High Quality Baby Cribs
A baby crib is one of the most expensive things you will buy for your new baby. You can always go to your local store to shop for a crib, but you may find that your options are limited in terms of finding the perfect baby crib. Plus, it is much easier to sit at home and shop at your own computer than to go from store to store looking at baby cribs. If you decide to shop online for a baby crib, there are a few things you should keep in mind. This article will review a few pointers that will help you safely buy a baby crib online.
Whether you consider yourself an expert on baby cribs or you’ve never stepped inside a nursery store before, every parent should have this checklist at hand for determining whether or not that baby crib is a worthwhile buy.
You can review lots of different baby crib models in order to help you decide which baby crib features matter to you most (i.e., convertible, casters, both sides dropping down, etc.). Once you finalize the type of crib that you want, you are then ready for some serious price comparison shopping.
Compare Baby Crib Prices: You will be amazed to find that the very same baby crib may vary in price by several hundred dollars. That is because there are more than a dozen online stores that sell baby cribs. They all compete with each other meaning that you can get some a really good deal on a baby crib. They often offer free shipping, put their baby cribs on sale or offer “internet coupons” for a certain percentage off the total price. This is all to your advantage but requires you to shop around to find the best deal on a baby crib.
Baby’s comfort depends on crib construction and versatility. There are many varieties of construction available but a high quality baby crib should be made of solid wood and have screws with metal, not plastic bushings so they don’t wear out easily. Solid wood is safer because it does not chip or break easily . Be certain that the finish is non-toxic . Some baby cribs, especially pressed wood cribs or those made before 1978, may actually have highly toxic formaldehyde in the finish. Be sure to check the manufacturers description to purchase a safe, high quality crib.
Other safety requirements can be checked by seeing if the crib is certified by JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) which assures us that the manufacturer went above and beyond the basic safety requirements set by the Consumer Products Safety Commission. (Please consider reading a previous article describing these standards in detail: Baby Crib Safety: The Most Important Consideration.) There is a variety of models to choose from: standard cribs, convertible cribs, wooden cribs, iron cribs, round cribs, corner cribs, and twin cribs.
Most standard baby cribs have a dropside, mattress height position adjustments, are intended to sleep single babies, and serve the baby only until he or she outgrows it. Standard cribs are usually designed in the familiar rectangular structure. Some standard cribs have drawers underneath for handy storage, and all should have locking casters . Standard cribs may have the capacity to convert into day beds when your baby has outgrown them. Consider a standard crib made of iron for extra durability that may last through generations and become a family heirloom.
It is important to review the store’s return policy. If you decide on ordering a custom made crib, the online store may not allow any returns. If this is the case, you will need to be 100% that this is the baby crib for you. Online stores may offer free exchanges or may require you to pay to send the crib back. These are all issues that are important to take into consideration when deciding on where to buy your baby crib. Also, if you do decide to order a specialized crib such as a round or corner crib, be sure to order a mattress and baby bedding. Regular stores don’t usually carry these items and it’s best to order them online as well.
Now that you know what to look for in a baby crib, you can shop in confidence knowing that your baby will sleep more soundly in a safe and comfortable environment – and you’ll get a full night’s sleep as well!
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