Twins - Double Treasure, Double Love

Wow! You are having Twins! I can only imagine your surprise when you were told you were expecting twins. While your mind reeled for a while on the impact this would bring to your life, you grappled with practicalities such as space, time and of course, money. I did not have twins, but they run in my family. In fact, I have one cousin with triplets and another with two sets of twins. All of these pregnancies occurred sans fertility drugs. I think with fertility drugs you accept this could be a possibility, but au natural! Yikes! Can you ever really be prepared?

I have sold baby furniture to couples who are having twins and they tell me after the shock wears off they get down to the business at hand and begin planning their course of action. Hopefully, you have a spare bedroom, if not, hopefully, you can afford to move. But, whether space is plentiful or at at a premium, the most important thing to consider is the crib.

You don't necessarily needto have two cribs right away, it is nice if you can, but not a crisis if you can't afford two at first. Some couples I have worked with buy just one crib to start as the babies are so small and are used to being together. Then as the babies grow they buy a second crib. Other couples have purchased two cribs right away. Either way is good, it just according to what you want and what you can afford. However, my advice to you is to purchase a lifetime crib that will convert to a toddler bed and then to a full bed as your children grow. Make one investment at the beginning and have a bed for years.

Another item to consider is a dresser, dressing bureau or chest of drawers. A dressing bureau will usually have six drawers and you may purchases an optional dressing kit which fits on the top of the dressing bureau as is a secured changing area for baby. This would eliminate the need for buying a separate changing table (unless you really want one), and can then be removed when your babies no longer need this type of amenity. Of course, you may also want a dressing bureau and a chest of drawers to provide ample storage area for children's' clothing. Again, no need to buy two of these items, one will do nicely.

If you find yourself being blessed with twins (or more) and are looking to furnish your babies' room with investment quality baby furniture, come over to Baby's Own Room where we feature the elegant quality of Child Craft Cribs and Dressing Bureaus. Child Craft has been providing families with quality, safety tested and affordable cribs for over 50 years.

So, we will see you there and Congratulations!

New and Coming Soon - Brook Bridge From Child Craft

Update - January, 2010 - Brook Bridge is Here Now! Come and see the Crib and matching furniture pieces at Baby's Own Room!

At Baby's Own Room we feature the quality and elegance of Child Craft Industries baby furniture. Child Craft is ever striving to bring young parents cribs that are safe and durable, yet stylish and classic. Watch for Brook Bridge coming in July. This great set is in a deep alder color and will bring a great look to baby's nursery at a price point you will not want to miss.

Keep checking in with us as Brook Bridge is due in July. The set will feature a Convertible Crib (converts to Toddler Bed with optional Toddler Bed Guard Rail), six drawer dresser, Armoire, night stand and 4 drawer chest for a complete room that will grow with your child. In the meantime, shop our other great cribs, dressers and bedding at Babys Own Room. See you there!

A Lifetime of Lyrics - Easy on the Wallet

In today's economic environment every parent is looking for the best value, especially when crib shopping for your baby. First, and most importantly you want a safe crib. But you also want quality, convenience and beauty all at great value pricing. You can have all of that with the Lyrics Lifetime Bed from Child Craft. Lyrics is on sale now at Baby's Own Room. Inspired by home décor from the French country dwellers, this Lifetime bed will look great in your baby’s room. Constructed from sold Aspen wood, this Lifetime bed is sure to become a cherished family heirloom. Here are more reasons you will want to take a closer look at this crib:

Lyrics has 4 stationary sides for extra durability and security and 4 position mattress height adjustment, and will convert from a crib to a toddler bed to a complete full size bed (including headboard and footboard). The only additional purchase needed to convert to full bed is are the full bed rails,(sold separately). Child Craft lifetime cribs meet or exceed all industry standards set by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the American Society for Testing and Materials, and is certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers’ Association. Lyrics converts to daybed by removing the crib drop-side which will help baby transition from infant to toddler. For additional safety, you can purchase a toddler guard rail (sold separately). The Lyrics Lifetime Crib carries a limited 15 year warranty on hardware system and parts. Mattress sold separately.

Doesn't it just make good economic sense to make an initial investment that will take your child from infancy to college, rather than buying a new bed at each growth stage? Lyrics style and beautiful spice finish is timeless. Your child will never feel his bed is outdated.

If you would like to see more of Lyrics or other sensational Child Craft Lifetime Cribs, please visit us at Baby's Own Room.

Baby's Bed in a Bag Won't Break the Budget!

It won't be long until that day is here when we celebrate and honor our Mothers. I don't mean just our Mothers, which we do, of course, but all Mothers as it is truly the most honorable, and might I add sometimes seemingly thankless, task we ever undertake. I hope this banner will give you a reminder to not forget those women in your life who have molded you.

Perhaps, you are about to become a new mother, yourself. What an exciting time in your life this is for you. You are at once filled with joy and anticipation and fear and trepidation. What a whole new set of responsibilities you will have! Of course, your first concern is a healthy and well baby, then your next concern is providing a safe, secure environment for him or her (or one of each!). Along with that all new mommies (and daddies too) want to have an adorable nursery for their little one, but they want to do it on their budget. In today's economic environment that is paramount.

You always feel like your have been a good shopper when you purchase quality at a fair price and accomplish your task. When purchasing bedding for your little one, why not purchase everything as a set, in one bag, at one time, and be done. This way you will know everything matches the way you want and exact matching accessories are available to enhance your look. Just as we buy a "bed in a bag" for our own beds, you can do the same for your baby. At Baby's Own Room we have many "crib in a bag" sets to choose from such as the Noah's Ark set above.

Noah's Ark is a perfect set to buy because the theme can transition beyond the crib onto the toddler bed. This six piece set offers you a crib sheet, comforter, bumper pads with ties, bed skirt, valance and diaper stacker. Available accessories include a crib mobile, pillow and accompanying throw. This quality set is from designer, Jessica Breedlove and will last your child through the toddler stage.

So stop in to our store, Baby's Own Room and check out Noah's Ark and other crib bedding sets from Jessica Breedlove and Beansprout. Purchase quality at value prices and decorate your nursery within your budget. We also feature Child Craft baby furniture collections, Ecobaby organic mattresses and solid maple cribs. You can outfit your whole nursery in our store. See you over there!

Transitional, Trendy and Thrifty - Warm Honey Crib

UPDATE TO THIS POST - 4/10/09 - SOLD OUT!

We are all mindful of the tight economic times our country and in particular our families are facing. The newspapers are filled with grim reminders each day of job losses and the effect this is having on our society. At Baby's Own Room, we are trying to help parents provide a safe, secure sturdy, yet fashionable crib for their baby.

Child Craft has several new cribs, lifetime cribs and furniture collections that allow Baby's Own Room to offer parents the perfect opportunity to furnish their nursery without breaking their budget. One of these you will see here is part of the Warm Honey Collection.

This transitional style crib is constructed from selected hardwoods with inviting a lustrous Warm Honey Oak finish. The Crib has single drop side, 4 position mattress height adjustment and black, hooded casters for ease of movement. Casters lock into place. This Crib meets or exceeds all industry standards set be the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and is certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers’ Association (JPMA). The Warm Honey crib converts to daybed by removing the crib drop side which will help baby transition from infant to toddler. The Finish is lead free and non-toxic. Your new crib carries a limited 15 year warranty on hardware system and parts. See warranty card (packed with actual product) for more details. Mattress sold separately under Crib Accessories from our Home page. Set up size: 48-3/4” H by 53-1/2” L by 32-1/4” W.

Pair this Crib with the Warm Honey Dressing Chest or Warm Oak Dressing Table you will find in our store. Right now we have special pricing on the Warm Honey Oak Crib - a frugal $279.99 includes the cost of shipping to your door step. Buy the Crib and Warm Honey Dressing Chest as a set for $499.99. If you or someone you know is having a baby this year I invite you to shop now and save at Baby's Own Room..

Sale at Baby's Own Room!!

Baby's Own Room is having a Coupon Sale,through February 28, 2009, to celebrate the relocation of our store! Come and see all of the new items we have to offer including Child Craft complete furniture collections, organic mattresses and solid maple cribs from Ecobaby and fashion crib bedding to complete your nursery. The coupon is 10% off any purchase of $250.00 or more. Almost all of our furniture items offer free shipping! True bargains to be had as we are almost always priced below our competition. Coupon sale is good through February 28, 2009. Just enter the coupon "Save 10" at checkout. Baby's Own Room - value pricing, great customer service and we are open 24/7!

Solid, Sturdy and Beautiful - Maple Wood Crib

Is there anything more beautiful in furniture than real wood? Real solid wood, not composites, or wood veneers (all of which can be attractive and functional), but real hand rubbed wood. You know when you see it and feel it that it is all wood, it feels solid and secure. Would you like to have that same sturdy beauty in your baby's nursery? How about the Solid Pacific Coast Maple Crib from Ecobaby?

This crib is has a Hand rubbed finish with a special finish that includes beeswax and tung oil. The crib rungs are 2" apart for safety. The mattress spring can be used at four grow with me heights-as the baby grows, you lower the spring. The side of crib can easily be lowered for easy access to sleeping baby.

It is available in two styles, the Radius (shown) and the Arts & Crafts style. The only difference in the two is the top edge of the crib is rounded on the Radius and straight edged on the Arts & Crafts crib. It is simply a matter of preference. Some of the important features of this crib are:

*Standard full-size crib uses full-size crib mattress
*Meets all applicable Federal Regulations/ASTM Standards
*Tested for compliance by Detroit Testing Laboratories, an independent testing facility
*Three-step assembly
*Single-sided drop side with dual-action mechanism
*Changes to Youth Bed and Day Bed with available kits
*Mortise and Tenon construction
*Casters available
*Materials and workmanship guaranteed to be free from defects

Consider this beautiful convertible crib for years of restful sleep for your child and beauty for his or her room. I invite you to shop for this solid maple crib and other nursery furniture and bedding at Baby's Own Room. Or, if you just gotta have it, you may Buy It Now.