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Bassinet vs. Crib: Where to Put the Baby

by the editors at ParentDish, Posted Jun 10th 2011 11:00AM

Over the years, the baby bassinet or cradle has come to be considered less of a nursery necessity. Credit: Getty Images So, you're planning for a new baby. You know you'll need a crib for at least a couple of years, until it's time for ...Over the years, the baby bassinet or cradle has come to be considered less of a nursery necessity.
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Baby Boy: Crib Bedding for Your Little Cowboy

by Linsey Knerl, Posted Sep 8th 2010 8:10AM

Designing your baby's nursery? Cowboy up! Credit: Getty
Decorating a new baby's nursery can be an exciting time, especially if you have a unique look in mind. Cowboy themes are not only very popular for baby boy crib bedding right now, but ...
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Nursery Bedding: A Shopping Guide

by Theri Andino, Posted Jun 28th 2010 10:00AM

Nursery bedding makes things cozy for baby. Credit: Getty
OK, baby's on the way. Now, where are you going to put the bundle of joy while he sleeps? (And yes, no matter how it seems at the beginning, he will eventually sleep!) Here's a quick ...
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Cribs Versus Co-Sleepers: Pros and Cons

by Elizabeth King Humphrey, Posted Jun 28th 2010 10:00AM

Will your baby sleep in a crib, bassinet or Co-sleeper? Credit: Getty
Trying to decide which kind of crib to choose for your baby can make new parents feel like they've entered a great debate. Traditional or bassinet? Secondhand or brand new? ...
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Boy Baby Bedding: Show His Love for the Home Team

by Sidney Logan Echevarria, Posted Jun 28th 2010 10:00AM

Is your baby boy a future All-Star? Start him young with sports-themed bedding. Credit: Corbis
Excited about introducing your son to your favorite athletes? Choosing boy baby bedding based on your team spirit can be a fun way to decorate your ...
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How to Make the Move from the Crib to a Toddler Bed

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Mar 30th 2010 9:00AM

Is your toddler ready for his own bed? Credit: Getty Images
They've slept in their cribs for months -- or years -- but at some point, it's time to move your little ones into beds.
Generally, kids start this transition anywhere from 18 to 30 ...
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New from Muu

by Meryl Levin, Posted Dec 4th 2009 2:00PM

Muu cribs are eco-safe and stylish. Credit: Muu
The genius of Muu's Ray crib lies not in its appealing mid-century style, nor its sustainable materials or nontoxic finishes. Those features are enticing, but It's the interchangeable decorative ...
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Will Drop-Side Cribs Be Banned?

by Sandy Maple, Posted May 4th 2009 2:00PM

Some safety advocates say drop-side cribs are dangerous and should be banned. Photo toysrus.com
We all know that to avoid injury, you should always lift with your legs, not with your back. That's all well and good unless you've got a baby. Try ...
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Video Games, Sleepovers, and Bath Tub Toys - Links We Love

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Feb 25th 2009 8:00AM

Time to move your toddler out of her crib? Here are five things to think about to make the transition to more smoothly. -- LilSugar Here's one dad's answer to his son's request to play Call of Duty (a shoot 'em up video game): Research and discuss ...
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Newport Cribs and Furniture - Product Recall

by Sandy Maple, Posted Dec 26th 2008 3:00PM

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 3,000 Newport rubbed black 4-in-1 cribs and matching furniture pieces. The red paint under the black finish paint exceeds the federal lead limits. The manufacturer has ...
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Delta Enterprise Drop-side cribs - Product Recall

by Sandy Maple, Posted Oct 21st 2008 2:00PM

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 1.5 million Delta Enterprise drop-side cribs due to issues with the spring pegs in the base of the crib legs. If the pegs are missing or have been pushed back into the lower ...
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Simplicity Drop Side Cribs - Product Recall

by Sandy Maple, Posted Sep 17th 2008 4:01PM

The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 600,000 Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs due to an entrapment and suffocation hazard. The drop side can come off the tracks and create a gap in which a baby could become trapped. ...
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Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Cribs - Product Recall

by Sandy Maple, Posted Aug 6th 2008 6:00PM

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 1,300 Mother Hubbard's Cupboard cribs. The cribs fail to meet federal safety standards in that the distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and ...
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Product Recall: Jardine cribs

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jun 25th 2008 2:03PM

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 320,000 Jardine Cribs due to a strangulation hazard. The crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap in which a baby's head could become entrapped. There have been 42 ...
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Product Recall: Bassettbaby Cribs

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jun 5th 2008 6:02PM

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 550 Bassettbaby Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Cribs. The space between the spindles on some cribs fail to meet federal standards and can pose an entrapment ...
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