Types Of Baby Cribs To Buy
Baby crib is the crown jewel of the nursery. It is the centerpiece which will tie together the entire nursery. Baby cribs are an important element of the baby’s life because it is their first real home. They will spend most of their first couple of years sleeping or lying in baby cribs.
In the past baby cribs were big and wooden with little room for comfort or style. Modern baby cribs feature trendy looks with tons of safety and comfort features for both mom and dad and baby. But, don’t mistake trendy for shoddy as most modern baby cribs are equally as durable as their predecessors.
Most baby cribs are made of wood, but some are made of metal or wrought iron, even aluminium. Medium density fiber boards are also being used in the making of baby cribs. There are several different types of baby cribs.
Standard baby cribs offer a traditional look to the nursery and come in a variety of finishes. Convertible baby cribs grow with the child. They go from crib to bed and can often finish up as a full size adult bed. It is all done with the help of convertible crib rails.
Sleigh baby cribs feature a different look and will work well in just about any nursery. Round baby cribs give a completely different look to the standard, rectangular shape of most other baby cribs. There are no nasty corners for the child to bump into with a round baby crib. Canopy baby cribs provide an elegant look which parents are often after.
Since the first few years of the child’s life will be spent in the baby crib it is essential to have safety elements in place. Parents need to check the rail height to ensure it is three quarters the height of the baby. An ideal distance between the lowest mattress slot and the top of the rail is 26 inches.
While safety is at the forefront it is equally important to make life comfortable on the child. The baby crib mattress should be fireproof and offer a high quality fabric. The higher the spring count the more comfort for the child.
Standard crib mattress can fit just about any baby crib. Adjustable mattress positions allow the baby crib to accommodate a growing child. It also improves the function of the baby crib. Drop down sides make life easier on the parent as it is easier to remove a sleeping child.
by LynnMarie S.