The Quickest & Easiest Way To TYPES OF CRIBS

Now your baby still sleeps nicely in your belly, but soon he or she will sleep in ... Yes, in what? A cradle where all your nieces and nephews have also been in? A crib that you can slide on your bed? A hanging cradle? There is an enormous amount of choice and the cradles differ a lot from each other. First of all: what is safe? And which one do you melt away with?

Costs cradle

The cribs differ enormously in costs. Some cribs are quiet 3,000 euros, but luckily those are the high peaks in terms of prices. A crib at the well-known baby shops costs on average around 75 to 200 euros. Certainly if you start looking around early in your pregnancy, you can await a nice action. Baby cribs are only used for a short time in the first months, so you can also easily borrow one from family or second-hand.

What to look for when buying a crib

Many mums-to-be want the crib to be something special. It is your baby's first bed, and your baby is special so you want the crib to be special too. Your baby of course does not yet realize what he is sleeping in, but a beautiful crib can give you a good feeling: my baby is welcome. In addition, you have probably thought carefully about the baby room, and that cradle will soon have to match in terms of style and color. And: all maternity visitors want to see the baby, but also the crib.

A safe baby crib

Of course you also want a crib where your baby can lie safely. During your pregnancy, the maternity nurse will come by to see if your baby crib meets the requirements. A safe cradle reduces the risk of accidents or, for example, cot death . What is being watched for is:

• A crib is at least 27.5 cm deep and at most 90 cm long.
• Bars or open side structure with the distance between the bars or the diameter of holes in the walls of the cradle is between 4.5 and 6.5 cm. So that the hands don't get stuck unexpectedly.
• The mattress must fit well in the crib, many cradles come with a suitable mattress. Even if it is thin, it is better to use it (babies are not that heavy yet so do not need a thick mattress) than to put one in that does not fit properly, creating space on the side and allowing your child to roll between them.
• Children produce a lot of moisture while sleeping, so there must be ventilation holes in the floor.
• No upholstery on the side of the crib so your child can roll his mouth against it and get no more air.
• No sharp edges, corners or protrusions and loose cords. (also not in the environment such as light cord or roller blinds)
• The crib is made up for one-third and tight so that there are no loose fabrics.
• The chassis of the cradle is sturdy and cannot tilt if an older brother or sister pulls on the edge of the cradle.
• With a rocking cradle, it must be possible to block the rocking mechanism.
• Any existing wheels must be able to be locked.

Optionally, you can choose to place an aerosleep mattress in the crib. This ventilates well and allows air through, so that the risk of cot death becomes very small. This is less applicable for babies who cannot yet turn on their tummy, but this is definitely recommended for the crib (or in case of better be safe then sorry). In addition, there are so-called alarm mats that will beep when your child turns around.

Where do you put the crib?

Before you buy a crib, you first have to think about where you will put it. It is safe to let your baby sleep in your room for the first few months. That can be difficult if you want a hanging cradle, because do you first drill a hole in your own ceiling and then also in the ceiling of the baby room? Or is it not that handy? You can also choose to let your baby sleep in your room for a long time, for example half a year. Then you only drill a hole in your own ceiling for that hanging cradle, and when it grows out of the cradle you put it in a crib in its own room. Safe and saves you a hole in the ceiling of the baby room.

If you want to create extra attention around your cradle, a bed canopy always works very well. You hang this above the bed on the ceiling or a so-called peak pole and drape around the bed. Looks very romantic and comfortable.

Hanging cribs

The first question that comes to mind is probably: are hanging cradles safe? Yes, otherwise they may not be sold. If you find it a bit scary, buy a hanging crib from a baby store, and don't take it from someone else. That way you know for sure that nothing crazy has happened to it. You can also hang the cradle only on the system that belongs to the cradle. That can be a belt or a hook.

There are also hanging cradles where your ceiling is not damaged, but where you can buy a standard. Such a crib is, for example, 'Wieg Leander' from Babypark . The standard has the shape of a teepee, and the cradle hangs in the middle. Safe, no damaged ceiling and the advantage that you can rock your baby nicely. Well, you notice, actually I am a bit in love with this cradle ...

The bigadvantage of a hanging crib, except that it is very sweet, is that you can easily rock your baby. Your baby is constantly cradled in your belly and after birth it suddenly lies in such a cold, weird, quiet bed. That can be quite a shock to your little one. With a rocking cradle you can also rock your baby, but then the rocking goes from left to right and back again. Your baby went everywhere in your belly. With a hanging cradle you can imitate exactly that feeling because the cradle can go in all directions.

Would you like to keep an eye on things and would you prefer to opt for a co-sleeper? That is also available in a hanging version of the LOOL brand . A multifunctional cradle because you can put it on the floor, then it is a rocking cradle. You can put it on a standard, then it's a normal co-sleeper. And you can hang it up, then it's a hanging cradle. For 319 euros it is yours, but then the cost of the belt (around 30 euros) is added. And oh yes, he is also mobile. I don't think you can find a more complete cradle.

Rocking cradle

The LOOL cradle described above can be used as a rocking cradle. The rocking movement of this cradle is from front to back. Seems a bit crazy, because most rocking cradles swing from left to right. However, therapists recommend the 'front to back' movement, because that movement is most similar to the movements that your baby feels in your belly. In addition, with a 'from left to right' movement, you always have the chance that someone is rocking too hard with it, and then there are too many forces on the head. A small movement from left to right is quickly a large movement for the head of your (newborn) baby. After all, he is not yet used to gravity and the muscles in the neck and head are still too weak to absorb those forces. In addition, it is dangerous for your baby as his head, and his brain,

Always ensure that the baby cannot swing too much in the cradle, such as the safe Kidsriver rocking cradle . All cradles are extensively tested for safety, so don't let this blog discourage you from buying a rocking cradle if you wish. But it is good to know that a baby, especially in the first few weeks, is still vulnerable to sudden or abrupt movements.

Crib onstand

The most special cradle-on-standard is the 'Chicco Baby Hug 4 in 1 Glacial'. This cradle is initially an ordinary cradle on a standard, nothing special about it. Until you adjust the frame differently ... Then it suddenly becomes a bouncer. Or a real high chair. With music and toys all on. In terms of color, I find it rather colorless, but you can always boost that with a nice blanket. This crib from Chicco is a nice price with its 239 euros, because you also immediately have the bouncer and high chair!

A cradle on a standard is the most famous cradle. The bed is usually removable from the standard, but is securely clicked or screwed. The cradles on standard differ in terms of shape and price. This design proves that they don't have to be boring.

Co-sleeper; cradle to bed

A co-sleeper can in principle be any kind of crib, as long as you can put it on your own bed or hang it and you have a continuous view of your child. With a co-sleeper you can lower the side of the crib so that you can easily grab your child. Ideal if you want to breastfeed (for a long time)! The above example of Tutti Bambini can also be tilted a bit, which is an outcome if you have a baby who spits a lot.

You also have combination variants of which you can easily convert the cosleeper into a rocking cradle or a sturdy cradle, for example.

Wicker Crib Basket / Rattan Moses basket

You can also go for a basket, this is usually called a Moses basket. The basket can stand on the floor, but there are also special standards for it. The advantage of a basket is that you can easily take it with you. Ideal if you regularly sleep with family or friends, but you do not want your baby to always sleep in a different bed.

The Portable Baby Claro Carrying Cradle , made from palm leaves, is a portable variant without standard capability . Totally great if you love nature!

Round cradle

A round cradle is nice and original and looks great in most interiors. A round cradle is a bit harder to find because most people do not choose it. But don't let that stop you! You order them easily on the internet and are you handy? Then of course you can also make one yourself. See here a how-to description.

Crib thatgrows with your child

Stokke not only has the round Stokke Sleepi, but also the Stokke Home that grows with your baby as it gets older. It can be used with a separate frame that can also be used as a desk when your child is older with the table top that functions as a commode. Or hangs in the crib next to the commodity tray so that you don't need anything else from which you can remove the side so that a beautiful junior bed is created in a tent shape. Together with a chest of drawers that can be used as the bottom of the changing table, you have a complete but compact baby room that even fits in the small room or with the parents in the room.