Baby Cribs

So your baby is growing? Don't worry, that is normal! Time to upgrade from a bassinet to a crib?. Many expectant mothers will purchase both a crib and a bassinet before the baby arrives, to save the trip to the store after the baby comes and the chaos of assembling the crib in the baby’s nursery which is now being used on a daily basis. Cribs come in every price and every style. You can find beautiful traditional wooden cribs complete with fancy scroll work, or minimalist mod and chic styles. Whatever your personal preference in fashion is, the biggest concern is safety. Stay away from drop side cribs, as these have been deemed unsafe. Instead choose a sturdy crib that meets federal regulation for safety, and one that you will be comfortable with too. It will be surprisingly easy for you to match your baby nursery ideas with the bedding available to decorate the crib.

Baby Cribs Explained

  Planning your baby’s nursery often revolves around which style of crib you choose. Color schemes, wall decorations, and other furnishings will need to match the crib. But how do you choose? Walk into any baby furniture store and the number of choices available will overwhelm you! The following is a description of the types of baby cribs available, as well as tips for decorating, and safety.

Most Popular Types Of Cribs

As of June 28, 2010, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission put new safety standards into place, making drop side cribs illegal to manufacture or sell (new or used) in the United States. Your choices are now limited to the following:

Convertible Baby Crib: These are designed to convert to a toddler bed, and eventually a full day or regular bed, after thee infant stage.

Standard Baby Crib: Everything from fancy to simple, and come in different types of material (wood and metal are most common.) Think, two sides with anchor head and foot boards.

Sleigh Baby Crib: The outward curved tops of both end boards create a beautiful, classic look that resembles, what else? A sleigh.

Round Baby Crib: These come with or without canopies. Available in metal or wood frames, round baby cribs are incredibly elegant.

Now that you’ve got the basics down, decide on a theme. Things to consider are the gender of your baby (if you’ve chosen to find out) and color schemes. Are you hoping to create an elegant, yet relaxing environment? Perhaps… Read the rest

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Baby Crib

One of the biggest and most important items you will purchase for your new baby is a crib. Having a safe place to lay your infant down to sleep for the night or for naps is vitally important and serious business. When it comes to choosing the right crib to fit into your nursery, safety should always take precedence over style. Luckily, there are many styles of cribs that are available to meet both the proper safety concerns as well as your discerning taste in fashion. Whatever the chosen theme of your nursery may be, you can be sure you will be able to find a suitable crib to match.

When it comes to safety, there are a few important things to look out for. First and foremost, you’re going to need a solid, sturdy crib. While the trend in the last few years has leaned towards the convenience of drop side cribs, it has now been widely publicized that they are highly unsafe options. A drop side crib is one that features one side that has adjustable settings, allowing you to raise and lower it. The general idea being that you don’t have to bend over the railing to reach the baby. However, they have been deemed completely unsafe, and pose serious strangulation hazards. In fact, they have been banned altogether in several European countries.

Opt instead for a sturdy ad solid crib that does not have the drop side feature. Wooden cribs or metal ones can be… Read the rest

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Baby Cribs

It doesn’t take long for parents to discover that new babies need a long list of basic items. Along with blankets, diapers, toys, and clothing a baby needs a place to sleep. Babies, especially newborns, sleep a great deal of the time so sleeping accommodations are important. There are a few options for new moms to consider when it comes to where a baby sleeps.

Many new mothers enjoy having a cradle for the baby to nap in. Baby cradles are found in stores that specialize in baby furniture or in a department store that carries baby beds. Baby cradles are usually a little smaller than a full size crib. Some cradles rock gently to calm a baby and help him or her to fall asleep. Many moms place a cradle in a living room or other quiet area where they can see the baby as he or she takes a nap. Furthermore, most cradles can be moved fairly easily to different locations in a home. In short, a cradle is an ideal place for a baby to enjoy a nap during the day.

A baby bassinet is another option for a baby’s sleep time. Many mothers enjoy the elegant appearance of a bassinet. Many bassinets have skirting as well as a canopy with matching colors and fabric. Like cradles, some bassinets can be rocked gently as the baby sleeps inside. Other bassinets have wheels on them to help parents make a baby comfortable during a stay… Read the rest

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