My 4.5 month old is getting too big for his cradle and the time has come for us to decide: crib or floor bed? Does anyone have any experience with having a baby sleep on a "
Montessori bed" or mattress on the floor rather than in a crib? Do you have any advice to offer?
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posted by arcticwoman
on Aug 12, 2012 -
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Would you set up a nursery in a mostly enclosed loft area? Wife and I love a potential new apartment, but a steep staircase is making us a bit worried.
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posted by BobbyVan
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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Is this too much of a gap between the head of crib and the crib mattress? Is it safe to fill in the gap with a rolled up blanket?
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posted by yarly
on Jul 3, 2012 -
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I just found out that when your child reaches 35 inches, they're supposed to transition out of a crib -- and that's my son's height. I think he could probably climb/fall out of his crib at this point. But what if he's not ready for a toddler bed?
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posted by trillian
on Jun 16, 2012 -
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Our little baby boy has been in the NICU for the past 8 days and should be released in a less than a week. He was born 6 weeks early and before we had bought anything (even a car seat) so we're rushing to prepare for his imminent arrival. We came up with a few questions while shopping for baby stuff...
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posted by exhilaration
on May 24, 2011 -
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People often say that "a baby would be just as happy in a dresser drawer"...but will society actually -let- mothers do this? (a little long)
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posted by DisreputableDog
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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Is it worth getting a Consumer Reports subscription to research baby stuff?
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posted by TEA
on May 28, 2010 -
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Should we opt for the drop-side or standard fixed-side crib? My man's 6'2 and I'm 5'9, so I'm thinking the drop-side may be nice for putting down the (soon-to-be) baby when he gets heavier (especially if I'm pregnant again by then)!
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posted by kristymcj
on Dec 17, 2009 -
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We're expecting in late November, and we just received a very nice, slightly used crib from my cousin. Before giving it to us, my aunt and uncle gave it a fresh coat of paint, but the top layer chips off a bit too easily for my liking. The last thing I want is for our baby to get a mouthful of paint chips when he's big enough to pull himself up and chew on the rail. What kind of coating can I put on the crib to ensure a hard, baby-safe finish?
posted by bjork24
on Sep 7, 2009 -
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[NewBabyFilter] Baby Incoming! Before the stork arrives I have furnished the Nursery(tm) with, er, furniture. Crib, chair, what have you. Baby Mattresses vex me, and I need help in buying one. Will you be my baby mattress daddy?
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posted by cavalier
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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Fisher-Price's Ocean Wonders Aquarium plays three songs: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," Brahms' "Lullaby," and a heartbreakingly beautiful melody I've never heard elsewhere that's its default setting. Anyone have any idea what it's called, or (even better) who composed it?
posted by 88robots
on Jul 26, 2005 -
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Does anyone know a place in UK to buy a standard american sized crib mattress?
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posted by gfrobe
on Jul 11, 2005 -
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What's a good baby crib for tall parents with bad backs? Our son is five months old, and we're finally getting around to buying him a real crib. What kind should we get? We both have bad backs. And I'm 6'7" and my wife is 6'2". We've heard that some baby cribs have sides that drop down, which can make it easier to get the child into the crib without so much lifting. Some may release with only one hand. Maybe there are other features we should consider. We both like good elegant design, but we may not find a crib for a tall person that works and is nice to look at. Any ideas? Our son is already 20 pounds. Looks like he'll be tall.
posted by Alex Marshall
on Apr 11, 2005 -
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