droolicious : cribs

Vintage Lullabye Crib Bedding

AmandaHill — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:30:00 GMT

I love crib bedding. Love it! When I had to take down my daughter's crib and store the bedding, I was somewhat devastated. It's all so tiny and perfect. The vintage Lullabye Crib Bedding set seen above really caught my eye. It's made from 100% cotton fabrics and is soft and plushy in all the right places.

The bedding is part of the Fairytoes collection by Tina Givens. Check it out at The Whimsical Tutu.

Swoon-worthy Four-Poster Crib

AmandaHill — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Four-poster cribs make me swoon like no other. Particularly this crib, the Sweet Pea four-poster in cream. It's an exclusive crib from Bratt Decor. The gorgeous designs hides the functionality of the crib. However, it has a drop side and several options for the mattress level. Click behind the fold to read more about this gorgeous crib.

The Sweet Pea Four-Poster is handpainted and distressed. You can order the crib with an initial, or even a whole name, painted on the end. The option of pasting an image or painting a picture on the side of the crib is also available. Available exclusively from Bratt Decor.

iCrib for Parents Who Don't Want to Hear the Same *$^#&$ Song Over and Over

Erin Behan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:55:00 GMT

I've been loving on Munchkin products lately, and the iCrib is the latest I've stumbled upon. The simple, easy-to-use mp3 stereo for your baby's crib allows you to doc your mp3 player (such as an iPod) and then play. What makes it baby-friendly is the night light, built-in safe volume limiter, a switch for music, light and combo music and light, and a timer. And, you never have to listen to another squacking version of a nursery rhyme again.

Star Baby: Rebecca Romijn Gets Ready To Dwell

SunnyChanel — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:31:00 GMT

Spotted at the baby furniture store in Woodland Hills, Joey Baby, TV star Rebecca Romijn did some shopping for the upcoming arrival of her twin girls. What was she eyeing? It looks like she may have stocked up on some linens for their cribs. Resting on the bench below her are some sets of dwellstudios cribs sheets. It looks like she picked out their Garden pattern ($352 for the whole set) and the Blossom Garden Crib sheets ($35 for a crib sheet) as well as another set in brown and light pink. The thing about twins, you have to buy everything twice.

I’ll Take That Crib Sunny Side Up

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:03:00 GMT

Maybe I’ve been cooking breakfasts for too long, but this cheery crib definitely makes me want a side of bacon and a smile.

The price is certainly way more than your typical diner fare at $1,950, but thought I’d put TATI’s Fiorello Crib out there for the eye candy factor. Perhaps the price can be somewhat justified by the fact that not only does the crib convert into a toddler bed, but the sides do double duty as storage shelves and apparently one of the other sides can become a writing desk (I’d like to see some pictures of that).

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Luxo Crib from Bloom

Chris Ford — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:02:00 GMT

The Luxo Crib from Bloom was another great crib at ABC. It's one of the few "modern" cribs I've seen that has actual moving side rails that slide up and down. And like a lot of cribs these days, it also converts into toddler bed.

The curved sides and open air slats all the way around the crib make it stand out from a lot of the other cribs I saw at ABC, though those curved sides mean you'll have to buy the custom mattress and sheet set too. It will be available in mocha/white, natural/white and all white and is appropriate for newborn to 4 years old. Another cool feature is that when you take the mattress out and the rails off, the center folds up and it collapses down to twenty two inches wide.

It's not on their web site yet, but you can check out other stuff from Bloom at BloomBaby.com

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Netto Louis Crib and Changing Table

Chris Ford — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:04:00 GMT

First, in the interest of full disclosure, David Netto (an occasional contributer to Babble) makes my favorite children's furniture. We've had a Netto crib, changing table and dresser in our house for over four years now. Back when I was shopping for children's furniture in early 2004 there wasn't much out there, and if you ask me most of the "modern" children's furniture makers that exist now owe him a debt of gratitude.

So this year at the ABC Kids Expo I'm happy to report that the NettoCollection's new "Louis" crib and changing table didn't disappoint. While the new Louis line of baby furniture still has the Netto white lacquer and wood, the shapes and curves of the pieces are a departure. Gone are the straight lines and in are curvy legs and doors, evoking (according to the Netto Blog) "French 18th century style." To me, those that may have been put off by the strict straight lines of the NettoCollection will be very happy with this new line of furniture. And according to David and everyone else at the NettoCollection booth at ABC, the reception has been great.

The Louis line is a convertible crib and combined dresser/changing table and should be available in early 2009. Check out the blog entry about Louis at Notes from NettoCollection.

Sweet Dreams in Manhattan

alibaba — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:32:00 GMT

There’s something about Litto furniture for kids that’s sophisticated in a space-age way. Their cribs and toddler beds look they were designed with airplane interiors from private jets of the 1970’s in mind; Mod Squad with a non-toxic paint job. I’m especially fond of the curves and lines of the unique Manhattan crib, made out of zebrawood stained walnut. It’s equal parts Euro-hipster and Barbarella with a hint of Rat Pack thrown in, which means it’s right up my alley (and for parents concerned with things of minor importance like safety and structure, it does have a steel support frame).

Available for $950.00 from Modern Tots.

That's One Wombadelic Cradle You're Rocking, Kid

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:04:00 GMT

If you've been considering a '60s-era Stanley Kubrick theme for the nursery but haven't been able to find that one piece to bring it all together, this babyC Cradle by Dripta Roy for Puur may be just the aesthetic linchpin you needed. Admittedly beautiful, if a bit off-putting for those of us accustomed to standard-issue bassinet shapes, the womb-shaped rocker nestles baby in what's intended to be a warm, familiar environment. Without a mattress, that point seems debatable (that's a wooden enclosure we're talking about), but fear not: You can buy a form-fitted mattress separately.

€ 2650 (or around $4,170) from Puur Design Studio.

Hammock Update: Sleep Tight for Less

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:38:00 GMT

You heard about the ancient art of hammock sleeping here, in a post I wrote back in March. Although I do really love the Husamok, I’ve found a great alternative that’s about a quarter of the price.

It may not be as sleek and sexy but it serves the same purpose: to lull baby to sleep. The Cocoon from Arm’s Reach, $154.99, simulates the coziness of the womb. It soothes babies to sleep with a gentle rocking motion that’s also supposed to help digestion. By adjusting the incline on the back it’s a good option if your baby suffers from reflux.

Oeuf Sparrow Crib Now Converts to a Toddler Bed

Chris Ford — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:05:00 GMT

We've told you in the past about the Sparrow Crib from Oeuf, but there's something new that's available for it. The Sparrow Crib now has a conversion rail available for it, so you can convert that $690 crib you bought into a toddler bed and get some more years of use out of it.

Oeuf Sparrow Crib Conversion Rail, Available in gray, white and birch. $185 from DesignPublic.com

Spit Up: Twin/Triplet “Can Can” Crib

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:28:00 GMT

Flowers, feathers, swags, and bows, it’s hard to know what to look at first. This crazy crib is like a Burlesque show gone baby. The idea of a twin or triplet crib fascinates me, although I think most nurseries would need a couple of walls blown out to fit this bad boy.

Now, I’m not the mother of multiples (God bless those who are, because one is all I can handle these days) but I would guess that anything that simplifies daily life would be worth the investment. Does it make sense to have a crib like this? Maybe that’s a question I’ll put out there. Moms of twins and triplets, how did you handle the crib situation? Despite being a design disaster, with a shocking $3,400 price tag for the triplet version and $2,199 for the twin, I don’t think the Duetta Crib Mate is a viable option for most parents of multiples, unless you’re JLo and Marc Anthony.

Sharing a Bedroom with Baby: A Bassinet to Match Your Modern Style

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:29:00 GMT

Even though the bassinet days are short-lived, at the most maybe 6 months, it’s still a must-have staple. As much as the idea of co-sleeping appeals to some people, it’s not for me. Call me selfish, but I like having my bed to myself (and my husband). If you have to share your bedroom in those first couple of months, here’s a really cool looking bassinet that won’t cramp your style.

It’s the shape that makes the Kika Bassinet, $1,450 from Gozia Home, so unique. Made of natural birch, the bends and curves make this modern bassinet seem cozier than some of the straight-lined uber chic ones. O.k., considering the amount of time you’ll use a bassinet the price may not be worth it. But at least the mattress, bumper and veil are included.

Casablanca Cribs in Jennifer Lopez's Nursery

Chris Ford — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Last week I mentioned the prams Jennifer Lopez has for her new twins, but there are other baby products to gawk at in the People Magazine article too. For instance, the matching "Casablanca Cribs" in the nursery. Even though the picture in People makes it look like neither child has ever spent a moment of their lives in the cribs, this time I'm finding it kind of difficult to make fun of them.

Well, maybe not so difficult.

The Casablanca Premier crib is adjustable, meets all the US safety requirements and has a drop front gate that's integrated into the "scroll bar." And if a big, vintage-looking metal crib with a lot of ornate scrolls matches your design style, then you could do a lot worse than the Casablanca Premiere. I do however think it's a little weird that J-Lo has the same crib featured in Stuart Little II (Stuart Little Two??) but hey, maybe she's a big fan of mediocre kid's movie sequels.

The Casablanca Premier is available as a custom order in burnished gold, silver or satin white for $950 from Petit Tresor.

D.I.Y. Bedding ... Sort Of

Erin Behan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:28:00 GMT

When you want some control over the color and style of your nursery bedding, but you don't necessarily want to make it yourself, Javis Davis custom bedding might be for you. The site has a Design Crib Bedding feature that allows you to pick a fabric collection (above is Aviary Tangerine), match the desired fabrics with a particular part of the bedding set (outside of bumper, sheet, skirt pleat, etc.) and order. Price depends on what items you order and the fabrics you choose. Much simpler than going to the fabric store yourself, buying a pattern, cutting out the fabric ... well, you get the idea.

For more bedding ideas, check out our recent feature, 7 Days of Bedding.

Ancient Art of Hammock Sleeping Revived

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:38:00 GMT

Dr. Sears, Dr. Karp, I’m on to you. It seems you may have hijacked some baby sleeping ideas from the ancient Mayans. It’s believed that they used hammocks to swaddle and swing babies to sleep over 800 years ago in Pre-Columbian Latin America. They didn’t need to read The Happiest Baby on the Block to know that simulating the womb experience was a surefire way to lull infants to sleep. Here’s your chance to put ancient principles to work with this modern marvel.

The Hushamok baby hammock creates a cozy sleeping environment that can help restless sleepers and even offer reflux relief. The hammock, frame, mattress and leaf spring, as well as a set of two matching fitted sheets are included. Another bonus is that it’s completely portable and comes with a travel bag.

$425 at Genius Jones.

7 Days of Bedding: Nurseryworks' Pumpkin Pinwheels

Erin Behan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The design on Nuseryworks Pumpkin Pinwheels crib set says sophisticated baby to me. No cutesy animals or childlike references here, just pure and simple modern design in a gender-neutral pattern and color scheme. In fact, if this design were on a queen-sized bed, I probably wouldn't even think twice about it. Which, is, I believe, exactly Nuseryworks' point.

Like most of today's crib sets, you'll find a fitted sheet, pillow sham, pillow insert, crib skirt, bumper and quilt. The complete crib bedding set is $330 at Modern Nursery. One nice advantage of this set is that additional fitted sheets are just $25.

7 Days of Cribs: Ooba Nest Crib

Erin Behan — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:49:00 GMT

Some cribs excel at functionality, some at being kind to the pocketbook, and others at simply being beautiful. I'm going to restrain myself from going too ga-ga over the rounded curve of this crib's bottom sides, but it truly pushes this crib from merely a baby-holding piece of furniture to something to be admired from a distance. In other words, your baby will be competing for your attention in your nursery.

The bent plywood frame is certainly the visual selling point of Ooba's Nest Crib ($1,650). But it's quality construction all around--the rails are painted hardwood and the frame is polished metal. One nice bonus feature that's not always included (even at this price point): a toddler day bed conversion panel.

Getting Busy: The Studio Crib That Multi-tasks

SunnyChanel — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:40:00 GMT

You know what I hate about parenthood? All the damn stuff it takes to raise a baby. Sure, they prepare you with tales of colic, sleepless nights and tantrums, but do they warn you about the endless stream of baby gear that inevitably invades your home? No, no they don’t. The crib, the changing table, the toys, they immediatly take over and rule the roost.

Enter the Nurseyworks Studio Crib. This incredibly well designed sleep solution is seriously one of the finest designed nursery items I’ve ever seen and I’m pretty damn particular. This space saving miracle features a sleep area, a fold up diapering table complete with storage for sundries, and a drawer below for storage of nappies and or oodles of toys. And that’s not all! It’s also convertible. This smarty-pants crib can be transformed into a toddler daybed and desk. It better do as much as it can to be worthy of the $1,780 price tag. Now if only it could actually change the diapers, now that would be something.

7 Days of Cribs: Quick Change

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:09:00 GMT

I admit that this might not be the most modern looking crib, but at 2 a.m. wailing infant in hand and wet sheet in crib it’s a design only a mother could love.

Understandably there's a reason why crib sheets and mattresses are so darn tight. But clearly I’m not the only mom who has sweat bullets all in the name of a dry sheet. Tired of wrangling with bumpers, ties and bedding, another frustrated mom went to the drawing board to create the Quick Change Crib, as well as the company Innovative Crib Designs. With a brilliant swing gate “door” that allows you to simply slide the mattress free without disturbing the bumpers and other crib accoutrements it takes the stress out of sheet changing. If only I had known about the Quick Change Crib earlier!

$429.95 at Amazon.

7 Days of Cribs: Modern BabyMiro Mercer

Erin Behan — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:34:00 GMT

In today's nursery the crib is the status symbol of the room, sort of like the car in your driveway if you live anywhere but the biggest of cities. Is it eco-friendly? Does it look more tea-time or night at the contemporary art museum? Oh, and did you pay more than $1,000 for it? Yep, it's easy to spend a bundle buying a crib even if you head to of-the-people dealers like Babies 'R Us. Given all that, I think this crib, which comes in just under the $400 mark, is a good value for the money.

The Modern BabyMiro Mercer by DaVinci has four-height adjustable bed positioning, is convertible to a toddler bed and a day bed (with no need to purchase anything extra to make that happen) and has a bottom drawer to take advantage of the under-the-crib storage space. Plus, its simple, pleasing lines mimic a higher-end look.

Going Organic Under the Sheets

Erin Behan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:59:00 GMT

Turns out I've already failed my child--and he/she is still in utero! Sure I bought the organic bedding, but I forgot the mattress. While I probably won't be returning the mattress we already bought, the Naturepedic seems like a fairly affordable choice for the more dedicated organic parent (from $259). Eschewing materials such as vinyl and PVC, it's covered in Polyethelyne, stuffed with organic cotton and is hypoallergenic. The company also sells mattress pads and sheets.

Q Collection Junior Nursery Furniture

Chris Ford — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:07:00 GMT

I recently discovered this line of children's furniture, and I have to say it looks really beautiful. Q Collection Junior has all the typical pieces, changing tables, cribs and chests, but there are also some really interesting stools and storage pieces too.

The furniture has modern clean lines without looking clinical or sterile. Everything is also apparently made of wood from responsibly managed forests, and the cribs are also the "first in the world to receive Greenguard's 'Children & Schools' indoor air quality certification". Of course it's not cheap, but if "green" products matter to you, you could do a lot worse.

And according to their web site, Gwyneth Paltrow also loves them. Not that you should buy your baby furniture based on the recommendation of Academy Award Winners necessarily, but they're just saying.

Q Collection Junior, $1,220.00 for the Solare Crib (pictured).

Nursery Preview: Oeuf Hatches New Crib

Sarah Verdone — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:30:00 GMT

The beautiful Sparrow crib will now be available in a pristine, unpainted, au natural, birch. Plain, plain, plain. And I mean that in a good way. Coming to a baby near you in April. Check back with Oeuf for retail locations.

14 Days of Nursery: Growing Crib for Changing Spaces

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:01:00 GMT

I'll be the first to admit there's something off-putting about this Stokke Sleepi Crib (pictured here in its "Mini" version), and that's not just the $1,150 price tag. But if you're strapped for space and also need a bed that's going to grow with your baby through the big-kid years, maybe you wouldn't mind sacrificing warm-fuzzy design for functional minimalism. Plus, you know, the thing does come with a drapery rod, so you can hang a piece of fabric over it and re-enact your own final scene in Rosemary's Baby, only with Ray and Charles Eames in place of Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes, or, you know, whatever.

As your little one grows, so does the Sleepi: The adjustable mattress position (four heights in total), expandable frame and removable center railing accommodate sizes ranging from baby to toddler to junior kiddo, and it even has a life beyond that, as you can separate it into chairs when it's officially time to invest in a bigger bed. All of which kind of puts that price tag into better perspective, as you're looking at roughly $287.50 per growth stage -- probably not far from what you'd spend at IKEA when you factor in all the stage-by-stage purchases and inevitable breakage. (Or maybe it's just my kids who snap IKEA furniture like so many Bruce Lee practice boards.)

Stage two: bigger baby:

Stage three -- toddler:

Stage four -- one chair to seat them all: