How Do You Buy A Good Crib?
Some planning and research are necessary to choose the safest crib. Start searching for the right crib several months before you are due, if possible. Step 1 Shop. Several furniture companies and children’s stores offer a variety of different style cribs to fit the decor of your house as well as ones that reflect a nursery theme. Other models convert from a crib to a toddler’s bed to the head and foot board of a full-size bed. Expect to pay anywhere from $100 for a basic crib to $1,000 or more for fancier and more select brands. Step 2 Buy a crib with wheels. You will appreciate the ease of movement when you are cleaning or rearranging. Step 3 Question the sales person on safety standards. The federal government has specific standards manufacturers must adhere to. For instance, crib slats must be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart so baby’s head will not slip through the slats. Also, the top of the dropside must be at least 26 inches above the support at its lowest position when raised an
