CRADLES: Cradles may be an ancient bed for children but they are still very in vogue today, especially handmade cradles from the Amish. Imagine tucking a newborn into a sweet and sturdy cradle, made from solid hardwood construction. Its gentle rolling and rocking will comfort and lull any infant. The Amish cradle will nestle nicely in mom and dad’s bedroom. This wooden sleep basket can, in fact, be set up anywhere in the house to keep baby close. Available in oak, maple and cherry wood and are built with a cross-braced trestled platform for safety and stability.

 COMBINATION CHANGING TABLE, CHEST, DRESSER: Six drawers ensure space for all your babies’ belongings from t-shirts to onesies. They also make an excellent spot for diapers and supplies to be kept in easy reach. The changing table top is a safe and convenient height for changing babies now but converts to a dresser top for older children later.

  COMBINATION CHANGING TABLE ARMOIRE, WARDROBE: This Amish changing table with wardrobe or armoire is a very special piece for your nursery and your child. Four drawers hold many necessities but the child-sized closest is ideal for hanging those cute outfits. The changing table top makes changing your baby a convenient task and later can be used to sit collectables like well loved books and teddy bears. As the child grows they will feel very special being able to access their own closet but more importantly they can learn to hang up their own clothes as they tidy up.

THE CRIB: If you gift a solid wood crib from the Amish you can be comforted in knowing you’ve bought the best for this newborn. This heirloom quality investment will last through many years because of the ingenious Amish conversion design. This is a solid hardwood crib that converts to their first big kid’s day bed, then later a single bed with a handsome head and footboard. Designs are available from traditional or contemporary and will be a valued and treasured gift from birth through adulthood and then passed down to their own children. Now that is truly a memorable shower gift!

                                          
You’ve spent months selecting the perfect solid hardwood baby crib by Amish craftsmen. You’re comforted in knowing you’ve bought the best for your newborn. This heirloom quality investment will last your child through many years, as it converts to their first big kid’s day bed, then later a single bed with designer head and footboards.

Whether the crib was an Amish traditional or contemporary design the crib mattress deserves to be given careful consideration, especially as the child grows and your Amish baby bed converts. Youngsters in their early development spend the majority of their days and nights lying in or playing in their baby crib. Since most crib mattresses are used for at least 2-4 years, growing bones need the best support you can afford.

The most common types of crib mattresses sold today are foam and innerspring. While a good quality foam mattress will last as long and give as much support as an innerspring crib mattress, the tie breaker is quality. Buy the best your budget can afford whether foam or innerspring.Today’s technology has developed a high grade of foam for mattresses. Foam’s resiliency is important and your mattress regaining its original shape quickly after weight is removed is essential. The next quality standard in selecting your child’s foundation is firmness and weight. With foam baby beds weight means density and the denser the better.

When considering any mattress the layers, and quality of layers, matter. The innerspring layer and the insulator pad layer and not the number of springs or coils is what makes the difference. The mattress border rods, or frame, are very important since they provide the edge support, where most children tend to stand and even bounce. A good mattress for your Amish crib should have a lower gauge of steel because it adds thickness. A good guide to buying an innerspring is:

150 coils. 

13.5 gauge carbon tempered steel coils.

 9.0 gauge steel border rods. 

A baby mattress should be covered in an easy to clean vinyl cover that is hospital grade and double or triple lamination. Remember to read the mattress label for specifications of the components. Better quality bedding will also include a warranty even if limited. Since you are buying a hand crafted heirloom from Amish craftsmen, buy a mattress that matches your valuable investment.

A rocking baby cradle is a wonderful and useful gift for any new mom and her baby. A cradle is great for keeping baby comfortable, calm, and near mom in any room of the house. She can keep it next to her bed for those late night feedings, near the sofa in the living room while watching TV, or in the kitchen so the family can eat their meals together and in peace.

A hand carved wooden highchair would be a great addition to any kitchen or dining room. Many of the Amish made highchair designs will match perfectly to any standard kitchen table or dining room set. A highchair is also an affordable and very useful gift that any new mother would love.

Of course, what new mother wouldn’t love to have a comfortable and beautiful new glider or rocker to relax in while feeding or rocking her new baby to sleep every night? Amish rockers and gliders come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and styles that they can fit into any home décor style. In fact, Amish made rockers and gliders can easily be moved from the nursery to the family room as the child grows and remain a furniture staple throughout the years.