How to Buy Childrens Furniture

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take older children with you when shopping for furniture.

   Be firm and say no if a child wants you to buy a piece of furniture that looks fun but may not be safe or practical.
   
   If you shop online, sit with your child and discuss various pieces as you visit online furniture stores.
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   Step 2: Decide what pieces of furniture you want to buy before you shop.

   Measure the area to ensure the furniture will fit. , Buy the furniture first, then select matching paint.
   
   Buy furniture with wood that matches other wood in the room. , Purchase furniture--especially chairs--that won't tip.
   
   Look for safe furniture that will hold up, as children may jump or romp on beds or chairs. ,,,, Purchase bunk beds that won't collapse, and that are designed so children won't fall from the top level.
   
   Bunk beds should have sturdy ladders and easy-grip handles. , Plaint furniture is easier to coordinate and match. ,, Changing tables should have durable, well-designed straps with built-in drawers so you don't have to leave the baby alone. , Make sure the mattress fits snugly and has mattress supports that attach securely to the footboard and headboard.
   
   Be sure latches that allow you to drop the sides latch securely so the infant can't drop the sides. , Folding highchairs should have locking devices that lock securely so the chair won't fold while a child is sitting in it. , Be sure the mesh attaches securely to the floor plate and top rail.
   
   For wooden playpens, the slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inch (6.0325 cm) apart.
   
   Test locking devices at the store to make sure they lock securely.
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   Step 3: Select a color theme for the child's room.

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   Step 4: Select furniture made of fabric that is durable and easy to clean.

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   Step 5: Purchase quality children's furniture that will last

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   Step 6: especially if you have more than one child and plan to reuse the furniture.

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   Step 7: Make children feel grown up and special by buying child-sized chairs

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   Step 8: rockers and sofas.

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   Step 9: Buy a child-sized set of tables and chairs on which your kids can color or do other projects

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    Step 10: or where a child can eat if he wants to have a meal apart from adults.

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    Step 11: Select bunk beds with sturdy foundations and mattresses and no places where a child can get caught.

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    Step 12: Purchase plain furniture so you can add other pieces to the room as the child grows older.

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    Step 13: Make sure bassinets and cradles have legs that lock

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    Step 14: a sturdy bottom with a wide

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    Step 15: stable base

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    Step 16: and a mattress that fits snugly to the sides

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    Step 17: top and bottom.

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    Step 18: Buy a changing table that won't tip over.

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    Step 19: Choose a crib with slats no farther apart than 2 3/8 inches (6.0325 cm).

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    Step 20: Buy a sturdy highchair with a wide base so the chair won't tip

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    Step 21: and straps that fasten to the seat and not the tray.

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    Step 22: Select a playpen with a small mesh weave no more than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm).

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