Round Cribs
Fantasy and Creativity to complete baby’s nursery
By: Michedolene Hogan
Beautiful, distinctive and creative, a round crib makes a great bed for baby. This unique piece of furniture is becoming increasingly popular in sophisticated, higher-end nurseries, where quality craftsmanship and elegant themes are combined with safety and comfort. Because of its full 360 view, baby will be constantly stimulated and able to see his or her entire surroundings, and bumps on the head from sharp corners are eliminated.
All Things Creative is one such manufacturer of hand-made round cribs, a company in the southern United States. Their round cribs are custom built using high quality native birch, beech, poplar and maple hardwoods. Two base heights allow you to lower the crib mattress as baby gets older and is able to pull himself or herself to a standing position. The crib uses a rigorously safe double latch release mechanism, where you press on two latches at the same time to drop down the center panel. As well, the crib is on rollers, allowing you to easily move it around the room or to a different room. Lock brakes keep the crib in place. Durable and stable, a combination of metal crosses support the bottom. Many come with a removable extra shelf to store diapers and bedding.
However, what really gives these cribs their “wow” factor is the care and creativity put into the design. Do you like boats? Buy a round crib with non-toxic, hand painted anchors and sailboats, with boats and fish attached to a ring of beautifully carved posts. How about a garden bower for a baby girl? Look for a pink crib with paintings of flowers and surrounded by a fabric canopy gently draping to the floor. Other popular designs include cherubs, dragonfly gardens, Noah’s Arc, Play Ball, and Starry Night.
Other furniture companies feature Victorian-like wrought-iron cribs, Winnie the Pooh themes, and wonderful heart-shaped designs. Standard sizes are 42 inches in diameter for the mattress and 47 inches in diameter for the entire crib. Every crib sold in the United States, in stores and on-line, meet or exceed the JMPA safety requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). As baby’s crib is one of the most important and emotional investments a new parent will make, a round crib will make a great addition to a theme nursery, and give you many years of wonderful memories.
Tips on buying a round crib
- Most round cribs are custom made, and therefore non-refundable. Check the store for details
- As these types of cribs are still rare, you may not find them in regular stores, nor the accessories. Therefore, if you buy them online, buy the mattress and a some sets of bedding at the same time. You will also save on shipping.
- If you have twins, duet cribs are available, and can be joined together
- Think long-term. Many parents are treating these cribs as heirlooms, and passing them on to family and friends.
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