Changing The Baby

The new addition to the family is just a few months away.  You have had the baby showers and friends and family have given you various and sundry items to help prepare you for the wondrous event.  Now, the only thing that is missing is the baby crib.  But where do you get it and what kind of crib do you get?  Just take a look at some of the different options below and then zero in on the one that fits you best.

If you are on a tight budget and you want something quite nice, there are some great possibilities open to you.  With just a little advance planning you can pick up a top-notch used crib for next to nothing.  As children get older, the crib typically is no longer of use nor is it much of a keepsake.  That’s when cribs surface at garage sales, second hand stores, internet auction sites or the classifieds. 

Used cribs, due to the mere lightweight nature of those who use them, generally show little wear and tear.  So you can often purchase, at bargain prices, a fine second-hand baby crib made by one of the leading manufacturers like DaVinci, StorkCraft, Sorelle, Rumble Tuff and more.

You may, however, want something brand spanking new for your new baby, but you are a long-term thinker.  In that case, convertible cribs may suit you.  The convertible crib usually can easily transform into a toddler bed, which extends the useful life of your purchase. 

For an example, check out DaVinci’s Richmond Series 4 in 1 crib.  It has a fully secure drop side for easy use, an easily adjusted three position mattress and a double compartment drawer for extra storage.  This particular model converts into either a loveseat or toddler bed -- the crib sides convert into a headboard and footboard when needed.

Other options for the mobile parent are portable cribs.  These tend to be lighter weight cribs that can be wheeled from room to room, depending on your needs.  Typically, the portable crib is made so as to be able to easily put together or take apart to accommodate travel.  Graco portable cribs are priced accessibly and have no-nonsense easy-to-use instructions.

The parent looking for the special design flair might want something unique for the baby’s nursery.  They may consider taking a look at designer cribs or even a sleigh cribas a possibility for their baby.  The Bratt Décor Slate Venetian crib with a four-post extension option, recalls an atmosphere of Renaissance Italy.  If you want a crib that essentially doubles as a work of art, this is the way to go.

To make your baby's sleep experience even more individualized, you can get different mattresses and bedding sets providing the look and comofrt that is just right for your little one.

Whatever you decide in choosing a crib set, you can rest assured there are tons of options of design sensibilities and budgets.  Consider from the above ideas and more to find the crib that makes the most sense for you and your baby.