Choosing a Baby Crib
There are a various of models out there for the parent-to-be buying baby crib. You might use a cradle for the first six months or so, but after that a crib is really a good place for the baby to sleep. So to find a quality crib that meets the safety regulations and standards is a really good idea.
If you have allergies in the family, or are otherwise aware of toxic substances, maybe you should consider an amish baby crib. The amish baby furniture are free from toxic coloring or impregnators, and also have nice and functional designs. You could easily furniture your whole nursery with amish furniture, because they are so beautiful and have really clever storage systems. You can also handpainted cribs that are popular, but unfortunately a bit costy. But, luckily enough there are cribs in all price categories, so even if you’re on a tight budget or can spend anything you like, you will find something that fits you. Be aware of the safety standards and that the crib meets all the national safety regulations.
Many cribs comes with a mattress. If there’s not a tailored mattress included with the crib, be sure that you buy one that fits the crib neatly. There are two types of mattress and those are inner spring or foam. The innerspring style of mattress will last much longer, and because of that it’s a little bit more costy. A waterproof mattress pad to protect it can be a good thing to have under the sheets as well, be aware the you don’t have anything plastic that the baby will sleep directly on.
See to it that the cradle is a place that your baby will enjoy being in, and a place for it to relax. Place some nice pictures or fabric on the wall above the crib,and have some soft toys and maybe a crib mobile a the crib. When the baby gets bigger and starts to play a bit on its own, you can get a little extra bed time in the morning by placing some interesting things beside the crib, that the baby can reach and play with for a while (place a chair beside the crib to put the toys on). Remember to swap the things regularly, a baby wants to discover new things al the time and gets tired of playing with the same things too long. You can do the same with all the toys. If they start to just laying around, and the baby is not playing with some of them, take those away for awhile. Take them out again after a couple of weeks, and those toys will be as good as new and exciting to play with again!
There are a lot of extras you can get for your baby crib, more or less necessary, the market on baby items are huge. Just remember not to buy yourself crazy before you know what you need. Get stuff along the way, as the baby grows and you can clearly see what it is that you need. That way the baby nursery don’t have to be such an expensive affair.
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You definitely want a firm mattress. The cover is fine as long as it fits the mattress well. In addition to the regular waterproof cover, we use a plastic/vinyl cover that zips around the whole mattress and fits snugly.
I have a cherry wooden one I got from Babies R Us. I just went there and found one I liked that seemed sturdy and was a nice color. It was expensive though – around $400. Honestly I would recommend picking a more inexpensive one – I would not spend that much now. Since my son started sleeping with us all the time once he was 6 months old – it was kind of a waste of money. Even if he still slept there – $400 is a lot these days! Luckily it converts to a full-size bed, so we'll do that one of these days to get him out of our bed.
I would also recommend getting one with slats on all 4 sides. Mine has a solid side (it turns into the bed headboard when you convert to a full-size bed), and it was always hard to keep the bumper up.
Finally, look for one where you can lower and raise the rail. Once we lowered the mattress as our baby got older, as you're supposed to do, it got harder and harder to put him in there when he was sleeping – he would always wake up.
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if you cant find full sets you like, maybe you could do something like choose a color scheme… I think the soft browns and greens make a great combination… and just have lots of solids that coordinate in your color palette… then just decorate the room with other things to make it more colorful or if you like monkeys or bears…
some of the convertibles do have the drop side. The one we purchased for our first child did. However, it should be that big of a deal with not having the drop side.
When the child is sleeping in the crib at the lowest mattress setting, they'll be more mobile and it will be easier to get them in the bed. Then you can convert it to a toddler bed too, if you wanted.
Also, I wouldn't plan on 3 months for the bassinette. The child may be too big for it in a month, you never know. My daughter was 6lb, 7oz at birth and we used a bassinette for only 2 weeks, then she was cramped.
I really like this series. Not only for nursery ideas, but decorating ideas in general. I like the idea of using original art and refurbishing furniture instead of buying new stuff. Keep these videos coming!
i think 2d is the best..
Keep the series going!
I think you should Keep up with this sort of theme! I love what they did with the room. Not everyone can afford to furnish a designer room
I hope to see more of these cribs 
loved the idea with the framed essay. so cute.
I have three children and they all slept in either thier crib or a cradle they are all healthy happy children. As long as you arent includina pillow or stuffed animals in the crid it should be fine. When you have your baby the hospital staff will show you how to swaddle and position your baby on its side so its healthy and all that should be in the babies crib is its bumper pad and the baby with its swaddling blankets. After the baby becomes to big to swaddle just a blanket is fine until they are old enough for pillow like when he/ she can roll over and turn his/her head on their own. I am sorry you were scared by this comment by your mother in law. Also I have always been told that sids is a disease so it shouldnt depend on where the baby sleeps. Best of luck with you MIL and congrats on the baby. Also thank your husband for me. SUPPORTING ALL OUR TROOPS!!!
i am due only a few days before you are! arent you excited!?!?!? anyways…we got our crib from target. it is a convertible crib. it starts out being a baby crib, then changes to a toddler bed and eventually you can use it as a full size bed. they had a few there and they all had matching dresser/changing tables. the prices are about 2-350 a piece though. i also heard that walmart has 3 piece sets (bed, changing table, dresser) for around 150 total for all of it. a friend of mine used that and had her friend get in the crib and jump up and down. she said it was a great crib for the price. hope you find what you are looking for. and congrats!
well, you probably have 4 different sets because typically "bed in a bag" sets are on the cheap side!
I have 5 different sheets that coordinate with her bedding set that I switch around but that is it. With a newborn, I don't have the time to change the bumper and bed skirt "just because" I would much rather spend that time with my daughter.
Recycling Furniture and well just everything is fun! We almost never buy anything new. Infact Having Twins I needed 2 Cribs, I purchased one at a Thrift store for 80$ and one brand new for over 100$ and the Used crib is so much more beautiful than the new one.
I show it in my latest Video I did about the Nursery
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I agree with blessed. No drop down rails, they can dangerous. Unless you're really really short, it shouldn't be a problem to reach in and get your baby out. When he or she is really small, you can put the mattress up higher so you don't have to lean down so far, and once baby gets bigger, you move the mattress down and they stand up and hold onto the sides when they want out anyway!
We have a Delta crib and I'm very happy with it. It converts to a toddler bed and a full size bed very easily. for a toddler bed, you just remove the front rail.
It doesn't have the changing table attached on the side, but they make ones that do. Honestly, I think changing tables are a waste of money. We never use ours. I set a changing pad on top of my son's dresser and we have a little changing station there to use for nighttime diaper changes.