Nursery to Toddler

Starlight Support Innerspring Crib Mattress $229 Baby might be fussy the solid-hardwood Austin crib is anything but The standard white rails are supported by a frame of lacquered wood in choice of colors Functional too this Austin crib is a fusion of modern style with modern craftsmanship Fixed side rails provide safety and stability and 4 mattress positions insure that Austin grows with your child

Sealy Porta-Crib Mattress $35.99 Sealy Porta-Crib Mattress

Sealy Vibrating Crib Mattress $129.99 Sealy Vibrating Crib Mattress

Round Crib Mattress $120 ComfortSupportAhhhBrFinally a high quality mattress to fit your round crib Our Round Crib Mattress provides 5 inches of thick foam for maximum comfort The mattress is covered in an easy to clean vinyl fabric and is made to fit every standard size round crib

Portable Crib Mattress $40 No More Flimsy Mattresses In The Portable Crib Our thick foam mattress will give baby the comfort and support of any full size crib mattress Covered in an easy to clean vinyl fabric and made to fit every standard size portable crib this mattress is a number one choice Wishing baby sweet dreams

Sealy Supreme Crib Mattress Crib $89.99 Shouldn’t your baby have the best in their nursery? The Supreme Crib Mattress distributes baby’s weight evenly over the entire mattress surface, while the additional protective wrap provides comfort for a plush, gentle sleeping surface. The 204 heavy gauge steel interlocking coils of this Kolcraft Sealy Supreme Crib Mattress are heat tempered for strength and durability. The hypoallergenic reinforced vinyl laminate cover resists stains and moisture and wipes clean with a damp cloth. It works well in a crib, but also fits toddler bed frames. So, when your baby has outgrown the crib, the crib mattress comes right along too. Mattress passes federal flammability standard 16 CFR 1633.Kolcraft started in Chicago in 1946 when Leo Koltun made playpen pads out of cotton batting and oilcloth covers for post World War II babies. Since that time, Kolcraft has become America’s top crib mattress manufacturer.

Graco Somerset Convertible Crib Chocolate $169.99 With a traditional raised panel and simple, clean lines, this convertible crib provides your child with a smooth transition from crib to toddler bed. The headboard’s beautiful architectural details make the crib a striking show piece in your nursery. Crib only. Bed frame and mattress not included.

Serta Tranquility Extra Firm Crib Mattress $99.99 Serta Tranquility Extra Firm Crib Mattress

Serta Tranquility Super Firm Crib Mattress $129.99 Serta Tranquility Super Firm Crib Mattress

crib mattress frame

Headboard And Footboard Adapter Conversion Plates, Set of 4 Plates $14.69 These plates allow you to use a queen sized mattress with full sized head and foot boards. Great for use with antiques. Use with bolt-on frames. Package contains enough plates for one bed (set of 4 plates). …

Priva Ultra Plus Waterproof Sheet Protector, 34 x 52, White $18.99 Keeps sheets dry all night. Unique brushed polyester fabric channels fluid away from the surface for maximum comfort and ultra-dry surface. Absorbs quickly and locks in moisture for the best in skin care. Goes over the bottom sheet to protect mattress AND sheets from moisture and staining. No more middle-of-the-night bed stripping, simply replace the Priva sheet protector with a fresh one in secon…

Toy Story Toddler Bed $50.99 There’s something about a Delta-conceived, Delta-designed, Delta-made children’s product that so many parents, from all ends of the earth, just seem to naturally gravitate to. That is becuase Delta Children’s Products are experts in creating groundbreaking products that meet the growing needs of children. From infancy all the way through young teen hood. Every smart, safe, high-quality Delta produ…

Delta Cars Toddler Bed $59.00 There’s something about a Delta-conceived, Delta-designed, Delta-made children’s product that so many parents, from all ends of the earth, just seem to naturally gravitate to. That is becuase Delta Children’s Products are experts in creating groundbreaking products that meet the growing needs of children. From infancy all the way through young teen hood. Every smart, safe, high-quality Delta produ…

Disney Princess Pretty Pink Toddler Bed $56.99 There’s something about a Delta-conceived, Delta-designed, Delta-made children’s product that so many parents, from all ends of the earth, just seem to naturally gravitate to. That is becuase Delta Children’s Products are experts in creating groundbreaking products that meet the growing needs of children. From infancy all the way through young teen hood. Every smart, safe, high-quality Delta produ…

Dream On Me, Ready To Use, Folding, Metal, Portable Crib Style #680

Baby Cribs Selection

Since, most of the babies spend their maximum time in the cribs than any other place, the comfort level must be high too and safety of course, cannot be neglected. Also, babies spend their 2 to 3 years in the cribs; you must look out for the sturdy ones as well.

Now, mothers always try to set up the crib in advance, i.e. before some months of their expected date of the babies. But, if something goes not exactly as planned and the baby gets to you before the crib, do not worry as the babies will do in the bassinet for some time even in months.

When the time reaches nearby of setting the crib, there are some points about which care has to be taken. Firstly, the crib must be away from the windows, window blinds and draperies. The reason is that the babies may strangle and fall out of the window, if they pull the draperies etc.

While buying cribs, these points are to be kept in mind:

1. Safety standards: First look for the Standards Association stamp. This ensures that the crib was tested in the labs for its safety and quality features. Make sure that the product you are going to buy has never been recalled.
2. The slats must not be more than 2 3/8 inches. The baby’s head should not slip from between the slats as he/she might fall out and get hurt.
3. In case the crib has corner posts, then they should not be more than 1/16th of an inch higher because they might catch the clothes of the infant and might choke them.
4. The cribs must have the facility of letting you choose the mattress height. This helps when the child starts sitting up in the crib. You will have to lower it then. As the children starts being more active, you don’t want them to fall out of the crib. Do you?
5. Stability: First give the product a jerk in the store itself. Wobbling or rattling may suggest that it was assembled badly but it may also be a sign of imperfect or less sturdiness.
6. The frame size also plays an important role in the crib selection. The size should be such that it can hold the most standard of the crib mattresses. It is to be made sure that the crib length is good as it can safeguard the baby from falling off even after the mattress is in place.
7. Many cribs are alluring, they look very perfect as they can convert from the original form to a toddler bed, a children’s bench or full-size bed. One should make sure that this change of form must be easy and flawless and also that the new looks are good.

Important safety note:

The new cribs nowadays comply with the new strict safety rules set by the Pediatricians. It has been in the current news that millions of cribs were recalled by major companies. Make sure the model you are selecting was never recalled.

About the Author

Mark Stoten writes for OzbabyExpress, an Australian online baby shop selling all the essential baby gears, baby safety gates, baby beddings, bouncers, changing tables, etc.