How to buy an Infant Crib on-line

With everyone going to the Internet to purchase these days it's mind boggling how many different stores you have to choose from. But how do you purchase something you have never physically touched? How do you know it's worth the money you are about to pay for it? I'm about to tell you a great way to decide on your Internet Infant Crib store, but this process can be used for just about anything.
First, go to a physical store. I know they are not going to like this, but if you really want to look at what you are about to purchase...it's the only way. Find out who physically supplies what you want in your area and then go touch it. Try it out. Use the movable parts to see how easy or difficult it is. Shake it to see how sturdy it is, keeping in mind that as your child grows they will shake it a lot. Will it stand up to a 2-year alive's wrath?
Then once you have found the make and model you think you want, go back to the Internet. Don't purchase yet though. Find all the suppliers of that crib on the Internet, the list will probably be large. Filter out the physical stores, because the idea behind buying on the Internet is, you don't want to pay for their overhead that has been worked into the price of your crib. Find the suppliers that only have Internet stores, drop-shipping companies. You list should get a bit smaller depending on the product. Drop-shipping is becoming increasingly more popular.
Now you can narrow down your crib based on price, shipping cost, warranty, and maybe even try to be Eco friendly by purchasing from a supplier that is closer to your home. This should get you to the Best Infant Crib store around the Internet.

Happy Hunting Moms
Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com

Infant Crib Blog

I'm so tickled about my infant crib blog. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am. I have included some games and a photo show of my family below. Check it out.
Just as a side note... I will be attending a great web conference and I am hoping to bring absolutely everyone I know, that will let me drag them there. It has great speakers like Jack Canfield, who wrote "Chicken Soup for the Soul", and 11 others. It is a forward thinking conference on how to live abundantly and I have been practicing this for a couple of years. Conference
Back to my blog now. If you are enjoying this, please let me know. Also, I would love any questions you have about choosing your infant crib, or anything else related to mom and baby.

Jenn FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com

Infant Crib Store

So, I've had my infant crib site up for a month now and not a lot of traffic yet. I'm an expert on cribs and babies, not internet marketing. I've been scouring the web to find out what I need to do. Finally I found what I think is all the info, so I posted it all in one place for everyone.
Now, you don't have to go through all the stuff I did to get people to your site. Just get my emails for some quick tips and if you want more internet marketing training, I only ask for $1. And after saving all that tme, you can spend more time deciding which is the perfect infant crib instead.

Jennifer Fitzgeral
BestInfantCrib.com

Talk to Baby in their crib

Do you want to be able to understand your baby while they are still small enough for their infant crib? I know I do. It drives me crazy to try and figure out what he wants by trial and mostly error. But my boy and I are much farther along the communication train than some.
I started putting sign language videos on for him to watch when he was about 6 months and now, at 16 months he has quite the little language box to pull from. It was one of the most exciting days so far when he signed for milk. He now asks politely for "milk please" and we are working on signing thank you, but he has vocally been saying that for a couple months.
So, the link here is really awesome, in my opinion. It is tried, tested and true to it's word...babies really can use sign language to communicate with you before they learn vocal words.
You might think, "well I don't care if my baby can sign", but let me fill you in on something...babies can understand spoken language just as early as sign language, but getting their little undeveloped tongues to actually say what they are thinking...that's a whole lot longer, and that is really frustrating to them too. Everyone tells me, "you will want him to stop talking as soon as he learns how...the whole "why" thing". But, my son talks all the time now, I just can't understand him.
So, if you want to speed up the process, and be able to talk to your infant crib size baby now...start here. It's a great alternative to regular TV. There are songs and games all designed to keep young children's attention. And if you honestly don't want your baby to sign forever, they will stop using it as they learn the vocal words, unless you reinforce their continued use.


Jennifer FitzGerald
www.bestinfantcrib.com

Recalled infant cribs

Of course, we never want to hear those words associated with our infant crib. But, it does happen and you need to get it back to them so they can fix it. Ken just found a crib at Big Lots for $99. How am I to compete with that kind of price, but he did his research and found the company is out of business and all but that one model was recalled. I don't know about you, but I would NOT buy that crib even if it were only $10.
Everyone is always looking for ways to save money, but I think most moms will agree that your infant crib in not one of those places you scrimp. Especially when you take into consideration that most cribs now are 4 in 1 furniture.

Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com

Ins & Outs of Infant Cribs

So, do you really know what there is to offer with infant cribs? You might say, "they all look the same, why should I pay more". Here's the scoop.
There are four basic things to consider in cribs.
First, is what it is made of. There are wooden or metal cribs. The type of wood makes a big difference due to strength of the actual wood and how it was cut...so it also relates to the design.
Second, is the color or varnish. Color is just a preference for decor. All cribs sold in the U.S. are regulated to ensure that whatever varnish is used, it is safe for babies. And when I say safe, that means for them to chew on, 'cause they do.
Third is design, which we hit on a little already. Design helps durability, ease of use and longevity of use. This one is the most important. Children are rough on things so durability is vital. Ease of use, in my opinion, is important because if for instance, I had a c-section and had a hard time moving about for a while, and putting a sleeping baby down in a crib can be difficult if the rail doesn't come down. And longevity is about making your finances work. Children are already an added cost to our budget, but if you can utilize their furniture for many years, it makes it easier.
And Fourth, is cost. Cost varies quite a lot, but it actually all has to do with the above three considerations. Yes, you can get a crib that has longevity in mind for under $200, but I have found that the durability factor isn't quite up to par. And on the flip side, you can purchase a crib for over $1000, which might not make sense within your budget, but it almost always ensures durability, great product and lovely design.
So where do you pick your crib? That is ultimately up to you. I'm just here to help you along your process by letting you know what all the options are with infant cribs.

Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com

For Mom after Infant

Are you feeling less than loving toward your signifigant other since birth? Don't worry, it's natural. Until your infant is sleeping in their own room you might notice a lack of ambition in this area. Try to make sure you are affectionate, but don't feel pressured to go beyond that if you just don't feel it.
I know he probably doesn't want to hear that, but if he really cares he will wait. Do keep in mind that it doesn't mean he doesn't care if he continually asks for it though...it's just in his nature.
Women do not usually have the need to procreate with a newborn. This is an instinctual behavior that lasts on average, up to two years. The animalistic side feels that until the child is able to sustain itself the mother can't be bothered with getting pregnant again. Our bodies are literally programmed to feed and protect them until old enough, and then, and only then, get ready for another one.
I will be adding more on this subject to my Pocketbook Series on raising a child...coming soon! You can get the first Pocketbook "Infant Crib Sleeping Guide" at my web site.

Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com

Infant Crib mattresses

There are literally Loads of infant crib mattresses to choose from. Just as many as there are cribs. I have only one to offer at the moment on my web site, but I want to offer the organic kind.
Studies are showing that the non-organic mattresses may actually be the cause of SIDS. Here's the senario behind that... Child gets immunization shots, temperature rises that night while sleeping due to shot. There are microbs that feed on fire retardant bi-product producing a slightly paralysing gas as their bi-product. Under normal circumstances the gas is slight and does not effect anyone, but when temperatures are higher it increases their activity. Therefore, child causes microbs to increase activity, microb gives off more bi-product that causes more paralysis, causing children to get paralysed by microbs and cannot breathe.
I might not have it all down exactly correct, but this is the synopsis. There are two solutions to this problem:
-One, get an organic mattress.
-Or two, if you already have a non-organic mattress or can't afford the higher cost of organic, wrap the mattress is a thick plastic leaving only a portion of the bottom exposed. This keeps the gasses away from sleeping baby and still allows it to escape.

-Of course, there is a third alternative...don't get your child immunized. But, that's a whole different conversation.
As always, the decision is up to you. I just want to keep everyone informed about all the choices you have when choosing your infant crib mattress.

Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com

Infant Crib Sleep Guide

This infant crib sleep guide is intended to help you through the process of ensuring your new child having a comfortable transition into their crib sleeping environment. Going from the womb to a crib is a dramatic difference for a new child and we want to help you make this the easiest transition possible. We recommend a six month to one year transition from womb to their own room.

It is recommended by most doctors not to co-sleep with newborns, as there have been incidents of children being smothered in the night by their parents’ bodies. We do suggest that you have a bassinet right next to your bed for the first month. This gives your new baby the smallest possible bed after being in the womb and it allows you to be very close for the times your little one will wake in the night.

Keep the bassinet right next to the bed and swaddle your child very tightly. When we say tightly, there can almost not be too tight. (See the 5 S’s for a video walk thru on how to comfort your new baby.) Keep in mind how tightly compacted they were inside the womb. Getting their first sleeping environment as close to this as possible will give them the security they need to begin sleeping soundly outside the womb. When your child awakes, first, try simply putting a hand on them from your bed. Often times, this will sooth them enough to go back to sleep, but do not let them cry to long, as this will lead to abandoned feelings and make your transition to crib harder.

After the first month, and once you feel they are sleeping well enough through the night that you are not needed to sooth them to sleep as often, begin moving the bassinet to the location you will want the infant crib in. Move it only one foot at a time, as small children are acutely aware of changes in their environment. Once they are in the new location for a few days, switch the bassinet for crib...

more to come, soon...

Jennifer FitzGerald
BestInfantCrib.com