When you have a small baby you need eventually to buy him or her a baby crib
, however you might be surprised at the many choices available to you right away. Some people even feel overwhelmed by what is all out there and put off the decision to buy a baby cradle forever. So learning about the best types can be beneficial in getting the right one for your child.
There are many baby cribs on the market and each is designed for a different age type. For example small babies up to 3 months are using a baby cradle or bassinet. This has a base and a rocking machine that allows for rocking the baby to sleep through its soothing and calming movements. It is as if a mother held them to rock them in order to fall asleep.
Children that are beyond 3 months will be using a convertible one and they can easily use this for a few years. Toddlers love sleeping in them and using them as their regular beds. While initially they might cost a bit more, they are definitely worth it for the comfort they offer to your child.
The latest fashion is using round cribs with a spherical design. They are really modern, contemporary and very popular with parents these days. If you check out various parenting forums, many moms discuss about their positive experiences for their child while using this modern baby crib.
When you purchase your crib, a mattress is usually not included, so you will need to buy that separately. Avoid using an existing mattress that is already worn as it might not be as firm as it should be for the comfort and sleep of your child. Also an older mattress might have already small particles of mildew, mold and dust which are harmful for the small babies that are so sensitive yet to any allergens.