1. If you've been looking to purchase a new baby crib for your newborn you might notice that there's a lot of variety to choose from. Some cribs may seem more traditional, others modern or just plain and practical. However, looks should only be a secondary consideration when shopping for baby cribs. Safety is definitely the most important feature you should think about.
You can spend a lot of money on a baby crib but if it doesn't keep your baby safe it's not worth it no matter how good it looks. You also might notice the option that some cribs have the ability to covert into toddler beds or day beds after your baby grows up. You might want to consider this if your baby is not going to have any younger siblings. But if you end up having any more children you'll probably need to use the same crib.
Some parents believe that drop side baby cribs offer a lot of convenience. However, the jury is still out on whether or not drop side cribs are 100% safe. There hasn't been any safety standards established yet for drop side cribs, only stationary ones. Recently Consumer Reports has recommended staying away from drop side cribs until more tests have been done on their safety and reliability.
Co-sleepers have also been used in the past as a way to keep an infant in close proximity to the mother for breast feeding. However, it's important to recognize the potential risks involved with using this type of crib. Co-sleepers have one side lower than the other which allows the crib to be pushed up against the edge of an adult bed. The baby has a separate sleeping area but there's always the possibility that loose bedding from the adult's bed could smother the infant on accident.
You may think about using a bassinet, cradle, or co-sleeper for your infant but most safety experts agree that a baby is safest when sleeping in a stationary-type crib. Today, cribs must meet certain safety guidelines while the other sleep options do not. Choosing where your baby is going to sleep is an important consideration you should think about before bringing your infant home. Planning ahead and doing plenty of research on the safest baby cribs is time well spent.
While a baby crib is often the first purchase parents make when they find out the mother is expecting a lot of care and consideration should be put into what type is chosen. Your baby will spend quite a bit of time in his crib so you want to make sure it's both comfortable and safe.
In addition, you should also read up on SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) even though it might not be a pleasant thing to think about. Be sure your infant is always placed on his back while sleeping to prevent possible breathing complications. Also, don't put anything soft in the crib like quilts, blankets, stuffed animals, or pillows.
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