Posted by Kelly Kuch on Fri, May 22, 2009 @ 09:37 PM
While baby nursery shopping,many consumers go everywhere 
around town looking at baby stuff. When asked, "have you been to your local baby specialty store?" Many of the same people, hear the word "specialty" or "baby boutique" and associate it with expensive or small selection. It seems this is easily equated to a baby store with high-priced products and a lot of "can't-let-my-kids-touch" items.
We are going to debunk that theory though! After visiting and having relationships with hundreds of local baby furniture stores across the country, this could not be further from the truth. All of them have something in common: approachable and friendly staff who whole-heartedly want to help you, and very reasonable and affordable baby furniture offerings.
You can find a wide selection of baby products at most stores; everything from strollers, and car seats, to baby shower gifts and baby clothing.
Three Reasons to Visit your local Baby Furniture Store:
1. Touch and Feel: Nothing beats being able to see everything in person. We know it might be a little overwhelming at first, but it's fun!
2. Get Educated: Local sales staff know the in and outs of everything available in their store. From bottles to hooter hiders, they know the scoop on anything you are looking for. Most importantly, they can inform you of all the benefits of buying solid wood nursery furniture, and demonstrate things like drop-gate cribs.
3. Inspiration: After visiting, you will definitely be inspired to create the perfect sanctuary for your baby. Local baby stores spend time picking and choosing the best products for you and putting them together in very impressive displays.
Find discount baby furniture this weekendMany retailers across the country are having Memorial Day weekend sales from
Baby's 1st Furniture in Texas to
Kids & Cribs in California. Check your local store for great offers and baby furniture discounts.
Where to find your local baby furniture store?
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Posted by Kelly Kuch on Tue, May 19, 2009 @ 04:18 PM
We decided to start this blog to be a resource in your nursery planning process, by providing you great information and articles on nursery design and more.
We also want to get feedback from you! We'd love to hear your stories about using our products, see pictures of your Baby's Dream nurseries, maybe even video of your room.
Become part of the Baby's Dream community on Facebook and share your testimonials with other moms-to-be out there.
We would love to hear from you and any feedback you have. You will also receive advance notice on upcoming promotions, new product releases, exciting news and more.
Posted by Kelly Kuch on Fri, May 15, 2009 @ 04:21 PM
10th edition of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products is now available. This nearly 400 page book is full of helpful shopping advice and rates everything you need for your baby from bottles to breast pumps.
Chapter 12 focuses on cribs and provides very useful information to keep in mind when shopping for cribs. Consumer Reports suggests purchasing a crib with stationary sides, which is free of moving parts. On Stationary cribs all four sides remain stable and they do not have a drop-side. It is noted that depending on your height, it can be difficult to reach your baby however.
Additionally, Consumer Reports notes "Folding sides are safer than drop sides." They tested Baby's Dream Ocean drop-gate crib. The drop-gate is noted as being a safety feature to prevent the child in the crib from operating the folding side, and enables parents to easily reach into the crib by providing more room to bend over.
Checkout this chapter for safety tips including "How long Should your baby Sleep in a Crib", "Where Your Baby Should Never Sleep" and "Sleeping Do's and Don'ts."
Posted by Kelly Kuch on Tue, May 05, 2009 @ 05:44 PM
1. Measure the room
Take the time to evaluate your space while imagining your dream nursery. Is your room big or small? Do you have large windows and small closets? Look at the reality of your space; its size and shape will determine what will work best in your room. Write down the dimensions, including the walls, windows, and height of the ceiling. Keep this information handy when you go shopping.
2. Check the Lighting
Make note of how the light changes in the room during different times of the day.Does the morning sun come through your nursery window, or is the room lacking in natural light? Your observation will help you decide the kind of window treatments to purchase as well as the colors to use in the room.
3. Layout the room in a grid
Sketch your nursery floor plan in a grid and note special details in the room. Start by making the crib the focal point of the nursery, and then determine where case pieces and other decorating accessories will be placed. Show your grid to a Baby's Dream retailer. This information will give the sales associates a clear visual of what you want to accomplish.
Use the Virtual Nursery Planner to play with your room layout.
Quick Tips:
- Avoid placing the crib under a window or in direct line with the doorway.Ideally, your crib should be placed on a sidewall. This will keep your baby from being awaken by the light shining through the window and away from the noise of the hallway.
- Keep in mind where the electrical outlets are. You may want to position a dresser near a wall outlet to conveniently plug in a lamp. To avoid small fingertips from being shocked, cover unused outlets with safety plugs.
Posted by Kelly Kuch on Tue, May 05, 2009 @ 04:57 PM
Looking for a sleigh crib to make a dramatic statment in your nursery? Large pieces of premium solid wood are hand curved to create a striking tulip shape on the Crib 2 College crib.
Baby's Dream Crib 2 College sleigh crib converts to Toddler and Twin, and offers great value. Available in Snowdrift, Cinnamon, or Espresso.
See how Crib 2 College compares to other similar sleigh cribs:
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Baby's Dream
Crib 2 College® crib |
Others |
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Price |
MSRP: $699 |
$999 +$100 shipping = $1,099 |
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Safety |
JPMA Certified |
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Conversion to toddler bed |
FREE |
up to $129 Extra |
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Conversion to Adult Bed |
YES
Twin Platform Bed |
No |
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Sustainable Forests |
YES |
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Color options |
(3)
Cinnamon
Espresso
Snowdrift white |
(1) |
Crib 2 College converts to Twin!
With Baby's Dream Crib 2 College crib you receive true convertibility, by being able to convert the crib to toddler stage with no extra purchase (drop-gate becomes the guard rail at toddler stage), and then later converting to a Twin platform bed. This is a great value!