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Category: Cribs for Babies

Modern Cribs
Modern furniture has become very popular over the last decade. Now, people are choosing to remodel their homes to fit into a more modern theme. When it comes to your baby’s furniture, do you favor modern décor? Some parents like to design their baby’s room around a modern, stylish theme that will fit with the rest of their home. Here’s a bit of information for you about modern baby cribs, and how you can find a modern baby crib that’s right for you.

Finding a Modern Baby Crib

There are a few places that you can begin shopping for modern baby cribs. Shopping for baby furniture can be a fun experience, and one that is enjoyable for your whole family! Start locally, checking malls, specialty stores and outlet stores for baby furniture stores. Many of these stores will have a wide selection of baby furniture, including many modern cribs for babies. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at these stores, begin searching thrift stores in your area. Since many people often donate their cribs, a lot of thrift stores will probably carry at least a few baby cribs. You can also check craigslist, or yard sales in your area to search for modern baby cribs.

Choosing a Modern Baby Crib

While the crib you choose is up to you, there are a few factors that may influence your decision. These include:

Safety
First, you want to consider the safety of your baby. Modern cribs for babies can be stylish, but they might not be the safest choice for your child. Make sure that you don’t purchase a drop-side crib, since these cribs have recently been declared illegal. Drop side cribs can cause your child to become caught in the moving parts of the crib, which can cause serious risks to your baby’s safety. Also, drop side cribs may develop weak joints, which could cause them to be at risk for collapse.

Color
If you’re designing your baby’s nursery around a modern theme, you might be limited to a few color choices for your modern crib. This depends on the specific colors of the theme for your baby’s room. For example, if you’re designing a room based on warm color tones, your modern baby crib could be in a dark cherry or espresso finish, that might match your warm color tones. If you prefer cool colors, you could probably purchase a modern baby crib in white, teal, or other colors that would match a cool color scheme.

Style
There are round cribs, rectangular cribs and even hexagon-shaped cribs. Which style is right for your baby’s room? A modern crib may come in a wide variety of styles, so it’s best to choose one that fits with the theme you’ve already chosen for your baby’s room.

More Info About Modern Cribs

Here are a few more articles for you to learn about modern cribs:
1. Modern Cribs for Babies
2. Affordable Modern Cribs
3. Modern Cribs for Less
4. Cheap Modern Cribs
May 18, 2011
Drop Side Cribs
Drop side cribs have long been viewed as one of the traditional cribs used for newborn babies. Many families have drop-side cribs that have been passed down through several generations, and are treasured family heirlooms. In fact, a large number of parents say that they’ve used drop side cribs in the past. However, did you know that drop side cribs can actually present a very dangerous safety hazard to your child? Many babies have died over the past several years, as a result of being kept in a drop side crib. What is it about these cribs that make them so dangerous? Here’s a bit of information about drop side cribs, as well as how you can protect your child against potential safety hazards.

What is a Drop Side Crib?

Drop side cribs for babies may look the same as most any traditional rectangular crib. There are four sides, close-set rails and a platform in the center for a crib mattress. However, what makes these cribs different is the construction of one of the longer sides of these cribs. To make it easier to reach a baby, many of these cribs have a side that can be slid up and down. This allows a parent to have an easier time reaching into the crib to pick up their newborn baby. Some drop side cribs also have a mattress platform that can be raised or lowered in order to convert into a changing table.

Why Are Drop Side Cribs Dangerous?

There are a few factors that could potentially cause a drop side baby crib to become a safety hazard. This includes:

Sliding Crib Side
Since one side of the crib can be raised and lowered, this means that a baby’s arms, legs, fingers, toes or head could become trapped in between the moving parts. This is one of the main features of a drop side crib that is said to be dangerous for newborn babies.

Loose Construction
Since a drop side crib needs to have the ability to move and slide, this means that the side of the crib is slightly loose in order to allow free movement. Because of this, it’s highly likely that this moving piece could cause a safety hazard.

Weak Joints
As with any piece of baby furniture that has moving parts, a drop side crib has the possibility of developing weak joints in certain areas of the baby crib. These joints could further compromise the safety of the crib. Weak joints could make a baby’s crib more prone to collapse, or could increase the chances that some of the moving parts could present a potential safety hazard.

Learn More About Drop Side Cribs

Want to find out more about drop side baby cribs? Here are a few more articles about drop side cribs:
1. Drop Side Cribs Banned
2. Drop Side Cribs Recalled
3. Are All Drop Side Cribs Recalled?
4. Drop Side Crib Safety
May 18, 2011
Round Cribs
While many parents go for a rectangular or square crib, some parents decide to purchase a round crib for their child. These round cribs can add a different style and flair to any nursery, especially when paired with accessories. Many round cribs for babies are bassinet style, with a cloth covering that acts as a canopy to shield the baby from excessive light. However, some round cribs are designed for older children, up to and including children of toddler age. Are you considering purchasing a round crib for your child? Here are a few tips about how to choose a round crib, and how to decide which round crib is best for your baby.

Choosing a Round Crib

Round baby cribs may be a bit more expensive than traditional rectangular or square baby cribs. Some round cribs may have additional features, but the decision is really a matter of personal preference. Are you choosing a round crib because you think it would look better in your nursery? Or, would you like a round crib that has additional features, such as an attachable changing table or storage shelves for baby items? When choosing a round crib, don’t forget that you may have to purchase a separate crib mattress as well. Finding crib mattresses for round cribs can be a bit challenging, since round cribs aren’t as common as traditional square or rectangular baby cribs.

Round Crib Bassinets

In most cases, round cribs are sold as bassinets. The reason for this is that small round cribs are popular among many parents when their children are under four months old. After about four months, a baby becomes able to roll over, which makes it dangerous for you to use a bassinet. Round crib bassinets may be sold as single purpose units, or may sometimes be able to be converted into a larger crib for when your baby is over four months old.

Round Cribs for Toddlers

Some parents like to have a round crib for when their baby reaches toddler age. These round cribs are much larger than bassinets, and may include convertible features. Round cribs are usually best for large nurseries, since they can’t be easily fitted into corners of the room. Some parents like round cribs for toddlers because they don’t have corners where a child could become caught between the crib rails.

Round Cribs for Twins

Some types of round cribs are meant to be attached together for families that have twins (or even triplets). These round cribs might be able to be secured with brackets, or permanently attached with screws. By having separate round cribs for your babies, this ensures that both children will have their own, private sleeping environment. Some round cribs for twins also come with cloth covers, though most are sold as a “bassinet” style round crib.

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May 18, 2011
Convertible Cribs
For many parents, baby furniture that has versatility is preferred. While a convertible baby crib may be more expensive, it can also give you a great piece of furniture that will be able to be used throughout your baby’s growth cycle. Also, some types of convertible cribs can save space, reducing the need for other furniture items in your baby’s room.

However, navigating the hundreds of portable baby cribs on the market can be a bit of a challenge. There are 4 in 1 cribs, changing table cribs, and even convertible cribs that can be used as a full size bed. Which one is the best choice for your baby?

What is a Convertible Crib?

There are many different types of baby cribs that could be called “convertible”. Essentially, a convertible baby crib is simply a crib that can be modified to be used for other purposes. For example, some convertible cribs are able to be modified so that they can be a toddler’s bed when a child reaches a certain age. Other convertible cribs can be turned into a makeshift changing table, simply by moving around a few of the crib’s parts. Convertible cribs are very popular, since they provide multi-functionality and versatility for parents

Types of Convertible Cribs

There are several different types of convertible cribs for babies. Some of these types are:

Dual Crib/Toddler Bed
Many parents don’t like the prospect of purchasing a new bed for their child when they reach toddler age. That’s why convertible cribs that can be used as toddler beds are so popular. These cribs can often have their side panel completely removed, which expands the crib and provides an open environment where a toddler may sleep. Also, toddler beds usually come with cushy bumpers, which are placed around the outside edges of the crib to help prevent injury.

Crib/Changing Table
Some types of convertible cribs can easily be modified to become a changing table. In some cases, the bottom of the crib can be raised up, so that the mattress creates a flat surface where a baby can easily be changed. Other types of convertible cribs have an attached changing table, which may be able to be popped out from the crib to create a changing table.

Cribs/Headboards
Some convertible cribs are meant to be used as headboards for full size beds, for when your baby is much older. These types of convertible cribs may not have the bed frame or mattress for the full size bed included, which means that you will probably have to purchase them separately.

Learn More About Convertible Cribs

Want to know more about convertible baby cribs? Here are a few of our other articles about convertible cribs.
May 18, 2011
Cribs for Babies
A newborn baby can be the best blessing your family can have. However, having a new child in your household involves a lot of responsibility. Preparing your home for your new child is an important part of doing what’s best for your child. Before your baby arrives, you will probably be purchasing a lot of baby items, including a specialty crib that’s designed for your new baby.

Safety First

When choosing cribs for babies, your first thought should be safety! The safety of your baby is the main determining factor that will affect which types of cribs are best for your child. Be sure to choose a crib that has slats that aren’t wide enough to trap your child’s head, hands, arms or legs. Also, make sure that the crib is stable and balanced. A crib that’s too top-heavy might be slightly unstable, especially if it also has rollers. Find a place in your baby’s room where your crib can be placed, out of the way of doors, windows and other potential hazards.

Choosing a Crib

Choosing the crib for your baby is one of the decisions that most parents approach with care. Not all cribs are created equal, especially cribs that are from less well-known manufacturers. Try to purchase a crib that has a long-standing good reputation among parents. To find the best crib, you should check out a wide variety of baby crib reviews before making the choice to purchase your crib.

Which Type of Crib is Best for Your Baby?

Many parents often face the important choice of deciding which type of crib is best for their baby. In general, this can be affected by a wide variety of factors. Aesthetic appeal is often a factor, since many parents want their baby’s room to stay with a certain “theme” or design. Price is also important to many parents, since a newborn baby can put a strain on the family budget. You should also consider where you plan on placing your baby’s crib, which can affect what shape of crib is best for your baby’s room. Will your baby’s crib have rollers, or will it be stationary? Will it be collapsible for easy storage, or will it be durable enough to survive for many years with your growing baby? These are important questions to consider when deciding which type of crib is best for your baby.

Finding Cheap Cribs for Babies

When looking for a “cheap” baby crib, be sure not to sacrifice quality for price! An inexpensive crib should ideally be held to the same standards as cribs that cost more money. When looking for a cheap baby crib, you have a few different options. A few places to find cheap cribs for babies are:

Yard Sales
Many people often sell baby cribs at yard sales, since cribs are only needed in families that have very young children. Once the children are grown up, the crib just takes up space in the garage (or attic, or storage unit), and is often sold for a low price at a yard sale. When searching for a cheap crib for your baby, don’t be shy about stopping to check around any local yard sales in your area.

Discount Outlets
In some cases, you can find “knockoff” cheap baby cribs at discount stores in your local outlet mall. These cribs may be of the same quality as designer cribs, but may have small flaws (either cosmetic or in their construction). Try to find inexpensive baby cribs that have cosmetic flaws, such as the wrong color paint. Try to avoid discount cribs that have construction flaws, such as a missing crib slat or damaged material, since this can compromise the safety of the crib.

Friends and Family
You can often check with your friends and family for baby cribs that aren’t in use. If anyone in your family has had a baby, they might still have the crib in storage. In many cases, they might even give you the crib for free!

Online Promotions
Online promotions are a great way to pick up high quality cribs at a great price. However, don’t forget to factor in the cost of shipping your crib! Cribs for babies are often heavy, and might have a high shipping cost from many online retailers. If possible, see if the website that you’re purchasing from has a “ship to store” option, which means that you can pick up your discount crib at a store in your area. Many online retailers that also have chain stores will offer this option.

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May 3, 2011
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Choosing the right products for your baby can be a bit of a stressful experience. Each day, there are more stories about baby products that have been recalled or taken off of the market. Finding the right products to meet the needs of your baby is a decision that should be treated with care. As a parent, you only want the best for your baby. Fortunately, we’re here to help!

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Being a parent is a lot of responsibility, especially if you’re a first-time parent. A new baby can be exciting, but it can also put a lot of stress on you to choose the “right” products. There are thousands of different baby products, each of which is advertized as being the “best” choice for your baby. We want to help you cut through the marketing, clever advertising and gimmicky commercials for baby cribs. Instead, you should be able to have access to real, researched information about how to choose a crib for your baby. That’s our mission! We want to help make the process of choosing a crib as easy and painless as possible.

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Baby Products on a Budget

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April 16, 2011