Consumer Reports: Crib Buying Guide
A crib may seem like a big place to put your tiny newborn, but it’s the safest place for her to sleep. While some parents use a cradle, bassinet, or bedside sleeper for the first few months, you can save money and worry by sticking with a crib. They’re regulated by the federal government, and many are also certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). There are currently no federal standards for co-sleepers or Moses baskets. (While some bassinets are certified by the JPMA, many are not.) Steer clear of Moses baskets and bedside sleepers (sometimes called co-sleepers), since there are concerns about their safety.
Brands
Delta
Delta has been in the business for 45 years, and makes Delta cribs and Simmons cribs. In 1954, its founder, Louis Shamie, became a first-time parent. Finding himself inspired by the new wonders of parenting, Shamie founded Delta Children’s Products, which was incorporated in 1967. Today, the company makes strollers, bassinets, play yards, toddler furniture, and several styles of cribs. Most of the company’s cribs are in the economy and midpriced range, and can be found at mass retailers such as Baby Depot, Babies "R" Us, and Target.