Do I really need a crib!

brendas026

Im thinking of buying a crib, My first newborn slept with me and my second slept in the swing and with me also,  but for this third one my mom says the situation is diferent because I have my 9 yr old and 4 yr old that always jump in my bed, plus my sisters 2 kids under two ( shes staying with me for 2 months because they r building her new house) My mom thinks that the baby might be on the bed and that the other kids might just jump in the bed when the baby is there, they are not allowed in my room but you just never know!, Should I buy one?  Also how long does someone really use it for? Whats a reasonable price range for a crib?

JENandJEH

For us, I can't imagine not having a crib.  DS1 was in a crib (happily and was an AWESOME sleeper) until he was about 3y 2m and potty trained.  We most definitely got our money out of his crib.  For this baby, we went with the Graco Somerset from Target and it was only about $150. 

bingham101

If you have somewhere else for LO to sleep like a bassinet then possibly not, but they out grow those fast. LO can stay in a crib til they can climb out of them. For about 100 you can get a convertible crib at walmart that will turn into a todler bed which will last you a while.

pinksweetpea2

Mine slept in her crib from 6 weeks- 2.5 years.  We are reusing the same crib for baby #2, so for us it is totally worth the cost. 

I know lots of folks who have more than 1 kid and co-sleep with each baby.  You are the parent- not your mother.  She had her chance and now it is your turn to do what is best for your family.

If you want to co-sleep and plan to do it right, go for it.  Your children are old enough to be told not to jump on the bed.  As for your sisters kids- tell her to keep her kids off your bed.  Simple.  That is not a lot to ask considering she is their mother and you are putting all of them up at your house.

Lisa9926

I think having a baby in their own crib is a good thing.  They sleep so much better once they learn to sleep on their own and it has been shown to reduce SIDS risks.  Especially with the risk of other kids potentially coming in and jumping on the baby (not that they would mean to, but sometimes kids just don't think about that stuff)...better safe than sorry.

My first baby is 13 months now and is nowhere near giving up her crib.  I got her a convertable one too, so we'll convert it into a toddler bed  when she is ready, and then later into a full size bed.   My plan is to have her use it until she moves out :-)

You can go really cheap on a crib or really expensive.  It just depends how long you want it to last.  My crib cost about $600 with the conversion kits, but I got pretty expensive one that I knew would last.  I have seen some for as little as around $100 at walmart. It won't last forever, but will get them through the baby/crib stange.

Lisa9926

I think having a baby in their own crib is a good thing.  They sleep so much better once they learn to sleep on their own and it has been shown to reduce SIDS risks.  Especially with the risk of other kids potentially coming in and jumping on the baby (not that they would mean to, but sometimes kids just don't think about that stuff)...better safe than sorry.

My first baby is 13 months now and is nowhere near giving up her crib.  I got her a convertable one too, so we'll convert it into a toddler bed  when she is ready, and then later into a full size bed.   My plan is to have her use it until she moves out :-)

You can go really cheap on a crib or really expensive.  It just depends how long you want it to last.  My crib cost about $600 with the conversion kits, but I got pretty expensive one that I knew would last.  I have seen some for as little as around $100 at walmart. It won't last forever, but will get them through the baby/crib stage.

colinemma

I co-slept with my 1st 2 as well & this time we bought a nice pack & play to use instead of a crib. It just makes more sense for us. 

ashleybrynne32

Dd coslept with us every morning but she started sleeping in her crib at four months and still is at 25 months. We are having a little boy in march and he will get her crib then! I'm not sure what was the better investment... The $350 crib or the $300 Breast pump I used until she was two!!! I think a crib is really needed!

 

JWSchwarz

I'm a FTM, but the thought of keeping baby in bed with me sounds terrifying and dangerous! I've heard it's not recommended because risk of suffocation. I would say a crib/bassinet or Moses basket is a MUST.

pottermommy

I really think it is up to you.  At the very least you could do a PNP.  The bonus would be you could cosleep if you wanted but durring the day with all the comotion going on you don't have to worry about the baby on your bed. 

LO will be peacefully in a PNP.   And if you need a little room at night it is right there for use and can be used for a long time, even moved into living areas durring the day when you are cooking or cleaning, so LO is safe from bigger lo's!! 

Walmart has one on sale right now for under 60.00 so does Kmart..

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Pack-n-Play-Playard-On-the-Run/15701768

https://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_024W035531170001P?prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7

 

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Lisa9926:

I think having a baby in their own crib is a good thing.  They sleep so much better once they learn to sleep on their own and it has been shown to reduce SIDS risks.

Co-sleeping has been shown to reduce SIDS.

The cheaper option would be buying a lock for your bedroom door.  If the kids can't be trusted not to jump on the bed after being told not to, they need to be kept out.

Mama Jan

We co-sleep for the first 4 months or so but I def. would want somewhere to put baby during naps when they start rolling.  A pack n play is a good option if you don't want to spend hundreds on a crib.  Pack n Plays will be just fine for sleeping!

Honestly.... I have a 2? and almost 4yo and I don't at all worry about them jumping on the baby.  It depends on the temperament of your children, but my kids totally understand the idea of babies, being gentle, etc.  We have cats and the way they treat them shows me they won't pounce on a baby either.   

jcameron2010

We have a crib and my DS hasn't really slept in it at all. We inadvertently became co-sleepers. They are good to have though, especially if you have a baby that will sleep in it.

As far as price range, I have seen some at Walmart for under a hundred, and they can go from there all the way into a thousand. We got a nice one from J C Penny's for $200. The ones at Walmart seem nice and I think they even have convertible ones cheap too.

Texas77again

we don't have a crib yet and we aren't planning to get one until we need one.  baby is going to sleep in our room either in our bed, in the bassinet or in the PNP that we have. 

i'm thinking if this is your third kid you can figure out by now what is going to be best for you.  GL.

laurakaz13

I refuse to have a baby sleep with DH and I, so I can't imagine not having a crib.  I just can't. 

Sascha3

overture:

Lisa9926:

I think having a baby in their own crib is a good thing.  They sleep so much better once they learn to sleep on their own and it has been shown to reduce SIDS risks.

Co-sleeping has been shown to reduce SIDS.

The cheaper option would be buying a lock for your bedroom door.  If the kids can't be trusted not to jump on the bed after being told not to, they need to be kept out.

There is tons of literature out there about the dangers of co sleeping with your baby in the bed.  I will just post one from a reputable source...here is the link to The March of Dimes webpage about it.  About half of SIDS deaths occur while a baby is in the bed with a parent.  I don't think this shows that co sleeping reduces SIDS.