By now most people are aware drop-side cribs are no longer available for sale in the U.S.  (These were cribs that most of us adults grew up in when we were babies… how time flies!).

If you’re in the market for a crib right now what you’ll see are fixed side cribs and convertible cribs.

Fixed-Side cribs generally only have a 1-2 settings:  crib + toddler bed

Convertible cribs generally have 3-4 settings:  crib + toddler bed + daybed + full-size bed

On to the safety…  so how do you know if a particular crib is going to be safe for your little one?

1.  Our first general rule of thumb is always shake and feel the crib you’re considering purchasing.  Sounds basic, right?  Well, although it sounds rather basic shaking the crib gives you an idea of how much the crib weighs, its construction, and durability.

2.  All cribs sold today carry certifications  from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).  The JPMA represents crib manufacturers, the CPSC is a U.S. government safety agency.

3. GreenGuard – is the crib GreenGuard certified?  With many babies putting their little mouths on the cribs parents are wanting assurance that the paints and finishes are baby safe.  Cribs carrying GreenGuard’s certified mark have been tested and meet the worlds most rigorous chemical emissions standards.

4.  Nursery sets made in America, Europe, and Canada generally tend to be of superior quality in grade of wood used, finish, and hardware (e.g. drawer glides).

Our new arrival for 2012 is  the Baby’s Dream Legendary Collection!

Baby’s Dream is known for gentle looks, classic styles, and outstanding  quality.  When we take a look Legendary Collection it’s easy to see those details brought to life..

A little bit about the collection:  Baby’s Dream is known for designing dressers with deeeeeep drawers (one of my favorite features) which are ideal for clothing storage.  Let’s face it…  when it comes to kids we know there’s going to be a mountain of clothes to put away.  With Baby’s Dream dressers and chests we can make sure all the clothes are neatly placed keeping baby’s nursery nice and neat!

I personally love that the Legendary Collection offers 3 unique cribs to choose from… (FYI the average nursery collection typically offer only one crib style).  All of the cribs are convertible cribs that convert from:   Crib  ->  Toddler Bed  ->  Full-Size Bed.  Each of the 3 cribs also comes the option of Baby’s Dreams patented safety gate (see www.babysdream.com for more info).

The Legendary Collection is offered in cherry, espresso, and white finishes.

Were can I see it?   We have the Legendary Collection on display right now here in our store in Chesterfield, MO.  Come in to look at the Curve Top and Flat Top cribs and the color choices available.

Our Black Friday Sale has begun!  There a lot of discounts on furniture, strollers, car seats, boosters, and more!

For more details see the Black Friday specials page.

Treasure Rooms Baby & Kids is very excited to announce we are now offering the full line of Baby’s Dream Furniture!

Baby’s Dream received an A Rating in 2011 Baby Bargains Book and is known for their collections featuring elegant designs, classic styles, and 100% solid hardwood constructions. 

Baby’s Dream products come with a 15 year limited lifetime warranty – one of the best warranties when it comes to baby furniture products.

One of my favorite collections from Baby’s Dream is the Renaissance Collection (shown left).   The Renaissance is traditional collection that features elegant curves and brings warmth and boldness to any nursery.

Come see our store to find your  Baby’s Dream nursery!

I’ve got a feeling 2012 will bring lots of fun rides to babies across the world… Get ready for Baby Jogger’s 2012 City Mini GT stroller!

The City Mini GT stroller is a bit like the City Mini stroller but lets just say… a little more edgy.

From first glance we can see the City Mini GT stroller sports inflatable bicycle tube tires and spring-loaded suspension.  Hello smoother ride!  Now parents go from stroller with baby at the mall to cruising over those pebbles on trails at the park and still have a great ride.

The City Mini GT will weigh 21 lbs and the seat capacity will now be set at 65 lbs (compared to 50 on the regular City Mini).

The GT also sports an adjustable stroller handle.  <— A biggie!   With so many moms and dads being at least a couple inches apart in height, an adjustable stroller handle really makes it easier for parents to stand comfortably and push their stroller.

The new stroller from Baby Jogger also comes with easier rear-access to the under-stroller storage basket.  In addition, the fabrics used in the canopies and seats are thicker and seem to be made better overall.  And while we’re talking fabrics we should note that all fabric color options are changing for the 2012 season.

The 2012 City Mini GT will be available in Black, Lemon, Orange, and Green.

The City Mini GT is expected to arrive February/March 2012 and will be priced at $349.  We will begin taking pre-orders on the City Mini GT soon to come.

Follow us on facebook or sign-up for our newsletter to be one of the first notified for pre-orders so you can be on of the first to receive the City Mini GT!

Cheers!

What does the Baby Jogger City Select stroller look like when it’s setup with two infant car seats?

Since we’ve been getting this question a lot lately we thought we’d show you!

Here we have the City Select setup with 2 infant car seat adapters.  Both of the stroller’s seats are removed at this stage…  We’re also using the Chicco KeyFit 30 infant car seats with this travel system.

Side Note:  At Treasure Rooms Baby & Kids we offer FREE ASSEMBLY with every stroller purchase.  How easy, right?

In case you’re not familiar with the City Select, it comes standard with 1 stroller seat plus the frame (see left).

If you have any questions or comments on the City Select stroller please leave a comment and we will reply to you!

Let’s just say I’m officially loving our newest nursery set… The Monarch Collection.

The Monarch Crib features bold looks and clean lines… it’s the perfect sleep time quarters for any little prince or princess.

All of the Monarch dressers and chests feature silent self-closing drawer glides and smooth finishes.

The Monarch Armoire happens to be my favorite crown piece from the collection… the vertical storage chest highlights the hand-crafted details that go into this beautiful nursery set.

Where is it made you ask?  The Monarch Collection is made right here in the U.S.A.

The Monarch Collection is also made of American Hard Maple wood…  For those of you who aren’t tree experts, maple is the strongest of all wood types which means these furniture pieces are strong, sturdy, and most importantly, made to last.

Two finish colors are available within The Monarch Collection, walnut and espresso.  Both are beautiful… The walnut is a medium tone that shows the deep textures of the wood grain.  The espresso is deep and rich providing a bold, yet elegant presence in any nursery room.  That’s all for now!

Update:  It was hard for me to capture to actual color in the first photo…  darn cameras!  The second photo showing the armoire is what the Walnut finish actually looks in person.  Thanks!

We’ve discovered Baby Jogger is introducing a brand new stroller this Fall!

It’s called the Baby Jogger City Versa stroller!

There are limited details surrounding the City Versa stroller right now… but we have an inside sneak-peak!  At first glance the City Versa looks similar to Baby Jogger’s City Select stroller…

The inside details on the City Versa:

The City Versa stroller, unlike the City Select, can be folded using one hand.  Simply pull to fold.

The stroller’s seat is reversible so you can keep an eye on little one.  Hey, no throwing Cheerios!

The Baby Jogger City Versa stroller is also equipped with a hand break conveniently located near the stroller’s handle-bar.  As for storage, from the photo we can see the City Versa has nice-size stroller storage space that is easily accessible from the rear.

Additional details and pre-order information for the City Versa will be posted soon.  So be sure to check back in… Have a blessed day!

This week we’ve had lots of parents calling to see if we’re hosting the Britax Free Ride Event.  Let me be the first to say…  YES!, we are hosting the Britax FREE RIDE Event!

What’s it all about?  Well… when you purchase Britax’s sleek B-Ready Stroller you will receive your choice of a FREE Britax B-Safe infant car seat or a Britax Chaperone infant car seat.

Buy a B-Ready stroller = Receive a FREE Britax car seat.

The B-Safe infant car seat is Britax’s newest car seat.  It came out several weeks ago and retails for $179.99.  Britax’s widely known Chaperone infant car seat retails for $229.99.

**We’re taking in-store orders now for the Britax FREE RIDE Event and there are limited quantities.**  Come in and claim yours!

People are always asking us -  did you get any new furniture collections in since I was in last?  Yes!  Our newest furniture collection is by Pali, and it’s called the Aria!

The Aria collection is one of my personal favorites to debut in 2011…  First, I like the drawer glides Pali uses on the majority of their dressers.  Their ultra-smooth rolling glides are like butter when you close them.  Second, the Aria Forever Crib features a full-panel headboard (a.k.a. no slats).  How is this beneficial you might ask?

Once you convert a full-panel headboard crib into a full-size bed you have much more back support when leaning against the headboard.  Prop a few pillows against the headboard, grab a glass of warm milk, and you’re all set to read a bedtime story to your child before tucking them in and putting them to sleep…

The Aria collection is currently available in two color finishes:  mocacchino (shown above) and white.

The Aria is a special order collection which takes an estimated 8-12 weeks to ship.  Come see the Aria collection on display at Treasure Rooms Baby & Kids today!