Baby cribs have evolved much the same as everything else with the new technology we have today. They are no longer just rectangular with one drop down side for ease of access. Below are some explanations of the differences in the new styles of cribs available today.
First lets discuss the traditional style baby crib. Traditionally these cribs have a stationary mattress and a drop down side for ease of access, however the newer models are changing to all sides stationary and with an adjustable mattress height. This helps to eliminate the possibility of latch malfunctions that can cause severe harm or even death to your baby. The new baby crib models have now begun to convert to toddler beds for longer use. These cribs are approximately 56in W x 32in D x 42in H. Different brands and styles will vary slightly in size and many brands have furniture to match to complete your nursery.
Safety Rails For Beds
A more modern crib available is the lifetime baby crib. These cribs usually have an adjustable mattress height and stationary sides so as your child grows the mattress is dropped and the risk is reduced that they will climb out and fall. Once the stage begins that your child is ready to start sleeping in a bed the crib converts to a toddler bed and then on to a full size bed with the addition of bed rails, this is where the term lifetime comes from. The toddler bed guard rails are used to prevent your little one from falling out as he/she adjusts to sleeping in a bed instead of a crib. Then as your child grows and is ready for a bed, the toddler bed can again be converted to a full sized bed. This type of baby crib usually comes with a nice selection of furniture to match or coordinate with the crib style. These baby cribs are approximately 44in H x 58in W x 30in D but will vary according to brand and style.
Now also available is the new round baby crib. These cribs come in a variety of styles and configurations. There is a heart-shaped crib available that comes in single or twin. Also if you are lucky enough to have triplets or even more, one model is designed to accommodate them all by connecting multiple cribs together. They are available in wood, several types of metal and a variety of colors. They also have multiple dome configurations to customize them to your taste. These round cribs are approximately 45 in diameter giving the baby 11 square feet of space. There is also a large variety of bedding to make your new round baby crib as fancy and elegant as you want the nursery to be.