Baby Furniture Cribs Information

When deciding where your newest family addition will sleep and what they will sleep in is an important decision. Not only is setting up the nursery important, but what baby furniture cribs to get is also important.

We can all appreciate beautiful or good-looking things. But when it comes to selecting baby furniture cribs, safety should be the most important thing of all.

In today's market, there are so many styles and options to choose from that getting the baby furniture crib that's right for you can be a bit overwhelming. And because of this, you can narrow down your search by asking and answering two questions - what's my budget? and what features are most important to me?

Of course your journey will begin online, but don't rule out getting real-world advice or input from women who have recently become moms if you know of any.

But as you do your online research, here are a few things you want to keep in mind in selecting the perfect baby furniture cribs for you.

When It Comes To Baby Furniture Cribs, It's Safety First And Foremost

Your baby will spend so much time in their crib, and they will be alone quite a bit. So you want to be absolutely certain that they will be safe and have a comfortable place to sleep. No mother would ever want to experience a preventable tragedy with their child.

Even though there's a good chance that baby furniture cribs made after 1991 meets all current safety requirements, if you want to insure that you're purchasing the safest new crib, you might opt for one made after 1999.

The U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) has outlined safety standards for baby furniture cribs.

Please check to make sure that your baby furniture crib meets the required industry safety standards set forth by The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission and the voluntary standards as set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM F-1169 and ASTM F-996).

Baby furniture cribs that meet or exceed these safety standards are certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and are clearly labeled with the certification seal being prominently displayed on the crib itself or the shipping carton.

Understand that by law, the production date of the crib must be displayed on the crib and the shipping carton. So when you buy a new JPMA-certified baby crib, you can rest assured that your crib meets the latest federal and voluntary safety standards.

Current federal safety standards include the following:

• Because baby furniture cribs that are assembled improperly, have missing, loose or broken hardware or broken slats can result in entrapment or suffocation deaths, and babies can strangle themselves when their head and neck become entrapped in gaps created by missing, loose or broken hardware or broken slats, there should be no more than 2 3/8 inches (or about the width of a soft drink can) between crib slats so a baby's body cannot fit through the slats; no missing or cracked slats.



• There should be no missing, loose, broken or improperly installed screws, brackets or other hardware on the crib or mattress support.



• Corner posts should not be over 1/16th inch high so a baby's clothing cannot catch.



• There should be a firm, tight-fitting mattress so your baby cannot get trapped between the mattress and the crib.



• There shouldn't be any decorative cutouts in the headboard or foot board so your baby's head cannot get trapped.

Additionally, the CPSC discourages the use of second-hand baby furniture cribs, because of the potential hazard of cutouts and lead paint. If you absolutely must use a second-hand baby crib, then you must be thorough in your inspection using the mandatory and voluntary safety standards.

Buying a new baby furniture crib can protect your baby from the hidden dangers of second-hand cribs.

Two important final notes on safety. When you assemble your baby's crib, make sure you follow the manufacture's instructions to the letter. And, be sure to maintain the crib on a regular basis. In other words, periodically be sure to tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws, and check to make sure that everything is solid. It's better to be safe than sorry, so even if the crib is new, don't assume that nothing can ever go wrong.

Choosing Baby Furniture Cribs

Baby furniture cribs are made from a variety of manufacturers offering a wide selection of crib styles, materials, and features. Also, there can be a wide range of prices. So finding the right crib for you shouldn't be a problem.

Baby Furniture Cribs Styles

Crib styles can range from standard to convertible to unique.

Baby cribs come with stationary sides or single-drop or double-drop sides that slide down. While drop sides are convenient and popular, new warnings from the CPSC indicate that there could be some serious safety issues. So until these issues are addressed, it might be best to stick with a stationary side crib.

Canopy baby furniture cribs can be stylish and very attractive, but keep in mind that they require a little more cleaning and maintenance. Also, they can cost more.

Convertible baby cribs are attractive to many buyers and seem like a great idea, but the added expense may not be worth it to some. You should think about whether you'll actually convert the crib or whether you'll reuse it for siblings and buy a separate toddler bed. After all, most toddlers can transition to a twin bed which can save you money.

Other styles can include round, sleigh, iron, Italian-style, and hand-painted.

Baby Furniture Cribs Materials

When it comes to baby furniture cribs, you don't have to stick with the standard oak finish. Today's cribs come in a variety of materials, colors, and themes. They can be found in white, black, oak, walnut, cherry, or just about any other material that you want. And since every child is different and parents are looking for that certain look, you can find a crib that will match no matter what the decor of the baby's room is.

Baby Furniture Cribs Features

Obviously, baby furniture cribs are made for sleeping, but depending on the model you get, they can also offer storage areas, changing areas, and more. Some have drawers built right in.

Caster wheels are a very useful feature, because they allow you to move the crib to vacuum underneath, change sheets, or just to relocate.

Adjustable mattress height and support allows the mattress to be higher in the crib so it's easier to lay down a sleeping baby, and lower it for babies who might be able to pull themselves up. Also, you need to see how the mattress is held up. The best choice is a metal spring system to support the mattress.

Where To Buy Baby Furniture Cribs

You can start online by checking out places like Amazon and Ebay. Pay attention to shipping cost and the return policy before you buy. Offline you can check out baby furniture stores, kid's furniture stores, baby mega stores, local baby shops, large retailers, and large discount stores.