4 factors to keep in mind when buying a baby crib

When you’re expecting a baby, you are bound to daydream quite a bit. Who will your baby resemble? What will be their favorite hobbies and best skills? How will you design the nursery to create a soothing, nurturing space? When it comes to the latter question, you actually get a fair bit of control over the future—and it helps to think beyond the year ahead. 

As you design your baby’s nursery, the crib is a worthy focal point. Although baby toys, accessories and cute onesies may have limited lifespans, the right convertible crib can serve your little one well into childhood. Case in point: The innovative new Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib from Babyletto is right at home in any nursery. By adapting from a bassinet up to midi bed to full-size bed to a junior bed, this is the only bed your child needs for the first five years.

Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib

$599

With an amazing eight configurations, the Yuzu crib can grow and evolve alongside your child for years. Starting at $599 and available in three beautiful tones, this Babyletto crib easily complements any nursery or child’s room. Made with sustainably sourced wood and Greenguard Gold Certified, you can rest assured that the Yuzu is made with the environment and your family’s health in mind.

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While looking for the right crib for your family, a little strategic thinking goes a long way. Here are four factors that you should keep in mind…

Functionality

In a matter of a few short years, your little one’s sleep needs can change quite a bit. In the beginning when it’s best to keep them in your room, a bassinet with an elevated mattress doesn’t take up much space and can save your back while bending down to pick up your baby. As they grow and are ready to sleep in their own room, they can start off in a crib before graduating to a toddler bed. 

Here’s the good news: That doesn’t mean you need a handful of separate beds. With a convertible crib, you can transition through several different modes. But the Yuzu Convertible Crib takes it to the next level with eight configurations—including a bassinet, a midi crib for small spaces, a full-sized crib, a toddler bed, a junior bed and more. As the first and only crib to offer such an array of options, the Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib is suitable for every sleeping milestone through your child’s fifth birthday.

Style

For most people, your baby’s nursery represents an exciting blank canvas. You’re starting from scratch when it comes to furniture, decor and design—and that’s fun! At the same time, your aesthetic along with your child’s design input may inspire you to redecorate in the coming years. By starting with a crib that has an appealing yet versatile design, you can remain open to inspiration. 

When it comes to finding an aesthetically adaptable crib, the Yuzu checks all the boxes: The design is both minimalistic and trend-forward with playful arched feet and rounded spindles. It is also available in natural wood, walnut or white, which are all neutral, classic hues that allow you to add pops of color as you see fit through your decor or bedding. (We’re swooning over the dreamy designs for organic muslin cotton crib sheets from Babyletto, which are available in bassinet, midi, and full crib sizes.)

Sustainability

Your baby’s nursery is just the start of their journey in this world, so it’s not surprising that a growing number of parents value sustainably made furniture. Babyletto raises the bar for the market by consciously crafting all of their products to offset carbon emissions. For every product shipped, they even partner with One Tree Planted to fund reforestation products.

That same eco-friendly mindset applies to the construction of Babyletto products, including the Yuzu Convertible Crib. Made with sustainably sourced New Zealand pine wood and rigorously tested to exceed the world’s most stringent chemical emissions requirements with Greenguard Gold Certification, the Yuzu crib is healthier for the world and your baby.

Price

In most cases, a new crib is the single biggest investment parents make for their baby’s nursery. When selected with longevity in mind, though, that can easily be one of the best investments in the room. Rather than buying a bassinet, crib, toddler bed and bed, a completely convertible crib ultimately saves families a good deal of money. 

Adding to the value of the Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib is that there is so much more included than with many alternatives. Specifically, the Yuzu arrives at your home with all of the hardware and parts needed for each of the eight configurations. Also included is a 1-inch bassinet pad and 2-inch midi pad—plus the priceless peace of mind that you don’t need to scramble to pay for a new bed in a few short years. 

Take a closer look at the Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib from Babyletto.