| They come in many styles and colors. This piece of | | | | Is Used Acceptable? |
| furniture may be your most important one in the house. | | | | A used crib may be acceptable if you can be sure of |
| A new life will sleep in it. You want the best for your | | | | its construction and safety. Inspect any used beds |
| baby. You also want the child to be safe. Here are a | | | | thoroughly. Is there anything missing? Is the paint in |
| few things to think about when considering baby cribs. | | | | good condition? Is anything loose or wobbly? If you are |
| Any Certain Place To Shop? | | | | uncertain, do not take chances with your child's safety. |
| You will find an inexhaustible supply of cribs available. It | | | | Buy a new one. |
| may take a long while to find just the right one. Used | | | | Do You Consider Color? |
| furniture sales may not be a good idea. Some older | | | | Unless you will not be reusing the crib, consider all |
| units may have hidden wear and tear. As long as the | | | | colors except pink and blue. If you plan on more |
| place deals in well-made, safe units, it should be fine. | | | | children, gender-neutral colors might be best. |
| Am I Paying Too Much? | | | | What About Extras? |
| There are times when price is not the most important | | | | Many accessories will be unnecessary for a new |
| issue. This is one of those times. You may have to | | | | baby. Be careful about what you place in with an |
| borrow the money or make payments. The safety of | | | | infant. It is best to wait until the child is bigger and can |
| the baby is the most important thing to consider. There | | | | appreciate things like toys and other items to keep him |
| is usually a way to get something if you keep looking. It | | | | her amused. |
| does not have to be the most expensive and it need | | | | Final Thoughts |
| not be the best made. Do not give up until you have | | | | Baby cribs need to be safe and durable. Unless you |
| the safest crib that you can obtain. | | | | are certain of the condition, stay away from older |
| Is This Its Only Use? | | | | ones. Do not assume that a new one is safe just |
| Will it be passed on to anyone else? This will have a | | | | because it is new. Learn as much as you can about |
| bearing on the price. You will need a very good one, if | | | | them before buying. |
| additional use is expected. | | | | |