There is a lot of information about baby cribs on websites that do crib reviews. You may want to read a few of these to determine if the crib you are planning on purchasing is safe.
Go to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website (http://www.cpsc.gov) and click "Safety Education", then "Cribs". There is a lot of information about crib recalls and the new safety standards that all manufacturers must comply with. Consumer Reports also runs a vigorous testing routine on baby cribs and rates them like automobiles.
Currently, the Oeuf line of baby cribs has the highest safety rating in the industry. Other viable options are from Stork Craft and Graco companies.
No, they are not necessary for cribs.
There are a number of online stores that sell affordable baby cribs with cheap or free shipping. Simplybabyfurniture.com has a budget cribs section in which all the cribs are under $200 and they ship for free. Amazon.com also has baby cribs for under $150 along with free shipping.
One can buy portable cribs in any baby department store or website that offers baby furniture.Also many baby furniture catalogs sell a variety of portable cribs.
One can purchase baby cribs and nursery furniture from Amazon, Sears, Walmart, or JCPenny. These are the most common places to buy baby cribs or nursery furniture.
at any baby stores localy
Cribs represent the crib that Baby Jesus was born in on Christmas.
Some good brands of baby cribs for a nursery include Fischer-Price Convertible Cribs, Storkcraft Sheffield Convertible Cribs, and Stork Craft Tuscany 4-in-1 Stages Crib.
You can purchase some Ikea baby cribs in a shade of red close to cherry.
One can find a baby cribs on discount from retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire and many more. One can also find a baby cribs on discount from sites like Amazon or eBay.
There are three-step cribs that turn into beds as the baby grows. Those will be great.