The First Four YearsAnd How To Keep Your Sanity

Kids Bedroom Furniture

Baby Cribs

Cribs and bassinets are the most important pieces of furniture for new parents. Available in a range of styles and finishes to match any nursery theme or color, you can do a lively mural to go along with the theme.

Crib Mattresses

Mattresses are mainly of two types: foam and innerspring/coil. Foam weighs less while the innerspring/coil is designed to last longer. Bedding accessories include sheets, wedges and waterproof mattress pads.

Infant Changing Tables

One of those high-utility furniture items, changing tables come in different styles to add functionality. Any good changing table should have guardrails and also include safety straps. Additional features include draws and shelves and also wipe warmers. The unit can be used till the baby is about two years of age.

Rocking Chairs

Kids love the swaying movement on rocking chairs and enjoy it thoroughly. It also allows moms to introduce the child to the rocker as a playmate quite early during infancy. There are great rocking chair models that are fun for growing tots. It also makes a great gift for infants.

Playpen

Playpens as also play yards are a great furniture for toddlers. The basic model can be used as a crib that can be easily dissembled and mounted back. You can add accessories that include a changing station, netting for outdoor use and sheets.

Cradles & Dresser

A cradle is useful for rocking the baby till about four months or when the baby can roll from side to side. They are normally accompanied with bumpers, fitted sheet, quilt and comforter.

High Chair

You get all kinds of high chairs for infants. Apart from the conventional models, you get a adjustable chairs, booster chairs in different materials like steel, plastic and wood.

Beds: Twin Beds, Bunk Beds, Toddler Beds

Beds are the most versatile furniture for kid's room. Bunk beds are in vogue with great themes and easily accommodate twin beds saving on lots of space. Some designs allow you to easily dissemble the beds into separate ones.

Kids Chairs and Tables

Kids chairs and tables should be decided after looking into practical details. Does your child need the table for writing and study, or also to keep the computer. Computer workstations for children allow great space functionality with draws and open work area for writing.

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