Baby Brands

Stylish baby cribs traditionally have an equally fantastic price tag. Thanks to a new crop of budget-savvy parents, baby crib manufacturers now make plenty of budget baby cribs that have all of the style and features of expensive counterparts. The only difference you’ll see in many of these baby cribs is the discount price! If you’re on a budget, never fear. You can create a stylish baby nursery with less cost than ever, thanks to these great baby cribs under $250.

Note: All of these cribs have fixed sides to meet the latest crib safety standards!

Baby Mod Cadence 4-in-1 Crib

StorkCraft Venetian Convertible Crib

This Storkcraft crib has beautiful, classic curves and an heirloom furniture look without the high price tag. The rows of square details on the front and back rails add visual interest. There are three mattress positions, and the crib is available in several sleek finishes. This is a convertible crib that can be turned into a toddler bed, day bed and full-size bed, but the bed rails are sold separately. About $200.

Graco Shelby Classic Convertible Crib

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This stationary crib has pretty details on the sides that mimic high-end baby furniture. The Graco Shelby Classic 4-in-1 Crib has rolled, sleigh-like sides on top, and features three mattress height positions and a lower profile that makes it easier to reach in to pick up your baby. This crib converts to a toddler bed, day bed and full-size headboard (bed rails or bed frame needed). It’s available in a dark cappuccino finish and costs about $230.

Baby Mod Modena Crib

Sleek lines and a smooth finish make the Modena crib from Baby Mod perfect for your minimalist nursery. The crib sides have classic, straight slats, while the head and foot boards are solid with horizontal line details. Several finishes are available, but I love the cool gray color as it’s just a little different from most cribs. Four mattress support positions. The toddler bed rail is included, and you can also convert this crib to a day bed. About $200.

Da Vinci Jenny Lind Baby Crib

A Jenny Lind crib offers classic styling, usually at a budget price, and this Jenny Lind crib from Da Vinci is no exception. The crib’s slats are turned and curvy rather than straight, adding visual interest. Four mattress levels and caster wheels add convenience for parents. A conversion kit is available separately to change the crib into a toddler bed. About $180.

Graco Sarah Baby Crib

Another 4 in 1 crib, the Graco Sarah crib converts to a toddler bed, day bed and headboard for a full size bed, but has a great low price. The roll top rails on the head and foot boards add a pretty touch, as do the curved corner pieces, while the straight slats look sleek and classic. The three position mattress support offers enough heights to accommodate a growing baby. This crib also has caster wheels and fixed sides. About $130.

Graco Lauren Convertible Baby Crib

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Available in three finishes – white, natural and espresso – the Graco Lauren fixed-side crib has a mission-style look with clean lines and a decorative back rail. This crib converts to a toddler bed, daybed and full-size headboard, so you can use it well past your baby’s first years. The casters on the bottom make it easy to move the crib around when necessary. Three mattress heights accommodate your growing child safely. About $150.

Da Vinci Jacob Convertible Crib

Sleigh styling gives this Da Vinci crib a classic look with some beautiful details, right down to the curved posts and legs. I like that the toddler bed rail is included, so you don’t need to spend more money to transform the crib into a toddler sleep space. You can also convert this crib to a day bed or full size bed, but extra bed rails will need to be purchased. There are four mattress support levels. The New Zealand pine that makes up the Jacob crib is grown in sustainable forests. About $250.

by Heather Corley on about.com

Before we jump into explaining the different types of bottles, nipples, liners, holders etc, one thing important to note, that for most babies (if not all) the best if the mommy can breastfeed. Of course it’s unavoidable sooner or later to use bottles (ie: traveling etc), but later is better.

“Classic glass baby bottles are regaining popularity thanks to recent news about chemicals found in some plastics. Glass bottles are easy to care for and last a long time, but do pose the risk of cuts to mom or baby if one breaks. Plastic bottles may not last as long, but are economical and easy to find in stores.” – Heather Corley

“There are essentially three types of baby bottles: plastic, plastic with disposable liners, and glass.

Although the jury is still out on bisphenol A, if you want to avoid any bottles that contain it, look for the #7 recycling symbol or “PC” on the bottom. That’s usually a sign that the bottle contains BPA. However, not all plastics labeled with #7 recycling code contain BPA. Some bottle brands, such as Born Free, explicitly say that their products are not made of Bisphenol A.” – webmd

Baby Milk Bank Bottles

The Milk Bank Baby Bottles are a great vented systems with fewer parts to allow your baby to eat without getting painful gas or colic.

Avent Bottles

This bottle is the best bet, particularly for breastfeeding moms who need to use bottles. This bottles has a unique air flow system that has been proven to help prevent gas pain associated with bottle feeding.

Evenflo- Glass

These glass bottles by Evenflo are great for storing breast milk or for when you worry about the chemicals that can be found in some plastics.

Playtex Ventaire

These bottles have similar attributes of other bottles, but this angled neck bottle opens from the top or bottom. This can aid in cleaning your bottles.” – KrissyJ

The Baby Car Seat is one of those things that you can’t go cheap on, you need to buy it new. Why? First of all, you will never know if the seat was in an accident (it can never be used again!), or how old the car seat really is. There is an expiration date on every car seat for a reason.

There are a couple types that you need to be aware of:

• Infant Carrier (Infant Car Seat)
• Convertible Car Seat
• Booster Seat

The other thing that is important to note, that the Booster Seat can only face forward. (the Infant and the Convertible can face backwards which is required by law until the kid is 2 years old!)

As a first time parent it is always a hard decision to figure out what will be the best for your baby. Just because the item is expensive, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s that much better, but you don’t wanna buy a used stroller with 3.5 wheels or some chewed-up plastic nipple for your bottles either.

We’re gonna try to introduce you to some basic guidelines mixed with our own experience  and compare the highest rated products including baby-cribs, strollers, bottles, formulas, car-seats and whatever we can think of.