If last Thursday we talked about the main elements that a crib has and how to choose them, today is the time to see which crib is the best according to your needs. The first thing you have to think to choose the ideal crib is where you are going to put it and how much space you have, since it is not the same as a cradle to put it in your room, for a separate room or a travel cot. Remember that the cradle should always be 20 to 30 centimeters larger than the small one measures at all times.
Ideally, buy a crib in which the child can be during his early years, although if you do not have much space, the most rational option is a Moses, which, due to its small size, allows it to be placed anywhere, as well as cradling the small one. The bassinet is a good option, but the child you can only use it for your first 3 or 4 months, so most families choose to share a bed with their parents during that time or for a larger crib.
The classic crib It is usually made of wood or metal and has bars with enough height so that the child does not leave it and separated by a distance of less than 20 centimeters so that the head cannot be inserted between them. Most parents opt for this option that usually has wheels and cover the bars with padded fabric so that the baby does not hurt. It is essential that you have clear access at least from one side to be able to take care of the child properly.
An option that is becoming stronger is the convertible crib, which incorporates a changing table or drawers in the same cabinet where you can store the clothes and hygiene objects of the child. its versatility It is its main advantage and its price is its biggest drawback (none of the low 1,000 euros). However, there are models that "grow" with the child and can be converted into beds that can be used up to 7 or 8 years and that will allow you to change the decoration of your room by giving it a coat of paint.
If you are a family that moves a lot, you may want to choose a good travel cot so that in your travels the little one feels at home. As Eva said, it is best to take a crib that can be adapted to various heights so that it grows with the child. On the convenience or not of being removable or foldable, that already goes to the tastes of each one, if it respects the EU safety regulations and the advice on mattresses that we gave you in the previous post.
There is also a range of cradles specially designed for colecho They function as an extension of the parents' bed, allowing them to take care of the baby at night in a comfortable and safe way. In Babies and more we have already told you about some models that fulfill this function, such as the Sidecar Cradle or the Belly Cradle that our Decoesfera colleagues told us about. Both options allow adapting the crib to the needs of the parents in case they decide that the child has their own space.
