I bought a crib before the baby was born. I have some purchasing experience. I didn’t have time to write the maternal and infant essays in the past few weeks. It just so happens that this week is a home theme, so I will share my experience in purchasing cribs and some bedding products. Share your usage experience with all your friends.
■Do I need to buy a crib?
The poster supports the purchase of a crib, but you need to consider the space factor, that is, whether there is a place for a crib next to the big bed. It is more convenient for the baby to sleep next to the big bed. If it is placed elsewhere, it is better to sleep in the crib at night. Not very realistic. If you have enough space, you can consider purchasing a crib.
■Does the baby have to sleep in a crib?
This problem is related to the feeding method. If the baby is fed with milk powder, it is very good for the baby to sleep in a crib. If breast-feeding, especially lying down, sleeping in a crib is not as convenient as sleeping in a big bed before night feeding. For example, the poster Even though I bought a crib, I still let my baby sleep in a big bed at night. It is also said that sleeping in the same bed can give the baby more security. However, the author thinks that if the baby is raised to sleep in a crib from an early age, the baby will not feel insecure. If the baby is used to a big bed, it is mandatory to sleep in a crib. , the baby may reject it.
■What to pay attention to when purchasing a crib
1. Size
The space next to the big bed is generally limited. For example, in the original poster's house, there is only a very narrow distance between the big bed and the wardrobe. The wardrobe is still open. If the crib is too wide, the wardrobe cannot be opened at all. If the bed is too narrow, It's not practical if it's too small, so I chose one with a width that allows the closet door to open most of the way. Although it also brings inconvenience, let's make a compromise.
In addition to considering the size of the bedside, it is best to consider the width of the entrance door, that is, whether the width of the bed is smaller than the width of the doorway. If it is larger than that, the assembled bed must be in the bedroom. Don't work hard to assemble it in the living room and then be blocked from the bedroom door… If the crib needs to be moved between the bedroom and other rooms, you must buy a crib that is smaller than the width of the door. .
2. Style
There are not many styles of cribs, some are oval and some are rectangular. There are some types of guardrails that can be flipped, some that can be adjusted up and down, and some that cannot be adjusted. If space is limited, a rectangular bed makes better use of space than an oval one. Flip-up of the guardrail also requires space, so if the space in your home is narrow, choose a guardrail that can be adjusted up and down.
Guardrail flip-up
3.Material
Generally, those made of pine wood are fine. Professional brands are all environmentally friendly. If you are not worried, you can stock up longer in advance to disperse more odor.
■Aisper crib sheets and usage experience
The poster purchased the 6015 model of the Asbor brand crib. He placed the order at the Tmall flagship store in October 2016. The price is more than 800. I have seen other models of this brand in Leyou physical stores before. The price is mostly around 2,000.
Asbor solid wood European style multifunctional baby BB cradle spliced large bed newborn children's bed mosquito net crib 889 yuan to buy on Tmall Mall
blueprint
The owner of the building has now removed the guardrails and put them together with the big bed. If there are only two people sleeping, the owner and the baby, they will sleep in the big bed. On weekends or when someone comes over and my husband comes to sleep, the baby will sleep in the crib.
The reason why the baby is not allowed to sleep in a crib all the time is because even though the baby is over one year old and has not yet been weaned, he still needs to have a night feed at night. At five or six o'clock in the morning, he still needs to be fed milk to sleep again, because he is lying down. Hey, when feeding, the host and the baby sit close to the joint between the big bed and the crib. It will be uncomfortable, and the feeding position is also a bit awkward. If you don't need to breastfeed, this splicing method is good.
Let’s introduce this bed in detail below, as a reference for those who are interested in this brand.
The length and width of the bed are divided into the inner diameter and the outer diameter. Both dimensions play a role. When considering whether the space is enough and whether it can pass through the door, you should look at the outer diameter. Moreover, the design of many bedside styles will be wider than the outer diameter. A little bit, if you can pass the door, you need to add a little more to the outer diameter to be safer. When shopping for mattress size and bedding, look for the inner diameter, which is ideal for a perfect fit.
The height of this bed is adjustable in three levels. Don’t worry too much about the top and bottom heights. If you want to join a large bed, pay attention to the middle height, because the height of adult beds and mattresses are different, and the height of a crib is higher. The closer the height of the crib mattress and mattress is to the adult bed, the better the splicing effect will be.
This bed can be used in three ways as the height of the bed board changes.Adjusting it to the highest position is suitable for use in the newborn period. It saves effort to hold the baby up for feeding or changing diapers. The baby will not turn over even if it is small. The height of the guardrail can be adjusted according to the actual situation.
The first stage
The second method is the current splicing of the original poster's house. You need to remove the guardrails. It is very suitable for the night. You are not afraid of the baby rolling out of the bed, and there is no need to install a special guardrail for the adult's bed.
second stage
The third way is to make a toddler bed or play yard with small guardrails
The third phase
When I was purchasing it, I paid more attention to the convenience of using the newborn mode, so I initially settled on this bed because its guardrails can be height-adjusted up and down, and it has its own patented design. Press the buttons on both sides of the bed at the same time. Can be adjusted, very convenient
Printed with patent number
Press and hold this button to adjust the height of the guardrail
Since there are no guardrails installed now, let me show you a picture from the Internet.
Although it is very convenient to adjust the height, you can see from the picture that because there are several centimeters of springs at the bottom of the adjustment track, the actual adjustment height difference is not large, only about 13 centimeters, which is only useful for newborns.
The height adjustment of the bed board and the height of the guardrail are the more complicated aspects of this bed, so we will introduce them here. Below are some detailed pictures.
The guardrails on both sides are equipped with anti-gnawing strips, which are very useful in actual use. The baby really likes to chew on this part of the bed, especially when he has just learned to stand and is still in the oral stage. One of his favorite hobbies is to chew on the guardrails. .
There are no anti-gnawing strips on the bedside and bedside, and the baby chewed her into this shape. The author really wanted to stop it, but the baby started chewing on it as soon as she was not careful. The more she stopped her, the more she wanted to chew. Finally, she just ignored it, and now she won’t. Gnawed.
The quality and sturdiness of the bed are good, and customer service said it can bear a weight of 100 pounds. Made of imported pine wood, all parts are smooth and burr-free.
With brake wheels, this design is very practical if you need to move the bed.
Finally, let’s summarize the advantages and disadvantages of Asbor’s crib.
Advantages: I am satisfied with the materials and workmanship. There is a slight smell when it arrives, but it disappears after drying for a while. Three ways of use increase the usable time of the bed. The guardrail height is easy to adjust and the brake wheels are very stable. The price is moderate.
Disadvantages: The height adjustment range of the guardrail is a bit small, and there are no anti-gnawing strips on the headboard and bedside. It would be better if the installation were simpler.
■First stop Maier baby mattress
The crib must be equipped with a mattress. Some cribs come with a mattress when they are purchased. The author purchased the First Stop brand mattress separately from a Leyou physical store.
When purchasing a mattress, the first thing to consider is the size. It must fit perfectly with the bed. Even if there are gaps, they must be filled with other types of cloth, otherwise there will be safety hazards. So pay attention to the inner diameter size of the bed. The thickness of the mattress should be moderate. If you want to join it with a large bed, it is best to choose a mattress with a very suitable thickness. If it is not high enough and the difference is not big, you can use a thin mattress to make up for it.
Secondly, you should consider the hardness. A mattress that is too soft is not suitable for your baby. Professional baby mattress brands generally meet the standards in this regard.
The last thing to consider is whether there is any smell. Because the mattress is padded underneath, the smell is difficult to escape. The author bought it after smelling it in a physical store and there was no smell.
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The thickness of this mattress is 5 centimeters. The material of the fabric and inner core is just for fun because I am not a professional in this field. There are zippers on the side, which should be more convenient if you really need to clean the cover. I haven’t washed it before. The price of the event is between two and three hundred yuan.
■Good baby bed bumper
The author is quite confused about whether to use a bed guard or not.Let’s first take a look at this tragic case published by sleep expert Lin Xiaonuan.
This is a tragedy caused by improper installation of bed rails on a large bed. Babies are very fragile, and even the slightest safety hazard may be fatal.
Is it necessary to install a bed surround on a small bed? Lin Xiaonuan wrote in her article the advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics: No
Lin Xiaonuan also supports the conclusion of not installing a bed bumper
The author believes that the safety hazard of bed bumpers does exist, especially for babies under 1 year old, so after reading this article, he put away the bed bumpers for a while. Now that the baby is almost one and a half years old, he likes to put his feet between the bed rails when sleeping in the crib. Considering that the baby has a certain ability to prevent suffocation, the bed surround is made of breathable material, so I installed a bed surround. .
Dear friends, if you have installed a bed bumper on a large bed or a small bed at home, please also check whether the installation is proper and do not leave any gaps. It is best to choose a bed bumper made of breathable material. The most important thing is not to leave the baby for too long when sleeping. Go to the original poster. The bathrooms are very quick…
I talked about a more serious topic, so let’s post some pictures
Goodbaby's bedside is made of colored cotton, has no fluorescent agent, is relatively soft, has moderate thickness, can play an anti-collision role, and has a certain degree of breathability. The zipper design is easy to remove and wash. The owner washed the outer cover just after receiving it. It was slightly deformed after washing, but the effect was not big after installing the inner core.
When choosing a bed rail, you must first consider the size. If the size is not suitable, it will look unsightly and unstable. Most of them need to be fixed with straps. The strap mentioned by the poster is very long, so it needs to be fastened, otherwise there will be safety risks.
■Liangliang diaper pad
Diaper pads are very useful during the baby's newborn period. Even if diapers are used, putting them on when changing diapers can prevent the baby from suddenly attacking and soiling the sheets. The poster purchased 3 Liangliang brand diapers. Diaper pad.The larger one in the picture below is the medium size, measuring 65×50cm, the smaller one is the small size, measuring 45×35cm, and the small size comes in a set of two.
Liangliang Diaper Pad, Linen Cotton, Large Baby Diaper Pad, Waterproof and Breathable, Four Seasons Children's Products, Washable Newborn Baby, 68 Yuan, Buy at Tmall Mall