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Baby’s First Home On The Outside - Make Sure It’s Special!

Baby Cribs Step-By-Step:

• Types and Styles of Crib.
• Available Crib Finishes.
• Factors To Consider When Evaluating a Crib.
• Safety
• Design Features
• Budget
• Crib Accessories.

Not too many years ago, choosing a crib was a relatively simple process. There was the
traditional crib…

or, the traditional crib!


However, with the large range of styles and brands currently available, making a decision on the best crib for your baby is somewhat akin to running a marathon...

It takes a while, and if you don’t follow the route markers, you’re going to get lost!

With the information on this page, I hope to provide you with the route markers you’ll need, not only to end up in the right place, but also to arrive with your sanity intact!


A good, safe crib, is one of those real baby nursery essentials. Do your homework and take your time choosing the perfect crib for your precious baby.


There are basically nine types of crib...

Crazy – I know!

Each is available in various styles and finishes, with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Different brands bring their own individual look to each of these styles. Which one you prefer, will depend on your personal taste.

Brands differ in terms of price, quality, safety standards and warranties, as well as distribution methods.

Higher prices are usually due to the quality of materials used and the extent to which the crib has been handmade.

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Available in round , corner, standard, iron and convertible crib categories, a canopy crib adds drama and intrigue to your baby nursery and is a fascinating diversion for your inquisitive infant.




Round cribs are a good option if you are looking for something a little different.

More info...







This patented design, cleverly makes the best use of baby nursery wall space, while giving your baby plenty of room to move. Available in white or dark cherry, with a canopy or without from babytrilogy.com.







A great alternative if you want to sleep closer to your baby. (Recommended for SIDS prevention)

Read more here...


Also known as the 3-in-1, 4-in-1 or Lifetime crib, the convertible crib is a sensible long term investment.

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There are a whole lot of cribs in this category. Obviously, they are all a little more expensive, but very special.

• Unique, Handpainted Cribs
• Organic Cribs
• Handmade Cribs
• Antique Cribs
• Designer Cribs
• Fantasy Cribs
• Cribs for Twins

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Baby Crib Finishes

Cribs are made of either wood or metal and come in a wide variety of finishes.

Wood is warm...

Iron - elegant and sophisticated...

With all the choices out there, it's hard to know where to start with deciding on a crib finish.

If you need some help, click here for a few pointers...






So, what else should you be looking for
when you’re out crib-hunting?

Baby Crib Safety

This is your first priority. Babies spend 60-70% of their first year in their crib. It’s up to you to make sure they sleep safely. It is essential to ensure that the crib furniture you decide on, meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards for crib safety as an absolute minimum. Click here to learn about other crib safety issues that you cannot afford to ignore…

To make sure that the crib you choose is safe, check our crib recall report.

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Many cribs, especially standard cribs include features designed to make life easier for Mom – and that’s always good news – right? These features include:

• Drop-down rails on one or both sides of the crib.
• An adjustable mattress support.
• Drawers underneath the crib.
• Rolling casters.
• Teething rails.

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Quality Baby Cribs and Your Budget

Sorry – I had to mention the dreaded ‘B’ word sometime!

The price of a crib can range from as little as $100, to more than a few thousand. If your budget is tight, there are numerous options available for discount baby cribs.

Your baby's crib, however, is an investment and should be seen as such. There are several advantages to spending a little more.

• The more expensive cribs are made of good quality, long-lasting hardwood.


• They are beautifully crafted, and will be the focal point of your baby’s nursery. (The higher crib cost will be off-set by the money you save by not buying expensive frilly crib bedding to make the crib look good.)


• The crib will be passed down from sibling to sibling, even to the next generation. And, if you choose a good quality convertible baby crib, your baby will still be using it when the time for college comes around!


• The better the quality of the crib, the more sturdy and secure it is and, therefore, the safer it is likely to be. The crib is the only place where you will leave your baby alone for any length of time. It is of paramount importance that your baby should sleep safely.
  
  Read more about baby crib safety here...

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Odds and Ends

To help Dad out, you should make sure that replacement parts for the baby crib are readily available. Also make sure that the crib comes with decent assembly instructions. If Dad isn’t too much of a handyman, these will prove invaluable!

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Accessories for Baby Cribs

Your Baby Crib will only be as good as the accessories that go with it, the most important of these being the crib mattress. More about crib mattresses...

Please do your homework in this area, as the use of unsafe mattresses, has been stated as one of the possible causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) More about SIDS...

And that’s about it!

It is my hope that the information on these pages will help you to negotiate the convoluted maze of baby cribs, with grace and poise. (As far as is possible with a belly as round as a melon, anyway!)

Try to have your crib set-up and ready in your baby nursery by two months before your due date. Newborns are not well known for arriving on time. While some seem to love hanging around inside you, others can't wait to get out - it's best to be ready!

So…what are you waiting for? – Happy crib hunting!!

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