Baby Furniture Cribs – Which Type Is Right For Your Baby?

May 1, 2009 by  
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When you want to give your baby the best, you can start with the crib, but what type is good for you and how much should you spend?

When you go to buy a crib, remember that you should consider your space constraints as well as who might be coming in and out of your nursery. Also remember what your budget is like and how much you spend.

What kind of cribs are available for you to choose from?

First, there’s the Standard Crib. This is the kind you are most familiar with and have seen in many places. Standard cribs typically have a single or double drop side. This means that either one or both sides of the crib can be lowered to provide easy access to your baby.

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Only get a double crib when the crib is going to have both sides open to the room; it’s pretty useless when you are looking at a crib that is shoved against the wall.

Then there is the Convertible Crib. Convertible cribs provide a great way to safe money throughout your baby’s childhood. While the upfront cost is higher than a standard crib, you will easily make up for the additional cost in just a few years. A convertible crib can easily be converted from a crib to a toddler bed, a day bed, and even a full-size bed.

Essentially, the head and foot boards are often detachable, which means that the mattress can be easily replaced. Look for a crib that will allow you to modify it into something that will please an older child. This will let you keep it comfortably in the nursery even after you have converted the rest of the room into an actual bedroom.

Another way to add some elegance and charm to your baby’s nursery is through a Canopy Crib. These cribs have posts in all four corners and a canopy will be hung across the top.

You can look for canopies that are designed to go on the bed, or you may decide to get crafty and to try making it yourself. You can use fabric that you have already used when it comes to decorating your nursery. Canopies can also be a great way to give a baby some privacy if he or she shares with you or with a sibling.

The Round Crib is a recent innovation, but wow is it a fun one! More and more people love these cribs due to the fact that it will let your baby sleep in any way that is comfortable to it. Round cribs still have a drop side and even better, there are no sharp edges to hurt your baby’s tender head. This can be much safer for your baby and it will help your baby see all around them.

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