Buying a new crib is one of the most important purchases you will make as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your home. You have a lot of choices when it comes to new cribs, but by keeping just a few things in mind, you can find the right baby crib for your family and enjoy the upcoming changes in your life.
Buying a Baby Crib:

Think durability. A baby crib is a piece of furniture that can be used several times. And although it is usually used very gently while there is a child in it, cribs tend to be abused when they are stored. Finding a crib that can be taken apart and put together again several times will help you get true value from your purchase.
Think flexibility. Your baby will not be a baby forever. Buying a crib that grows with your child extends the usage of the crib and helps you avoid buying a new bed every year. Four-in-one style cribs are common and adjust from a baby crib to a toddler bed to a day bed to a full-size bed.
Get a crib that is practical. Most cribs will allow you to adjust the height of the mattress so that you don't have to bend over too far to lay down a newborn, but you can lower the mattress also so that when your baby can stand, he can't climb over the top railing.
Match it. Maybe you already found a nice set of dressers, or maybe someone has given you some; either way, you will want to pick a baby crib that matches the existing furniture.
Think safety. New baby cribs are required to meet safety guidelines that help prevent accidents, like a babies arm or head getting caught between the slats. Older beds do not always meet these specifications. Also, new beds are treated with nontoxic paints and stains.

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by Staff Writer