The first thing you need to know when looking at a convertible crib for your baby or grandchild is, what exactly is a convertible bed? A convertible crib is an infant bed that can be adjusted for various stages of your child's development and growth. They are produced with various styles and functions.
The more popular functions include:
The 4-in-1 convertible crib has a side rail that can easily be removed to convert it into a toddler bed or a daybed. After your toddler has outgrown the toddler bed, the side rail converts then again to a headboard for a full sized bed thus allowing your child easy transition into childhood, and into adolescents. This style of convertible bed is the most popular for its multiple purposes.
The 3-in-1 convertible crib also has a side rail that is removable to allow the bed to be converted into a toddler bed, or daybed. This allows your child to have a good 5-6 years use from the nursery furniture to take them into early childhood before needing to purchase a larger bed to accommodate their growing spurts into adolescents.
The 2-in-1 convertible crib has a side rail to convert the bed into a daybed, but it is not recommended for toddler bed use.
Beyond the various types that you can purchase, the second thing you should do is to familiarize yourself with the prices differentiation of each model. As with all products, prices vary according to functionality, style, color, brand, design and materials.
Prices in this type of product range from 0.00 upwards to ,000.00. An average cost for a user friendly, safe, elegant convertible bed will average about 0.00, not including a mattress, crib bedding, or hardware for conversion.
The third aspect you should know when buying a convertible bed are the perks. Convertible cribs are desirable for parents who are looking for a stylish, elegant modern cot that are highly versatile and extremely functional.
Parents also look to a convertible bed to manage the long term usage they get out of their crib by eliminating the need to purchase a toddler bed, children's bed, and then a full bed. By purchasing a convertible nursery furniture, you also lower your need for storage space in between children.
One child per bed, rather than passing down a cot that needs to be stored somewhere until the next bundle of joy joins your family.
The fourth aspect is of course the negatives of purchasing a convertible crib. They include high costs at start up, seeing that convertible beds are more expensive than traditional cribs. There is additional hardware, safety rails, mattresses, and crib bedding that are all additional costs to the actual crib.
These nursery furniture may not be right for everyone, so you should always do your due diligence on the style, make and functionality of the crib you are interested in to ensure it meets your family needs.
The fifth aspect that should be highlighted is the safety regulations for baby cribs. You'll need to ensure that your convertible crib adheres to the safety regulations laid out by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Also check to make sure that your new baby furniture has the stamp of approval from their regions safety board.
Most new cribs from reputable manufacturers should meet these standards, but as a responsible parent and consumer, you should educate yourself on these standards. Now with your new knowledge, you can buy with confidence.
