Author: MJT
A Style to Suit any Personality and Décor: a Wooden Baby
Crib
Expectant parents face a myriad of decisions as they prepare
for the arrival of their new baby, and the issue of selecting a crib is no
different. There are literally thousands of styles to choose from, in a variety
of different materials. Finding a crib you like will not be a problem though,
while the sifting through the sea of options in order to find the crib might.
The old Standard: a Wooden Baby Crib
By far the most common style is that of the wooden baby
crib. Since time immemorial, babies have slept in wooden cribs, cradles and
bassinets. Today, parents have many different types of wooden baby cribs to
choose from, and both solid wood cribs and veneered cribs are available, the
latter represent a cost effective options for parents who like the look of a
wood, but cannot afford the cost associated with solid hardwood.
The most traditional style of the wooden baby crib is the
Jenny Lind style, as these cribs typically are very simple, with all four sides
constructed of turned spindles. These spindles have a distinctive, knobby
appearance, which adds a touch of style to this otherwise plain crib.
Another option, and one which has become quite popular in
the last decade, is that of the sleigh crib. This type of wooden baby crib is
essentially a miniature version of the sleigh bed, currently popular in its
full size form. Sleigh beds have distinctive curved headboards and footboards,
resembling a horse drawn sleigh. An
added bonus of this type of wooden baby crib is that most of them are
“convertible” – they grow with children by using different components to form
both a toddler bed, and in some cases a single bed for older children.
Some novelty types of wooden baby cribs also exist. For
example, round cribs (typically made of spindles, in a style similar to the
Jenny Lind crib) are available, as are corner cribs, ideal of the family living
with space constraints. The primary disadvantage of this type of wooden baby
crib is they require custom mattresses and bedding.
Regardless of the style of wooden baby crib, most are
available in a wide variety of finishes, which will complement any style of
décor and any nursery theme. Darker shades such as cherry or mahogany, as well
as lighter shades like maple and blonde are fairly standard. Further, some
veneered wooden baby cribs are painted in whites, pastel shades or even in
dramatic hues like orange and black. This range of options ensures all parents
can find the wooden baby crib of their dreams.
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