Investing in a good baby crib is necessary for the safety and comfort of your child. There are many advancements that have happened in the design of cribs and there are so many different varieties available today.Baby cribs made out of wood are by far the oldest and the most reliable kind of crib available in the market. Notwithstanding, innovations and advances in baby furniture, wood is the most trusted material used till date. Available in different patterns and designs, wooden baby cribs come in various price ranges. People belonging to any financial category can find something to suit their taste and budget.

While purchasing cribs, mostly people don't think about the quality of material used in its manufacturing. As this is an important aspect. If you buy a quality product, you will really feel the difference between old and used items and the new ones.There are certain shops and sites through which customers can even get their cribs custom made, with their choice of wood (of the likes of birch, basswood, hardwood, pine or mahogany) and with accessories or attachments made out of different materials, such as steel, plastic, aluminium, or wood. Naturally light weight and easily movable, foldable hardwood cribs have become a popular choice with new parents. Since small wheels are attached to the foot of the cribs, manoeuvring them from one place to another becomes a simple task. The presence of casters in such cribs also contributes towards their portability.

Make sure that the baby's crib is sturdy. As your baby grows, the crib has to have the capacity to handle the child's weight especially whenever playing inside the crib. Wooden cribs are durable and if properly maintained, that is, regularly polished, painted and treated with anti termite solutions, they can last for as long as ten to thirteen years. They come with childproof latches as well as drop-sides that ease strain on caregivers' backs, assuring both infant safety and comfortable handling. These cribs also come with optional storage drawers that can have a multi purpose usage. The bedding used can also be adjusted according to one's requirement. For example, its height can be decreased or increased using mattress adjusters. Such cribs are painted with special non-toxic paints and are given finishing touches in a manner that removes hard edges. This is done in order to avoid situations in which the child gets hurt due to rough edges or falls sick due to the harmful contents of the paint.However, wooden baby cribs are the most sought after baby furniture, which people have trusted for ages and will continue to do so.