We’ve had a few kids now make their way through a crib, so I know how to spot good baby cribs when I see them. The key that I’ve found is to get a good solid crib with your first baby that can be converted and used in many different ways.

Make sure that the base of the crib can be raised and lowered. You don’t want to have to reach so far down when the baby is little, and you don’t want your baby to crawl out of the crib once they get into that climbing phase. If it can be converted into a toddler bed or a day bed, then even better.

Oh, and congratulations on the new baby.