Nursery to Toddler

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In White $130 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In White

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Waffle Ecru $120 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Waffle Ecru

Baby Doll Port a Crib Bedding in Ecru $119.99 Baby Doll Port a Crib Bedding in Ecru

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Blue $130 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Blue

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Pink $130 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Pink

Ikat Baby Crib Bedding $350 Beautiful Design Our Ikat Baby Crib Bedding spreads a calm cheerfulness through your nursery In your choice of lavender and green or pink and orange the set creates a charming resting spot for your little one The set features a bumper with one side decorated with a diamond print and the reverse – solid color velour A striped crib skirt matches the bumpers ties while a printed fitted sheet completes the set A beautiful choice for your beautiful baby girl Bumper reverses to velour

Royal Prince Crib Bedding $1089 Fit for a Prince Our Baby Royal Crib Bedding will place your baby boy in the lap of luxury The beautiful and delicate design in soft combinations of baby blue and chocolate lend an aristocratic air to this one of kind crib bedding The soft satiny feel of this five piece crib bedding set will make Dad wish that he had bedding like this too A comforter bumper tie backs sheet and dust ruffle are included

Baby Star Crib Bedding Set $249 Back To Basics This timeless practical crib bedding collection features crisp white Matelasse embellished with embroidered stars Classic tailored and sumptuously soft its heavenly bedding for your little angel

Chelsea Crib Bedding $254 Simply Elegant Our Chelsea Crib Bedding exudes an elegance that combines with the sweetness of youth for a bedding set that enhances your nursery The stark white cotton fabrics with chocolate accents creates a striking effect The crib skirt falling in neat pleats beautifully compliments the bumper and comforter Embroidered with the word baby for an especially endearing appeal this is a crib bedding set to cherish

Baby Carriage Crib Bedding $240 Comfort and Charm Luxurious soft fabric and a most charming design style is what sets this Baby Carriage Bedding apart from the rest It is made of 100 Egyptian Cotton in lovely shades of pink and white with delicate pink stripes The embroidered mini pink baby carriages add that touch of charm and cuteness This beautiful set consisting of a four sided bumper four sided bed skirt quilt fitted sheet and diaper stacker comes in a stunning gift box with a dainty ribbon

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The History Of Baby Cribs

Cribs are used today for all infants up until about age 2 or 3. But this wasn’t always the case. The history of baby cribs goes back several hundred years ago.

Before babies had cribs they usually slept with their parents. Bedrooms were rare until the mid 17th century. At that time beds were present in each room and were also used as sitting areas similar to the way a daybed is used today.

Early beds were actually enclosures that had either walls or draped fabric to keep the bed and its occupants warm at night. As homes became more well-insulated and better heated bedrooms started to become popular.

The first type of cribs used were probably more like cradles. They typically were small free-standing beds that could be placed right next to the parent’s bed for easy accessibility. The baby cradle was homemade with the first ones often being made from a hollowed out log. Many cradles were made on a frame so they could rock gently.

Once the child outgrew the tiny cradle they often slept in a small bed that could fit under the parent’s bed for storage during the day. This was the beginning of the trundle bed and was considered a toddler bed. Cradles were made of many different materials but were most often made of wood that could be found easily. Cradles began to be designed and produced by woodworkers who also designed other home furnishings of the time.

The baby crib, as we know it didn’t come into common use until the 19th century. The crib was most likely designed to take the place of the cradle. As homes became larger there was enough space to use a crib that the child could sleep in for more than a year. Most cribs were constructed of wood and were often made by the husband. Cribs were often passed down through many children of the household.

During this time there were many children in a family and each one would use the crib for the first year or until the next child came along. The nursery started as a small nook located adjacent to the parent’s bedroom. Eventually the idea of the child having his or her own room came to be the standard. Wealthy families who could afford a full time nanny were able to have a separate room for the child.

As children outgrew the crib they would take a bed in the children’s bedroom, which was often shared by many children. Eventually homes were built with more bedrooms so they could accommodate more children.

Crib design through the years has shown a steady improvement of features yet the same basic shape and form have remained the same. Nowadays cribs are under stringent safety rules to ensure that children are safe from harm in their cribs. These standards are continually updated and new products are tested for safety. Parents still need to take precautions to ensure the safety of their child in the crib. A visual inspection of the crib and its hardware should be done monthly and any loose hardware should be fixed.

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