Baby Cribs for the Nursery

Information you Need to Know on Baby Cribs Before Purchasing:

Your newborn will be spending the first 2 to 3 years sleeping in a crib. So your first concern is to choose a sturdy nurery crib, one that your baby will enjoy for at least 2 to 3 years.

All Nursery Cribs made in the United States are made within the current safety standards that are recommended. Crib slats being less than 2 and 3/8 inches. The drop sides at least 9 inches above the mattress when lowered. When the mattress is placed to its lowest position the drop side needs to be at least 26 inches above the mattress.

Some higher priced cribs come with drawers, giving your extra space for diapers or bedding supplies.

You need to purchase a crib with a railing that lowers, or possibly one that both railings lower. This helps in removing your newborn. You might want to purchase crib bumpers to pad the sides of the crib so that your baby cannot reach thru the railings with its hands or feet.

Cribs can be used by your baby as soon as born. It is recommended that your keep twins together in the same crib for the first four months by pediatricians.

A sturdy well made crib usually costs around $200 to $400. Extra features such as handpainting, drawers, fine designs etc will add to the cost.

Baby Cribs: Great Baby Shower Gift
Baby Cribs are a great gift at a baby shower since it’s an item that everyone needs. If the parents-to-be have registered for a crib you should get the exact one on the gift registry. If not, there are many different options open to you when looking for cribs.

If you have seen what the baby’s room looks like, you will want to make sure that the crib you purchase matches with their color scheme. There are so many different styles of cribs available, but you should be sure that it meets certain safety requirements.

If you are purchasing a unique style of crib, you may want to also consider giving some baby bedding along with your gift. Again, you should take care that the baby bedding matches the theme of the baby’s room, and the taste of the parents. If you don’t know if it’s going to be a boy or a girl, try yellow or green crib bedding.