Baby Crib Information

Getting your baby's first crib (or even just a new and improved crib) can be a challenging task. Here is some general baby crib information that should be helpful while you search.

One of the most important things to look for when buying your baby's crib is safety. Comfort is important but not quite at important as your child being safe in her crib. She will probably spend more time in her crib than anywhere else. You want to make sure you get a sturdy crib, as well. Your child will be sleeping in it until she moves into a real bed, which most children do between the ages of 2 and 3. Amazon has many cribs to choose from. And if you can't find quite what you're looking for there, The Nursery Depot also has tons of cribs to choose from. Shop at Nursery Depot & save 30% on 20,000+ baby nursery & kids room items from 20+ leading brands. Free Shipping. Low Price Guarantee!


Your crib should have a railing that lowers so you can pick up and lay down your baby without too much difficulty. It should also have slats that are close enough together to prevent your baby's head from slipping through or getting stuck. Some of the more expensive models have railings that lower on both sides. Some cribs even have storage drawers build right in. How convenient!

It is very wise to go crib shopping several months before your due date. Most stores don't tend to keep many cribs in stock and will probably need to order one for you after you make your decision. If your baby happens to arrive before your crib does, she will be fine in a bassinet or Moses basket for the first several weeks or even months. (My daughter actually slept in her little bassinet until she was about two months old before she began sleeping in her own crib. I liked it because it was small enough that she could stay in my bedroom with me at night.) Dreamtime Baby has many bassinets and Moses baskets to choose from. And be sure to check out Dreamtime Baby Closeout Specials - Click Here for Great Deals on 1000's of Baby Items. Another great place to look through bassinets is thebabyoutlet. And if you act quickly, you can Buy 3 Baby Closeouts Get 1 FREE! at TheBabyOutlet.

While you're setting up your crib, make sure not to put it (or any other child furniture) near window blinds or drapery. Your baby could strangle on the cords, and and older baby could pull herself up and fall through the screen. You can use a clamp or clothes pin to keep cords out of your child's reach. You can also tie the cord to itself, or cut the loop in half to make two separate cords.

Most crib models range from $100 to $500. However, fancier cribs can run anywhere from $800 to $1,000 or more.