.98 bought from Walmart.com Product Description Dream On Me, Cassidy Canopy Portable Crib 684, offers a cute, fun, and secure play area for your baby. Features include 4 mesh sides, hooded locking wheels, padded floorboard for comfort, dust ruffle, canopy, and cute animal graphics. Dream On Me Cassidy Canopy Portable Crib encourages and develops your child’s imagination. For use up to 6 months. All tools and instructions needed for easy assembly are included. Wipe clean with warm water. Additional Info “R”Web#:146746 SKU:AF88A588 UPC/EAN/ISBN:832631006843 Manufacturer #: 684-B Product Weight:28 pounds Product Dimensions (in inches):45.0 x 29.0 x 7.0 Product info found on Toys R us Website

    The product is a portable crib (Dream On Me Cassidy Canopy) and we have found that the screws come lose and were found inside the crib at the infant’s reach. The mattress does not stay in place and was found on top of the infant. The metal frame on which the mattress sits the infant was hurt because of the mattress’ constant movements.

    Model

    Cassidy

    UPC

    832631006843

    Bought from

    walmart.com

    Bought

    Sep 11, 2014

    Where

    Lorain, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 0, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

11. No one hurt

    Made Mar 19, 2015 · , sent to the company Mar 27, 2015 · , published by CPSC Apr 10, 2015

    The product, in the report: Dream on Me 2 in 1 Folding Full Size Cribe

    In Aug 2014, I purchased the Dream on Me 2 in 1 Folding Crib (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dream-On-Me-2-in-1-Full-Size-Folding-Crib-Espresso/13278310) and my son was born [REDACTED] and started using the crib coming home from the hospital. Less than a month later, the 4 caster wheels started falling apart and collapsing. I contacted Walmart on Oct 13, 2014 and Walmart suggested I contact the manufacturer. On Oct 24, 2014 I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me replacement caster wheels. I replaced the wheels and again in less than 1 month, the wheels fell apart and started collapsing again. I contacted the manufacturer again and some email communications were received and upon my request for a resolution for the defective product, the manufacturer stopped replying to my email and I have sent across 3 follow up emails and noone has responded. The collapsed wheels are posing a risk of suffocation, as the baby is not on a flat even surface, but rather at an angle. No harm has been done to the baby as I have since bought a replacement crib from another manufacturer.

    Model

    Dream On Me - 2-in-1 Folding, Full-Size Crib

    Bought from

    Walmart

    Bought

    Aug 14, 2014

    Where

    San Francisco, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 0, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Child

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

12. First aid

    Made Mar 19, 2014 · , sent to the company Apr 14, 2014 · , published by CPSC Apr 28, 2014

    The product, in the report: Portacrib

    Caller purchased a porta-crib October 27th, 2013 and had no problems until February 17th, 2014 when she heard her baby daughter crying. She reached to pick her 13 month old daughter up but saw that the baby’s right leg was caught between the bars up to above her knee and could not get loose. The caller was afraid the baby mights break her leg due to panic and thrashing around trying to remove her leg from between the slats. The caller was at her mothers and fathers house and yelled for help thinking that there was a possibility that the slats were cutting the circulation off in her daughters leg. When they could not loosen the baby’s leg from between the slats within a few moments the caller’s father got a saw and sawed the slats to release the baby’s leg. When they removed the baby from the porta-crib her right leg was very red but not injured. The caller treated her baby’s leg with ice packs.

    No physician was involved She contacted the manufacturer on March 19th, 2014 and spoke with [REDACTED] who took a report but did not provide a report number. He did ask if this caller would like for the manufacturer to send her replacement slats to which she replied that she did not because she had no intention of using the product again. She put the porta-crib outside for refuse pick up when the incident happened.

    Model

    626

    Serial number

    Manufacturer code - BLY

    Bought from

    Walmart, New York

    Bought

    Oct 27, 2013

    Where

    Lawrence, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 1, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Child

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream On Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

13. No one hurt

    Made Dec 9, 2011 · , sent to the company Jan 9, 2012 · , published by CPSC Jan 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Portable Crib

    The consumer says she lowered the mattress and noticed on the two inside corners have large shar openings exposed. The consumer says that the hardware exposure could pose a laceration hazard. the consumer says she contacted the manufacturer who told her they have had no issues with that particular crib. The product is experiencing the same hazard as in Release #11-224. The brand is the same but her model number is not included in the recall.

    Model

    682

    Bought from

    Lazar’s Furniture

    Bought

    Apr 15, 2011, about then

    Where

    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

14. No one hurt

    Made Jul 13, 2011 · , published by CPSC Aug 4, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dream on Me 3-in-1 portable crib

    On May 24th 2011 I purchased a Dream On Me 3-in-one portable crib off of amazon.com which shipped from CSN stores. It arrived damaged on June 4th and I contacted CSN stores who then shipped me a replacement crib. On June 17th 2011 I opened the box containing the new crib and it too had surface damage (nicks in the wood) but I decided to keep it as I needed a crib and wasn’t going to keep waiting for new ones to ship! I pulled out the first piece, which is partially assembled, and it fell apart. The 2 pieces had been glued together but not enough glue was used apparently. So, I had wood glue and glued the pieces together myself. They fit together well so I wasn’t concerned. I assembled the entire crib and used it for less than 1 week with a 13 mth old child who weighs less than 20 lbs. He is a typical baby and when he was awake from his nap he was holding onto the side of the crib and bouncing up and down. I entered the room to get him when suddenly the crib shifted and a corner of the crib sunk down. The locking caster in the front of the crib snapped! This compromised the safety of the crib and the child! I contacted the CSN store as well as the manufacturer. CSN ordered a new caster, Dream on Me has yet to reply. I am very concerned about the safety of this crib! I have read many disturbing reviews on line now about this crib and feel that it needs attention. This crib does not feel well-built. This caster breaking should never have happened and I am left wondering what is next! I do have photos if they are needed or desired.

    Model

    Dream on Me 3-in-1 portable folding crib

    Where

    Oakland, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 1, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream on Me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

15. No one hurt

    Made Jul 7, 2011 · , published by CPSC Jul 28, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dream on me portable crib # 625 order # 3268 Date: 05 Jan. 2008

    Portable crib #625 seemed to be very loose with latches in place. side rail cracked in a short time of use. Matress did not fit well, very loose on all sides.

    Model

    #625

    Where

    killeen, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Unspecified

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand dream on me, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

16. No one hurt

    Made Jun 10, 2011 · , published by CPSC Jul 5, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dream On Me 3 in 1 Portable Crib

    I purchased a Dream on Me 3 in 1 infant portable crib with the drop down sides. When completing the company’s online form for the current recall of this product, I found that though my model number (#625) was the same the manufacturing date was one month later (March 2009). I understand that the recall only includes model #625 manufactured until February 2009. After contacting the company they claimed there was a change in manufacturing plants.

    While I was going through my crib to collect the information for the recall, I found that the top rail on the drop side of the crib is split. The wood has split at the contact point of the drop side hard ware. I believe this is from when my daughter (1 year old and 20lbs) pulls herself up to a stand. There must be pressure at the hardware point causing the wood to split. I believe the reason for the current recall is this same issue, but for some reason did not include items manufactured later than February ‘09.

    We use this crib at a seasonal home, have never dropped down the side, and have only used the crib a dozen times. I feel that the product is inferior, and should be included as part of the current Dream on Me recall.

    Model

    625

    Bought from

    Sears

    Bought

    Dec 2, 2009, about then

    Where

    Franklin, Massachusetts: Unspecified

    Who was involved

    Unspecified

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream on Me 3 in 1 Portable Crib, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

17. No one hurt

    Made May 26, 2011 · , published by CPSC Jun 22, 2011

    The product, in the report: Dream On Me Inc 2 in 1 portable folding crib model 621 manufactured date April 2009, natural color

    Broken slats. No injuries known

    This in regards to the Dream on Me portable crib recall Release #11-224 Rockford MELD has a shelter and transitional living apartments for homeless teen moms. We purchased 12 of these cribs in May 2010. Our cribs are the Dream On Me 621 model but dated April 2009 and July 2009. So far one of our cribs have broken slats. I don’t know if there were any injuries as the client in the transitional apartment did not inform me of the incident. I found the broken crib after the client moved out. Since we are replacing all our drop side cribs I did not think about reporting it at the time I found it, but since you are recalling them you may want to reconsider the manufactured and purchase dates. These are not a good crib and i’m regretting every purchasing them. i am surprised they were JPMA certified

    * Portable Cribs: The cribs are smaller than full-size cribs and the ends fold in to facilitate portability. Model numbers 621, 625 and 627 are included in this recall. The model number and “Dream on Me Inc.” are printed on a label located on the mattress board. The label lists a manufacture date between August 2007 and February 2009. sold from September 2007 to December 2009

    Model

    621

    Bought from

    CSNBaby.com

    Bought

    May 7, 2010

    Where

    Rockford, Illinois: Other

    Who was involved

    Unspecified

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand Dream On Me Inc, made or sold by DREAM ON ME

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

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