Make baby’s nap times and night times as comfortable as possible. Baby cribs now come with many features that exceed federal safety standards. Still it would help if parents know what exactly to look for when shopping for their new baby’s crib. Some of the things to consider are:

~Drop sides – which allow parents to lower one or both sides of a crib so baby can be placed gently on the mattress without waking him up. ~Adjustable crib mattress heights – will enable you to use your crib for a longer time as the mattress can be lowered for added safety when baby starts to stand up and may try to climb over the crib sides. ~Wheels – are helpful for moving the crib in various parts of the house or even when simply vacuuming baby’s room. ~Convertibles – some cribs can be later turned into a toddler bed, child-size twin bed or day bed as baby grows older.