Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

Need two options for sleeping arrangements. Get a sleeper for your bedroom... baby can co-sleep with you for the first 3 months. The First years - Secure Sleeper better option is to get  Arms-Reach-Mini-Co-Sleeper-Bassinet and a play-yard for your living room/kitchen/main floor... Graco-Pack-Playard-Bassinet-Morgan  Available in variety of colors, easy to install, convenient for diaper changes, storage to keep diapers, wipes, creams, easy to carry around. I have the Arms reach co-sleeper, my DS used it until 3-4months...once they learn to turn over... u need to take out the higher position of the cosleeper... and make it into a playyard. I wud leave DS in there with toys, or when I needed to attend the door, or go to the restroom. At 2yrs, we still take it on our road trips, so easy to fold and use... and we know we have a safe space for him to sleep in at hotels or even at friend's place.

Tips to buy crib /bassinets etc 1.Make sure you and Baby can rest easy by choosing a crib with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) seal of approval, which indicates that the crib meets the quality, safety, and functional requirements established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2. Convertible cribs will last your child from birth to adulthood by first transforming into a toddler bed and then into a full-size bed. Some cribs will include all the necessary parts to complete these conversions, while others may require you to purchase additional conversion kits. 3. Most cribs feature adjustable height mattresses . Keep the mattress at the highest level so it is easy to pick up your infant. As your baby becomes increasingly agile, lower the mattress so she can't climb out of the crib. 4. Look for cribs with hidden hardware to ensure sturdy construction and to prevent your baby from being scratched. Your crib must also have a non-toxic, lead...

The crib is the first piece of nursery furniture usually purchased. It should be comfortable and easy for baby and parents too . TYPES OF CRIB >>Single Drop-Side Single drop-side allows one side to be raised and lowered for getting baby in and out. Benefit: Crib is very stable because one side rail is permanently attached to both the headboard and the foot board. >>Double Drop-Side Double drop-side has two sides that raise and lower. Benefit: Lets you get baby in and out from either side, without having to walk around. Kickbar Drop-Side Release enables you to simply lift the drop-side a little with one hand, then push your foot against the kickbar to release the drop-side. Benefit: Strong metal drop-side release ensures that the side rail does not drop accidentally. Also, it's durable enough to last through several children. >>Kick bar Drop-Side Release Kick bar drop-side release enables you to simply lift the drop-side a little with one hand, and then...