Round Baby Cribs

From LoveToKnow Baby

Round baby cribs have grown in popularity over the last several years. These cribs offer parents a unique change to the traditional baby cribs of the past.

Baby Crib Features

Before you purchase a baby crib, you need to think about what features are important to you. There are so many different styles that are available today. Of course, there is also a variety of price tags to go along with those styles. Think about how much money you can budget for your baby's nursery before you begin to seriously shop. Once you know how much money that you can spend, you're ready to begin the hunt for that perfect round baby crib.

Common baby bed features include the following:

Adjustable Mattress Heights-Most cribs offer adjustable mattress heights. This is almost a necessity, and you probably don't want to purchase a crib that doesn't offer this feature. When your baby is a newborn, the crib mattress can be placed at the highest position, so that you can lift your baby easily from her crib. Once your baby becomes more mobile, however, you'll need to lower your crib a notch or two. Before she begins pulling up, you should place the mattress at the lowest level to keep her from falling over the rails of the crib.
Caster Wheels-Even if you think that you'll never move your crib from its original position in the baby nursery, you may want to purchase a crib that features caster wheels. Keep in mind, however, that you don't have to use them, and if you do purchase a crib without wheels, you can always add them later. Caster wheels can typically be purchased at a local hardware store.
Drop Sides-Most parents prefer a crib that offers drop sides, so if you are searching for a round baby crib, look for this feature. Standard cribs typically offer at least one drop side, and some actually feature drop sides on both sides of the baby bed. Another feature you should consider is how the sides are allowed to drop. Some feature a foot bar that you press, while others feature triggers on each side that you push simultaneously. Others feature a fold down crib.

Choosing a Round Baby Crib

If you decide that a round baby crib is what you want your baby to sleep in, you may have to broaden your search from local stores in your hometown to the wide open space of the Internet. While more and more department stores are jumping on the round baby bed bandwagon, you still may have to visit baby specialty shops for a wider variety. Still, when it comes to purchasing one of these unique cribs, the Web may be your best choice.

As you begin your search, you'll discover that baby beds come in a variety of colors and styles, and this applies to round baby cribs as well. As you plan your child's nursery, consider what type of material you want to use for the furniture. Do you like the darker woods, such as walnut or cherry, or do you prefer lighter woods, such as pine or oak? You can even find hand-painted cribs that are stenciled with specific designs, including popular nursery rhyme characters, or you can choose a simple, but elegant, white iron baby bed.

Do Your Homework

If you are planning on purchasing the round baby crib online, then do your homework. Make a list of the features that are important to you, such as the following:

Caster Wheels
Drop Sides
Adjustable Mattress Heights
Teething Guards on the Rails
Removable Canopies

Compare Prices

As you shop online, keep the following points in mind.

Check the shipping price. Sometimes free shipping on one item will actually make it a better deal than a crib that is cheaper but has high shipping costs.
Check the stores policies for returns, damaged items, etc. Can you find a phone number and e-mail address for the store? Do they appear easy to contact? If you don't like crib, will you have to pay shipping to send it back?
Does the Website appear secure?

Finally remember, if you do special order a round baby crib, you may need to purchase the mattress at the same time to ensure a proper fit.