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Crib Toys to Keep Babies Busy in Bed
Party in the baby's crib! Once an infant is alert enough to take in their surroundings, add some stimulation to keep them occupied during non-sleeping hours. By putting a safe accessory in the crib, mom may buy herself a few minutes after nap time.
More Magazines Showcase Belly-Sleeping Babies
Does the "back-to-sleep" campaign only apply to real-life parenting and not the magazines aimed at moms and dads? A study appearing in the September issue of Pediatrics took a look at 28 women's and parenting magazines – from which many mamas learn about new products and techniques – and found that more than one-third of the photos depicting babies showed them in unsafe sleeping positions, while two-thirds showed them in unsafe sleep conditions. The researchers, who looked at photos to determine if the baby was placed on its side or stomach rather than on its back, as well as the presence of bumpers, loose blankets and strings, are nervous that the images will have greater influence over new parents' actions than their doctors' orders.
Six Travel Friendly Sleeping Options For Tots
It's sisterhood of the traveling tots! Mamas who are packing up their babes for Summer vacations should check out their wee one's sleeping accommodations before hand. While most hotels provide cribs for vacationing babies, others may leave it up to the visitor to provide the amenities themselves.
Mini Cribs Save Money and Space
A crib may be the centerpiece of the nursery, but when space and money are an issue, a sleigh crib isn't an option. With much of the nation still uncomfortable with where this recession will take them, many expectant families are postponing moves to new abodes and planning on their tots double or triple bunking. For those mamas looking for a way to fit an additional sleeping space in a room, these mini – or portable – cribs may be the way to go.
Muu Cribs Offer Eco-Conscience Cribs For All Your Children
When buying nursery furniture, it's hard to imagine that you will be looking at the same pieces for two, three or even more years as the crib converts into a toddler bed, or it is used for subsequent siblings. Tastes change and children grow up to have obsessions of their own so take your time choosing.
Robert Kwak, the woodworker and parent behind the eco-friendly nursery furniture company Muu, had a nursery’s evolution in mind when he created the Sam Crib ($1375).
Sturdy Cribs to Keep Baby Safe
Many parents don't mind putting the bulk of their design budget towards the newborn's crib — the most important item in a nursery. In recent days, some crib makers and their retailers have decided to stop manufacturing and selling the popular drop-side versions leaving many customers wondering if their current crib is a hazard.
In an effort to keep customers hazard free and to prevent further recalls, Babies R Us will no longer stock and shelve the drop-side style, but encourage consumers to buy either a fold down design or version with fixed rails.
Simple or Swank: Modern Crib
A safe crib is one of the most important items new parents can invest in, but with so many styles on the market — it is easy to spend a fortune on one that blends with your current furniture choices. Over the past few years, modular cribs have become all the rage with prices to reflect their popularity.
Simple: The two-tone Baby Mod 3-in-1 Olivia Crib from Walmart ($300) is finished with non-toxic paints and easily converts from crib, to toddler bed and eventually into a daybed, allowing it to evolve with your child's growing needs.
Mommy Alert! Delta Recalls 1.6 Million Cribs
One of the few things that most parents are willing to put some good money into is a safe and sturdy crib for their newborn. Couples spend hours fretting over which crib seems safest causing some to spend thousands of dollars while others find bargain deals at less than $100. Unfortunately, those who suspected they got a good deal on a Delta crib may have to check their model and year.
Tell Mommy: Where Did Your Newborn Sleep?
My son and daughter slept in the same white wicker bassinet that I did as an infant. The linens have been replaced, but over time, its durable craftsmanship has lulled 28 of our family's infants to sleep. But when it comes to putting a newborn to bed, there are more than a few options out there.
Would You Take a Hand–Me–Down Crib?
A friend of mine graciously offered to give me the crib that she used for all four of her children. Mostly due to safety issues, I declined her generous proposal and bought a new one. Consider these points before you pick up a secondhand crib:- Many older cribs have not been built to current safety standards; the width between the slats may be too wide, posing a choking hazard.
- If you didn't assemble it, you can't be sure it was put together properly.
- Check for splinters, peeling paint, and worn out bed railings or broken slats.
- Be wary of dislodged mattress supports.
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