{"id":7387,"date":"2012-05-29T09:02:36","date_gmt":"2012-05-29T14:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=7387"},"modified":"2013-08-27T13:34:33","modified_gmt":"2013-08-27T18:34:33","slug":"take-care-when-choosing-an-alternative-to-a-crib-for-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/take-care-when-choosing-an-alternative-to-a-crib-for-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Care when Choosing an Alternative to a Crib for Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Valerie Baldowski<\/a><\/strong> Most consumers searching for the right type of infant bed will choose a crib, but the alternatives to a traditional crib are Moses baskets, cradles and bassinets. Unlike cribs, Moses baskets and bassinets have no federal regulations to ensure their safety. Parents who prefer them have some safety tips to follow.<\/p>\n The advantage to Moses baskets, bassinets and cradles is space-related, and they are convenient for parents who don\u2019t have room for a full size crib. But taking into account how fast babies grow, these smaller baby beds won\u2019t be in use for long before being retired. There are some features to compare.<\/p>\n Thoroughly inspect the unit before buying, to make sure it has a sturdy bottom, a wide base, sides that are meshy but firm and folding mechanisms that lock into place. Bassinets and cradles are temporary infant beds with a short life span, and can only be safely used until the baby can roll over or begin trying to push himself up. The maximum weight most cradles, Moses beds or bassinets can safely hold is between 15 to 18 pounds.<\/p>\n When shopping for Moses Beds, cradles and bassinets, keep in mind that many Moses baskets are imported from mainland China. Measurements and dimensions will be in centimeters and kilograms, making it more difficult to compare with U.S. made beds described in inches and pounds. Ordering an infant bed online from an overseas manufacturer is one adventure many U.S. consumers may understandably want to avoid.<\/p>\n
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