Mar19

Baby Cribs: Style, Comfort And Functionality

by on March 19th, 2011 at 3:07 am
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Are you looking for a baby crib for your special little one? Are you looking for something that will last a long time, but will ensure the safety of your baby? These days, there are many baby cribs out there that are available for everyone, but it doesn’t fit in the characteristics many parents are looking for. Oftentimes, they don’t know what they are supposed to look for and they just end up buying a crib that just doesn’t suit them one way or another.

When it comes to looking for furniture, it is important to find ones that will cater to your style, comfort and functionality of the piece. It is also important to have something that will be safe and secure, as your precious little babies will be the ones using it.

Style

Some of the cribs available nowadays are made to be common and boring pieces. They may be covered in overly cutesy designs that just doesn’t fit the style of your house, and it may not be something that you can use as your baby grows up.

When choosing a crib for its style, you should check out the design and if it fits how the room it will be put in. You may also want to check out if there are other baby furniture that will match, so your room will be consistent all throughout. Style is important because most of these furniture would possibly last a good couple of years, and still be perfect.

Comfort

Since we are talking about cribs, one of the most important things to consider is the comfort and stability of this particular furniture piece. Naturally, we would want to look for something that will ensure the comfort of the one who will be using it, so it is important that we look at how it will suit baby’s needs.

A crib should be comfortable enough for a baby, even when starting out from being a newborn. Since a crib would last until baby is strong enough to stand, we should always look out for this furniture piece that can keep a hold on baby growing up and his or her comfort. Always look for a piece with sturdy foundation, as this will ensure the comfort of your baby the best.

Functionality

Cribs should be sturdy, as their main function is to keep baby safe and secure in their bed. A good quality crib should function as a comfortable place for baby to sleep, but sturdy enough to withstand the growth of crawling little ones and toddlers who will soon jump up and down.

With these three things in mind, one should be able to find the perfect crib for that special little one.

Apr09

The History of Baby Cribs

by on April 9th, 2010 at 3:21 am
Posted In: baby crib, baby furniture

Baby cribs have a gone a long way to being what they are now: a safe place to leave your baby in, while versatile enough for all sorts of devices for both play and learning for your child. Their history is said to have dated back several hundred years.

The first baby cribs were nothing more than hollowed out logs, which were primarily meant to keep a baby lying inside from accidentally falling off the crib. Then came the innovation in the form of the suspended frame, which allowed baby cribs to be rocked, the swaying motion simulating the feeling of being in the womb of a mother and being carried around in it, with the rhythm imitating the relaxing heartbeat of a mother.

Baby cribs, however, were not famous then, as large houses were not in fashion until around the 1800s. This was the advent of hand carved cribs, ornate wooden pieces that were passed from generation to generation, and lived through years of abuse due to their being constructed out of solid wood. This was also the time when the nuclear family became larger in general, with more children than before. This allowed for a system wherein the crib would be used by whoever was the youngest at the time, until he or she outgrew the crib. This way, one crib could be used by many children before it was passed on.

Nowadays, baby cribs have evolved not only regarding their overall construction, but on the rules for constructing them as well. Organizations such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission now circulate a set of standardized regulations regarding the construction of cribs for babies, with precise requirements regarding measurements of bars, protrusions, sides and openings. This is to ensure that when inside the crib, your baby is as safe as possible, hearkening back to its original purpose.

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Jan28

Amish Baby Crib

by on January 28th, 2010 at 6:54 am
Posted In: amish, baby crib, baby furniture

We all want the best for our children, but many people don’t stop and think about whether the products they’re using for their children really are the best. Babies are extremely sensitive to chemicals in their environments – much more than adults – and exposure to toxins can cause real problems later on. The problem is that the bedding, clothing, and commercial furniture you buy isn’t necessarily free of these toxins. If you want to be sure that you’re doing the best for your child, investing in a high quality, well made, Amish crafted baby crib could be the right option for you.

While there’s no such thing as an organic certification for furniture, there are cribs made according to the same kinds of philosophy that backs the organic food movement – no toxins, solid natural ingredients, and care for the earth in production. Solid wood baby cribs made with a minimum of environmental damage and featuring low VOC (volatile organic chemical) finishes are an important way to keep your child healthy, throughout his or her life. Plus, many of these cribs grow along with your child, converting first to a day bed, then to a full sized bed.

That makes the additional expense of this type of crib well worth it, and even minimizes its environmental impact. After all, every piece of furniture you don’t have to buy is a set of resources you don’t have to be responsible for using. In the long run, this kind of investment will save you money and reduce your environmental footprint. That, and the kind of quality craftsmanship that goes into these beds make them worth the cost.

Look for Amish baby cribs made from solid hardwood by craftspeople who know what they’re doing. Many companies interested in traditional style, quality furniture are turning to Amish craftsmen for their products, and the results are worth it. This kind of crib is handmade, and can be made to order, so it’ll work with your particular needs, even if they’re a little unusual.

While they’re made with old fashioned techniques, they meet modern safety specifications, and won’t look out of place in your home, either. You can choose the spare, modern looking, but traditional Mission style, styles based on Japanese design work, and many others. Water based finishes, low VOC finishes, and old fashioned oil and wax are popular choices for those who want to show off the beauty of the hardwood and of the construction (and who wouldn’t!)

An Amish baby crib might be expensive, but it’s worth it for your child, and this kind of craftsmanship ensures that it’ll last for many years.

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Jan28

Organic Wooden Baby Cribs for You, Your Child and Your Child’s Child

by on January 28th, 2010 at 3:19 am
Posted In: amish construction, baby crib

Baby cribs are the single most important piece of furniture needed for a baby. Guaranteeing round the clock safety for your child, these ingenious structures serve as a play area and sleeping area in one. Some even hang mobiles and all sorts of toys above the crib, making it some sort of learning center as well.

Nowadays, cribs are made of such different materials as metal and plastic, but somehow the old fashioned wooden cribs always win over any newer design. Organically crafted cribs, created by Amish craftsmen, are one of the best investments for any couple expecting a new member of the family, the reasons behind which will be explained here.

Wood, being durable and safe if crafted properly, may very well be one of the best materials for making baby cribs. Painted metal cribs are prone to flaking paint, which is poisonous for the baby, while unpainted ones tend to be prone to rusting after some time, which is just as hazardous. Plastic cribs may warp and lose their structure or even collapse, especially when they are placed in very cold or very warm places in the house. Wood does not suffer from any of these drawbacks, making it a good material for the safe haven of your child.

Also, some children may become sentimentally attached to their baby cribs, and may ask to have them when they grow up, whether they decide to use it for children of their own or not, and so on to their children’s children. Having a durable organic wooden crib will ensure that your child’s haven can be passed on to your child, and possibly even to your child’s child. The idea of seeing your grandchildren or even your great-grandchildren using the same baby furniture is an advantage a solidly crafted wooden crib has over any potentially lethal metal or plastic construction.

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Jan13

Why Baby Cribs Are a Valuable Investment

by on January 13th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Posted In: baby crib

The crib is an infant’s very first sanctuary. It is the place where they will sleep and feed, as well as see, hear, and observe the world for the very first time. Getting baby cribs is always one of the major steps that parents take when anticipating their coming child.

The usual notion is that baby cribs will only be used for as long as the child cannot sleep unsupervised, and that once the child grows up, the crib will have to be stored or given away. But the truth is that a crib can serve it purpose for years beyond the child’s infancy, if you keep these particular considerations in mind.

Opt for a crib made of good solid wood – hard wood is sturdy and will not give in and bend easily to the weight of the infant and the mattresses and pillows. Solid wood does not need painting so it will not have fumes or paint chips which might be harmful for the child. Solid wood cribs will last for years. It can even be used by the next generation’s offspring.

Opt for a crib that can be converted into a full-sized bed – some baby cribs have the versatility of being converted into beds when the child is ready to sleep on a real bed. The child will then continue to have a good night’s sleep in a bed that he has been familiar with since his infancy.

Opt for a crib that comes in a classic design – choosing an elegant traditional missionary design, or something similar, is your best bet for crib choice. It will still continue to look beautiful and appropriate decades and years from the present.

When you invest in a quality crib that will last for years, you do not only guarantee a safe haven for your child – you also acquire a valuable piece of furniture that can turn into a family heirloom.

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