| Baby Cribs | | | | in the long run you will be saving money as you will not |
| When we first find out we are having a baby the first | | | | have 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 inches | | | | just one. If you are short it is nice to have a drop side |
| between crib slats | | | | crib as you can reach for the baby easier. It is more |
| " So baby's clothing does not get caught in the corner | | | | economical to buy than a convertible crib but once the |
| posts be sure that they are not over 1/16 inches high | | | | baby outgrows the crib you will have to go and |
| " The headboard or foot board should not have any | | | | purchase a new bed. |
| cutouts so the baby's head cannot get trapped | | | | Teething rails on the crib are optional usually but not a |
| " A tight-fitting firm mattress should be used so a baby | | | | bad idea to have. Another option is casters for easy |
| cannot get trapped between the mattress and the crib | | | | mobility only when the baby is out of the crib. If your |
| " If an older crib is used make sure the paint contains | | | | crib has caster make sure that they are locked or off |
| no lead | | | | the 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 with | | | | Before you purchase make sure that the crib you are |
| no moving parts. At first the convertible crib is probably | | | | purchasing is the one you like as it could be very costly |
| more costly than a drop side crib, but because it can | | | | to return it. |
| be converted to a toddler, daybed, twin or full size bed | | | | Have fun shopping and good luck to you. |