| Most common mistake mothers to be do, is walk into | | | | become family heirlooms that are passed down to |
| a department store and start buying. This isn't | | | | each generation. With its hardy wood construction, |
| shopping smartly, and most likely you will end up | | | | cradles will last for decades to come. Lastly, we have |
| returning 80% of what you do purchase. Rather than | | | | Moses Baskets. These beautifully woven baskets |
| buying blind, we need to design ourselves a beautiful | | | | have handles for easy portability. You can line your |
| nursery. This project can be turned into a very | | | | basket with either fine linens or a mattress. Moses |
| rewarding and fun aspect to bringing a new addition | | | | Baskets are the least expensive of all other options. |
| into your family. With all the options readily available | | | | Their prices range from $35 to a few hundred dollars. |
| to us today, we will start are list piece by piece. | | | | Now its time for you to sit down and do some |
| Crib Styles | | | | research. Take your time with this choice, because |
| The baby crib is your centerpiece and sets the | | | | we will be building the nursery around this |
| theme for the entire nursery. Choosing the perfect | | | | centerpiece. |
| crib will take a little patience and some research. Our | | | | Building around the Centerpiece |
| most common options of styles are: Bassinets, | | | | Once we have determined the style for are |
| Cradles, and Moses Baskets. Each has there own | | | | centerpiece, we will begin to add other pieces of |
| unique presence and functions. Bassinets are simply | | | | furniture. Depending on are availability of space, we |
| wicker baskets with legs. The advantages of having | | | | will add a dresser, changing table (if needed), and a |
| a bassinet are its light weight and ease of portability. | | | | rocking chair. A dresser is an excellent addition to the |
| Bassinets are easy to apply themes to and many are | | | | nursery because it will be are organizing station. We |
| available to purchase with specific themes. Price | | | | can store all things we need in a relatively small |
| ranges from $80-$1000+ depending on how | | | | space. Some even have changing table tops if |
| elaborate and which types of materials the bassinet | | | | needed. Most important thing to consider before |
| is made of. Today many bassinets feature | | | | purchasing a dresser is its integrity. We want a |
| accessories with music, nightlights, and monitors. | | | | sturdy, solid, stationary dresser. Avoid dressers that |
| Some models also have the ability to convert to | | | | need to be anchored to walls or are of cheap |
| changing tables, sleepers, and cradles. | | | | construction. Ideally, a wood dresser would be the |
| Next we have cradles, which are similar to bassinets | | | | safest. Finally, we will add a rocking chair if room |
| minus its ease of portability. Cribs tend to be heavier | | | | permits. A rocking chair will be a rewarding addition, |
| and constructed of wood. Cradles are built upon | | | | since it allows you to feed your baby easily and |
| rocking legs, which makes the cradle able to rock. | | | | comfortably. |
| Cradle prices are similar to bassinets and usually | | | | |