Looking for a solid yet beautiful crib for your bundle of joy? Then, do have a look at the Graco Victoria Fixed Side 4-in-1 Convertible Crib. Retailing on Walmart, at an affordable price   of $259.54, the crib is perfect for safety-minded parents. The best thing about the Victoria crib is the versatility it offers, as it converts to a toddler bed, daybed and full-size headboard. It is also JPMA, ASTM and CPSC safety certified and has a convenient stationary drop-side for easy access to baby without raising or lowering the side.

Graco Victoria Fixed Side 4-in-1 Convertible Crib

The Oeuf NYC Sparrow Cot is the latest edition to Nubie and like most Oeuf furniture, this one too is strikingly contemporary. Ideal for hip parents who have a penchant for classic modern design and quality craftsmanship, the  Oeuf NYC Sparrow Cot is a solid investment. It has slim rails, so that one gets a light and airy feel and uses fixed rails, to ensure that it is safe and sturdy. The cot can be purchased with an optional conversion kit, which can convert it to a toddler bed which will support your child until they reach 5 years of age. For more information, head over here.

The Oeuf NYC Sparrow Cot

Parents would normally turn to cribs but given the practicality of things these days, some would rather improvise due to the limited use of such an aid especially for the ones living in small spaces. However, the GRO furniture is more than a crib. Rather it grows with your child as time passes.

This has something to do with the fact that the crib can transform from a modular crib into a bed and a desk that should technically “grow with your child” as the years come. So rather than worry about adding more clutter to your “grown out” furnishings, here is one that can actually be flexible and of use as your child grows.

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GRO Furniture

Baby cribs are seldom circular in shape, but the Dream On Me Sophia Posh Circular Crib breaks away from the cliches. Providing respite from the hackneyed rectangular or square cribs, the designer crib is made out of solid wood and available in a beautiful Cherry finish. The circular design allows parents greater visibility of their baby and the decorative canopy makes the crib more ornamental. JPMA Certified, the crib takes a 42 diameter Dream On Me round Mattress and for more information head over to Walmart.

Dream On Me Sophia Posh Circular Crib

Baby bedding has to be cute and whimsical, else whats the point? The Brokiga Baby Bed Set is one of the more charming bedding sets out there and we love its imaginative design. The bedding features the wonderful character’s from Stina Wiresén and is perfect for any baby’s crib, bassinet or sleeping area. Made of  eco-organic cotton with printed characters on front side, set also includes white pillow case. For more information head over here.

The Brokiga Baby Bed Set

Raspberry seems to be a popular color for baby nurseries these days. After the raspberry mattress, check out the Sebra Limited Edition Kili Cot and Junior bed in Raspberry. The beautiful crib has a modern  Scandinavian design  and has been constructed out of birch wood. The gorgeous Kili Cot Bed enables you to drop the sides and expand the length up to 150cm, so it can be used as a bed until your child grows up to 7 years ! You can purchase it from Nubie and for more details head over here.

Sebra Limited Edition Kili Cot and Junior Bed

The Skylar Fixed Gate is a gorgeous crib that will be appreciated by new parents. A product by Pottery Barn Kids, the modern styled crib measures 57″ wide x 32″ long x 38″ high and includes three roomy drawers tucked underneath for compact storage. The crib meets all required and voluntary safety standards enacted by the US Product Safety Commission, the American Society of Testing Manufacturers and the Canadian Cribs and Cradles Regulations and has been  crafted with a solid wood frame. You can purchase the Skylar Fixed Gate Crib for $799.00.

The Skylar Fixed Gate Crib

Looking for funky bedding for your naughty children? Then do check out the Curious George Sheet Set which has been crafted from pure organic cotton and features original illustrations from the Curious George books. The Oeko-Tex certified set features a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases and everything has a 200-thread count. The Curious George Sheet Set can be purchased from Potter Barn Kids which is currently holding a sale.

The Curious George Sheet Set For Children

The Harmony Cradle By BabyBjorn

Infuse a sense of style in your baby’s nursery and one way to achieve this, is to get the Sam Toddler Rail from Muu. The toddler rail supports snap on panels so one can keep giving makeovers to their child’s nursery without breaking the bank. Made of recycled wood fiber MDF and solid maple, the set has a white non-toxic lacquer finish and comes with a Toddler Conversion Kit, which makes it suitable for 0 to 4 years. The Sam Toddler Rail can be purchased from 2Modern for $225.00.

The Sam Toddler Rail From Muu

When it comes to children books no one beats Dr. Seuss and if you are fan then introduce your kid to the legend at an early book. One way to do this is by buying the Dr. Seuss™ Crib Sheeting from Pottery Barn. The fitted crib sheet is beautifully printed with drawings from Horton Hears a Who™, The Cat in the Hat™, Fox in Socks™ and Green Eggs and Ham and is 200-thread-count organic cotton percale and Oeko-Tex certified. The  Dr. Seuss™ Crib Sheeting can be ordered online from here for just $23.00.

Dr. Seuss Crib Sheeting

The Bassettbaby Premier Chatham 4 in 1 Crib is not only stylish but also extremely durable. The crib complies with the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association Certification Program and ASTM safety standards and can be converted into a toddler bed or a day bed with kits sold separately. The multistep cherry finish further highlights the craftsmanship of the crib and the  antique brass hardware lends an air of elegance to it. The Bassettbaby Premier Chatham 4 in 1 Crib can be purchased from Amazon for $525.00.

The Bassettbaby Premier Chatham 4 in 1 Crib

New parents should check out the LEKSVIK Baby Crib as it has a wonderful warm finish and the slightly traditional styling is quite charming. Retailing on IKEA for $129.00, the crib is made of solid beech and sports a clear acrylic lacquer finish. What makes the crib practical is that the bed base can be placed at two different heights and one of the sides can be removed when the child is big enough to climb into/out of the bed.

IKEA LEKSVIK Baby Crib

Cribs often find themselves stored away and add clutter to any home once the babies get all grown and bigger. While that is common, expectant mothers or couples with young tykes in their end may want to check out this economical solution called the Echo crib.

The Echo Crib comes from Kalon and boasts of rounded edges for added safety for kids. The crib is made of 100% FSC-certified maple and is painted using water-resistant based paints. It is topped off with non-toxic wood oil making it entirely safe and ideal for babies and useful at least until they grow out of them.

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Crib-Toddler Bed Conversion Kit

The Caravan Crib

IKEA GULLIVER Crib

Whoever thinks that baby furniture is boring and cliched has definitely not seen products by MUU. I particularly liked the Ray baby crib which can be decorated with optional MUU Panels for ornamental value. The crib boasts of a solid maple construction and also includes three level mattress positioning, tapered legs and meets all safety standards.

MUU Ray Baby Crib

The Pod Cot From Ubabub

Folded Apartment Is Cool And Trendy

Pottery Barn Sleigh Fixed Gate Crib

Cascara Cot From Babycotpod

DoDo Bassinet For Babies

Graco Victoria Non Drop Side 5 In 1 Convertible Crib

First Years Close & Secure Sleeper

Caramia Furniture has issued a voluntary recall on their Diane Crib due to a fall and entrapment hazard. The slats of the crib drop-side may detach from the top to bottom rails which could be dangerous for children. There were about 1,000 Diane Cribs purchased with 18 reported slats detaching. No injuries were reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Diane crib and contact Caramia Furniture to receive a free replacement drop side. The free replacement will be available beginning March 2010.

(Source) CPSC

Caramia Furniture Issues Recall on Drop Side Cribs

Amby Baby Beds Recalled

Two infant deaths have forced the hand of Amby to issue a recall on these hammock like baby-beds. Apparently there is a suffocation risk solicited from the rocking motion which can cause the baby to turn over and suffocate on the fabrics or padding.

Safety advocates state that babies are safest in bassinets or cribs with a firm bottom and without extra fabric, padding, or any gaps that a baby could become trapped in. Amby says they will offer a free repair kit in January.

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(Source) Injury Board

Amby Baby Beds Recalled

Dr. Seuss Baby Bedding

Dr. Seuss Baby Bedding from Trend Lab is now officially available over at the Baby Bedding Zone which should be easier for you to land your baby’s sleeping needs. The cribs come with a vast array of accessories that include the likes of window valances, clocks, storage bins, and baby blankets which are said to be hard to find. However if you plan to get one, you better act fast. These are fast moving products and unless you want to come out empty-handed, get one now online!

(Source) Press

Dr. Seuss Baby Bedding Now Available at Baby Bedding Zone

If you looking for a stylish, unique baby furniture that will go well with your home, Stokke Sleepi Crib might be the choice for moms-to-be and dads-to-be.

Not only are they stylish, they surely have all the functionalities you’d find in any other crib.

My favorite choice is the Stoke Sleepi Crib Walnut color featured below.  At $799, it’ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”s a little costly but may be worth the extra dollars to keep my home looking unique, instead of getting one from the local retail store.

Remember, these cribs can also convert into 2 stylish chairs when your baby grows up and you no longer need the cribs. This is a great way to “treasure” your baby’s childhood, why throw away cribs when you can re-use them as chairs?

Product Details:

STOKKE® SLEEPI™ is elegant furniture, which can be used as a bassinet, a crib, a toddler bed, or two chairs. With additional parts, you can also turn STOKKE® SLEEPI™ into a junior bed/sofa. STOKKE® SLEEPI™ is an adjustable bed that can be made smaller or bigger with additional parts. It can be used from birth through approx. 7 years of age.

As your child develops and grows, you can change and adjust the mattress height positions to grow along with them. When your child is old enough to get out of the bed, you can remove one side for easy access. This converts STOKKE® SLEEPI™ into an ideal toddler bed. Then, the bed can eventually be converted into two stylish chairs.

Stokke Sleepi Cribs Convert into Stylish Chairs! (later in life)

Purchase the Dream On Me Classic Sleigh Toddler Bed from Amazon and save around five dollars. The bed for safety reasons has been designed low to the floor and features  two side rails that provide your toddler with added safety. The head and footboard comes non-toxic finish, which is available in 8 finishes.

Please Note: This is product is not affiliated with Keetsa or Bedzine and cannot be found in their stores.

Dream On Me Classic Sleigh Toddler Bed

The recalled cribs and furniture are made of wood and have a rubbed black finish. Only the “Newport Rubbed Black” cribs and matching furniture manufactured in Indonesia between April 2006 and November 2008 are included in this recall. The model number, date, and country of manufacture are printed on the label attached to the side panel of the crib and the date of manufacture is on the back panel of the furniture.

For a complete list of the recalled products and models, you can check it out here.

Cribs Recalled for Lead Paint Poisoning

Safety for babies starts with providing them with green cribs and furniture that not only contain comfortable materials and design but also protects them from the harmful chemical and toxins that have been applied by most furniture manufacturers today.

Debi Bodinus knows how critical it is to ensure that baby furniture should be the first species in your home to be educated and exposed to them. Start them out young so that they can enjoy life better with green initiatives, something that is sure to stick to their minds now and when they grow up.

To fulfill Bodinus’ 100 percent green design philosophy, the Eco babyLuv(TM) line has been meticulously researched and sourced to ensure healthy, eco-friendly solutions. Each furniture piece in her collection is composed of non-toxic, chemical-free, earth-friendly materials such as FSC-certified hardwood, formaldehyde-free plywood, VOC free paints, finishes and glues.

(Source) Market Watch

D’BODINUS Eco babyLuv(TM) Furniture

Since we value our kids so much, it is quite important to consider the things we put in their bedroom. This starts from the bed onto the cabinets that are normally necessary to complete the common child’s bedroom. But while you are at it, you may want to consider these eco-friendly bedroom enhancing ideas that include furniture and wall sculptures. It may not be significant to the eyes of a child but their health is a concern you can certainly watch out for.

Sams Collection and Beetling Inc., have some great eco-friendly room decorating and enhancing ideas such as sculptures and furniture made from sustainable, safe, non-toxic materials.

These modern pieces encompass everything necessary for newborns up to teenagers – cribs with optional toddler conversion rails, storage units, dressers with optional changing trays, colorful nightstands and twin beds with built-in storage units. Best of all, they’re customizable with numerous designs and a unique panel system.

(Source) Redding.com

Designing your Kid’s Bedroom Green

Garage sales are common in most areas and some of the things you may see up for grabs would be the following:

1. Rocking Chairs
2. Sofas
3. Old Tables
4. Cribs
5. Lamps
6. Vases

If you think of it, you can remodel your home with some of these and with class. For sure, most of these stuff offered in garage sales are still usable and some may even be good as categorized as antiques which you no longer see in furniture stores.

On the other hand, if you have lots of stuff in the attic or the basement, why not make some cash out of it and free some space as well. Rather than leaving them there to rot and occupy space, hold a garage sale so you can make room and avoid being forced towards dumping them somewhere where you may even add to the garbage problem woes we are already experiencing.

This is perhaps the wise way to get rid of unused and old furniture for cash consideration or even upgrade your existing one to modernized furniture offered in the market. Not a bad idea eh?

Got Excess Furniture? Put them in a Garage Sale

Product dimensions
Quilt cover width: 43 ”
Quilt cover length: 49 ”
Pillowcase length: 22 ”
Pillowcase width: 14 ”

Quilt cover width: 110 cm
Quilt cover length: 125 cm
Pillowcase length: 55 cm
Pillowcase width: 35 cm

IKEA BARNSLIG PARK Crib Quilt cover/ Pillowcase set

For the people who are looking for a catchy and tempting home environment, chances are you can find something suitable from Amy Karyn’s Home Collection line. Placing emphasis in quality and style, customers will find a unique selection of items for the home, from furniture and accessories to a full line for babies, including cribs, bumpers, and bedding.

Putting your money to where you reside as well as your future investment for your home will eventually pay off. There are a lot of designers out there and Amy Karyn just happens to be one of them. Check her out.

“We are set apart by our fabrics. Designed by Amy Karyn, they are exclusive here and not available anywhere else.” Dawn Haleta, manager of Amy Karyn Home Collection, is seated on a chenille English arm sofa and holds an Amy Karyn design pillow.

(Source) Town Topics

The Amy Karyn Home Collection

In the latter part of last month, I had posted news regarding the recall of some cribs due to a potential suffocation hazard. While many have had their heads up for this line, apparently it can go as far as extending towards another line called Graco Bassinets and Winnie the Pooh brands.

Apparently, it seems that crib manufacturers have various lines and while we can easily identify one product line, it remains that related ones may more or less become dangerous as well. With that, Graco Bassinets are likewise forewarned as potential hazards and are likewise being recalled.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), some of the Simplicity Bassinets which were recalled last month could have been sold as Graco bassinets or with a “Winnie the Pooh” motif.

At least two infant deaths have been linked to a design defect in the bassinets where metal bars are further apart than permitted by the Crib Federal Safety standard. This could allow a baby’s head to become stuck, posing a substantial risk of infant strangulation.

(Source) About Lawsuits

Be Wary of the Winnie the Pooh Brands

For the parents out there who may have purchased cribs made by Simplicity, check out your models. You may be among the people who have purchased a potentially hazardous 3-in-1 crib that can put your baby in danger.

The actual issue here are the wood screws which are not compatible and may back out and cause potentially dangerous consequences such as suffocation for your child. So far there have been 14 incidents already. Don’t be the 15th!

Models Affected: Aspen 3 in 1 Crib with a wooden mattress support sold under the Graco Trademark, model number 8740KCW SC located on the envelope attached to the mattress support.

(Source) EmaxHealth

Aspen 3-in-1 Recalls with Wooden Mattress Support Recalled

Hushamok Hammock

Who needs cribs with the modern styled baby hammocks available in the market today? The Hushamok Hammock does indeed look trendy and fashionable for the modern child and with its stylish features, it seems that a baby can be put to sleep better with its design.

It has been advised to keep the baby away from their folks to avoid being among the victims of SIDS and with this trendy design, you are not only changing baby sleep practices but employing a modern and stylish look inside our bedroom.

The design of Hushamok is certainly something to look at; the stylish stand would be at home in any room and is available in lightweight aluminum, sustainable European beech or lightweight steel. The hammock is made of 100% organic cotton, is machine-washable and comes in a dazzling array of colors including bright green, orange and pink. A unique feature is the patented leaf spring which connects the hammock to the stand and once baby is inside, gently sways with a natural motion to help lull baby into the land of nod.

Other design elements of the Hushamok include a slight elevation at head level which helps to prevent acid reflux and the snug design together with the gentle swaying motion of the hammock may help prevent colic in some babies. Flat-head syndrome can also be avoided by putting babies to sleep on their backs.

(Source) Gizmag

Get Your Baby the Hushamok Hammock

Another crib has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and this time around it is the Davenport Cribs that is imported by Appleseed cribs that is in the news.

Apparently there is a fall hazard and knowing how our little tykes can become unruly at times, the risk of injury is pretty much apparent. So if you have one of these cribs, stop using it. Avoid any untoward injuries for your baby. There are about 500 of these cribs sold.

The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have a two mattress support system. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.

(Source) WPTV

Baby Crib Recalled Due to Fall Hazards

While pillows are great dividers and protectors, this inflatable bolsters can make their sleep safely and easy. Get only the best protection for your baby to sleep well.

Bed Bugz, Toddler Coddler’s inflatable bolsters, make sleeping safely easy. They attach to any type of bed and don’t require a box spring to stay in place, which makes them perfect for travel.

(Source) Boston.com

Get your Baby a Bed Rail for Sleep Protection

If there is one thing any customer would hate, it is being caught in the middle of recalls due to some defects in the manufacturing of certain products such as baby crib. Last month, I had posted an article about cribs that were recalled due to potential entrapment and strangulation hazards for kids and to this day, the recall is in process. The problem is the crib buyers are encountering a lot of discomfort, something that they should not be experiencing.

Some reason out as to where they can put their babies. We all know that it has been widely announced to refrain sleeping with kids since it may lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). That is practically the reason why they were advised to place kids in cribs. But with this recall on hand, where do they place kids?

Maybe the adults can sleep on the floor for the meantime. Now that is a discomfort they do not deserve. And if you happen to be one of them, it makes you wonder if you would even consider endorsing their other line of products.

The recall notice directed owners of the cribs to the Jardine Web site, which spells out details on getting a voucher for a replacement crib. Many parents who wrote us were surprised to see that they had to dismantle the crib and follow a multi-step process to get the voucher. Here’s what they’re directed to do after they request a recall kit:

Remove mattress support hardware and identification label using the kit’s instructions and Allen key that is provided.

Place the bolts, mattress support plates, identification label and signed acknowledgment form in the prepaid shipping envelope provided.

Send the envelope to Jardine via UPS.

(Source) Consumer Reports

The Pains of Being Caught in Recalls

Newly weds and couple who are planning to raise a family do not have to wait until little tykes are expected to be on the way. Apparently, many people today are making advanced preparations, leaving provisions for nurseries to avoid the hassles of addressing them once the new member of the family is on the way.

To some, it would be a waste of time to plan ahead. But do remember, designing a nursery is also quite harassing if you are doing it within the months of expecting your first born.

Nurseries are not simple to conceptualize. Cribs and toys are not everything. Color themes and baby furniture as well as the usual baby cabinets are included and not to mention the issue of proper spacing. In all, it is a bit similar to organizing a standard room with the only thing to be inserted is the fact that infants would be the ones who would frequent the room.

“When we moved into our house, I knew exactly where I wanted the nursery,” Kaye Popofsky Kramer of Laurel Canyon says of her room with an alcove by the window — “perfect for a rocking chair.”

“It was never the guest room or a storage room,” she says. “I just wanted it waiting for a child.”

(Source) Los Angeles Times

Making Advanced Preparations for Nursery Provisions

Stanley Furniture has reportedly recalled 1,200 made cribs due to entrapment issues for babies due to their design. The crib manufactured from Slovenia was reportedly offered for sale in various department stores since March 2006. The cribs are said to fail the federal safety standards along with the mattress support being in the middle is said to be too wide and may cause infant injuries.

The U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission said no incidents or injuries have been reported for the cribs.

The cribs were manufactured in Slovenia and were sold at department and furniture stores from March 2006 through December 2007 for about $1,100. They have the model number 353-14-220.

The CPSC said consumers should immediately stop using the crib in the middle

(Source) Reuters

Stanley Furniture Recalls 1,200 Cribs

The model proudly showed off her residence in a recent episode of Cribs, giving viewers a glimpse of her eye-searing decor and well-stocked champagne rack.

Explaining the interior design, she said: ‘I’ve got a big red carpet all the way down the middle of the hallway, so it’ll be like a movie premiere every day!

‘The master bedroom is bright pink with silver and the wallpaper is suede pink. It’s so sexy, with lots of mirrors and beautiful silk sheets.’

(Source) Mail Online

Living in Luxury with Danielle Lloyd

Price: $590.00

(Source) Design Public

Celery Furniture Lullaboo Cradle

Your precious little one will have sweet dreams of horses and cowboys as he sleeps in this cozy bedding set. A beautiful rope design is seen around the quilt, rugs, and bumper pads. The set includes a dust ruffle, quilt, bumper, fitted sheet and 2 toss pillows. Purchase the coordinating rug to complete the nursery!

(Source) Ababy.com

Cowboy Crib Bedding

With a green world in the making, it is only normal to see furniture and bedding getting in the driver’s seat and making their turn to shine. Babies and infants are totally clueless of quality but that is left to the knowledge of their parents and guardians who look for good sources of green standard living for their child today.

Q Collection’s newly-launched Q Collection Junior cribs, Solare, and Cielo, are the first and only cribs to be named Greenguard certified for indoor air quality. The furniture, fabric, and accessories manufacturer, which designs with the environment and human health in mind, achieved the approval from the Greenguard Environmental Institute for the line’s low-VOC emissions.

Source: First Greenguard Certified Cribs

Checkout the Greenguard Certified Cribs Offer

Always demand and look for the best for your child. Check out this freebie of the week being given away by Mamas and Papas.

Those setting up a nursery or bedroom for newborns have found a friend in Mamas & Papas (www.mamasandpapas.com) and its range of quality furniture for babies and toddlers.

One of its most popular pieces, this Ocean Cot Bed, priced at £595, is crafted from solid oak and adjusts to suit your growing child. Mamas & Papas is giving one away with a deluxe mattress, worth £100, and up to £305 worth of nursery interiors from its Gingerbread range.

To enter the draw, just send your contact details to press@mamasandpapas.com quoting Bargain Hunter Cot Bed Competition in the subject box. The winner will be picked at random and contacted by email or phone by 19th November 07.

Source: Bargain Hunter

Cot Beds for your Baby

Expecting parents who want a respite from the usual blues and pinks cribs will dig the SAHARA CRIB. The Sahara Crib is the latest addition to the growing Argington’s nursery line. The crib at a later stage can also be converted into a toddler bed making it extremely functional. It is available in finishes like White, Birch, Walnut, Red Maple, and Cherry

36″w x 59″l x 38″h
Mattress adjustable to three positions
Converts to a toddler bed, conversion kit sold separately
Trundle storage drawer is available in white
Fixed rail construction

Sahara Crib

Babies deserve all the comfort in the world and while beds and cribs may be able to provide this, comforters are still the best means of giving infants the best form of assistance when it comes to emphasizing sleep and respite today.

A bed would usually have the necessary cushion necessary to be able to give that soft and laid back feeling. But areas such as bed wetting and additional softness when babies sleep can only be given by specialized comforters as provided by Reality Bedding.

Hot Comforters for Reality Bedding