Drop Side Or Convertible Baby Cribs

Baby Cribsin the long run you will be saving money as you will not
When we first find out we are having a baby the firsthave to buy a new bed and can still use the other
thing we dream about is the perfect nursery.pieces of furniture.
A drop side crib can come with both sides that drop or
" Make sure that there are no more than 2 3/8 inchesjust one. If you are short it is nice to have a drop side
between crib slatscrib as you can reach for the baby easier. It is more
" So baby's clothing does not get caught in the cornereconomical to buy than a convertible crib but once the
posts be sure that they are not over 1/16 inches highbaby outgrows the crib you will have to go and
" The headboard or foot board should not have anypurchase a new bed.
cutouts so the baby's head cannot get trappedTeething rails on the crib are optional usually but not a
" A tight-fitting firm mattress should be used so a babybad idea to have. Another option is casters for easy
cannot get trapped between the mattress and the cribmobility only when the baby is out of the crib. If your
" If an older crib is used make sure the paint containscrib has caster make sure that they are locked or off
no leadthe crib when the baby is in it.
Should I get a convertible crib or a drop side crib?Make sure that you read all the information that is
There are advantages and disadvantages to both.available to you and be aware of the return policy.
The convertible crib usually features static sides withBefore you purchase make sure that the crib you are
no moving parts. At first the convertible crib is probablypurchasing is the one you like as it could be very costly
more costly than a drop side crib, but because it canto return it.
be converted to a toddler, daybed, twin or full size bedHave fun shopping and good luck to you.