| Tons of new parents relished the idea of having their | | | | between these slats. |
| children use an antique baby crib that has been | | | | So given the necessary precautions above and you |
| handed down from generation after generation. For | | | | are still dead set in buying or finding an antique baby |
| some of them, those antique baby cribs brings forth | | | | crib. Time to check out the following things: |
| years and years of memories and legacies. For others, | | | | Craftsmanship, Uniqueness and Safety : |
| who don't really have an antique baby crib in their | | | | Craftsmanship is what makes antique baby cribs |
| family's possessions but nurtures the same idea, the | | | | unique in their own style. They are all hand crafted with |
| solution is to buy one from flea markets or thrift shops. | | | | pride, sometimes, making the design more elaborate |
| But a quick reminder to those impulsive parents, those | | | | and intricate than most common cribs. Be it as it is, still |
| antique baby cribs, though very nice to look at may | | | | make sure that the crib's pieces are held together |
| pose a dangerous threat to your babies especially if | | | | firmly. Though an antique baby crib is generally made |
| the crib does not meet today's safety standards. So | | | | up of steel tubing, iron rods and aluminum castings, |
| make sure that you take note of these tips before | | | | some may be manufactured using solid wood or |
| you place your precious toddlers in an antique baby | | | | materials that are made from pressed wood. Just the |
| crib. | | | | same since your baby is your number one priority, their |
| First, consider the mattress. Old mattresses can be | | | | safety should always come first in choosing an antique |
| too soft and runs the risk of suffocating your baby. | | | | baby crib. Uniqueness comes into play specially for |
| Sometimes, it may not even fit the frame of the crib, | | | | those meticulous set of parents that really has an eye |
| causing your baby to slip off the mattress and the crib | | | | for style. Antiques often symbolizes heritage, so |
| frames. Second, make sure that the antique baby crib | | | | manufacturers aim to achieve to create masterpieces |
| does not have anything protruding on its posts or railing. | | | | that will be different from everything else. |
| It can be potentially dangerous to babies who can | | | | Though an antique baby crib may be nice to look at |
| already stand up as loose clothing or toys can | | | | and may pass as sentimental, if it does not meet |
| become caught on these. Third, make sure that the | | | | modern safety standards, it should not be used. Cribs |
| slats of the crib are not too far apart nor broken. This | | | | that don't meet safety standards are not really worth |
| also goes for any decorative holes in the headboard | | | | it, considering the danger your babies might be facing. |
| or footboards. Small baby heads might get trapped | | | | You're better off using it for decorative purposes only. |