Your Baby’s Room

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Oh what fun baby Designer furniture is! If you can afford to outfit your baby’s first bedroom in Designer furniture, do it. You can rest assured that the furniture will be of high quality and last a lifetime being able to be passed down from generation to generation. A great way to start a family heirloom is with furniture that will last. You wont have to worry about the next generation having to buy furniture for their baby. They will be able to enjoy the pieces you bought and know that their baby is in good hands.

When looking for baby designer furniture, you will find a wide assortment of designs and styles to choose from. Go with something that compliments the decor in your nursery and makes it comfortable. Be sure to include pieces like a high chair, changing table, rocking chair and toy chest. Getting these things ahead of time will make you feel better about knowing you have it when you need it. Of course at first you wont be using the toy chest for toys, but you can store extra blankets and things for the baby in it. The rocking chair on the other hand will be put to use right away, I am sure. You need to get a comfortable rocking chair for you and the baby. This is probably the best place to nurse and feed your baby while it is an infant.

Baby designer furniture can be versatile as well as comfortable and of high quality. Versatile, meaning you can buy a crib that will turn into a toddler bed, and then later make into a single bed for when your baby gets bigger. Knowing you can buy furniture that will last your child through to grade school, is quite relieving for some new moms. Otherwise you would be buying new furniture about every few years until your baby is a teen.

Baby designer furniture is fun, high quality, and versatile. What else could a new mom ask for? Be sure you choose a name brand that you trust and know. You want to be comfortable knowing your baby is in good hands with the furniture that you choose. You will sleep better, and so will your baby.

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Eddie Bauer Classic White on White Rocking Bassinet

$124.99

Crafted to complement your home, the Eddie Bauer Classic Collection rocking bassinet soothes your little one with a gentle rocking motion or locks into place for undisturbed sleep.

Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinet

$129.99

This bassinet from Eddie Bauer is crafted to complement your home. Bassinet soothes your little one with a gentle rocking motion or locks into place for undisturbed sleep.

Natural Elite Oval Bassinet with Waffle Bedding

$132.49

Elite Bassinet offers a traditional upscale look to your homeNatural wood finished bassinet is comfortable and stylishEcru waffle bedding set includes a lovely three-tier skirt, soft bumper, fitted sheet and drape canopy

Portable 2-in-1 Bassinet and Cradle with Toy Box Base

$76.99

Complete your baby’s nursery with a versatile bassinet Baby furniture converts to a handy toy box for use after baby outgrows the bassinetBassinet has a handy mesh basket in the base for storing supplies

Cherry Elite Oval Bassinet with White Eyelet Bedding

$142.99

Bassinet offers a traditional oval shape with a very upscale look Oval bassinet features a cherry wood finish Includes a custom fitted, vinyl covered foam mattress pad

Know About Your Baby’s Crib

The crib is where your baby will spend a lot of their time and you want to be sure they are safe. Below are some of the questions (with the answers) that are asked about crib safety. Topics such as mattress position, how to place your baby in the crib, and general safety standards are discussed, as are other issues. If you need further information you can search the Internet and visit baby furniture stores.

Q. Are there safety standards for baby cribs?

Yes there are some very exact standards for your babys crib. In 1974 it was made law that cribs should no longer be painted with lead based paint. It was discovered that the ingestion of lead (from any source) could cause learning disabilities and other difficulties in young children. The slats of the crib must be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, this is to prevent your baby from getting his body or head stuck between the bars causing injury or strangulation. The side bar should be 26 inches above the mattress when it is in its lowest position. If your child is more than an inch taller than the sidebar it is time to move him into a regular bed.

Q. Are there some hazards in my babys crib that I need to be aware of?

Your mattress must fit snugly in the crib; an ill-fitting mattress could cause your baby to slip between the mattress and the side bar causing suffocation. The mattress height should be able to be adjusted into at least three different levels. When your baby becomes more mobile you will want to put the mattress in the lowest position to prevent your baby from climbing or falling out. The slats should be tight, loose slats could pinch little fingers. Do not put the crib near a window to prevent your baby from possibly falling out or becoming tangled in Venetian blind cords.

Q. What are some historical facts about the crib?

Here is a short chronological time line of crib facts:

1973 – The standard for crib slats was to be no more than 2 3/8th inches apart to prevent your baby from slipping through or getting their head stuck. Also, double latches for drop-down sidebars were to become the norm.

1976 – The standard for cutouts in the crib end panels are presented. The end panels must not have any decorative cutout designs. Children were getting their limbs or heads caught causing serious injury or death.

1978 – Cribs must now be painted with non-toxic finish.

1981 – Two models of cribs with cutouts are recalled.

1988 – A voluntary standard addresses mattress support hardware, failure of glued or bolted connections, drop-side latch failure and loosened teething rails.

1990 – No corner posts or projections can be more than 1/16th of an inch above the drop-side.

1998 – California and Washington mandate that hotel cribs must meet the same standards
set for full-size cribs

1998 – Portable cribs must now meet the same standards as full-sized cribs.

Q. How can I tell when my baby is ready for a regular bed?

When your child stands more than a couple of inches taller than the sidebar with the mattress in the lowest position. If your child is climbing out of the crib, for his safety put him in a regular bed.

Q. How should I put my baby to sleep in his crib?

Place your baby on his back or on his side for sleeping. Use one piece sleepers rather than blankets. Your baby could slip under the blanket and possibly suffocate. Remove all pillows and toys as well, in order to prevent suffocation.

Q. Is it safe to cover my baby with a blanket?

A blanket sleeper will keep your baby sufficiently warm while sleeping. If you absolutely need to use a blanket, tuck it in around the bottom of the mattress. Place your baby with his feet toward the end-panel and the blanket should go no higher than his/her chest.

Q. Is a mesh sided crib safe to use for my baby?

Yes, a mesh crib is safe provided the mesh is less than 1/4 inch in size, smaller than a tiny button on babys clothes. The should be rips, tears, or loose threads. If staples are used to attach the mesh they must not be exposed and the mesh must be securely attached to the top rail and the floor plate.

Q. Can I safely use bumper pads in my babys crib?

While bumper pads are not necessary, they can safely be used. They must be very close the edge of the mattress and properly secured. The bumpers must be flat and not puffy, as your baby could get stuck between the bumper and the mattress and suffocate.

Q. What can I do to keep my babys crib safe?

In order to keep your babys a safe place, you should make sure to all connections are secure and that there are no broken or missing parts. Regularly, check the teething rail for splits or cracks. Make sure the mattress spring support and your crib will withstand your babys increasing mobility. The mattress itself should have no splits, tears, or holes.

Q. How can I tell when its time to lower the mattress?

When your baby becomes more active, when s/he begins to pull himself to a standing position or when he sits up alone it will be time to lower the mattress to prevent your little one from either climbing out or falling out.

Q. Can I hang a mobile over my babys crib?

Mobiles and crib gyms can be used to entertain your baby but when your child is able to get on to their hands and knees or pull themselves up. This will prevent your baby from becoming entangled in them.

In Conclusion

Making sure your babys crib is safe, is an ongoing to task. Proper positioning of the mattress, making sure all connections are secure and that there are no loose slats that could pinch little fingers will help to keep your babys crib a safe place for him to be.
Be sure to place him in the crib on his back or side and dress him in a sleeper rather than using a blanket. Keeping these tips in mind will help keep your baby safe and give you some peace of mind

Baby Escapes from Crib

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Contours Classique 3-1n-1 Bassinet

$169.99

Contours Classique 3-1n-1 Bassinet

Cariboo Bassinet Changer in Mahogany

$129.99

Cariboo Bassinet Changer in Mahogany

Cariboo Bassinet Changer in Teak

$129.99

Cariboo Bassinet Changer in Teak

Inglesina AB41B-6MAR Zippy Bassinet – Marina

$259.99

Inglesina AB41B-6MAR Zippy Bassinet – Marina

Inglesina AB41B-6ECR Zippy Bassinet – Ecru

$259.99

Inglesina AB41B-6ECR Zippy Bassinet – Ecru

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Cloud b Sleep Sheep – Four Soothing Sounds From Nature

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Designed for babies and adults, Sleep Sheep is the perfect nighttime companion to help soothe the whole family to sleep in a safe, calming and effortless way. A sound box tucked safely inside of Sleep Sheep lulls you to sleep with soft sounds from nature and the reassuring sound of a mothers heartbeat. Sleep Sheep soothing sounds are an audio pacifier that can calm even the fussiest babies to slee…

American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Porta-Crib Mattress Pad

$12.95

Help ensure a good night’s sleep (for everyone)! This 100% cotton mattress pad is quilted for soft comfort and features a waterproof layer to protect your mattress. Made to protect the mattress quietly so no one will even know its there. Made of 100% cotton with a 100% vinly back. Features elastic all around to secure pad into positon. Machine wash and dry….

ErgoBaby Infant Insert Heart2Heart

$22.99

ErgoBaby Infant Insert Heart2HeartThe ERGObaby Infant Insert heart2heart is a specially padded and shaped cushion that can be quickly and easily placed in the carrier and readjusted as needed. This design easily enables parents to ensure that their newborn is positioned correctly on the pillow, keeping pressure off the developing sacrum, and supports the development of the spine and hips. It snaps…