A new born baby doesn't require much except a comfortable, quiet
and safe place to sleep. Therefore the type of furniture you
choose and the location needs to be safe and practical. Shopping
for a crib can be time consuming and frustrating. It is
therefore important that you educate yourself before hand. If
you choose to buy a used crib or you are handing down a crib
from an older sibling there is important information that you
need to know. Check the latest government recall list to make
sure you are purchasing something that is safe. Arming yourself
with knowledge will make the crib hunting a more enjoyable
experience.
If you plan purchasing a used or using a hand-me-down crib: Make
sure that the cribs structure is strong and firm and doesn't
move around. The mattress must fit the crib snuggly allowing no
room for a new born to get caught. Make sure the crib is
relatively new and meets with the federal safety standards.
The crib should be free of damage like cracks, or missing slats
and splinters that may harm your baby. The slats should be no
more than 6 cm apart. If you are using a hand-me-down crib, make
sure it is up to code. If you are expecting a new born and have
an infant still in the new born crib, it is best to transition
the infant early to the a new toddler bed. This process can turn
into a time consuming experience.
There is a vast variety of toddler beds to choose from. Toddler
beds are affordable ranging from $50 dollars to $500 or more.
There are many different types of toddler beds made of many
different materials and styles. Some are simple and resemble
miniature beds and others are more complex resembling cars.
Toddlers should go along on that shopping trip to choose their
new toddler bed. Do this in plenty of time before the new born
arrives. This gives the toddler time to detach from the crib.
There is also variety of fun designs of beddings for toddler
beds to choose from. The toddler can choose bedding sets with
their favorite character on them, giving a sense of ownership.
If the transition is done early enough, the toddler will have no
attachment to the crib when the new born arrives home.
If purchasing a new crib for your new born consider purchasing
cribs that convert to toddler beds then to twin beds. These
cribs may seem costly at the onset but have many advantages. You
avoid having to "move" your toddler to a toddler bed. This
transition can be traumatic for the child. This option avoids
such event. Make sure you buy a bed with neutral colors because
as the child grows, so does their taste in the room décor
change.
There is a wide variety of cribs on the market, with prices
ranging from $100 dollars for a small portable crib to close to
$2000 for the upper end convertible cribs. Choose a crib that
fits in your budget and matches your nursery design and style.
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