Shopping for a newborn family member is as much fun as it is responsible. Future parents even before the birth of the child make repairs and acquire everything necessary for a comfortable stay of the baby in the apartment. The question of how to choose a crib for a newborn is faced by young moms and dads almost before everyone else.
When buying a newborn's first bed, you need to remember that the baby will spend quite a lot of time in it, which means that the crib should not only fit into the overall interior of the room, but also be comfortable for parents, and, even more important, comfortable for the baby. The modern market for children's furniture presents to the buyers both the most ordinary cheap beds for newborns and real works of art. The first step is to decide on the type of bed. It may be the usual universala bed with sides, a cradle with a canopy or even a playpen. Each of these types has its own advantages and disadvantages.
How to choose a crib for a newborn so that it is equally comfortable for both the baby and his parents?
Beds-playpens stand out for their mobility, as they can be carried around the apartment, and practicality, as they perform two functions at once: a sleeping and playing place. However, playing in the arena during the day, the child ceases to perceive the crib as a place intended exclusively for sleeping. This often makes it difficult to put the baby to bed.
Baby cribs for babies, with and without a canopy, are perfect for babies of three to six months, as children of this age are more comfortable in small enclosed spaces.
Perhaps, the best solution to the problem of a child's bed would be to purchase a crib with removable sides. Then parents will be able to clean them if necessary. In addition, these cribs are usually equipped with wheels, which makes it easy for new moms and dads to move them around.
How to choose a crib for a newborn to meet environmental standards?
As a material for a baby bed, it is better to choose hardwood, not covered with paint and toxic varnish. The principle of environmental friendliness should be followed when buying a mattress: it must behypoallergenic and well ventilated, absorb unpleasant odors. In addition to everything, the design of this piece of furniture should not contain traumatic elements. The following information will help answer the rest of your questions about choosing a crib for your newborn:
- If possible, opt for a rocking crib with braces to keep it from tipping over when your baby leans on the side while sitting or standing.
- Cribs with removable sides should have a secure locking mechanism that can be easily opened by a parent but difficult for a child to open.
- Choose a crib with multiple mattress heights.
- The distance between the bars of the sides should not exceed 5-6 cm.
