3 Things to Look For When Shopping for Playpens for Babies

Playpens for babies are essential for any new parent. A baby playpen is a way for your little one to be active in a safe and comfortable environment. Playpens for babies allow them to nap, play, and do baby things in a contained, happy environment. When babies get to that crawling stage, they start to explore, which can be dangerous if they are wandering unsupervised through the house.

If you’ve been browsing the selection of playpens for babies at your local baby furniture store, you might be a little overwhelmed with the options. Here are 3 things you should look for in playpens for babies:

1) Good safety ratings and consumer reviews. There’s nothing wrong with being an educated consumer and reading up on the stats of an item before you purchase it.

2) Portability. Are you going to be taking the baby to grandmas or the baby sitter’s a lot? If so, you would want to look at playpens for babies that easily fold up flat. Also, a playpen on wheels could be an attractive option if you’re interested in ease of mobility.

3) Comfort. Is there optimal padding and cushion in the playpen, so your baby will be comfortable in it?

Safeguard Your Home for Babies and Toddlers

Last week, I was putting away groceries and slammed my hand in the cabinet door. I felt like an idiot, but, it really hurt! I started thinking that if I could hurt myself that easily, it could be even worse for a baby or toddler. If you have a little one in your home, or are about to, you should probably head out to your baby furniture store and pick up some safety devices. Here are a few that every home should have:

•    Stove and Oven Knob Covers:
Babies and toddlers LOVE playing with buttons and knobs. Unfortunately, that means the oven. These handy items easily cover up knobs preventing even the most precocious youngsters from starting a fire.

•    Corner Cushions:
Personally, I stub my toe on the corner of my coffee table at least 3 times a week. Therefore, corner cushions are a must-have for anyone with a baby or toddler learning to walk or crawl.

•    Outlet plugs:
When my brother and I were kids, he had an obsession with putting stuff in light sockets. Mainly my Barbies' feet and hands because they were a perfect fit. My mother nipped this weird and dangerous habit in the bud and headed out to the baby furniture store to purchase some outlet plugs. They are great for keeping your little aspiring electrician from seriously injuring themselves.

Baby Highchairs: A Buying Guide

Baby highchairs are essential when it comes to baby furniture. But unfortunately, not all baby highchairs are created equally. There are literally hundreds of different styles, makes, models, colors, etc.
If your little one is ready for baby highchairs, here is a little buying guide to help you choose the perfect one.

•    Fully reclining baby highchairs are designed for babies who bottle-feed. If you don’t want a high chair that fully reclines and prefer to hold your baby when bottle-feeding, you can wait until they can sit up on their own. This usually happens around 4 to 6 months.

•    It’s a good idea to purchase a high chair cushion to ensure your baby’s comfort while they’re sitting in the chair.

•    If you have a small kitchen, look for a chair that fold easily so you can store it away when you’re not using it.

•    A high-chair with a tray that allows one-handed adjustment makes it easier for you to hold your baby by leaving one arm free.

•    Adjustable chairs are really popular with many parents. With these you can adjust the height, seats and trays to accommodate your growing baby, so they really are the most economical choice.

Every Growing Baby Needs a Good Chair Booster Seat

If you’re training your child to sit at the table like a big kid, or training them to sit up in the car safely and properly, it is essential that you have a chair booster seat.  A chair booster seat not only aides in boosting your baby up to table level, it keeps them safe and secure. Babies and toddlers are naturally wiggly, and often times, you have to coax them into sitting down and eating their meal. A chair booster seat is the next item you’ll need, after your little one has outgrown their need for baby highchairs.

If you’re child is ready to move on to a booster seat, your first stop should be The Megababies, your favorite baby furniture and accessory superstore. Here are two examples booster seats that are comfortable, functional, and perfect for your toddler.

Musty Grow Up Booster: This modern, attractive and simple booster allows your little one to sit safely and comfortably on a grown-up chair thanks to three-point safety harness. 

Fisher Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat: This booster is perfect for mom’s on the go because it folds up simply and has a strap, making it easy to carry. Cleanliness was in mind when this was designed. The no crevices seat leaves no place from crumbs to hide and the dishwasher-safe table snaps off in seconds.