4 In 1 Convertible Crib – Why You Should Get One For Your Baby
We have all heard it before. In these recessionary times, you have to squeeze every last drop of benefit from your purchases even when you feel like spending caboodles of cash for a precious bundle of joy and then forgetting about it. We are, of course, talking about the 4 in 1 convertible crib that has parents going gaga over because of the many benefits it can bring to the family.
Well, the first thing we can say about the convertible crib is that you have to start looking at all the models as early as possible. By that, we mean not waiting for the last minute to go the furniture store or the online site to purchase the crib because that will become an impulse purchase.
And when you are looking at the cribs, keep in mind the safety recommendations of various consumer groups and government agencies. First, you should choose the stationary side cribs in light of the recent recalls on cribs with drop-side mechanisms, no thanks to suffocation hazards.
Second, you might want to consider professional assembly of the crib especially if you are not exactly Handy Manny. Studies have pointed out that it is not so much the crib’s faulty design that is at fault in many crib accidents but in the faulty assembly.
Third, you have to look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certification logo as well as compliance with US federal crib safety standards. Although JPMA testing is not compulsory, it provides added assurance that the crib meets quality standards. Your 4-in-1 convertible crib may cost more but when it comes to baby’s safety, a little more cost should not be an issue. Your baby’s life, after all, is priceless.
So, what exactly are the benefits of choosing the convertible crib over the basic crib? These two kinds of baby furniture do serve the same purpose – provide baby with a comfortable place to sleep and play in – so there might seem to be no additional benefit to the convertible crib.
Well, first and foremost, you get excellent value for your money with a convertible crib. You buy just a single piece of furniture and it will be good for the 4 stages of your child’s life – as an infant’s crib, a daybed and toddler’s bed and a full-sized bed. Now, contrast that with purchasing 4 pieces of furniture at different stages of your child’s life and you will see not only a rapidly depleting bank account but a rapidly crowded house.
If you opt for the add-ons, you will secure more benefits from the convertible bed. You can add mattresses to the adjustable mattress height. You may purchase a matching set of changing table and dresser to achieve a unified look to the nursery. You should look into matching bed linens to complement the general décor of the room.
Plus, your child will appreciate it that the bed he slept on and became very familiar with as a baby and toddler is still the same bed he will sleep on as a young kid. It will really work wonders on his sense of security with his belongings.
Truly, the 4 in 1 convertible crib is a wise investment for parents to make. The important thing is that you choose one that will fit into your budget, satisfies all the safety requirements and answers your interior decoration needs.