Cribs
Designing a Nursery: Best Essentials for Every Baby Room
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in NurserySo here’s what I wish someone had told me when we were setting up the nursery:You don’t need the “perfect” anything — you just need stuff that works for your baby, in your space, during those blurry, snack-crumb-covered months when you’re figuring it all out…
Best Convertible Cribs for Growing with Your Baby
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in convertibleSo here’s the thing about cribs — you buy one hoping it’ll last, but babies change faster than your coffee gets cold. That’s where convertible cribs come in. They start as a crib, but with a few parts (and a little patience), they grow with…
What Are Crib Quilts For?
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in Crib QuiltsSo here’s the thing — if you’ve been gifted a baby quilt or are thinking of picking one up, you might be staring at it and wondering… what exactly is this for? Because yeah, it’s cute. Soft. Maybe even handmade. But then you start reading…
What Crib Bumpers Are Safe?
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in Crib BumpersSo here’s the deal — a lot of us grew up with crib bumpers, right? Looked cute, felt cozy. But now you’re putting together a nursery and suddenly you’re hearing they’re not just outdated — they’re actually dangerous. Kind of throws you off. The question…
What Age Are Cot Bumpers Safe?
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in Cot BumpersNot totally sure when this started, but cot bumpers used to feel like one of those “of course you need this” baby items — kind of like wipe warmers or diaper stackers. But turns out, they’re one of the most debated things in the nursery.…
What States are Crib Bumpers Illegal?
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in Crib BumpersSo here’s the deal — if you’re trying to figure out what states are crib bumpers illegal, the short answer is… all of them. But not because each state passed its own law. It’s actually a federal ban now. Which means it applies everywhere —…
What Age Are Crib Bumpers Safe?
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in Crib BumpersHonestly… short version? They’re not. Doesn’t really matter what age — crib bumpers have kind of fallen off the “maybe helpful” list and landed hard in the “just not worth the risk” category. For a long time, people used them to keep little limbs from…
What Are Cot Bumpers Used For?
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in Cot BumpersSo here’s the deal — you’re setting up the crib, maybe feeling pretty good about the mattress pick, the sheets, the little mobile… and then someone asks if you’re getting cot bumpers. And suddenly you’re googling at 1 a.m. thinking, Wait, what are cot bumpers…
What Are Crib Bumpers?
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in Crib BumpersSo here’s the thing about crib bumpers — if you’re like most parents, especially the kind up at 2 a.m. googling “what are crib bumpers,” you’ve probably seen a hundred nursery photos with that soft, pillow-like lining all around the crib. Looks cozy. Looks safe.…
What Are the Best Crib Mattresses?
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So here’s the deal—shopping for a crib mattress isn’t exciting. Not like picking a cute crib or some adorable little swaddle. But honestly? It might matter more. Because your baby’s going to spend a lot of hours lying there—especially in those early months when everything’s…