How to Decide on the Perfect Crib

If you subscribe to any baby magazines, chances are you have seen the advertisements of a cyclone of cribs next to the expectant mother. How ever will she decide with so many selections? The sea of options can easily overwhelm the most patient folks. Since the baby’s crib is one of the most important and useful (hopefully) elements in a nursery, choosing the right one can be a job.

First things first. Pick a color for your baby’s furniture that you can live with. Most cribs come in three basic colors – white, mahogany, and natural or variants of these shades. Other baby cribs are available in black, espresso, cherry, oak, and cognac. To avoid a room that is too dark for baby, use light-colored furniture with darker colored walls. A nice balance between crib and paint job will offer a pleasant harmony to the nursery.

Crib paint is often a subject of concern when searching for baby beds. Many parents worry that harsh chemicals comprise most types of paint. If you want to paint your crib, use high quality, lead-free enamel paint. Allow paint adequate time to completely dry, and check the label for warnings against using on cribs. It is advised by the CPSC not to use any used cribs, but if you do make sure all bolts and screws are replaced and/or tightened.

By now, it has been advised by every form of media not to use drop-side cribs. If you notice any still for sale, avoid them at all costs. Choose a bed that does not let down on the side, and make sure your crib bedding (such as the fitted sheet) is tightly secured around a firm mattress. Many cribs can be used as toddler beds, making them great investments. Knowing that you will have a baby bed for at least five years is a huge reason to spend time deciding on the perfect choice.

Thinking of going green for your baby’s crib? Non-toxic solid wood cribs are becoming more popular due to today’s raised environmental awareness. Aside from safe wood, you can also make your crib eco-friendly by choosing organic crib bedding and mattresses. That simply means that the cotton used to create the bedding and mattress was grown without the use of any harsh chemicals or pesticides. Most major retailers have organic options for baby.

Shopping for a crib can be one of the most stressful parts of your pregnancy. Take your time, and relax while you search for the perfect one. Consider ordering from catalogs or online so that you can have it delivered to your home without the hustle of loading one up yourself. Often, there are more choices from online stock than there are in stores like Sears and Target.

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