| While many people prefer rectangular cribs, more and | | | | every angle. The round shape also allows more room |
| more round baby cribs are finding their way into baby | | | | for the baby, as the width automatically increases |
| rooms all over the world! Round baby cribs have an | | | | without any increase in the overall size of the crib. |
| advantage in that they do not have any sharp corners | | | | However, round baby cribs pose the problem of finding |
| or joints. They are considered safer than rectangular | | | | appropriate bedding. Unless the cribs come with their |
| cribs as they eliminate many child safety hazards. | | | | own bedding, it is difficult to find articles of baby |
| Another advantage of a round shape is that it offers | | | | bedding in a round shape. For instance, replacing a |
| baby a view of the surroundings in all directions and | | | | round baby crib mattress is considerably more difficult |
| 360-degree visual stimulation. Moreover, the round | | | | than replacing a rectangular mattress. |
| shape makes it convenient for the crib to be placed in | | | | As with rectangular cribs, round cribs may or may not |
| the center of the room, thus optimizing space. It also | | | | have a canopy and valance. But if there is a top, it is |
| allows parents an unobstructed view of the baby from | | | | easier to hang toys, as the shape ensures that toys |
| anywhere in the room, thus giving them freedom of | | | | will hang in the centre of the crib and baby can look up |
| movement and easy access to the child from any and | | | | easily, no matter which direction he or she is placed. |