9 Stylish Ways to Repurpose Your Crib


Updated 04/20/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Reuse Your Crib

You're ready to retire your crib for good, but what to do with that once-so-important piece of furniture? Don't just put stash it in the basement — repurpose it! Yes, you'll have to be a bit crafty to pull these awesome ideas off (I'd consider hiring someone to help with a few of them), but the result is totally worth it. Not only can you feel great about a new, totally customized piece of Read more

A Crib in a Closet: 7 Ways to Make It Work


Updated 04/19/12 9:25 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Nurseries in Closets

There are small nursery spaces, and then there are homes where there's literally no room for baby. Since savvy parents will stop at nothing to accommodate their kids in spaces that are not only functional, but also high in design, we've uncovered seven great nurseries that were converted from closets. Read on and be inspired! Read more

Nursery Eye Candy! Restoration Hardware Baby & Child's Newest Collection


Updated 04/05/12 1:07 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child Spring 2012 Collection

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child never fails to amaze us with its sophisticated, yet kid-appropriate designs, but the furnishings heavyweight has seriously outdone itself this Spring. From the Collette crib, featuring tufted linen sides and a design inspired by Louis XV antiques, to the neoclassic, French gray Emelia Twin-Over-Twin bunk bed with fluted sides and feet, carved floral accents, Read more

Would You Ditch the Crib and Try a Floor Bed?


Updated 01/18/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Floor Beds For Babies

The crib is the centerpiece of a lil one's nursery, or is it? According to the Montessori educational philosophy, a mattress placed directly on the floor (of a child-safe room) is the ideal place for a lil one to sleep — the thought being that once the tot can crawl, he can play with the items in his room — meaning the crib has no place in the nursery. One mama is sharing her adventures in Read more

Simple or Swank: Modern Gray Cribs


Updated 11/08/11 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Modern Gray Cribs

For the love of all things gray! We can't get enough of the gray trend in nurseries, and we know you can't either. Mamas have increasingly been turning to all shades of gray when it comes to painting the nursery walls, but if you feel like you just don't want to commit to something so bold, why not add a little gray to your baby room decor with a modern gray crib? Simple: The Modena 3-in-1 Read more

Bumpers Are Officially Bumped


Updated 01/02/12 2:49 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 4 comments

New Crib Safety Guidelines

Bumpers begone! The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their sleep guidelines, officially advocating against the use of crib bumpers for the first time. According to the new findings, bumper pads unequivocally should not be used in cribs because the pads don't prevent injuries, but can cause suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. Bumpers have been falling out of favor within the Read more

Fade Into Gray: Give Nurseries a Stylish Upgrade With the Season's Hottest Color


Updated 10/06/11 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gray Nurseries

Mention the word gray and most people think of a gloomy day filled with dark skies and rain. The moody color does have a tendency to evoke dark thoughts, but when it is put on a spectrum and paired with lighter colors then it can create an elegant nursery that is right on trend this season. We first spotted the emergence of gray nurseries in the Fall Restoration Hardware catalog, and now it is Read more

Simple or Swank: Heirloom Wrought Iron Cribs


Updated 09/08/11 12:05 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Heirloom Wrought Iron Cribs

The design of an heirloom wrought iron crib evokes nostalgia and is the preferred crib choice for parents that want to create a luxurious nursery — like Jennifer Lopez. These cribs are expertly crafted and can either feature very intricate details or be sleek and modern. An heirloom wrought iron crib with a simple yet versatile design can make a big statement in a nursery and can be used — Read more

How Well Do You Know Crib Safety?


Updated 10/12/11 1:05 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Crib Safety

Parents want to provide the safest sleep environment for their infants, but, unfortunately, our adult conceptions of comfort and safety are not always appropriate for babies. Take this quiz to find out what you should and shouldn't include in a baby's crib. Take the Quiz Read more

5 Ways to Keep Kids in Their Cribs and Delay Transitioning to a Bed


Updated 08/17/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stop Toddlers From Climbing Out of Crib

Toddlers can be an inquisitive lil' group. They show no fear as they test mom's — and society's — boundaries. For some, the exploring doesn't end at nap nor nighttime. Place one of these feisty tots in his crib and watch how quickly he'll find a way to escape from the confines of his bed. If your lil' one — or his mama — isn't quite ready to make the move to a bed, here are five easy Read more