Designing the perfect nursery for your firstborn is a labor of love. While your bump grows larger, your imagination does too. The second time around, moms don't have the time to nitpick on minute details, but they do what they can to make the room pretty and practical.
With my firstborn, I fretted over which crib to buy for months. Now that my second is on the way, I am less concerned with the look and more interested in the price. Unlike lilsugar's son, my tot is attached to her crib with no desire to move into a bed. Instead of spending $800 on a new crib that will only be used for a few months, I think I'll opt for a cheaper version that can last me until we are ready to make the transition into the big-girl bed.
To see what options I am leaning toward, read more.
IKEA's Gulliver crib is a simple white frame that goes for less than a typical pack and play. It is a bargain at $100. There are some pragmatic options at Target as well. Jenny Lind-style cribs never go out of style and can be found for $160 — $250. While it's not too inexpensive, Dwell Studio for Target keeps the modern twist on the nursery with a sleek crib for $260. After saving so much money on a crib, I figure I can use my reserve stash of cash on special bedding for my daughter's toddler bedding when the time comes!
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We got a 5-in-1 convertible crib for our first, and were trying to decide whether to boot her out of it and use it for the new baby, getting her her own twin bed now, or to get another convertible crib for the new baby and leave the big girl in her toddler bed a while longer.
I did the math, and it actually worked out to the same amount of cash outlay over the long haul, but it's cheaper short term since a twin mattress is pretty expensive and we can get a new crib for a lot less.
I plan on re-using all the crib bedding for the new baby, though, and letting my daughter pick out some new sheets for her bed