| As a parent-to-be, many things are learned by | | | | question, "What pieces of furniture can be used after |
| "trial-and-error." This "trial-and-error" state of being can | | | | babyhood?" A crib can offer a important options once |
| be experienced through all childhood stages and is | | | | your baby outgrows it. Many cribs feature a toddler rail |
| somewhat frustrating. Having an idea what is really | | | | safety feature that allows the child to climb in an out of |
| necessary to furnish a baby nursery can be a time | | | | bed, but prevent him from falling out of bed. After the |
| saver and more cost-effective. | | | | toddler phase, many cribs can convert to a double bed. |
| Baby nursery decoration takes some thought and | | | | One or both sides of the crib can be used as |
| planning when considering what pieces are truly | | | | headboard or headboard/footboard combination. |
| important in your baby nursery. Things to keep in mind | | | | Another wonderful piece of baby furniture that has |
| when choosing baby nursery furniture are: | | | | staying power is a combination dresser that features |
| Safety: Does it meet the JPMA Certified Safety | | | | drawers for clothing and a side door for storage (think |
| Rating? | | | | diapers, creams, toys, etc.). Features include back and |
| Color: Does your baby nursery bedding color | | | | side rails for the diaper changing area, however it |
| combination coordinate with baby furniture? | | | | doesn't look like your stereotypical changing table and |
| Style: Does the style of the nursery furniture | | | | can be used for years in a child's room. |
| compliment the bedding? | | | | Keeping safety, color, style, usability, and flexibility in |
| Ease of use: Are there features (wheels on crib, sliding | | | | mind when choosing baby nursery furniture will serve |
| rail, etc.) on furniture? | | | | you and your little one well as he grows. Identifying |
| Flexibility/Longevity: Can it be used throughout various | | | | your child's current bedroom furniture needs and |
| stages of childhood? | | | | looking toward future needs can be more efficient and |
| Focusing on flexibility and longevity allow us to ask the | | | | cost-effective in the long run. |