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For new parents, a crib is a necessary investment to provide a comfortable and safe place for the baby to sleep in. But with so many choices out there today, what is the best type of crib for your baby?

The answer would very much depend on your budget, needs and space availability. Let us look at the different types of baby cribs in the market today and see how they can fit your needs:

Canopy Cribs
Canopy cribs are very much a fashion statement more for decor purposes. From simple to elaborate designs, the cost of a canopy crib can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. Simply put, it is a luxury that new parents may want to splurge on their baby. For instance, you can have a round canopy crib with a dome design at the top or a square crib with beautiful carvings on the four posters and canopy cross bars. Because you can have all the features that come with a standard crib plus the elegance, buy a canopy crib if you want a feel of luxury and romance.

Round Cribs
Although this crib is gaining popularity, it is rather expensive and most of the designs are of the high-end. They also tend to come with a canopy which can give your nursery a very stylish look. Just like canopy cribs, they are about style and elegance. But there is one other reason why you would want a round crib and that is it can be a focal point of the room. Because it is round, you do not have to put it in a corner but at the center of your nursery. If your nursery is small, a round crib may be the answer to optimize space.

Standard Cribs
This is the most common crib available in the market and you can probably get a no-frills one for about $100. Some parents are not so willing to spend too much on a crib because you would need to move your baby out of the crib and onto a toddler bed roughly at 18 months of age. Some delay the transition until their baby is past two but it all depends on the safety aspect once your child reaches a certain height. For standard cribs, you have a wide variety of choices in terms of brands, features and price range which means you are bound to find one that suits your needs and budget.

Portable Cribs
Portable cribs are foldable and make great alternatives in a caretaker’s home or for travel. You can also consider this type of crib if your room has a lack of space. It is smaller than a full-sized crib but it makes it up in terms of convenience. For instance, most assembled portable cribs would be able to fit through standard doorways. This means you can easily push a portable crib from one room to another without much hassle. If this convenience is what you are looking for, then you might like a portable crib. However, the disadvantage is your baby might quickly outgrow it and you would need to look at a new sleeping arrangement sooner.

Convertible Cribs
A convertible crib is relatively more expensive than a standard crib although many are still largely affordable. This type of crib enables you to convert it to a toddler bed and subsequently, a full-sized bed, which makes it more economical in the long-run. If you do not want the hassle of shopping for a toddler bed two years down the road, then a convertible crib may be the right choice.

No Drop Side Cribs
This type of crib is not too popular because not many parents are tall enough to reach deep down into a crib to pick up their little one. However, they are about safety and security. You don’t have to worry about your baby fiddling with the latches or normal wear-and-tear causing the drop sides to be improperly secured. So, if you are paranoid about safety, look for a no drop side crib.

Conclusion
Finding the right crib for your baby needs a little work. What is right for one parent may not be suitable for another. The avoid regret after purchase, list down your needs and the features that you want for your crib. Then, narrow down your crib choices through the list to arrive at your purchase.

by Audrey Lai

To find a suitable baby crib, check out cribs with storage drawers and other features. Read about my own crib buying mistakes, so you can avoid them. For more info on baby cribs, drop by Baby Crib To Toddler Bed’s site.

Article Source: Types Of Baby Cribs - Finding The Right Crib For Your Baby

So fun and so sweet, the Circus Crib Bedding Set is too cute to resist! The tiny animals are having so much fun playing among blue polka dots, fluffy yellow and mint green stripe fabrics of the unisex bedding set.

The 3 piece set includes a crib bumper, sheet and skirt. The 4 piece set also includes a 36″ flannel blanket with animal crackers print piping.

In 1985, New York State implemented its first seat belt law, which made federally approved child safety seats mandatory for children under 4. While this law has saved countless lives, it is unfortunate that many children have been injured or have died as a result of flaws and defects in the child seats themselves.

In the past decade alone, over 11 million car seats in the United States have been recalled due to defects in design and integrity. All of the major child seat manufacturers have had recalls of their child seats including Britax, Kolcraft, Fisher-Price, Evenflo, Graco, Century and Cosco.

There are many ways in which children can be injured from child car seat defects. One of the most common injuries from portable infant seats is due to handle failure, where the handles break while the child is being carried in the seat. Other common injuries result from improper padding in the seat, clip defects on chest clips in 5-point harness seats, buckle defects and defects in the locking mechanism of detachable infant seats.

Case in point - In April of 2008, Evenflo recalled two models of their Discovery Infant Car Seat that had been sold in New York State due to a manufacturing error that could ultimately cause the seat to separate from the base, which could result in serious injury to the child in a car accident.

Besides manufacturing flaws and defects, child car seats are notoriously complicated and difficult to install properly. Studies show that 80% of parents unknowingly install their children’s car seats incorrectly.

Child car seat manufacturers need to end their practices of shoddy workmanship and lack of proper safety testing. They need to simplify confusing installation procedures. One way to get this message to child car seat manufacturers is to hold them liable for every injury a child receives as a result of a defective car seat. Personal injury lawyers are a good way to make these manufacturers responsible for their careless breeches in workmanship and safety.

by Terri Polk

Goidel and Siegel: New York Personal Injury Lawyers
Goidel and Siegel handle personal injury cases exclusively and their knowledge of this area of the law is extensive. They have represented victims of serious accidents and assaults for more than 17 years. Goidel and Siegel are committed to obtaining the highest financial compensation for their clients who have been seriously injured.

Article Source: Child Car Seat Injuries: How Safe Is Your Child?

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