New Parents Guide to Cribs and Baby Furniture - Part 1

Serves as a guide for the new busy mom to provide an overview of the features and benefits of nursery furniture foryour babies room...from cribs to changing tables.We have made it simple for you to find and buy the right furniture for you. You should make sure that any nursery collections of baby furniture meet the highest standards of safety and gefort, so you can enjoy peace of mind while your baby enjoys a good nights sleep.NOTE: This guide is informational only and you should consult your medical professional with any questions.Furniture for your baby to sleep in - Part 1Go to Part 2 -Nursery / Baby Furniture Go to Part 3 -Nursery Accessories

Moses Baskets


A Moses Basket is a woven basket with handles while the bassinet is typically
a plastic woven basket on a stand. These are not an essential buy, but they
certainly can make life easier in the first few onths. You can use a crib from
day one but both aMoses Basket and bassinet are portable between rooms and
both items fit easily into your own bedroom if this is where you want your baby
to sleep during the early days. These are best for babies up to 3-4 months or
until the baby is mobile.
Baby Cradles
Baby Cradles are a traditional piece of furniture that rock or swing to help sooth
your baby to sleep. Some gee withMattresses , many do not, but these can be
bought separately. Bedding is generally purchased separately. Baby Cradles are suitable
for a baby up to around six months and should not be used once your baby can
sit up, kneel or pull themselves into an upright position.

Cribs
Cribs are suitable for babies from birth. A NOTE ABOUT TWINS: If you have twins, many pediatricians regemend putting them in the samecrib for the first four months.
Drop-SideMany styles have mechanisms that allow you to lower or raise the side with one hand, while cradling your baby with the other cribs with one drop-side or a static drop-side tend to be sturdier thancribs with two drop-sides.
Adjustable-Height Mattress BaseMost cribs have several height levels for the mattress the highest setting is for when the baby is newborn and gradually as the baby grows you lower themattress height to prevent the baby from climbing or falling out.
CastorsTwo or four castors make yourcrib easier to move around. At least two must be lockable, and should always be locked when not in use.
Teething RailsClear non-toxic plastic fits over the top rail of the baby crib and protects your babys gums once hes teething and has started to chew.
Convertible or Stages Crib Larger, with removable sides, so they can be converted into some gebination of toddler bed, daybed or headboard and footboard for a full-sized bed. A good value choice, sinceconvertible cribs have a longer life-span.
Travel CribsFolding or mini cribs are perfect for traveling - some also double as a playpen. Its a good idea to get your baby used to sleeping in thecrib for a few nights at home, before you travel. Many styles have removable, washable covers and fold away into a travel bag.
Toddler Beds
Toddler Beds are for toddlers who have learned how to climb out of the crib or for parents expecting a second child who will need the crib.Toddler Beds can be used with astandard crib mattress , until the baby grows big enough to sleep on a traditional mattress size. This is not an essential piece of furniture, but bridges the gap between acrib and a regular bed. Manycribs are convertible which allows the crib to be converted to atoddler bed . See aboveconvertible or stages cribs .Part 2 Part 3