One of the important purchases you would need to make for your baby is a specially customized bed with rails known as cribs, health practitioners recommend that you get a separate bed specially made for them.
However, there are different types of baby cribs up for sale with peculiarities unique to them. The type of crib you decide to get for your baby is one of the most crucial decisions you would make for your child as it is one of the things your child will make use of the most in the first few months of their lives.
Baby cribs come in different shapes and designs depending on what tickles your fancy and your home décor. Different types of wood like maple, cherry, oak, ash, birch and beech, mahogany, and pine are useful for crib construction. However, based on previous reviews, new Zealand pine wood (a type of softwood) is the best type of wood for baby cribs as it is one of the most sustainable wood available.
There is a whole lot to look out for other than the attractive and flashy designs. You don’t want a beautiful crib that will endanger your baby in any way, do you?
In this review, I would be doing an overview of different types of cribs available for babies.
If you are confused about regular crib vs mini crib then read the guide.
7 Type of Cribs You May Fit For Your Baby
Standard Cribs
They are the regular conventional cribs, more archaic than modern.
- Simple design.
- Cheapest kind of baby crib.
However, they do not have extraordinary qualities compared to other crib designs. They are mostly massive and smooth movement from place to place is quite impossible.
Convertible Cribs
They have the unique feature of multiple conversions to standard cribs, daybed, toddler bed, single or twin-sized bed as your baby grows. Depending on the model, they could have one or more of these conversions.
- Long-lasting.
- Trending designs.
- Multifunctional advantage.
- More expensive than other crib types.
The conversion kits have to be kept safe, and depending on the model, you might have to buy a separate conversion kit for future use.
Portable/Mini crib
As the name implies, it has a small portable design that makes smooth movement from one place to another possible, most models of portable cribs have wheels for seamless mobility. With a lot of baby stuff in the room, mothers won’t mind a cradle that would buy them more space.
- You can keep an eye on your baby while doing other things.
- It helps to conserve space.
- Often come with small wheels that make it easy to move the crib around.
- Adjustable mattress heights.
It is vital to choose the correct wheels depending on the type of flooring design; this to prevent damages on your floor as you roll the crib from place to place. End check the brakes often and, the locks should be keyed in place to prevent your baby from moving the crib away from its spot and getting injured. Also, note that the features may vary with the portable crib model.
Travel Crib
I love to call this crib design ‘the nursing mother’s companion’ as you can easily take it along with you on trips with your baby. It can also be used in the house, depending on your preference.
- It is light.
- Easy to setup.
- Easy to move around.
Although they are portable and have fancy designs, they are not as durable as other types of cribs. They get damaged easily and are not fit for use as permanent cribs for your babies.
Multi-purpose Cribs
Multi-purpose cribs are a combination of one or more than one furniture. They offer two different pieces of furniture in one package. The cradle comes with either a baby changing table, dresser, or shelf storage, although changing tables are more rampant.
- No need for extra furniture.
- Easy to setup.
They are usually larger than regular crib designs and might eat up more space
Round Baby Cribs
This type of crib is not so common, and it mostly comes with a canopy.
- Unusual design
- The option of a canopy
A characteristic peculiar to them is that babies quickly outgrow them, and they are quite expensive. The designs are mostly archaic, and it is hard to find suitable accessories for the crib.
Eco cribs
They are ecologically friendly cribs made from quality materials that have gone through safe manufacturing processes
- Do not include harmful chemicals or volatile organic compounds.
- Renewable raw materials for construction.
Most cribs have four rails apart except co-sleeping cots that have three rails for secure attachment of the cradle to the mother’s bed.
Types of Cribs for Christmas
Christmas is a season of celebration for Christians, and Christian parents are obsessed with decorating their homes to such a way to match the joyous season. They decorate their houses with colorful ribbons, lights, and of course, a Christmas tree.
A lot of parents include their baby cribs in this decoration spree. The type of cribs for Christmas is decorated using lights, plants, colorful ribbons, sand, and straw as have this unique way of lighting up the whole place, making the home altogether beautiful. Working with a crib that has a fancy design makes it even more fun as it gives you this unique feel that blends well with the aura of the exciting season.
Some tips for selecting a well-suited crib for your baby
- Moderately spaced slabs
- Toxin-free materials
- Certification by necessary regulatory agencies
- Durability and lifespan
- The space available for setting up your crib
- Ease of assembly
- Matching house decor
- The intended duration of use
- Design
- Comfort
- The price tag attached to the crib
Having said all of this, you can decide on what type of crib you want to go for considering their unique features alongside their affordability, don’t forget that the safety of your baby is equally important.
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