Are you looking to buy a baby crib for the upcoming birth of your first child
? If the answer is yes, then there are a few things you need to take into consideration when buying a crib for your first baby. Here are a few tips to give you information and guidance.
Look for the proper Safety standards.
When you are buying a crib the first thing you are looking for is safety. While most have been approved by government standards there is at times faulty items that slip through the system. To be sure you do not have a faulty crib, make sure that when you are putting it together that there is no missing or damaged parts and also make sure that when completed, the crib stands firmly on the floor or carpet and does not rock back and forth. If it does rock or seem rickety then a suggestion would be to see the place you got it from, and see if you can get a refund or a new product.
Another thing with cribs is you can either buy them so they sit in one place or they can have wheels so they can be moved to vacuum under them, etc. If you choose a wheel one, make sure when putting it together the wheels are sturdy and not loose.
Next thing you need to consider, is does the crib need stationary sides or drop sides? With the stationary sides you just lift the baby over the top of crib. With the drop sides you can easily drop the side down and pick up your baby from the side of the crib instead of the top. Although drop downs are quite popular in the world today there has been some issues with safety that are being sorted out, so it is up to you which type you would want.
As babies get older they may need to have their mattresses adjusted for support. Nowadays some cribs are made with adjustable mattresses to help support the growing baby. So when browsing for a crib see if the mattress is adjustable.
So if you are looking to buy a brand new baby crib why not take the time to look carefully at what you are buying. This will not only give you peace of mind but it will also help give your baby a great start in a nice cosy bed.