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Baby Crib

A baby crib is ideally the place for the little one to rest their heads after the cradle but before they graduate into a bed. A parent shoul... thumbnail 1 summary


A baby crib is ideally the place for the little one to rest their heads after the cradle but before they graduate into a bed. A parent should choose a comfortable and safe crib for their baby because they spend more time sleeping in it, than they do anywhere else. Incase of twins or multiple babies one can buy a special crib specifically designed for the babies although it may be a little bit expensive than a single crib.

Baby cribs come in many colors and designs to fit all kinds of tastes and budgets. If you want your baby to sleep in peace, comfort and style, ensure that you get the right baby crib. There are different types of baby cribs as shown below:

Bassinet or Cradle
The major difference between the two is that a bassinet and cradle is placed on a stand and is stationary. It is designed in such a manner that it can be rocked back and forth to sooth the baby. Many parents prefer to use the cradle for infants between ages one day to three months. A 3 to 4 months baby will require another bed apart from the cradle to cater for its needs.
Standard Baby Crib

It is also referred to as a conventional baby crib, it comes with single or double drop sides which can be locked and opened to make it easy to put in and take out a small baby. In this type there is no need to adjust mattress height, it is usually relatively cheap to buy and serves your baby until about the age of two.

Round Baby Crib
It is quite fashionable in recent years many parents say that it uses less space than a traditional one rectangular one. However such cribs can be rather expensive.

Canopy Baby Crib
It can also be called a bonnet crib; this is for those parents who like a 'fairytale' or 'princess' affair. The canopy serves no major purpose rather than 'presentation'. They are more expensive than traditional standard or rectangular models.

Convertible Baby Crib
There are two types: 3-in-1 and lifetime. The 3-1-in baby crib can be converted from crib, to toddler bed, to day bed. They are converted by simply removing one side of the crib. On the other hand lifetime cribs can also be converted to full size beds, thus a child can use it until their teen years. It is not expensive since it is also a mode of saving expenses of purchasing a bed for the baby in future.