Know what types of baby cribs are out there to purchase a safe product!

Young Babies aged 1 month to 1 1/2 years spend most of their time in the arms of their parents or comfortably resting in a baby crib. Parents should take utmost care in selecting the most comfortable cribs for their babies & within their budget. Most manufacturers have federal guidelines to produce safe baby cribs.

Most parents should preorder a crib prior to their baby's delivery & ensure that their selection is complaint with the most basic features as described below

•  Sturdy, durable & Stable - Crib does not wobble, its recommended to purchase baby cribs in retail stores such that parents can check the stability. however most reputable companies offer stable baby cribs, hence internet shopping has become very popular.

•  Manufactured from a reputable company - Preferably made in USA

•  Cribs should not have any rough edges, cracked wood or paint peeling.

•  The drop side of the crib should have a reliable lockable mechanism which holds the baby in the crib securely

•  The crib mattress should fit right inside the crib, with no extra spaces on the sides.

Price Range

Most baby cribs range from $150 to $500 depending on the type & make. The higher the price better the quality of wood is used & the more attractive the crib is to suit the baby room.

Type of Baby Cribs

Parents would need to make an informed decision on selecting the type of crib to fit their needs, budget & home decor. There are quite a few different types of baby cribs available in the market; some of the most common ones are explained here.

Standard – These are the most common, simplest type of baby cribs, they have single or double sided opening to maneuver the baby in & out easily.

Convertible – These type of cribs are a little more expensive because of their functionality. Convertible cribs as the name suggests can be converted to a full sized bed, when the baby is getting bigger.

Canopy – These types of cribs are robust, have four wooden posts on the corners to hold a metal frame on the top which can have fancy fabric to match the theme of the baby's room. These types of cribs are fancy & are priced on the high end.

Cradles – These type of cribs have the rocking bed to give a rocking simulation to the baby. Most babies fall asleep faster or calm down faster when they are crying , in a cradle just because there is diversion to their attention.