I am searching for a crib right now and need some advice. Who better to ask than you! What are some features that are must haves? What are some things you dislike about your baby's crib. What should I be looking for? Where did you get yours? Anything would help! Thanks!
-A
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Have you heard of the baby bargain book? It rates all brands with a letter grade and says whats good/bad about it. I could give you mine. I liked it, b/c I would find something I like and then see what the book said to help me decide. Now for the crib I got, I decided to not get a 3-in-1 crib. 1. I plan on having more kids, and would just have to buy another crib anyway and 2. they are a lot cheaper. I got mine off of babycenter. A lot of times they will give free shipping or some sort of coupon. Let me know if you want the book, I could bring it to you. 510-0482. Good Luck!!!
p.s. that book rates everything...not just cribs.
Oh Ani...it's been too long. I bought my crib 14 years ago. How scary is that. Just remember, by the time your last baby spits up all over it you'll be ready to kick it to the curb.
The crib we have has a stationary front part... some of them move up and down. I think the moving one sounds kind of scary (especially if you have a clever kid.) The only thing I didn't like about the stationary one is that it hurt to bend over and grab the baby because of my c-section incision.
I got mine at Babies R Us. I think it's a convertible crib that can be changed into a "big girl" bed once rearranged. Hope that helps! For sure get one that's unisex... you don't want to have to buy another one once a little boy comes!
ani, i love you. i'm so happy for you. but i think you should name her jenna. i mean, just think about it.
Ani! Being a mom is so fun...just pray your girl latches on. My son is still having major difficulties breast feeding and it makes for long nights! We just have a Moses basket right now...so I'll be interested in your crib advice as well! I'm so excited for you!
Bergstroms was the best. Linds and I went there after all of our friends telling us about the place......and they had the best selection we had seen after looking for 2 months. Colors, prices, and easy free delivery. We absolutely love our crib and dresser we got for Aven's room. Come over and see it! Maybe after the soccer game tonight.
here's my two cents on the matter...
i think the 3-in-1 feature is not a "must have" (although they're almost hard to find without!) because you're going to have multiple kids and by the time your first is ready to use a toddler bed, you'll have another baby on the way.
i think it's smart to buy the crib in a color that's easy to match, even if you buy the rest of the nursery furniture elsewhere. that way you can spend a little more on the crib if you need to, but can go cheap on the dresser, book shelves, or changing table...shopko, walmart, or target will carry those other pieces for far less. (lighter woods, blacks, and whites for example, rather than the deep mohoghany--even though it's really pretty...)
i wouldn't stress too much over the crib. put the real thought into your car seat/stroller. i highly recommend a travel system!
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