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Monday, January 24, 2011

Baby Cribs are More Than Just Furniture!


Purchasing a crib is a critical decision for new parents. A baby crib is the focal point of the nursery, but more importantly it must be a safe place for the baby to rest while mom and dad are not in the room. Your infant will spend most of her time away from caregivers in the crib. So selecting the safest crib for your newborn is of utmost importance; it will become the centerpiece of a warm, inviting nursery as well as the safest place when not in mommy's arms.

The first choice you'll need to make is which style baby crib you would like for the décor of your baby's nursery. There are a variety of styles of cribs available nowadays. 
The first and most common is the standard crib. When selecting the standard baby crib you need to be mindful of the two types of models.

Standard baby cribs either have a single drop side or a double drop side where both sides drop down. It depends on your needs and where you would like to position the baby crib in your nursery.
The standard baby crib will provide the classic baby nursery look; however it will not provide the longevity on the next option, the convertible baby crib.
Convertible cribs convert to a toddler bed from standard crib. These cribs even have the possibility to change from a toddler bed into a day or full sized bed. This long lasting feature offered by convertible cribs makes them a very attractive choice for new parents. Although they are a more costly item when new baby expenses are all ready piling up the convertible baby crib can ideally save you money in the long run.
Next in line would be canopy cribs have four posts on the corners of the bed. Round cribs are gaining popularity. Round cribs come with a canopy frame and they add a touch of class to your baby's nursery. Round Crib locks into place when you have found the perfect spot for it. Round baby cribs give the look and feel of a canopy yet round baby cribs add mobility for the parents.
For the traveling parents, a portable crib is an option. Portable Cribs give parents the flexibility of taking their child anywhere to get a good night sleep. The portable crib goes anywhere and everywhere you go. The portable crib folds compactly to easily carry with you. Some portable cribs, convert into a comfortable crib mattress when your child outgrows the bassinet. Parents who travel often may consider the standard baby crib for home and opt for a portable crib when out and about.
Once you have decided the type of baby crib you'd like begin to shop around. For starters, research the names of reputable furniture stores and crib manufacturer.
Your shopping experience for baby cribs is one that is propelled by finding the best for baby. Locate a store or showroom browse around and inspect the construction of the available cribs. Any crib worth considering should be made with a sturdy construction. The frame of the baby crib must be solid and secure. If possible check to see if the crib is stable in all positions as most baby cribs on the market today convert and adjust to grow along with the child. Inquire about when and where the baby crib was manufactured. If interested, learn the type of wood from which the baby crib is constructed. Be sure to verify that the baby crib comes complete with instruction and warranty.
If you opted for a crib with movable parts be sure all sides or rails lock into place. Nothing could be worse than the thought of the baby injuring himself while holding onto ill-assembled crib rails. When placing the mattress inside the frame of the baby crib make sure they are right against all of the sides of the crib sets. Over time any mattress that appears worn or ill-fitted to the crib frame should be replaced immediately.
Before long, the time will come when you can adorn your crib with the bedding. You should always take off any jewelry, pillows or stuffed animals from the baby when you place them into the baby cribs. Do not place the crib sets close to windows, lamps, electrical plugs or curtains. Soft pillows, mattresses, comforters, stuffed toys and bumper pads are not be used in cribs sets. When babies play with toys in the crib they should be supervised. As your child grows it is important to reassess the safety of the baby crib.
Some baby cribs are designed with non-toxic finishes. Selecting and using a baby crib for your infant is challenging task, but one that will provide safety and design to your baby's nursery.


Which Baby Crib

If you're in the market for a cot ensure it meets all the minimum safety standards. As with the seat of your baby safety car bed your baby will be one of the most important purchases you make.

bed your baby will be the sanctuary of your baby during the first months with your newborn many hours spent in his birthplace. A nursery is a place where your baby should feel safe and secure and that you feel comfortable to leave.

There is such a choice in cots trying to decide which crib to buy can be a daunting task. It is best to try and narrow your choices down to first decide what type of crib you want to buy. For example you want a wooden cot or a bed of iron, you're looking for something unique features and price or higher.

Decide whether or not you want down sides. Baby cribs come with single and double drop down sides or you may decide that you do not bother to have to drop all sides. If your baby's bed will be placed against a wall and then having both sides of the bed that can be dropped in a waste, but one side is good for most parents because it makes it easier to lift your baby in and out of the crib.

You can decide to go for a crib that turns into a toddler bed or perhaps a seat. Such a change in functionality at a cost and you often need to buy a kit to convert the bed of your baby. It's a nice concept, but very expensive and not necessarily that it is especially if you plan to have another child at a later date.

Most beds are equipped with adjustable mattresses so you can place more for your baby in the cradle and lower it to help prevent your baby out. An adjustable mattress is nice to have, but like most things cost and decent functionality so you probably need to head to the price range for your baby to bed make sure you get a mattress that works well. Choose a metal spring system if you can.

Once you have decided what type of bed you want and have established a price range you can afford then it is time to verify that the boxes are around. The Internet is a good starting point because it saves hours on your feet and gives you a good impression on the type and brand of bed you want to buy. Internet shops also offer some of the keenest prices around so that even if you found that cot dream of the city is available on the internet to see if you can beat the price, you usually do.

Bratt decor has a good range of cots available a full range from wood and iron base designer. All beds are made of wrought iron hand. If you want a bed carved, hand painted crib or that little something that is totally unique, you will find in the range Bratt Decor with a wide and super beautiful nursery furniture. Bratt Decor range is born from the founder's love of children and it certainly shows in their beautiful selection of cribs.

Angel Line manufacture a wide variety of wooden crates that meet all the required safety standards. Each rectangular crib is solid wood, down one side, four position mattress supports, safety equipment, metal casters for easy moving with a break and use a standard size bed mattress for baby. Angel Line offers a variety of three beds in a convertible (crib, cot and bed size), sleigh beds, cribs, continental, cribs and beds traditional heritage.

DaVinci make a wide range of baby cribs cheap chic. They offer a selection of baby cribs, dressers and changing tables for each nursery. The Emily Convertible crib is a popular choice, it is converted into a toddler bed and a double bed and has a system of four levels of adjustable spring mattress.