There is nothing more exciting for a couple than the well anticipated news of arrival of their bundle of joys. Along with excitement and happiness, this news also brings in anxiousness, especially for the first time parents. They are so much excited to shop for those cute little baby products but are not really sure from where to start. Well, how about starting from purchasing the baby crib? Well, as we know, a newborn baby spends all of her time in the baby crib. In case you are confused about buying cribs for babies, then you can always refer to the following part of the article.
Choosing the Best Cribs for Babies
Baby safety should be the first thing to consider when it comes to buying the best baby cribs. In case you are not aware, let me tell you that the Consumer Products Safety Commission has set a few rules and regulations for baby cribs that should strictly be followed by the baby crib manufacturers as well as customers. One of the most important safety regulations for baby cribs is the slats of the cribs. According to CPSC, no two baby crib slats should have more than 2.375 inches distance between each other. They should also not have any kind of cracks or ridges on them. All the decorative items on the cribs like the corner posts and crib knobs should not rise more than 1/16 inch. Baby bedding inside the cribs should also be reconsidered if it is not comfortable for the baby. Make sure baby mattresses and other crib bedding products that you choose are made of breathable materials, so that the baby can breathe well even when she sleeps on her tummy.
Reviews
One of the things that are not mentioned in the above part of the article are the room size and size of the baby crib. You definitely need to reconsider the size of the room as well as the crib that you want to buy, prior to its purchase. You can choose those decorative large baby cribs if you are looking for cribs for a baby nursery, otherwise, smaller baby cribs are the best choice for you. Baby cribs are available in various types like double drop side slates, single drop side slates and stationary side slates. According to the CPSC, the double drop as well as single drop side cribs are not good for child safety and hence you should not purchase them. However, you may like to purchase those convertible beds that can be used as baby cribs and then be converted into toddler beds as the baby grows older! Well, here are some of the top selling baby cribs for the year 2010.
DaVinci Emily 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
DaVinci Emily 4-in-1 Convertible Crib comes at a reasonable price and can be converted into a daybed, toddler bed as well as a full size bed, in no time! This bed comes with four level mattress height and stationary sides. This is a wooden bed and is available in various colors. Some of the downfalls of DaVinci Emily 4-in-1 Convertible Crib is that it doesn't come with the baby mattress and secondly, many customers complained that its finish wear off quite easily than the rest of the baby cribs. Average cost of DaVinci Emily 4-in-1 Convertible Crib is about USD 250.
Ikea Gulliver Basic Baby Crib
Ikea Gulliver is one of the best cribs that you can buy for your baby. It is made of solid wood like birch or beech and it is relatively inexpensive as well. This is also a convertible bed that can be turned into a toddler bed or day bed. Ikea Gulliver comes with two mattress height settings amongst which one is removable. This crib doesn't come with a mattress and it also cannot be converted into a full size bed. These two are the biggest disadvantages of this crib. Average cost of Ikea Gulliver is USD 100 onwards.
Babyletto Mercer 3-in-1 Convertible Crib
Babyletto Mercer 3-in-1 Convertible Crib is suitable for those chic and contemporary baby nurseries. It is the reason why this baby crib is included in most of the best baby crib reviews. The best thing about this crib is that it is certified by Juvenile Products manufacturers Association. This bed comes with metallic body, espresso finish, four mattress setting and drawers. You can easily convert this crib into a toddler bed, daytime bed or full size bed. Average cost of Babyletto Mercer 3-in-1 Convertible Crib is about USD 430.
Some other of the best cribs for babies that you can consider include: Graco Lauren Dropside Convertible Crib, Delta Children's Products Canton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, Sorelle Tuscany Convertible Crib, Graco Lauren Classic Crib, Storkcraft 23265443 Natural Meaghan Convertible Sleigh Crib, Da Vinci Furniture Jenny Lind M7391W, The Stokke Sleepi Crib, Nursery Works Studio Crib, etc. It is really important to buy the best crib mattress, for those baby cribs that don't come with mattresses.
