Are you looking for the baby crib where your child will sleep? Are you worried about not knowing what are the most important things to keep in mind? Do you want the perfect crib and don't know where to start?
Don't worry! In this post we help you make the right choice.
one crib It is a bed for a baby that allows you to be safe and close to parents.
The first step is to analyze and know well the different functionalities of the cribs that exist on the market, as well as the materials with which they are manufactured or what are the priorities that we must take into account when purchasing: the characteristics, the design, the safety, the price...
At Asalvo we want to help you know well all the types of cribs, as well as what stands out in each of them to help you make the decision.
I will begin by highlighting that in Safe our main objective is offer you products with maximum SECURITY, hence our name. That's why I'm going to start by telling you that all, absolutely all of our cribs have all possible safety tests, and that they have all gone through demanding laboratories that analyze the products down to the last detail, to give us the certificate that guarantees that the crib is totally safe for the little ones.
That said, I will tell you the different models that you can find on the market:
- Minicribs or Moses
Small crib also called Moses. This elegant mini crib with a modern style is ideal for any environment. Foldable and very easy to transport, includes carrying bag, mattress and mosquito net.
Ideal so that you always have the baby by your side, you can put it in the bedroom, in the living room or take it when you go on vacation. With large windows so you can see your baby at all times. In addition, it is completely removable and washable.
Its small size and soft sides allow the baby to find itself in a comfortable space, adapted to its size and always close to the parents. You can use it until your baby can stand up on his or her own.
Don't miss the video to see how it works clicking here.
- Co-Sleeping Crib
A mini crib designed so that the baby sleeps next to you, without barriers or divisions.
The age or duration of use for a co-sleeping crib is determined by the baby's evolution, although co-sleeping is recommended only during the first 4-6 months of the child's life.
The 5 points you should take into account when choosing the co-sleeping crib for your baby:
- The anchoring system: It is the most important point to ensure that the crib is safe. Therefore, you must ensure that the anchoring system adapts well to your bed. Our co-sleeping cribs come with anchoring straps, so they adapt perfectly to all bed bases with slats.
- The height: Our co-sleeping crib adapts to different mattress heights. It is essential that you measure your bed and look for a co-sleeping crib that fits well to the height of your bed.
- The materials: Depending on what materials the crib is made of, it will offer more safety and comfort. Our recommendation is that, if you can afford it, always choose a fabric co-sleeping crib since the little one will be safer and without the risk of hitting the wood. Also look for the fabrics to be breathable, high quality and padded.
- Functionality: Make it easy to move and move, so choose it better with wheels. Another point that you will surely appreciate is that it allows you to tilt the mattress in cases of colds, reflux or infant colic, since tilting the mattress improves all of these cases. Other functionalities, such as folding so you can store it or take it on a trip, or whether or not it includes bedding, will depend on what each family prioritizes.
- Security: This point is important. Do not buy brands that are not recognized, because one of the most serious problems we have is that many brands are entering the market that do not have the necessary approvals or safety regulations. If these products generate a problem, the users are responsible for not purchasing products with regulations. VERY IMPORTANT: Be sure to ensure that it complies with the UNE-EN 1130-1/2:1996 regulations.
If you want to practice co-sleeping in a safe and practical way, Asalvo is your best option. You can see more co-sleeping options clicking here. Choose the crib that best suits you and your baby with all the guarantees.
- wooden crib
They are usually made of wood and have standard measurements: 120x60 cm.
The use time ranges from birth to approximately 4 years.
The main points that you should take into account before buying the crib are:
- Measurements. My recommendation is that you choose a crib with standard measurements: 120x60 cm. or you will have many problems choosing a mattress and bedding. Now there are many furniture and decoration stores offering cribs with different measurements. In addition to looking at the measurements, find out if they comply with current regulations in Europe.
- folding side. It makes it easier to put the baby in and out, also when getting ready every morning.
- Three mattress heights. Choose so that the mattress can be placed at different heights, this will allow you to use it for longer without the risk of the baby climbing and jumping.
- wheels to facilitate movement.
- The Somier. Always slats, please! There are many types of cribs on the market and almost no one pays attention to the type of bed base when they are going to choose the crib, and this is essential since the baby's perspiration depends on this. Never choose cribs with slatted bases as they are not breathable. They offer many cribs that have a base for the mattress or box spring.
Finally, I want to recommend that you choose good quality woods (like beech wood), that are strong, that do not have knots in the wood that make them easy to split and that do not splinter.
Choose them from Asalvo with all the guarantees. You can see them clicking here.
- Travel crib or park crib
They are super foldable quickly and easily. You can take it wherever you want and its measurements are 120x60 cm. The coverings for these cribs and the wooden ones can be the same since the mattresses have the same size.
You will use it a lot, don't have the slightest doubt, to always have it at your grandparents' house, to take it to your uncles' house, to go on a trip, to make it sleep, to play... It is a TOP product, so don't think about it, this product will accompany you for years to come. If you use it as a playpen, the base that comes included with the crib is enough, but if you use it to sleep, you should include an extra mattress. You can find them foldable just like the crib.
You can find basic cribs and cribs full of accessories. Choose the one that best suits you and your baby.
If you want to know more about the different accessories for travel cribs, don't miss this article. (link to the article the best travel crib)
