For my first child, I bought a "Million Dollar Baby" crib (the Emily model), and this is the description:

"Stylish solid pine crib accommodates child from infancy through teen years. Static side, with no moving parts, allows mom to take baby out of crib with little effort. Adjustable 4-level mattress spring system. Includes daybed conversion guard rail, plus full-size headboard and footboard."

Should I go ahead and buy another one like this for my second baby, and just convert the Emily crib I have now into a toddler bed? And when exactly can a baby start sleeping in a toddler bed? I am hoping that as my baby gets older, she might want to snuggle with us in bed and sleep with us. She has definitely not been a cuddly type at all, she hates being hold in bed, it seems as if she thinks she’s being held within her will and constrained!

Well, anyway, should I just buy a regular toddler bed for the older baby, or should I just get another crib that converts? What did you do?

Thanks for any and all advice.

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I’m thinking about getting the DaVinci Kalani crib. It costs a bit more but I hear its safer that the cheaper ones because of no moving parts. Anyone have one that likes theirs? Was reading this article on the http://www.davincikalani.com and it looks good. Any other suggestions besides this one?

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My daughter is 11 months old and she loves cellphones and remotes and ATMs. She just wants to press the buttons and pull strings and take apart things.
The interesting thing is that she is not attracted to any of the baby toys that have bright colors and flashing lights. She much rather take the grownup plain looking instruments like the black remote or the cellphone.
I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a toy that has tons of buttons and moving parts that she will like?

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