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Baby Crib
Asked by T.F. from Tampa
on August 26, 2008
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I am looking for an inexpensive baby crib, light wood color, I've checked once upon a child, but I thought they were kind of expensive...........any suggestions
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- Why not join the site called freecycle. You could get just about anything from anyone on there. It's a site where people pass on things they no longer need or have t...
- Here at All About Kids, we currently have 4 light colored cribs ranging in price from $85-$200, so you have a variety of options! Mention this post on Mamasource and t...
- Have you checked out craigslist? www.craigslist.com Select your area and then check out the "baby" section. You can post a request for one or just do a search for "...
From Cradle to Crib
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on June 16, 2008
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My daughter will be 4 months old on June 19th and I still have her in a cradle next to my bed. Last night was the first night she slept all the way through the night, ...
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- Having your baby sleep on her back is the best way to prevent SIDS. Realistically, unless you are listening for her breathing all night, her sleeping next to you won'...
- It is safe to sleep in the crib as it is the cradle. Always have your baby sleep on there back as you know. Our sons room was upstairs and we were down. He never sl...
- My son was sleeping through the night at 7 weeks so we decided to try the crib. We have had no problems at all - he doesn't even cry when we put him in there - he goe...
Getting My Daughter to Sleep in Her Crib
Asked by B.K. from Rapid City
on January 3, 2008
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I have a almost 4 month old daughter who has only slept in her swing since birth. I am trying to get her to sleep in her crib and it seems to be almost impossible. My ...
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- read "good night sleep tight" by the sleep lady. I just finished reading it and already my little boy is sleeping through the night by himself. (I bought it a week ago!)
- Oh my gosh I had the same problem!!!!! It's really frusterating and on top of that you are sleep deprived and cranky. I ended up, after trying to soothe my son all n...
- Hi Britnee- My son is 3 1/2 months old and for the first 2+ months, he slept on his tummy on my body for all naps and bedtime too! He now sleeps in his bed at night ...
Transitioning Baby to Crib
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2009
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I have a 4.5 month old who currently sleeps in a co-sleeper in my bedroom. So far I really love the set up. He is still eating twice a night and it is so easy for me t...
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- Hi L.. I will tell you my experience which is pretty recent as I have a 4 months old baby. I know that here in US is pretty common to let the baby sleep in the par...
- starting with naps is a great idea. That's what we did and it worked. Also - spend some quality awake time gently playing in his room. No loud noisy toys. You want hi...
- Hi L., My daughter is 7 months old now and has been sleeping in her own room since she was 5 months without a problem. I spent a month transitioning her, mostly...
Having Trouble Finding a Mattress to Fit Tightly in My New Crib
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having the same experience that I'm having with a crib I bought at Target, the Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 crib that was in the ...
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- I know someone who had the same issue s. But till baby was placed in the crib the first time at six months old or so and this happened it was not found. One of the ...
- Hi, There was a recall on Simplicity cribs recently. Personally, being a safety freak, I'd return the crib. I'm not wild about that brand or Target's cribs at all...
- We have that crib and bought a sealey mattress from walmart that fits well. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5823677
Crib Mattress Recommendation Needed
Asked by A.J. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2007
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I have heard so much about foam mattresses verses coil for cribs, which is better? I have read the coil are "safer" for SIDS prevention but are so heavy they're really...
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- To prevent SIDS you need to buy a chemical free mattress. I'd recommend going to http://ecobaby.com/ for more info. There is an Australian research study that shows ...
- Because regular mattresses can be so toxic I recommend going to www.lifekind.com and getting a natural latex organic mattress. Mold, mildew and dust mite resistant. I...
- Check out this site. http://moonlightslumber.com/starlight_support.cfm I have one for my son. They're probably the best mattresses out there. All foam, flame r...
Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
Which Mattress to Buy
Asked by E.S. from New York
on April 11, 2008
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my month old has been in a bassinet and i am getting her crib ready. i dont know which matress to buy. any advice?
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- Hi! My bun is still in the oven but I got great advice from my sister-in-law for when I starting looking at baby mattresses. She's very good about researching products...
- I think any brand is OK just so long as you get a FIRM one - it may seem hard to you, but get a FIRM one - safer for baby.
- Don't do what I did and buy a mattress without seeing how heavy it is. We bought ours from Bellini and I can not pick up the mattress to change the sheets. My big s...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
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I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
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- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
First Big Kid Bed
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on November 24, 2007
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Hi,
We are about to transition our almost 3 year old to a big boy bed. I called a couple mattress stores and felt like I was buying a used car!
I am wondering if you...
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- I feel since little ones don't weigh very much that a regular mattress is just fine. I hate how the stores never carry the same exact brands and models so that you ca...
- We ran into the same issue when we were buying a big boy bed for my now 4 year old. I asked around and got conflicting stories. Here's what my dad told me (who is ...
- We transitioned our daughter into a big-girl bed at 34 months. We went to Verlo in Mundelein. They have stores all over the Chicagoland area. They did not sell or e...
