| Today there are numerous types of baby cribs to | | | | crib that sets next to the mother's bed. One side of |
| choose from including co-sleepers, bassinets and | | | | the crib sets lower so the baby can sleep next to the |
| cradles. Styles vary from trendy to traditional and | | | | parent's bed but in his own sleeping area. While this |
| economical. No matter what your taste, the most | | | | does allow the mother to sleep near her baby without |
| important feature of your infant's new crib is safety. If | | | | the danger of rolling on top of him it doesn't prevent |
| the new crib looks adorable but isn't safe for your | | | | bedding from sliding into the co-sleeper in the middle of |
| baby then you've just wasted a lot of money. Many | | | | the night. This could possibly be a dangerous situation. |
| baby cribs will convert to toddler beds and day beds | | | | Some parents might also consider purchasing a cradle, |
| as your child grows older. This can be an important | | | | co-sleeper, or bassinet for their newborn but according |
| consideration if you don't plan on having very many | | | | to safety experts your baby is safest in a crib. To |
| children. However, if you plan on having more than one | | | | date cribs must meet stringent safety requirements |
| child you'll probably need to invest in another type of | | | | while the other options do not. This is an important |
| bed once your baby grows out of his crib. | | | | factor to consider when choosing where your baby |
| You might think that baby cribs with drop sides are | | | | should sleep. Make sure you have established a safe |
| handy and convenient. However, most consumer | | | | and restful area for your newborn to sleep before you |
| groups including Consumer Reports recommend | | | | bring him home from the hospital. While a baby crib is |
| staying away from drop side baby cribs until more | | | | often the first purchase parents make when they find |
| testing has been done on these types of cribs. Safety | | | | out the mother is expecting a lot of care and |
| standards have only been established for cribs with | | | | consideration should be put into what type is chosen. |
| stationary sides. Another option that seems to be | | | | Your baby will spend quite a bit of time in his crib so |
| popular these days is the co-sleeper. A co-sleeper is a | | | | you want to make sure it's both comfortable and safe. |