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Category: Baby Furniture

Pack N Plays
Many parents rave about the Pack N Play, citing it as being one of the most useful pieces of baby furniture. Pack N Plays are very versatile, with many of them having a wide variety of features to help make caring for your baby easier. Did you know that some Pack N Plays also come with an audio system, which can play soothing music to help your baby fall asleep? Here’s a quick guide to help familiarize you with some of the features that may be included in a Pack N Play.

Pack N Play Features

The included features in a Pack N Play station can vary depending on the company’s specific design. Some Pack N Plays have a wide variety of features, while other favor a more simpler design. Here are a few of the features that may be included in a Pack N Play:

Soft Fabrics
Since a baby’s skin is very sensitive, many Pack N Plays favor fabrics that are gentle against baby skin. These fabrics may even be hypoallergenic, or use only organic fibers. Soft fabrics are a great way to help prevent your baby’s skin from becoming irritated.

Storage Shelves/Compartments
Many Pack N Plays also have many little storage shelves and compartments. These compartments can be used for storing baby items, such as formula, blankets, spare clothing or diapers. In some cases, these shelves may also be accompanied by small drawers.

Ambient Music System
Some of the more advanced Pack N Play systems also include a built in audio system that can play ambient music for your baby. This may include nature sounds, classical music or soothing lullabies.

Vibration
It’s thought that soft vibration may help to keep babies calm. Some Pack N Plays have a vibrating motor underneath the area where your baby can lay down and sleep.

Removable Bassinet
A Pack N Play with a removable bassinet is best for babies that are under 4 months of age, since a bassinet should not be used after this time. The bassinet can be easily removed from the Pack N Play, giving you more portability options.

Cloth Light Shield
Like many baby cradles, a Pack N Play will often have a cloth covering over the area where your baby’s head will be. This can help shield your baby from excessive light, and can also help enhance the “cocoon” feel of the Pack N Play.

Learn More About Pack N Plays

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Rocking Chairs

Choosing the right type of rocking chair for your baby’s room is mostly a matter of personal preference. Some parents prefer to have a rocking chair for a special purpose, such as breastfeeding. These rocking chairs may come with compartments to hold baby items. Other people want a simple rocking chair as a place to rock their baby to sleep at bedtime. Some people prefer bent-wood rocking chairs, which are usually more expensive than traditional rocking chairs. Other people prefer designer rocking chairs, which can be a bit more expensive than some other types of baby furniture.

Rocking Chair Design

If you have a specific theme planned for your baby’s room, you might want to choose a rocking chair that matches this theme. Certain types of rocking chairs go better with certain themes. For example, if most of the baby furniture in your baby’s room is dark cherry, you might want to choose a rocking chair that is also dark cherry, or that at least has a matching stain.

Cheap Rocking Chairs

If you’re on a tight budget, you might want to look into purchasing an inexpensive rocking chair for your baby’s room. Some rocking chairs can be found in discount baby furniture stores for a great price. Try shopping at your local outlet mall, and check to see if they’re having any sales or promotions. You can also try your local thrift store, since many thrift stores end up carrying a lot of used baby furniture. If you’re still having trouble finding cheap baby furniture, you can also check with your friends and family. In many cases, your family or friends may have an extra rocking chair that they purchased for their baby, which they might be willing to sell to you for a good price.

Rocking Chairs for Breastfeeding

Many mothers choose to purchase a rocking chair for a comfortable, quiet place to breastfeed their baby. These rocking chairs are comfortable, sturdy, and may even have compartments for blankets or baby bottles. For many mothers, feeding their baby while in a rocking chair is soothing. However, did you know that the rocking motion is soothing for the baby as well? Many babies are comforted by the slow back-and-forth motion of a rocking chair, and it may help them to fall asleep.

Rocking Chairs for Toddlers

If you’re purchasing a rocking chair for when your baby gets older, there are a wide variety of choices. Cute miniature rocking chairs are a fun way for your child to sit in their room. Many children still like the comforting motion of a rocking chair, even when they reach their toddler years.

Rocking Chair Safety

As with any piece of baby furniture that has moving parts, it’s important to follow several safety precautions when using a rocking chair. Always make sure that there are no other children or pets around your chair before using it to rock your baby. Try to purchase a high-quality rocking chair that’s durable and sturdy.

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Changing Tables
When you’re working on furnishing your home for your new baby, you will have a wide variety of options. For example, there are a lot of different types of baby furniture that you might choose to purchase for your home. Baby cribs, playpens, bookshelves, storage areas and other types of furniture can help make caring for your baby much easier. Baby changing tables are something a lot of parents choose to buy in order to make caring for their baby easier. While it’s not always necessary for all parents to have a changing table, it can make changing your baby’s diaper much simpler and more sanitary.

Choosing a Changing Table

As with any piece of baby furniture, you’ll want to make sure that you don’t sacrifice too much quality for a good price. Choose a changing table that’s sturdy, and free of toxic paints or sealers. If you choose a plastic changing table (such as a portable changing table), be sure it’s made of non-toxic material. Don’t forget to also purchase antibacterial wipes, which should be used to keep your changing table sanitary.

Types of Baby Changing Tables

There are a few different types of baby changing tables that you might have the option of buying:

Changing Tables with Drawers
Many parents like to purchase a baby changing table that also has several drawers. These drawers can be used for storing spare diapers, wipes, baby powder, medication and other items. Some baby changing tables even have a large drawer that slides out, and is able to hold a trash can (or laundry hamper) for dirty diapers. Drawers on your baby’s changing table can help to keep it clean and organized.

Changing Tables with Shelves
As an alternate option to having a baby changing table with drawers, you can also choose a changing table that has shelves. In fact, many of the less expensive baby changing tables consist only of a stand with three large shelves, and the top shelf is used for changing your baby. The shelves are open, so it is a bit more difficult to keep changing items out of sight. However, shelves are convenient, since the items on your shelves can be reached easily.

Portable Baby Changing Tables
Some baby changing tables are able to be folded up and carried with you on the go. These changing tables are very useful for when you’re traveling, since not all restrooms offer a baby changing station.

Dresser/Changing Table Combos
Some changing tables are also meant to double as a dresser for your baby’s clothing. These changing tables often have a large number of drawers, compartments and other areas that can be used to store your baby items.

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3. Diaper Changing Tables
4. Infant Changing Tables
5. Koala Changing Tables
6. Oak Changing Tables
7. Folding Changing Tables
8. Cherry Changing Table
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Baby Furniture
During pregnancy, many mothers will engage in “nesting” behavior. This may involve purchasing baby items, setting up the baby’s room or spending a lot of time tidying up around the house. This is also the time when you might be purchasing furniture for the baby’s room. Furnishing the baby room (or a part of your own bedroom) can be both a rewarding and stressful experience. Here are a few tips to help make choosing your baby’s furniture easier.

Choosing Baby Furniture

There are a few different factors you may want to consider when purchasing baby furniture. Some of these factors may be:

Safety First
As a parent, safety should be your first consideration when purchasing furniture for your baby. Though it may be tempting to save money by purchasing less expensive baby furniture, don’t forget to think of your baby’s safety. Inexpensive items may not have as strict safety standards as furniture of higher quality. Also, some items may have been recalled, so be sure to check the latest information about recalled baby furniture before making your purchase.

Durability
In the interest of saving money, you might be tempted to go for less expensive baby furniture, without thinking about durability. Babies grow fast! Also, if you purchase inexpensive baby items, you run the risk of having to replace them in a short amount of time. Use your best judgment, and try to stick to baby furniture that is both durable and affordable.

Material Construction
What type of material would you prefer for your baby’s furniture? Would you rather have your baby’s furniture made out of wood, metal or plastic? Or, would you prefer baby furniture that’s made of a combination of materials (such as metal and wood)? Your choice of material could be for aesthetics, to match the design of your home, or as a personal preference.

Quality
In general, higher quality baby furniture may cost a bit more than less expensive baby furniture. However, this isn’t always the case, so it’s important for you to decide the level of quality for your baby’s furniture beforehand. Would you prefer an expensive oak crib, or would you be content with one made of pine? Would you like designer baby furniture, or would you prefer something simpler?

Price
This is usually one of the major deciding factors for any parent that’s choosing baby furniture. Since most of us are on a tight budget, price is often one of our highest priorities. We want to choose baby furniture that fits our current income. Because of this, it can be difficult to decide which of the less expensive baby furniture items are actually worth the price. Far too often, many parents choose a less expensive item, and end up replacing it after only a few months.

Design
If you have a theme in mind for your baby’s room, you might want to choose your baby’s furniture based on a specific theme or design. Because of this, your choices for baby furniture might be a bit limited. For example – maybe you’re doing your baby’s room in a theme of blue and white, and want to complement this with some lightly colored pine furniture. For your baby’s crib, you will have to make do with baby cribs that are made of pine, if you want to fit with the room’s design. However, don’t be afraid to improvise! Experiment with different combinations of furniture, and you might be surprised at the results.

Choosing Baby Furniture on a Budget

If you’re on a tight budget, it can be difficult to find baby furniture that is within your financial reach. However don’t give up! There are a few options for purchasing good quality (and sometimes even designer) baby furniture even if you don’t have a lot of money to spare. As far as baby furniture goes, you can always check your local thrift stores for gently used items. Don’t purchase used mattresses, however! It’s always best to purchase your baby’s mattresses new, since used mattresses can have germs, bacteria, mites and other dangers.

Another option for finding inexpensive baby furniture is to ask friends and family members. In many cases, people may have extra baby furniture items in storage, which they might be willing to sell to you at a great price. You can also check your local newspaper, Craigslist and Freecycle for other options on getting baby furniture for cheap (or sometimes even for free). As with any deal made over the internet – be sure to use caution! If you choose to pick up items from a seller, try to meet in a populated area, and bring a friend with you.

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