Getting the news that a new baby is om the way is indeed a joyous and exciting moment. Figuring out just how much all of the “stuff” that the new baby will need is going to cost is not so much fun for many parents to be. Therefore the fact that many expectant parents find themselves hunting for cheap baby cribs is no surprise.
Safety First – There is nothing wrong with saving money by looking for a cheap baby crib but the safety of the crib you eventually buy is of course of paramount importance. A flimsier crib may be fine for use when Baby is a sleepy, passive infant but first time parents can be surprised by how quickly that docile child turns into a crib bar rattling ball of energy that rattles the sides of their crib like a hungry tiger!
Therefore the cheap crib you choose should be able to accommodate your infant until he or she is ready for a big kid bed. The best way to shop for cheap baby cribs that are also safe is to look out for the JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) certification that indicates that a crib has met some very high safety standards.
When looking for discount baby cribs a convertible crib is a popular and economical-in-the-long term choice. These cribs can be converted for use as a toddler bed when Baby gets older and some of them can even be converted into a twin size bed suitable for a teenager. Technically this means that the crib you buy now will be the only bed you ever need buy your child until they are ready to go to college!
Shopping for Cheap Baby Cribs – We went out shopping at some of the better known national chain stores to see what baby cribs for cheap each of them had to offer. Here are some of the best that we found:
Cheap Baby Cribs at Wal-Mart – Wal-Mart, as you might expect, offers dozens of cheap baby cribs (under $200). We particularly like the StorkCraft Sheffield Crib Bundle. This is a rigid sided crib that is gorgeous to look at, JPMA certified and it comes with the crib mattress included in the $125.00 price. A real bargain for those looking for cheap baby cribs.
Cheap Baby Cribs at Target – Target also offer a number of different choices to those shopping for good cheap baby cribs. The Delta Glenwood 3 in 1 Convertible Crib is well worth noting. This is a sleigh style crib that converts to a toddler bed later. Its cinnamon wood look is beautiful and it too is a JPMA certified product.
The Delta Glenwood 3 in1 Convertible Crib is priced at just $120.00
Cheap Baby Cribs at Babies R Us – Of the several cheap cribs that we found at Babies r Us our favorite was the Da Vinci 3 in 1 Roxanne Crib. This crib is crafted from certified New Zealand sustainably forested wood, is a beautiful ebony in color and has built in drawers underneath crib that give parents a lot of extra storage room in nursery. This crib also converts into a toddler bed.
The Da Vinci 3 in 1 Roxanne crib is JPMA certified and is priced at $149.99
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