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Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

My nursery is tiny, and a crib would take up almost the entire room! What are my best space-saving options?

Re: My nursery is tiny, and a crib would take up almost the entire room! What are my best space-saving options?

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Good news -- baby won't need a crib until about three months, so you have some time to consider your options. In the meantime, bassinets and Moses baskets are great because they're portable and easy to fit in even the smallest spaces. Another choice is the Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper, which is basically a small bassinet that attaches to your bed and makes late night feedings a breeze.

Once baby is ready, we recommend an oval shaped crib -- an innovative option for our space challenged clients. We love the Stokke Sleepi crib. It goes from infancy to toddler and eventually even a chair, making it not only a great space saver but a money saver, too!

Ellie and Melissa | May 18 , 2009 5:12 PM

re: Q: Crib for tiny nursery?

This is stupid - if you have a small space - you probably have a small house - thus probably dont have $900 to spend on a crib - not to mention the special mattress and sheets to fit it!

buckeye* | April 03 , 2008 6:59 PM

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so true buckeye. go for a mini crib at walmart for $139

MegGary | April 04 , 2008 10:14 AM

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Try Ikea! They have a few different smaller cribs. I think it is perfect for our small apartment

lucycat1 | April 04 , 2008 6:33 PM

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I second the IKEA comment - they have 5 different types, and from what I've seen they are really sturdy when properly assembled. And they're all under $130! Great for parents on a smaller budget...

Miss Tina Claire | April 06 , 2008 3:48 AM

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We got a mini crib. It's small portable and has 4 different levels for when the baby gets bigger.

annaastengo | April 06 , 2008 9:36 PM

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i love my stokke it was perfect for my small apartment and now i love using it as a toddler bed!

LilyPatrick | April 08 , 2008 9:33 PM

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try a mini crib, Da vinci makes it. we plan to use it in our NYC appt.

autumn423 | April 11 , 2008 4:43 PM

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Finally! Other people who have small houses. After debating on the Ikea crib, Moses basket, and Mini Crib, I am going for the Mini Crib. It's small enough but still looks like I have a little nursery. Now, anyone know where to get cute bedding for a mini crib??

westcoastmaynors | April 28 , 2008 1:17 PM

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Try the Simplicity cribs. Some have changing table/dresser attached so you don't have to have separate pieces of furniture.

SherBear501 | September 16 , 2008 5:59 PM

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What do you guys think of just using a play yard that includes a bassinet and changing table.. i like this one.http://www.combi-intl.com/Products/Item.aspx?Item=19

Toots4drools | February 22 , 2009 11:21 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

I also have a small nursery and a friend gave me her used da vinci mini crib. Does anyone above have tips on where to find mattresses and bedding for mini cribs??

mrsyallups | July 17 , 2009 6:56 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

Amazon.com and ToysRUs.com have the mini crib and mattresses, but I can't find anything about sheets and bedding!

miaryann | July 24 , 2009 10:11 AM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

our 3rd bedroom is also quite small. it doesn't necc mean that i cannot afford a certain amount of money - interesting 'logic' that is. Anyway, i'd suggest you measure your nursery and then measure the crib you like and see if it will fit. Have a look at http://makingitlovely.com/2009/06/09/eleanors-nursery/ Her daughters nursery is also quite small, but she's managed to fit all the furniture she wanted without making it seem cluttered.

Schae | July 24 , 2009 1:20 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

I am pretty sure that walmart.com has mini crib sheets and so does tatrget.com but they are available only online. I have a small room too and I suggest the crib/changing table/dresser. We got ours at walmart.com site to store and it is super nice I was happy with it.

ahewit1 | July 30 , 2009 8:14 AM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

My husband and I went with the Da Vinci mini crib, and we love it! It fits perfectly in our 600sq.ft. apartment! I ordered a 3 inch mini crib mattress from Baby's R Us and "J. Lamb Set of 2 Portable Crib Sheets" from Walmart. It all fits perfectly. The only place I have found mini-crib specific bedding is here: http://www.babybedding.com/portable-crib-bedding . I haven't purchased a bedding set, as our budget is limited and its not necessary for us, but these look adorable. My due date is in 9 days, so I am looking forward to being able to use the crib :) In all honesty, I'm not sure I would ever buy a full sized crib, baby doesn't need something that big!

lilguido | August 08 , 2009 1:24 PM

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Would it be terribly wrong to use just a play yard for longer than the first 3 months ?

freckled_flower | August 17 , 2009 12:21 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

play yard bassinets really don't have very good spine support for bigger babies (past three months - you'll see them sagging when that time comes) - plus it really doesn't have high enough sides to keep a crawling baby in on most of them. if you put the baby down in the play pen area you can get by (like an overnight at grandmas) - but its not comfortable for baby.

nicte83 | August 20 , 2009 2:04 AM

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to help save some space you can get a changing table that folds out from the wall.then you may have room for a regular crib.

QueenLauraD | August 25 , 2009 2:13 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

a great place to search for mini crib bedding like comforters and bumbers is www.babybedding.com when i was look there for normal bedding, i saw a tab on almost all designs for mini crib bedding with a similar style. lots of options! :)

milliebug85 | September 23 , 2009 5:39 PM

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I just saw this new crib at the furniture store called the "Delta Crib Mini" it's half the size of a regular crib but the style and height is the same. I mean all baby's do is sleep in it. Some are also half the price but remember these mini cribs don't convert into a toddlar bed or anything.

acboard | September 28 , 2009 7:25 AM

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Ikea is very good at space management and they even have a crib designed for those with space issues. My husband and I have the same problem and thats where we've decided to buy our nursery furniture. It fits our space needs, has an appealing look, and you gotta love their prices!

Georgia Peach 87 | September 30 , 2009 1:56 PM

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Babies R Us has a portable crib, not a pack n play. It's a crib but mini. It only cost about 60 bucks. I think they sell the sheets for it too. I have one and love it. It even has wheels.

rebelkick05 | September 30 , 2009 2:58 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

I used a play yard in our bedroom for the first 5 months with my daughter and she did fine. I plan to do the same with my second baby- not because of space... because I like to have my baby near me in the night so that feedings are easier. I will move this baby to his own crib in his own room around 5 months or so just like I did with my daughter. I think the play yard is a perfectly fine short term solution for someone needing space, or even to have baby nearby during the night.

Luvmysnugglebunnies | January 03 , 2010 1:00 PM

Q&A: Crib for tiny nursery?

i've heard from many sources that the very popular mini crib is very bad for support and won't get you very far. i understand that in having a small room and budget, a mini crib seems like the perfect idea, but once baby grows out of it, you;ll just be using that money and space that you thought you saved increasing the size of the bed. i would suggest one that can change into a toddler bed... target sells them for $100-$250 in store. if you register for it, you can save 10% after your shower if no one buys it. if you're trying to save space like we have to, don't get a changing table!! it's a waste of space. try putting a changing pad on a waist-high dresser. it will be much more versatile and longer-lasting.

monicajenkinscooke | January 22 , 2010 3:32 PM

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I am actually using the closet space in my room for my sons' 'nursery' (has one shelf and one clothes rail: not alot of space whatsoever). I'm using Fisher Prices' Precious Planet play yard and it seems to be working out very well. It's seems smaller then normal play yards but it's not as tiny as the co-sleeper. It also has many functions. It comes with the raised bassinet piece for ur newborn and I use the space below it for storage. Plus it also has a changing table attached. And when I feel I need more space I can easily take it down and pack it away. (Try doing that with a crib.) And another plus: when the baby is bigger, I don't have to worry about him getting stuck in the bars and he would have a pretty hard time trying to climb out. Then for extra storge space, I went to IKEA and bought the adjustable shelves that they show used for a laundry room and added them in hte closet. They are very affordable and very handy.

JBunting3 | February 03 , 2010 10:19 AM

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just a thought.... your baby will out-grow a mini crib before your ready for a toddler bed... my nephew came w/my brother & sister-in-law to visit me in december (he wasn't even 18 months and he's pretty average for his age ) and my sister in law said the mini crib the hotel provided was waaaaaay too small for him, he ended up sleeping in bed w/them the whole weekend which she wasn't pleased about, i guess it's turned into a thing at home now

KrystaandBryan | February 04 , 2010 4:11 PM

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Wow! I was convinced on the mini crib but now I don't know. We are having twins and live in a small house so I thought it would be perfect. I liked that it would convert into a bed, which seemed cost effective. I would love to hear more from peopel who have used them. How long will baby fit?

daisy19msu | March 21 , 2010 8:16 AM

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I am also having twins and have been considering a mini crib. I have read that a baby can last in a mini crib until they are 35lbs. My friends with kids tell me that a 2 year old is this size and is also the size to be transfered to a toddler bed due to crawling. I hope others have insight on how long a baby can last in a mini crib.

jessica-neil | May 15 , 2010 4:51 PM

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