Baby Cribs And Height Adjustment? (Explained For Beginners) -

For new moms, the joy of giving birth to your firsts baby can be so overwhelming. However, alongside the joy are other sacrifices to make for the safety of your child.

Now that your baby has left your womb, finding a safer place for your baby should be your next goal.

While some parents opt for bassinets in the first few months after a baby’s born, others go straight to getting a crib. Whichever you choose, the safety and comfort of your child are all that matter.

Now, talking about baby cribs, there are some questions that demand answers – Why are cribs low? How to adjust a baby’s crib? when should I lower the height of the crib? etc.

We shall be answering these questions and more to help parents understand the mechanism behind baby cribs.

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Why Are Baby Cribs So Low?

Baby cribs are low because the manufacturers of baby nursery furniture put the safety of your baby at the top of their priorities.

The major reason why baby cribs are low is to avoid a baby from falling off the crib. When a baby gets to a certain age, he/she begins to sit or stand. At this point, having your baby in a low crib is the best thing to do.

However, most of the top brands in the industry don’t build a baby crib with just a single height adjustment. You can use a height that best suits your child.

Therefore, the essence of having a baby crib that is low is to provide maximum safety for your child.

Can I Adjust The Height of A Baby Crib?

Yes, most of the cribs in the marketplace come with features that allow you to adjust the height of your baby’s crib.

While some cribs have up to 3 height adjustment positions, others have up to 5 height positions to use. With this adjustment feature, you can use the best position that suits your need.

However, you should never raise the crib to the highest position if your child is up to 12 months. At this age, a child can sit up and stand, which is very dangerous if the child’s crib is raised.

For example, if you have a baby crib that has 3 height positions and your child is between 5 to 8 months, you should go with the middle position.

For a child of up to 12 months, lowering the crib to the lowest setting is the best thing to do.

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How To Adjust The Height Of A Baby Crib

As long as you know how to assemble a baby crib, adjusting the height shouldn’t be any problem.

Once you have an Allen Wrench, you can get one side of the crib off to do the adjustment. However, you may need the assistance of a person to help with some holding.

Whether you want to raise the height of a crib or lower the height, it should take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes.

Most manufacturers’ manuals also provide step-by-step instructions on how to lower or raise a crib. In all, adjusting a baby crib is something anyone with the least technical ability could handle.

How Can Short Parents Get Their Babies To Sleep In A Low Crib?

For short parents who struggle to get their kids in cribs, the best solution is to devise a means of enhancing your height.

If you are comfortable putting on shoes with high heels, you may try it out to see if it would help in any way.

Also, you may try buying a step stool with adjustable height to see if it would solve the problem. But remember, you don’t need to arch your back so badly to the point of causing you pain.

If your baby crib has wheels, you may want to roll it to a place where it is safe for you to get your baby in. Maybe close to your bed or something similar.

However, if your baby is still very tender, you can make use of the highest setting on the crib to save yourself from stress. Or better still, you may want to get a bassinet.

If all measures fail, then you’d have no option than trying out co-sleeping. Although I don’t recommend co-sleeping because my cousin once had a fatal experience with it.

When Is The Best Time To Raise My Baby’s Crib?

The best time to raise your baby’s crib is when your baby is still very tender (between 0 and 4 months).

During this age range, a baby cannot stand or sit up, hence, eliminating the risk of falling from the crib.

If your crib has 3 height positions, you can use the highest setting when your baby is between 0 and 4 months. For babies between 5 and 8 months, you’d want to go a step lower by using the middle setting.

Once you understand why you need to lower or raise your baby’s crib, common sense will come into play.

When Should You Lower My Baby Crib?

Once your child can comfortably stand and walk, you should not hesitate to lower the crib. At this stage, a child can try some nasty moves which might lead to a fall.

If your kid is about 12 months old or upward, it is the best time to lower the crib. As he/she keeps growing, it will get to the point where you’d have to remove one side of the crib.

Removing one side of the crib will save you and your child the stress of going over the crib. However, you should check the weight capacity of the crib to know if it’s designed for growing children.