Portable Cribs
If you travel or have a baby in daycare, a portable crib is a must have item for baby. Portable cribs are perfect if you need another crib on a different level in your house. They are also a great crib to have at grandma’s house. Because they are sturdy and fold flat, they are perfect for travel. Some moms even bring a portable baby crib to daycare so that their baby has a crib of his own to sleep in.
Portable baby cribs are relatively inexpensive and can be found at most retail outlets. They can be made out of metal, wood or even plastic. Before you purchase a portable crib, it may be a good idea to look at reviews of portable cribs. Consumer Guides did a report on portable cribs that is very useful.
Choosing Portable Cribs
When picking out your portable crib, think first about what you will be using it for. Will it stay fairly stationary in a house, or will you be traveling with it frequently? If you will be traveling with your portable crib, you should look for one that is super lightweight, folds truly flat and comes with a convenient carrying case.
Foundations make a wide variety of portable cribs that are stylish, sturdy and affordable. The Foundations portable crib can range from a plastic and mesh pack and play type crib to a beautiful wood portable crib. They have a portable crib for every use.
Gerry and Delta are two other popular manufacturers of portable cribs. The Delta fold a way portable crib is an inexpensive portable crib that is very popular. It folds completely flat for added convenience.
Portable Crib Safety
One of the reasons that it is important to check portable crib reviews is for safety purposes. There have been several recalls on portable cribs over the last few years. In 2003, certain models of the Gerry portable crib were recalled due to the fact that loose bolts in the crib could cause the mattress and mattress support to fall to the ground, injuring baby.
In 2005, certain Delta portable crib models were recalled due to slats that separated from the headboard, causing baby entrapment issues.
If you are buying a used portable crib, it is especially important to check portable crib recalls.
Accessories For Portable Cribs
The first thing you will need for your portable crib is a portable crib mattress. Portable crib mattresses may come included with the purchase of your portable crib. They are usually thinner and more flexible than regular crib mattresses. If you have a stationary portable crib you way want to look for thick portable crib mattresses. These are usually sold separately and make a big difference to the comfort of your baby.
Baby bedding for portable cribs is available at most retailers. You can buy specific portable crib bedding or can fashion your own. Just make sure that there is no possibility that the bedding could come loose and suffocate your baby. It is probably worth it to invest in baby portable crib bedding for peace of mind. It is not that expensive, and will save you the worry.
