Tips for Buying a Cheap Crib

It is important to buy a crib that is safe for your baby, but it is not necessary to spend a fortune to have the features that you want the most. Follow these tips for buying a crib that is not only inexpensive but perfect for your nursery.

Do not buy used

Many people think that buying a crib second-hand is the best way to save money, but it also comes with risk. You cannot guarantee that the crib was assembled correctly or that it was not damaged by the previous owners. You also are not the registered owner of the crib, so you might not receive recall and safety updates. It is always best to buy a crib new.

Set a budget

Each person's budget and definition of "cheap" is slightly different. Create a budget for your purchase. Set an amount for the purchase of a crib, a crib and changing table set and a full set of nursery furniture. This creates a firm definition of "cheap" and an idea of what you are willing to spend.

Consider purchasing more than one piece

Consider buying the crib in tandem with other pieces of nursery furniture including a changing table, dressers, rocking chairs and more. Typically, the more pieces you buy at one time, the greater the discount on each piece.

Buy last season's crib

Furniture, like other fashion industries, runs in seasons. Each season, furniture and baby supply stores close out their stock in order to run a new line. The truth is that the styles of crib from season to season are relatively similar. Buy a crib that is getting closed out as last season's merchandise, and save as much as 60 percent on the purchase.

Buy a crib with fixed sides and which meets all of the federal and consumer commission safety standards. Take your time to find a crib that fits into the nursery's decor and meets your personal expectations.