Convertible Versus Drop-Side Cribs

!±8± Convertible Versus Drop-Side Cribs

A big choice that new parents must often make is the type of crib to get for the nursery - a traditional drop-side crib, or the more recently introduced cribs that can be converted into toddler beds and full-sized beds. Although personal preferences are very important here, my vote goes to convertible cribs for reasons of value and practicality as well as for decorative reasons.

Drop-side cribs have traditionally been preferred because of the perception that being able to lower the crib rail is essential for comfortably getting your baby in and out of the crib. However, countless women that I have discussed this with suggest that it is a feature used far less frequently than thought. Despite great efforts on the part of manufacturers to make the drop-side mechanisms safe, durable, quiet, and easy- to-use, most Moms seem to quickly discover that it becomes more trouble than it's worth: it's too hard to manage while holding the baby; it makes too much noise; it gets caught up in the bedding. I would guess that in the vast majority of cases, the drop-side is not used following the first couple of weeks. The drop-side feature substantially limits the decorative design options; accepting these limits seems silly if the feature is not much used.

Once you get past the perceived benefits of drop-side cribs, convertible cribs win hands-down. Their mattresses can be easily moved up and down to adjust to your growing baby, giving the same benefits of a drop-side crib. When your child is ready to get trained for a real bed, the crib easily converts to a toddler bed with a safety rail. And finally, the two longer side pieces of the crib become the headboard and footboard of a full-sized bed. The elimination of the drop-side provides designers with much more flexibility which I have found results in substantially more decorative pieces. All of this for a price which is normally only mildly more than a drop-side crib.

Convertible Versus Drop-Side Cribs

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Kidco Pea Pod Indoor/Outdoor Travel Bed

!±8± Kidco Pea Pod Indoor/Outdoor Travel Bed

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Kidco Pea Pod Indoor/Outdoor Travel BedThe Kidco Pea Pod Indoor/Outdoor Travel Bed does it all for the on-the-go parent. The inflatable mattress helps protect baby from cold, damp floors while providing a comforting place to sleep. Zippered panels allow parents quick and easy access to baby from virtually any angle. The slick, easy to fold design makes it ideal for storage and use anytime. The Kidco PeaPod travel bed can be used indoors or outdoors and features a virtually indestructible frame a

• Use from birth and up
• Bottom pocket hides mattress away from baby and prevents mattress shifting
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• Great for outdoors because of UV protection and wind screens

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KidCo PeaPod with Self-Inflating MattressKidCo's PeaPodTM the travel bed that does it all for the on-the-go parent!  Great NEW Self-Inflatable air mattress helps protect baby from cold, damp floors while providing a comforting place to sleep.  Great for outdoors because of its UV protection and wind screens.  Zippered panel allows parents quick and easy access to baby from virtually any angle.  The slick, easy to fold design makes it ideal for storage and use a

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Dawson crib

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Dawson crawled out of his crib last week so his gift was a crib Tent

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Crib Tents For Convertible Cribs - The Tent That Assures a Complete Rest For Your Baby

!±8± Crib Tents For Convertible Cribs - The Tent That Assures a Complete Rest For Your Baby

Most parents would want to make sure that their baby is able to sleep through the night without any interruptions. Parents are also looking for ways to secure their babies in their cribs while lessening the chances of them falling off when left unattended. To address those concerns, there are now such things as crib tents for convertible cribs to make sure that your baby is protected from insects and falling off.

Bye-bye, insect bites

Crib tents for convertible cribs are designed to prevent insects from getting to your baby while you are not looking or when he is asleep. Made of nylon mesh nets, the crib tent is shaped like a dome and the spaces between the mesh are small enough to prevent roaches, moths, mosquitoes, and other insects from disturbing or harming your sleeping child.

The standard design of crib tents allows them to be secured on the crib with Velcro straps or loop holes. The mesh nets are see-through so you can see how your baby is doing inside the crib. There is also one side of the tent that you can open up with a nylon zipper and you can easily set up the tent in a few minutes.

Some crib tents for convertible cribs have extended nylon meshes to cover the sides of the crib. This type offers more protection for the baby that won't just secure him from falling over but also provides extra protection from insects that may attempt to enter through the gaps of the crib.

Convenient

The crib tent can also be portable and detachable so you can set it aside for storage or take it along with you for trips. That way, you can provide the same protection for your baby anywhere you take him to. Just make sure that the tent is still appropriate for his age. Most crib tents available are meant for cribs where children ages 3 and below can sleep.

Crib Tents For Convertible Cribs - The Tent That Assures a Complete Rest For Your Baby

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