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The Safety Of Baby Cribs Should Be Given Utmost Priority
It is quite natural that the parents waiting for their new baby to enter this world will be curious to welcome the kid with wonderful gifts. One of the first things they will buy to decorate a nursery is the infant bed or baby crib. A nursery obviously is the first sanctuary for baby and is the place where he or she spends the maximum time during the first few months after birth. Baby will sleep, hear, observe and play in this crib for many hours. Hence one should consider the safety and comfort when buying baby cribs. New parents in America are advised to buy baby cribs certified by the ‘American Society for Testing Materials’. This will ensure the baby crib all the necessary safety requirements.
When assembling baby cribs or buy a fully assembled one, ensure there are no loose parts and that all screws are fixed firmly. The headboard and footboard must not have big gaps where a baby’s head or foot can get trapped. The decorative knobs must not be greater than 1/16” in height. Do not look only at external appearance – like color or decorations – but look closely at the framework all around the crib to ensure that it is safe with no protrusions that can harm baby.
The next important thing is the baby bedding. The bedding must fit the baby crib perfectly. Make sure that there are no gaps between the bed frame and the bedding. If there are gaps, the baby may get trapped. The bedding should be firm and made from good material that can be washed and dried easily. Don’t put too many stuffed toys, pillows or heavy blankets on the bed. This also may result in SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Baby cribs should be placed in well ventilated rooms but at the same time they must be away from open windows to avoid cold breeze affecting the baby.
Among the different types of bed frames available, a popular model is the queen bed frame. Those with spacious bedrooms opt for a queen bed frame because it is comfortable and looks elegant too. There are many sizes of queen bed frames to select from like:
• California queen bed frame
• Split queen bed frame
• Olympic queen bed frame
The California model is the biggest while the Olympic model is the smallest. The split queen bed frame has 2 mattresses that fit on one bed frame and is popular with couples.
The standard size for a queen bed frame is 60”w x 80”l. Depending on the size of the bed frame, you can choose the right size of mattress too for they are available as sets in home improvement showrooms. The queen bed frame has a box spring frame that is rectangular in shape on which the mattress will sit. A box spring frame provides ample support for the mattress even without a cross section support.
Other types of queen bed frames have slats that crisscross the underside of the frame. They provide a very firm base for the mattress to rest on. You also can check online buying guides for the best type of queen bed frame that will suit your bedroom and budget. If you don’t want the underside of the bed frame to be exposed, you can use a bed skirt that will match the mattress. If space is a constraint or you wish to buy beds for your kids, a bunk bed is the better alternative. Bunk beds save space, provide storage under the bed and allow kids to have room for a study table, toys, bookshelves and clothes drawers in the bedroom.
The most versatile of all bedroom plans are platform bed frames. These allow homeowners to maximize space in the bedroom on both sides and under the bed frame too. Platform bed frames are raised on four legs that may or may not have wheels attached. You can get platform bed frames in all sizes – standard, queen and king size too. Platform bed frames have dovetail joints, drawers and steel glides that allow easy maneuvering of the drawers. They can be made using wood, metal or even leather.
Though a leather platform bed is relatively expensive; it gives an extremely elegant look. Bachelors having large bedroom space usually use a black leather platform bed. Platform bed frames come with many accessories like mirrors, night lights or small bookshelves on the headboard, matching dressers, nightstands and chests. Have a good look at different models and select the best one that suits your taste and budget.
Article by Sam Kiesel of BedFramesOnline, who is a specialist in beddings. For more information on bedroom furniture and contemporary canopy bed frames, visit his site today.
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