Nursery and Playroom
A playroom is a fantastic solution to creating a safe and inviting area for baby's things and later for older children to play and keep their toys. A playroom is also the perfect space to store and organize all the toys and child-specific items that collect.
Room Collections
Selecting a whole room collection can take most of the guesswork out of what pieces to buy and how well they'll fit together. We simplify the search by offering a wonderful selection of styles that can make your child's room be distinctive, elegant, traditional or whimsical, themed, wild and wacky, or whatever you decide to achieve the perfect look.
Design your nursery to be all-baby with that powder fresh look and feel, or get a jumpstart by growing your nursery into a room fit for a toddler or child. We recommend starting small with finding the right crib, changing table, and maybe even one piece of storage furniture. This will help you to build around your furniture choices so that you can choose the rest of the collection without having problems matching.
Changing Tables & Combo Units
A changing table combo unit is a fantastic way to save space in the nursery; some models even have detachable changing trays that can easily be removed when no longer needed. Changing table and dresser or crib combo units are a perfect space-saving solution; they have great style and storage and are the prefect dual duty units. We have a wide variety of styles and finishes that will help to create a beautiful look in any bedroom.
Bookcases
Bookcases will certainly help encourage a child's love of reading. Bookcases can also start out as a place for holding diapers and baby essentials, until your child is ready for books. A wooden bookcase is the most exquisite piece of nursery furniture that can help to add brilliance to your child's room.
Dressers
A baby dresser is an essential piece of furniture that will satisfy all of your nursery needs. The baby dresser will help keep that mountain of baby clothes organized! Some of these innovative dressers are adaptable and have changing stations available. Many are designed to fit together in groupings that are specially created for toddlers and even to follow your child into adolescence. Our fantastic selection of dressers will give you an abundance of choices and finishes. It is hard to believe that form follows function with these beautiful pieces which are as durable and well made as they are attractive. Choose your dresser and then expand with a chest of drawers, complete the look with an armoire or choose a whole room collection to build on.
Bassinets and Cradles
Having trouble getting your baby to sleep in a crib? Did you know that some pediatricians recommend that you consider using a bassinet or cradle instead? A full size crib is sometimes too big for a newborn or young infant.
With a bassinet you will be able to safely put your baby to bed and keep them within easy reach. After 6 months, it is important to remember that a bassinet will no longer be safe because the baby will be able to sit up at that stage of development.
To ensure the health and safety of your child, make sure to keep all soft objects clear from the baby's sleeping area. BabyAge.com carries many different types of bassinets, from the basic Moses baskets with handle and hood, to bassinets with music, lights, and a rocking motion.
Baby Cribs
After the first six months of your baby's life, you'll need to upgrade to a crib. When purchasing your baby's crib, you should be sure to keep several questions in mind:
- How safe is the crib?
- How durable is the crib?
- How much does the crib cost?
One serious question you may ask yourself is whether or not you should buy a crib in the first place. You might be tempted to go ahead and use the crib given to you by your Great-Aunt Mary. Don't! Older cribs may not follow safety standards that are constantly being updated. Even for those on a strict budget, purchasing a crib can be very affordable.
Safety is the main reason for purchasing a crib for your baby. Many years ago, there was a time when babies slept in their parents' beds, on their parents' stomachs, or wrapped in a blanket. Today, this is not advisable due to the high risk of suffocation. If you plan to use Great-Aunt Mary's crib, make sure to avoid those built before 2000. This is about one year after the latest voluntary standards for slat-attachment strength were implemented.
The three basic types of cribs are on the market are:
Standard Cribs
Most standard cribs on the market today are built to meet or exceed the minimum safety standards. Standard cribs come with fixed, single-drop or double-drop sides. Fixed sides are suitable for tall parents or if the crib will only be used on an occasional basis. Standard cribs typically come with an adjustable mattress height mechanism. As soon as your baby is able to pull up, which is usually at around 6-8 months, you will need to position the mattress to its lowest level to prevent him/ her from climbing out of the crib. A one drop side is handy if your crib doubles as a changing station. Standard cribs with double drop sides are best used in a nursery that is big enough so that the crib doesn't need to be positioned against a wall. Most drop sides have an access points on the side of the crib.
Convertible Cribs
You may also decide to purchase a
convertible crib that can easily change into a
toddler bed. Sometimes
convertible cribs are able to convert into a
toddler bed, into a
“big kid” bed and sometimes, and even into a
day bed/full-size bed/chairs!
Many
convertible cribs can be switched to a
"big girl" or "big boy" bed simply by removing one drop side. Some parents feel their toddlers have an easier time adjusting to the crib-to-bed transition with a
convertible crib. To convert some
convertible cribs, you may need to buy additional parts, such as bed rails, stabilizing rails, or support rails, for converting to a full-size bed.
Mini/Portable Cribs Families are much more mobile today than they were in the past.
Portable cribs offer smaller and lighter features than
standard cribs and generally have casters that allow for easy portability. Some
portable cribs only fold in half, while others feature a handle and wheels. The
portable crib you choose should be light enough for you to lift comfortably. When purchasing the
mattress, be sure that it will be comfy enough for your little one.
Important note: Portable cribs are not required to meet the same safety standards as standard baby cribs!
