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The crib
Here's
a look at a picture of the crib that we bought. It's an heirloom crib
from Little Folks, and is made in Elmira, Ontario. The crib is made our
of maple, and has a natural stain on it. We actually got it second-hand
from a technical writer that I know. But, it looks like it's never been
used! It's perfect...exactly what I wanted if I'd bought something new.
Mom
M. found some great fabric for the fitted crib sheet, and we both found
some matching fabric to make sheets and a ruffle (which I wanted purely
for looks...no practical use whatsoever). The sheet fabric is yellow with
blue stars, is flannel, and looks like it's from the same fabric family.
Ina B. got me a nice yellow blanket that matches the colors as well.
As for the crib set, no, we're not having bumper pads! Two reasons:
- when the baby is small, they are a SIDS risk because they change the airflow around the baby
- when the baby is bigger, he or she can use them as a launching pad to climb out of the crib and onto his or her soft, little head
Yes, I know that some kids hit their heads along the side of the crib. My theory is that they'll only do this a couple of times before they realize, "Ouch! Maybe I shouldn't do this anymore." And, if they don't learn, then we know they've inherited more of their Dad's stubborn genes that their Mom's.