Why Choose A Wooden Crib- Everything You Need To Know
Baby cribs are available in so many designs, but the materials they are made from are more limited. The two most common materials for cribs are metal and wood. Why is a wooden crib better? Let's take a look at some of the reasons.
Wood is a natural substance and if you have a crib made from a sustainable wood source then it is much more environmentally friendly than a metal crib. It is also possible to get an organic wooden crib which has no contaminants or chemical preservatives. For many parents it is really important to control what their baby comes into contact with so this is a fantastic potential benefit of a wooden crib.
A wooden crib is generally cheaper than a metal one of a similar style. Of course you still can get an expensive crib but in general they are cheaper. Also, they look and feel warmer than metal. If your baby touches a metal crib it will feel cold to the touch but a wooden crib feels much warmer.
You know what young children are like - they don't always want to sleep and they bang things on the side of the crib to get your attention... Well, a wooden crib will be that little bit quieter as it absorbs more sound. On a more serious note, wood is also much softer than metal and so a banged head probably won't hurt quite as much on a wooden crib either. Also all babies chew things. As their teeth start to develop they will probably start to chew the sides of their crib. The harshness of metal may well damage emerging teeth, whereas a wooden crib is more giving.
Studies have found that wood also has some natural anti-bacterial properties and it can be easily treated to make these properties even stronger. A wooden crib is therefore a good choice for hygienic reasons.
A wooden crib can look fantastic, not only is it warmer and more natural looking than metal but it can also be very easily customized. Metal is harder to repaint or make different and if you have a second child of the other sex it's tough to change the look of your crib. Plus, with metal cribs you have to use certain paints, which can be quite toxic. A wooden crib can be repainted, re-stained and personalized really easily, and many times, just make sure you use child friendly products. You can also change the color or design on your wooden crib easily if you move home or as your child grows and shows preference for cars, animals, princesses or whatever. You can also attach fabrics to a wooden crib much more easily, meaning you can have a canopy crib without too much effort.
Your baby is likely to spend over 1500 hours in her crib in her first year alone. You want to make sure the crib you choose is the best possible. By getting a good wooden crib you will have something that will last for as long as you need it to.
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