Friday, July 22, 2011

Hard wood baby cribs are eco-friendly

Wood cribs are easy to come by, but not so with hard wood baby cribs! Cheap cribs, less expensive cribs, tend to be made of softer woods, and not so much of it. Your better quality baby crib manufacturers, however, use a variety of hard woods for two purposes: 1) to create the best quality, durable baby cribs for their customers; and 2) to add only eco-friendly products to the environment.

Atlantic Furniture, previously Atlantic Frame, has been manufacturing and importing quality, custom-designed, hardwood baby cribs and nursery furniture for over 25 years, offering a complete line of solid hardwood convertible cribs and quality case goods with metal drawer glides. Their hardwood products will last your child a lifetime!


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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Rocking Cradles: from Simple to Sublime

Baby rocking cradles come in as many styles as  their larger counterpart: baby cribs. When I was having babies,  cradles were all simple, usually handmade, all made of wood, and all rectangular in shape. Today, new parents have wood cradles, metal cradles, rectangular ones and round ones to choose from. Some are simple, others are sublime in both design and cost. Some rocking cradles even come complete with the cradle bedding.

The one thing that’s never changed, however, is their versatility, convenience and purpose. They can be kept conveniently close to mom, especially for nursing purposes. Some can be easily moved from room to room. And they rock, soothing and lulling little ones into a blissful sleep, yet most have a lock when rocking isn’t needed.


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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sleigh Cribs carry a merry mystique

Sleigh Cribs have been an ongoing rave for generations: they never seem to go out of style or lose their popularity and appeal. I feel it’s because of their mystique, for they seem to add that something extra to a nursery, something that says “special” and “Look at me, I’m unique”.  Personally, Sleigh cribs remind me of flying carpets, mystical dreams, and Santa’s Christmas sleigh.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a sleigh crib, check to see if it converts to a twin bed when your child outgrows the crib, many do. If it does not, you still may be able to remove the front railing for a toddler bed. If that is possible, I suggest you purchase a toddler guard rail to make the transition easier and keep your toddler from falling out of his/her new “big kid’s” bed.


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Thursday, July 14, 2011

I’m a Grandma!

Well, it finally happened. Finnegan (Finn) Ely Hawke was born on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 9:42 am. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and is as beautiful as can be! He is my first grandchild, and what a gift he is! Thank you Erin and Carl for giving me such a beautiful, healthy grandchild!


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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Baby Baskets and Cribs: Keeping baby safe

Whether you intend on putting your newborn in a Moses baby basket or a baby crib, there are safety factors to consider. As far as cribs are concerned, the Underwriter Laboratories (UL)  puts out lists and suggestions for child safety throughout the home, with ideas on how to child proof your home. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) focuses on federal regulations regarding the manufacture and sale of cribs, nursery furniture, as well as other consumer products. I have blog posts related to each of these organizations, please refer to the Child Safety category to the right.

Baby Baskets are another matter. They can be a wonderful convenience for Mom and Dad, as well as a “comfy” factor for their newborn, but parents need to realize they should not carry the basket by the handles with the baby inside. Most baskets are simply not strong enough. Benefits of Hoohobbers Moses Baskets is a video showing their proper use.

Moses Baskets can be a wonderful, economical and convenient addition to your household and life, but there are safety factors involved.


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Friday, July 8, 2011

From the Moses Baby Basket to the Baby Crib

Moses Baskets are very popular among new mothers, as well as darn cute! They are convenient, practical, cozy for baby, and inexpensive in relation to purchasing a crib when the baby is first born. Moses baby baskets are small enough and light enough to move from room-to-room, as well as take along for outside-the-home visits. Do not, however, carry the basket by the handles with the baby inside, most are simply not strong enough.

I’ve heard the recommended period of use of a Moses Basket to vary from two to five months. I, personally, feel a child of five months is too large and too active to any longer be safe in a baby basket and that three months should be the cut-off point for moving the child to the crib. To ease the transition, try leaving the baby in the basket and putting them both inside the crib for a week or so until the new comfort level is reached.


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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Baby Changing Stations: numerous possibilities

There are, today, numerous choices for places to change baby. The original design of changing tables is still available, along with a variety of more elaborate and more versatile designs. The original design has an area on top with a changing pad to lay, change and dress the infant, with one to two shelves below for storing diapers, etc.

A popular among many mothers is simply a 3 or 6 drawer dresser with a changing pad on top, which can be easily removed when it’s no longer needed. This offers a bit more hidden storage space for your baby’s paraphernalia: clothing, blankets, etc.

Some manufactures have 3 to 6 drawer dressers with matching wooden baby changing stations on top that can be securely fastened to the back, then easily removed as the child grows. This provides parents with a beautiful and very functional piece of furniture for their infant, toddler, and later, teen.


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