Chicco Baby Hug 4 in 1 Baby Cot from Birth to 3 Years (15 kg), Cot, Recliner Chair, Baby High Chair and First Chair, with Toy Bar, Adjustable Height and Backrest, Convertible Baby Cot and Chair, Grey

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You also want chemical-free mattress construction, including any mattress supports. Watch out for use of MDF (medium-density fiberboard) boards, which contain a low level of formaldehyde. There is a permissible amount of formaldehyde that is considered safe, but if you want your nursery to be 100% nontoxic, this is one area where you should pay close attention. A bassinet or baby cot is a portable baby crib that comes in especially handy for parents of newborns: it ensures that baby has a dedicated and safe place to sleep close at hand, whether that is by parents’ bedside, or elsewhere in the home over the course of the day – or even on road trips. Some bassinet models have wooden or metal frames with removable baby cot beds. Others have features like storage space, vibration, or white noise – even motion-activated night lights that allow parents to observe their baby without waking them. Other twin baby cribs make great options for grandparents or caregivers: foldable cribs can be stored away when not in use; and metal cribs are often lighter-weight and easier to move than wooden cribs. Parents of twins might also choose to go the double cot or mini crib route: a pair of small cribs are more portable and take up less space than two full size wooden cribs, especially in the early days. An essential registry item

That’s not to say that it’s never okay to buy a used crib, but you need to make sure it meets current safety standards and hasn’t been damaged in any way. Kids can get caught and seriously injure themselves in poorly built cribs. Over the years, safety standards for cribs have evolved, and dangerous cribs and features have been recalled. If you don’t see CPSC, ASTM, or JPMA certification on a crib, don’t buy it. Before you start dreading putting this crib together — with IKEA’s signature screws and Allen wrenches — you should consider that it comes with an IKEA price tag, too. It’s one of the most budget-friendly cribs available and doesn’t sacrifice its durability to save you money.We suggest that parents look for furniture that carries the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association Certification Seal, which means the crib has been third-party tested for conformance to safety guidelines. In addition, because items like finishing paint or certain manufactured woods may have VOCs, we suggest looking for Greenguard Gold Certification in a crib.

With a 4-in-1 crib, you’re getting a crib that can later be converted into three other types of beds, allowing it to grow with your child over the years. We used this crib until my younger son was about 1 year old. We lived in a small two-bedroom apartment and were room-sharing with my younger son throughout his first year (while his brother slept in the second bedroom), so a mini crib felt like a good investment: We wanted a more permanent option than a travel crib or playard, but also didn’t have space in our bedroom for a full-size crib. And the Babyletto Lolly really delivered: It looked nice in our space, felt solid and well-made, and my son was able to sleep comfortably in it for longer than I expected.

Do You Need A 4-In-1 Crib For Your Baby?

If your goal is to buy one crib and one mattress that will serve you for years to come, we recommend a standard-size convertible crib and mattress. The Right Mattress Once your child can stand or sit up, you’ll want to adjust the mattress height in the crib. This will keep your baby from falling over the edge of the crib and getting hurt. No cutouts or drop-sides: Avoid cribs with headboard and footboard cutouts or drop-sides, as well as any with decorative cutouts. These features often appear on hand-me-down cribs. While a crib itself is on the list of nursery essentials, we can’t tell you whether or not the 4-in-1 crib is the best choice for your baby. It depends a lot on what you’re looking for. Make sure the crib is placed in a safe spot. You don't want it to be near any windows that have blinds with cords suspended from them or dangling drapes that could pose a strangulation hazard for your child.