How to Buy Baby Furniture?
Last Updated on October 15, 2024
Overview
If you are all set to welcome a new addition to your family, then one of your major worries might be buying the right baby furniture for your little one. There are a plethora of options to choose from in the market, and, chances are, that you might already be a little intimidated with what to buy and what not to! In case you are already constrained by a tight budget owing to other indispensable expenses that are associated with childbirth and infant care, you might only want to buy what would really be of use to your baby in the long run.
Points to take care of while buying the right best baby furniture
Here are a few things that can sort the baby-furniture shopping for you:-
1) Weigh Your Options
You might already be aware of the plethora of baby-furniture options available for you. A bassinet is a baby bed that is covered with a piece of fabric on the inside and supported by a wooden, wicker or metallic frame. You could buy one that comes equipped with a detachable hood to block light from reaching your little one’s eyes.
If you want to lull and rock your baby to sleep, you might want to buy a cradle. If you are already buying a bassinet, then, buying a cradle might be a little superfluous. You might as well just rock your baby to sleep in your arms and put him to sleep in his bassinet. Furthermore, there are some bassinets that come with strollers too. You might want to weigh that in your decision too!
2) Look for Functionality
There are plenty of basinets that come with explicit pockets to allow you to keep a few baby necessities—such as diapers, wipes and extra clothing, et al—handy with you at all points in time. You might also want to try a bassinet that can be used as a changing table or bedside corner table.
3) Assess Movement
Certain bassinets can be made into a cradle. Some bassinets can be turned into a cradle by retracting the wheels so as to allow the bassinet structure to rock from side to side; some others can be turned into a cradle by allowing the basket to glide, whilst keeping the wheels fixed in one position.
4) Assess Portability
You must choose a bassinet that comes equipped with a handle, so as to be able to carry your baby more easily. In case you are not hunky dory with carrying your baby as he rests in his bassinet, you might want to buy one that is fitted with wheels for you to be able to roll him easily.
5) Assess Additional Appendages
Modern baby furniture is equipped with speakers that replicate the entire womb-experience for your little one. You could buy a bassinet or a cradle that can imitate the sound of the heartbeat or other soothing sounds for your baby to feel more at peace as he rests.
When it comes to baby shopping, knowing what to avoid is almost as important as knowing what to buy! Ensure you are not falling for uncomfortable bedside sleepers and moses baskets. The latter in particular are very prone to resulting in asphyxiation hazards in babies. Moreover, you must make sure that the furniture you buy is adequately airy and spacious for the baby to breathe comfortably in without experiencing any discomfort.
