| If you're a new parent, be aware that you baby will | | | | prepared to pay $60 to $100 for a foam crib mattress, |
| probably spend more time in the nursery than | | | | and up to $140 for an innerspring crib mattress. |
| anywhere else. So you do need to make it absolutely | | | | Bassinets, Cradles and Moses Baskets |
| safe and comfortable. Make it attractive and well | | | | A bassinet, cradle, or Moses basket can be a |
| organized too. | | | | convenient and comfortable sleeping place for your |
| To get started, decide which furniture you need. These | | | | baby during the first few months. Your baby may feel |
| include: cribs, crib mattresses, bassinets, cradles, Moses | | | | more at ease in the smaller, cozier space than in a crib. |
| baskets and changing tables. | | | | Plus you can carry these small portable baby beds |
| Cribs | | | | from room to room, letting you keep a close watch on |
| Your child will sleep in a crib until it's time to move into a | | | | your sleeping baby. Your bassinet should have a firm |
| real bed (typically between the ages of 2 and 3). So | | | | mattress that fits snugly without any space around the |
| choose sturdy crib that you can use every day for at | | | | edges. |
| least two years. New cribs sold in the United States | | | | Changing Tables |
| (including all cribs sold in our Store) comply with modern | | | | To change baby's diapers conveniently, you'll definitely |
| safety standards. The crib should have a railing that | | | | need a comfortable place to do it. A changing table is |
| lowers, so you can pick up your baby easily; some | | | | most suitable for this. If you decide to invest in a |
| models have railings that lower on both sides. You'll | | | | changing table, there are plenty of well-designed, |
| spend $200 to $400 for a safe, well-made crib. | | | | practical, and attractive ones to choose from. And as |
| Spending more usually buys you finer woods and | | | | your baby grows, a special table can offer more |
| more intricate designs. | | | | security, with railings and special straps to help hold |
| Crib Mattresses | | | | your wriggling child in place. Make sure there are |
| To sleep soundly and safely, babies require firm | | | | safety straps to help secure your baby. If your |
| support. Consider cost, comfort, and sturdiness, as | | | | changing table doesn't have safety straps, you should |
| your child will probably sleep in his crib for up to three | | | | add them. |
| years. The first choice you'll have to make is between | | | | Shopping for baby furniture can be challenging. With |
| a foam mattress and an innerspring mattress. Be | | | | this guide, hopefully your task is now a little simpler! |