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Who Makes The Best Round Cribs and Where Do You Find Them?

Round baby cribs are a fabulous start if you are looking for a way to turn your baby nursery into a wallowing wonderland for your baby. There is something magical about a round crib with valance, bumper and skirt that gives the illusion of a faraway fantasyland.

No matter which fairytale you plan to drift away on, round cribs come in a style to match.



They are available in numerous colors and finishes, with a canopy or without. You can order hardwood or metal and handpainted panels to match your theme. And they come with all the convenience features of standard baby cribs for mom, plus a few extra little bouncy baby bonuses!

Round Baby Cribs - Convenience for Mom

• Drop-down rails on one or both sides of the crib - Allowing easy access, you can even change or dress your baby in the crib.
• An adjustable mattress support - Allowing you to lower the bed as your baby grows (and grows!) This feature is worth its weight in gold - believe me.
• Rolling casters - Allowing you to move the crib around the room (although not to another room because most round cribs will not fit through a standard doorway.)

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Bouncy Baby Bonuses of Round Baby Cribs

• Round cribs give baby more room to bounce! The regular round crib mattress, measures 42 inches in diameter, whereas, a standard baby crib mattress, measures 27 1/4 by 57 5/8 inches.
  
  In a round baby crib, baby does not feel restricted as he does by the narrow width of a standard crib.
  
  Good news for bored bouncers!


• Round cribs placed in the center of the baby nursery, give baby an all round view of the room. Not essential for a newborn, I admit, but great for a curious six-month old.
  
  

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Health Highlights of Round Baby Cribs

• Round cribs have no corners for a curious baby to bump his head on. (Yes I did use the male gender deliberately - history has shown that males, of whatever age, are more likely to behave like clowns than females - if you have a boy, I recommend a polystyrene helmet from 3 months of age!)


• On a more serious note, the tendency of young babies to get 'stuck' in a corner of the baby crib is a recognized SIDS risk. Baby's mouth and nose can get wedged up against the crib corner or the mattress. Baby breathes and re-breaths the same air until the oxygen level is depleted, resulting in suffocation.
  
  Obviously, with round cribs, this is less likely to occur. Baby is always nestled in the safety of a gentle curve.

{All Things Creative - Blooming Flower}

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The Aesthetic Advantage of Round Baby Cribs

Round cribs:

• Are available in a variety of styles.
• Are available in wood or metal.
• Come with or without canopies, posts and decorative finials.
• Are available in a wide variety of finishes. Some companies even give you the option of customizing your crib with your own colors and artwork. So, no matter what color scheme or nursery theme you are planning, you can find a round baby crib to fit your décor.
• In some cases they come with the most adorable coordinating nursery furniture.

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The Disadvantages of Round Baby Cribs

Unfortunately, these snug baby nests do come with their fair share of drawbacks.

But don't stress! - Most of them can be overcome, or even ignored, if you have your heart set on a round baby crib being the focus of your new baby nursery.

Just so that you are aware of them though-

• Price
  
  Round Cribs are more expensive than standard baby cribs. This is due in no small part to the fact that many of them are custom and handmade, as well as, handpainted. On the plus side, some of them include a round crib mattress as part of the deal.
  
  Remember to take this into account when performing price comparisons, as a round crib mattress can be fairly costly. Also bear in mind that custom-made cribs are usually non-refundable.



• Space

{Little Miss Liberty - Millenium Wood Crib}


To make the most of a round crib, it should be placed in the center of the baby nursery. The floor space requirement for this setup is substantially more than for a traditional "crib-against-the-wall" approach. If you have the space - good for you. Scratch this little snag from the list.

If (like most of us) you are not so lucky (my baby nursery is just about the smallest room in the house!) you can always tuck your crib away in a pretty corner. It will still look good, but realize that you will lose many of the benefits of the round shape, while still laying out the extra cash - your choice.



• Non-convertible
  
  Because of the shape, these cribs do not come with the convertible option available with many standard baby cribs. However, it is up to you to decide whether or not this is an issue. If you are planning more babies - cool - they all get to sleep in the lap of luxury!



• Size
  
  Most round cribs measure between 45 and 55 inches in diameter. This is great for a bouncy baby as he has more room to move. However, because a standard doorway is only 32 inches in diameter, you will have to disassemble the crib to move it to another room. Again - not a train smash if you don't mind the inconvenience - how badly do you want a round baby crib?



• Availability
  
  Round cribs are not as readily available as standard baby cribs. You may not find a large selection at your local outlet store. However, online shopping comes to the rescue here, with some online retailers carrying a fair variety. You just have to know where to look.
  
  
  
  If you find one, please let me know, so that I can add it to the resources below for other moms.
  A round crib mattress is not easy to find, and there are only a few to choose from. All of the round crib mattresses I could find are made of foam. There does not appear to be an innerspring, or an organic option.
  
  
  
  

  {All Things Creative - Palace Round Crib}

  Pretty, frilly, round crib bedding is an essential finishing touch to your round baby crib. However, there is a slight hitch. Just as the cribs and mattresses are not readily available in outlet stores, neither is the bedding. It is available online, but the selection, while reasonable, is limited in comparison to standard baby crib bedding. Also, surprise-surprise - it is way more expensive!
  
  
  
  

  
  If you are planning a themed baby nursery, I would suggest checking out the round crib bedding options BEFORE settling on a round baby crib.

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The most popular round cribs can be narrowed down to three brands.

• Little Miss Liberty

{Little Miss Liberty - Crystal Round Crib}

• All Things Creative
• Angel Line

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Little Miss Liberty Round Baby Cribs

The original round and heart baby crib company, and first choice of the rich and famous. Be warned, these cribs come with a hefty price tag, ranging from $985 to $2699!











All round cribs in the Little Miss Liberty Line exceed CPSC and JPMA baby crib safety standards, and feature double drop sides with double action, patented latches and a multi-positional base.

All are easily convertible between standard canopy, round dome, fluted dome and high steeple open canopy. And every Little Miss Liberty crib includes a 5-inch thick, high-density, foam, round crib mattress.

Little Miss Liberty manufactures round crib bedding sets specifically designed for their round crib product line. Together with the cribs, they create a simply enchanting hideaway.

{All Things Creative - Dragonfly Round Crib}

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All Things Creative Round Baby Cribs

My personal favorite, All Things Creative, manufactures the most beautiful, custom made, handpainted cribs. And creative they most certainly are.


Still fairly pricey, but less so than Little Miss Liberty,
All Things Creative round cribs will really set your baby nursery apart. Prices range from $680 to $1220.




Every round crib in the All Things Creative Line exceeds CPSC and JPMA baby crib safety standards, and features a double action drop latch on the moving side, a 2-positional base and two locking casters.

Each crib is available with a canopy or handpainted decorative finials, and in a white, cherry or natural finish. The patented, handpainted panel insert can be custom painted with the artwork of your choice. There is also a complete crib customization option. All cribs are made of quality hardwood for durability and lasting appeal.

All Things Creative also manufactures round crib bedding sets specifically designed for their round crib product line, and All Things Creative has recently introduced the most adorable coordinating baby nursery furniture.

{Angel Line - Traditional Round Crib}

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Angel Line Round Baby Cribs

Now, if your heart is still set on a round crib, but those really high price tags are giving you blood pressure to match, this Angel Line option might be just what you are looking for.


At around $435 including a 5-inch thick, foam round crib mattress, I'm sure you'll agree that this is a somewhat less scary prospect.


Features:

• Mattress heights can be adjusted in two positions.
• A wood support bar, across the crib.
• Made of solid ramin hardwood, non-toxic finish.
• Wheels with locking casters included.
• Two-hand latch release front bar.
• Metal canopy hardware is removable.

The Angel Line round baby crib is available with coordinating baby nursery furniture. Nursery Furniture Sets are always less expensive than buying individual items, so this option is worth considering.

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The Round Crib Mattress

Since these are not that easy to get hold of, I would suggest buying your round crib mattress with your crib. Most retailers sell mattresses with round baby cribs either as part of the price or as an optional extra.

If for some reason you decide not to do this, or if you already have a round baby crib and are looking for just the round crib mattress, your best option is the Starlight Support round crib mattress from Moonlight Slumber.

This mattress is completely anti-microbial with welded seams, premium ticking and two levels of firmness and comes standard with an internal fire barrier making it flame resistant.











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