Best Baby Cribs

What Features to Compare

Before choosing a crib, you should decide what Type and Size will be the most comfortable and appropriate for your child. Nowadays the market offers a variety of different baby cribs. There are many cradles, which fit only small babies. But there are also some beds that can be suitable even for older kids (up to 4 years). Furthermore, some models can "grow" with your child due to the additional parts. Just imagine, you can even convert such cribs into the full-size beds.

The baby cribs may vary according to their purposes. This means, that there is a wide range of frame types. The cribs can be: a basket, a cradle on the legs, and the cradle with the playard. For example, the basket will be perfect for the baby transportation. It is convenient for the trips, because you can wear it as a backpack. One more advantage of the baskets - is that such bassinets can be placed next to the parental bed. But you should keep in mind, that such cribs are suitable only for children up to 1 year.  The cradle on the legs can be moved around the house due to the wheels or casters. A cradle with the playard can serve you for a long time (up to 4 years).  The excellent playpen for the games will be available as soon as the bassinet is removed.

The crib depth is also a very important feature. When the child gets older, he or she begins to stand up. The bumpers should be pretty high in order to prevent falling out of the crib. Thus, at this dangerous age, your child will be safe and comfortable in a fixed bed. As a rule, such cribs are very sturdy. Moreover, they have high safety bumpers and the adjustable bottom.

By the way, please, pay attention to the Sleeping area. If it is the bottom of the basket, it should be waterproof and thick. The bottom of the stationary ones must be provided with the special holes for air circulation. It is desirable that the sleeping surface is made of wire mesh.

You should also consider the Material of the construction. A crib can be made of wood or have a metal frame. Both the stationary and the compact cribs can have a metal frame. Such models are lightweight and solid. The wooden cribs are generally larger. Thus, they are usually stationary. But there are some models that can be folded. This feature makes them easy for storage or transport. Beds made of wood are considered to be ecological and durable. As for the fabric, it does not cause allergies. Moreover, this fabric is quite easy to remove. So, it can be simply washed.

The manufacturers have also taken care of the Extras. For example, a baby cot can contain a playpen. Thus, your child can even play with toys in the crib. For easy transportation and storage, some cribs have a folding construction. So, you can fold it in a minute and hide under the bed or take into a trip. This option is extremely convenient for different outdoor activities. Moreover, the cradles can be equipped with the canopies, which will ensure a comfortable sleep during the outing.