Finding the right crib can be tough, it's a pretty big investment for something that can be so temporary, but when the baby isn't cuddled into your arms chances are they are going to be in their crib, which can add up to quite a bit of time spent in there making it a worthwhile investment.
When purchasing a crib you need think about your needs and also what you're comfortable with, how high do you want the side bars to be? How high to you want the headboards and footboards to be? Do you want it to be able to convert into a bed for use when they are a toddler?
There are a few different types of cribs such as: fixed-side cribs, drop-side cribs, convertible cribs, and rounded cribs. The fixed side cribs are usually known as your standard cribs, they come in various heights and the sides don't budge. Drop side cribs are currently illegal to resell in North America due to suffocation risks.
Convertible cribs grow with your baby and convert into a toddler size bed. Rounded cribs are one of the most traditional cribs and are often known as bassinets.
Often times cribs come with an adjustable mattress level, so that as your baby gets taller you can lower the mattress so that they are not able to crawl over the top of the crib, but when they are not able to stand on their own you can raise them up closer to you so that you can easily feed them and play with them.
Often times cribs comes with drawers and other storage spaces like shelves. These storage areas can be perfect for hiding extra quilts, diapers, baby wipes, and whatever else comes in handy in a baby nursery!
SAFETY TIPS!
Most cribs today must comply with safety standards but some can slip through the cracks, leading to millions of recalls by major brands. So if you decide to go with a used crib, do a quick Google search to see if it was one of the ones that was recalled.
Things to keep an out for:
• Peeling Paint
• Splinters
• Slats that are too far apart
• Protruding Metal
• Decorations that break off
• Pointy edges
• Drop sides!
Basically, just use common sense when picking out a crib, and be careful, the baby's crib is one area where you will not be with them all the time, it's where you put them when you need to get something else done.
Not only is there a ton of different types of cribs as you've seen above, there are also a large variety of styles, from super bright lime greens and oranges, to dark wood colours, there are cribs made out of plastics and cribs made out of bamboo and other hard woods. There are classic looking bassinets that come equipped with Victorian style frills and modern cribs that look like space ships. There are literally cribs for every different décor taste; you should have no problem finding the perfect crib for you and your baby!
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