Make sure your discount baby crib is safe and a real discount

Buying a baby crib is an important purchase, and you may be tempted to find a discount baby crib after sticker shock sets in. There are a few ways to get your crib cheap. The first is to buy used and the other is to buy the cheapest model you can find. But are these methods of finding a discounted baby crib safe and do they give you a real discount.

You will get a real bargin baby crib by buying it used. A crib that may have cost $200 new will only cost $40 at a consignment shop years down the road. What do you need to know to make sure this crib is safe? First, if it is a considerably older crib, consider that it might have lead paint. Babies chew and gnaw on everything, and the sides of the crib are no exception.

Cribs that have lead paint can cause serious health problems for your baby. Another concern is that the crib was part of a manufacturer’s recall. The only way to know this is to check the model number with the Consumer Products Safety commission. The third concern with older cribs is the slats. Never buy a crib with the slats more than 2 3/8 inches apart. Never buy a crib with decorative cutouts.

Your other way to get a cheap baby crib is to buy the cheapest model in the store. You may even be able to convince the manager to sell you the floor model at a cheaper price. This is certainly a safe way to buy a crib.

All cribs in retail stores today meet strict safety standards. But is the $95 crib a better deal than the $150 crib? Maybe not. While you are saving money, consider the feature of a more expensive crib. Many of them convert to toddler beds, if not double beds. Instead of paying $150 once, you’ll spend $95 on the crib, $50 on a toddler bed and $100 or more on a twin or double bed. Not much of a discount anymore, is it?

Shop for a baby crib safely. And find a good deal in the long run and not just what seems like the best deal at the moment.

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About The Author:

Stephen Byrne is a successful author and publisher of http://www.1st-babies.com. An online resource for buying great baby products.