How to Choose a Baby Crib
If you are an expectant parent, a baby crib would certainly be at the top of your ‘must-buy’ list. Here is a rough guide on what to look out for when you are buying a baby crib:
Safety
Cribs have to be certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). Although a crib may have a JPMA seal, it is also prudent that you check it out physically to ensure that it is not too flimsy. The slats should also not be too far apart to avoid your baby’ head from being caught in between them.
Sturdiness
Bear in mind that your baby will grow over time and it would not be long before he or she would be bouncing in the crib. Therefore, pick one that is firm and sturdy that is able to withstand the weight of a bouncing baby. Bear in mind that most cribs have to be assembled after purchase. So, if you are not good at putting things together, buy one that is easy to assemble and yet stable.
Casters
If you want to buy a crib with casters, ensure that it comes with a lockable mechanism. Cribs with casters are practical as you can easily push it to a different location when needed. For instance, if your baby is sick, you might like the crib to be in your room instead of the nursery and this is where the casters come in handy.
Drop Sides
If you are worried about safety, there are cribs in the market that have no drop sides. However, most parents would not be tall enough for such cribs. If you need to buy one that has at least one drop side, check the latches. Make sure that they can’t be easily released by a child. Remember that your baby will grow to be a toddler and if you are still using the crib by then, it makes sense to have hard-to-release drop sides. There are one-handed and two-handed drop side releases for different cribs. Test it out yourself to see what works best for you.
Adjustable Mattress Base
It only makes sense to be able to adjust the mattress base of the crib to accommodate your baby as he or she grows. Most cribs have three-level mattress height adjustments although a few have up to five. The important consideration is how far down the mattress base can go. Generally, the lower it can go, the longer you would be able to keep your baby in the crib before the toddler bed transition.
Style
Different people have different preferences when it comes to style. But just bear in mind that there are cribs with a clear head and foot board that enables you to see your baby from all angles. Some cribs have slats instead for both ends while others have solid wood panels. While those with solid wood panels for the head and foot board certainly look classy and nice, your view of your baby would be partially blocked. So, apart from color and style, do take into consideration the practicality of the designs as well.
Convertibility
Some cribs can be converted to a toddler bed and even a full-sized bed. While this will lengthen the use of the crib, do take note that some of these convertible cribs require you to purchase the conversion kit separately. Hence, you would need to work out the total cost by adding in the parts required for the conversion.
Store
Apart from physical stores, there are also many online stores now that can give you a good bargain for baby cribs. Because a crib is heavy, check out the shop’s shipping policy and delivery charges before ordering. Other important considerations are the store’s return policy and customer service. Parts may be defective or damaged during delivery and you would want a store that has excellent customer service to get replacement parts or handle returns. Do weigh all these factors apart from the price before you buy.
The above are just some of the factors to consider when you choose a baby crib. One last piece of advice is always consider your needs and the practicality aspect as well rather than just style and color.
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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.
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.
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 bought the Eddie Bauer Travel system with the 5 point harness restraint. I looooooovvvvvvveeeee this set. I got it twice for my son and my daughter and it is very durable.
The Antique white sleigh and conversion kit bed sounds lovely
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.
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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 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.