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Vintage Baby Crib A Tradition
The Vintage Baby Crib: Passing down Tradition in the Nursery
It is very sentimental when mothers pass down their wedding dresses and equally nostalgic is when baby cribs are passed down a generation or more. It is upholding tradition when parents let their babies sleep in the same cribs used by their forefathers. So, if you really want a vintage baby crib, you do not have to wish or wait for someone in the family to give you their old furniture. You can buy one online or from stores selling used stuff.
Vintage Baby Crib Styles
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Most vintage baby cribs are made from wood or wood veneer. Predominant among the designs of this type of cribs is the Jenny Lind style, which features turned posts or spindles running around the four sides of the crib and a drop side. Also, you might be able to come across vintage baby cribs that are made of iron and adorned with elaborate metal work.
Finding a Vintage Baby Crib
When purchasing a vintage baby crib, your best option is perhaps to visit used antique shops and furniture storess. Nothing beats seeing what you are buying. This way you can be sure that the baby crib you want complies with the new safety parameters. Other potential sources are consignment stores and charity outlets like The Salvation Army or Goodwill. Be on the look out too for garage sales near where you live.
You can also try your luck finding vintage baby cribs with some online merchants and even with eBay. However, you need to be aware of the disadvantages of shopping online for vintage baby cribs. For one, you can expect high shipping costs as the item is large and heavy (although you will have to shoulder the same expense even if the crib is brand new). Also, it is difficult to be certain about the item you are really buying when you shop online. Authentic vintage baby cribs are usually one-of-a-kind and there is no way you can visit the local baby superstore to see a similar product before buying it.
Potential Safety Concerns with Vintage Baby Cribs
Wherever you may source your vintage baby crib and whatever style it may be, you need to go over it thoroughly making sure that it meets the current safety requirements before allowing your baby to use it. The safety of your child should take precedence over tradition at all times.
To be sure tyour vintage baby crib is safe for your child, check that it doesn't feature any decorative cutouts or holes that could trap the baby’s head, arms or legs. The paint used must not be lead-based. Measure the distance of the slats. The slats should not be more than 2.25 inches apart as recommended by most safety experts. Again, this is to make sure that no body parts get stuck between the slats. Finally, measure the height of the mattress. It should be at least 26 inches below the rail to avoid accidental falls.
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