It’s confusing looking for your first, second, or even third baby crib if you don’t know what you were looking for. If you can stick to these 5 main points when buying a crib, you can reduce the stress and confusion of finding the right crib.

Crib Safety is one of the biggest points. You never want to feel insecure about what your newborn child is sleeping in. Always check the crib slats to make sure the width between them is no more 2 3/8 inches. This will ensure the newborn child does not get their head stuck in it. You can use the width of a soda can to measure if you don’t have a ruler on hand. The can should barely if at all fit through the slats. Also, if you buy a used or discounted crib make sure the crib has not been recalled.

Convertible(or not)

Convertible cribs grow with the child and save a lot of money because they can convert to a toddler size bed. When buying this type of crib make sure the hardware for conversion comes with the crib. It’s a waste of time and money to buy it separately. If you do happen to lose the hardware most of the time you can contact the manufacturer and they should have a spare set you can buy.

Adjustable Mattress

Adjustable mattress height is another point to consider when buying a crib. When your child grows older and begins to sit you will want to lower the mattress so they can’t pull themselves over. Most cribs do have this option but it’s always good not to assume and double-check.

Stable

Always make sure the crib you are buying is stable. If there is a sample model in the store give it a good shake to make sure it isn’t wobbly, uneven or tilting. Otherwise if you have bought and built a crib make sure to do this check before putting your child in it. The last thing any parent would want is for the crib to fall over or collapse, so this point is very important to follow.

Size Does Matter

The frame size of the crib should snugly accommodate the mattress going into it. There should be barely any space between the mattress and the frame, less than 2 fingers width. If its 2 fingers or more a child could get their hands and feet stuck in that small space.

To Sum Up

Try to keep these points in mind when shopping for a new crib: crib safety, convertibility, mattress height being adjustable, crib stability and snug frame size for the crib mattress. These 5 points will help to ensure you find the right crib that’s safe and saves you money.

Sharing is Caring!