Your Baby Needs and Deserves a Safe Crib

One of the most important purchases you will make for your nursery is your crib. In our prior article we talked about buy the best crib you could afford within your budget. Your baby needs and deserves a safe crib, and a great crib. Now, it may be that your great crib will be a family heirloom, or a gently used crib from a friend or a thrift shop purchase. That is great, you have saved yourself money that can be used in another area of your nursery. Please be aware, however, that sometimes your used crib may have been the subject a safety recall, or just may not have all the safety features you would like. It is has been my experience and observation over the years that you frequently pay almost as much at a thrift store for a used crib as you do for a lower end new crib at one of the big box stores. Shopping and comparing is so important.

If you decide to purchase a new crib for your baby, there are several things to consider. The main issue, even more important than your theme, finish, color, etc., is safety. Is the crib you think you would like to have, safe. Here are some things you should look for, does your crib:

1. Meet or exceed all industry standards set by the Consumer Products Safety Commission?

2. Has it been approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials?

3. Has it been certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers’ Association?

4. Does it have a warranty? If so, how long is the warranty, is it a full or partial? What does it cover? Is it a manufacturer's warranty?

5. Has it ever been the subject of a recall?

Chances are if it is a brand new crib you will not have this problem; however, you can check on this or any other recall concerning children's products with the Consumer Products Safety Commission. To reach this website you can Click Here.

Please remember, this article is in no way intended to be an authority on crib buying. Its purpose is to give you some guidelines and points to consider when purchasing a crib that will be your precious baby's bed. In my store, Baby's Own Room , I sell Child Craft Cribs. Why? Because Child Craft Industries has been manufacturing and selling baby furniture for over 70 years. My own children slept in Child Craft cribs. They are an industry leader with a great reputation. The cribs are sturdy and made of quality products and meet all of the safety guidelines for the watchdog groups show in points 1, 2 and 3 above.

A great crib to consider is the Child Craft Lifetime Bed. This crib will convert to a toddler bed and then to a full bed as your child grows. It is available in many styles and finishes. You will see one fine example advertised on this page. For additional information or to purchase any of the fine Child Craft cribs, please visit Baby's Own Room.