The arrival of a new baby is a joyous event to look forward to. There are many things that need to be done by the expectant parents prior to the big day. Choosing the right kind of furniture for the baby is an important task. One such important furniture that is recommended by many pediatricians is the crib. Cribs are suitable for the babies from birth till the age of three months. There are many good and high quality cribs that are designed with crib safety in mind, available in the market. However choosing a safe and suitable crib for the baby is important since it is the place where baby should feel comfortable while it sleeps and also place where the mothers have no fear of putting the baby in.

Types Of Crib

There are wide arrays of cribs available according to the gender and the size of the baby. The different types of cribs that are available include the following

1 Standard baby crib
2 Designer crib
3 Canopy crib
4 Hand painted crib
5 Convertible crib
6 Corner crib and so on.

Antique cribs are also available. However, it is advisable not to purchase an antique crib, though it is beautiful, as the paints used may have lead content and the decorative posts and carvings may pose a risk of entrapment.

Tips to keep in mind

While purchasing a baby crib check to see if the surface is smooth and splinter free. The crib railings should be high and the crib should be locked when the child is in the crib. Use the crib mattress which fits properly in the crib and there are no gaps .The mattress should fit tightly against all four sides of the crib. Use bumper pads that encircle the crib to prevent a bump on the head. It would also look attractive and is a sort of decoration for the crib. However, it should be well maintained and frequently checked to make sure that the ties are secure. Make sure that the crib is never placed near the windows, as the drapes, blind strings may pose a risk of entanglement. These are some of the tips that need to be kept in mind before putting the baby in the crib.

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