When it comes to purchasing baby furniture, parents should look out for products that have multiple functions. It’s good on the environment as it requires less materials to create extra products, and the smaller space the items will take up in your home will eliminate clutter for good. Not to mention all the money you will save! Here are the key items to look for that include multiple features.

Convertible crib

You no longer have to give your crib away once your child grows out of it. There are plenty of convertible cribs nowadays that can be converted from a crib to a toddler and finally a full size bed. Getting something that’s convertible, like Jenny Lynn Storcraft cribs, provides the convenience of never having to go through the trouble of disposing used furniture.

Because short lived baby products will start to create clutter in your home faster than you can imagine, purchasing a bed for your infant that will last them until they are teenagers is the best investment you’ll make.

4-in-1 play yards

This is one of the must have baby products to buy that will pretty much include everything your new born baby will need in their first year. Some parents prefer bassinets as they are cozier for the baby and easier for new parents to be with them in every room – especially when night time feeding comes around!

Play yards often include a bassinet, changing table and a play mat or vibrating bouncer option. With wheels on the play yard, you can use them in pretty much any room of your home, which makes it great to use for traveling.

It can even be considered a 5-in-1 product, because when your baby grows out of the play yard stage, you can use the empty space to store toys. Imagine all the space you will save in your home with having to use only one baby product!

Stationary activity centers: a better choice than baby walkers

Activity centers are not a must-have for babies, but it’s a great place to let them entertain themselves while you are busy getting your daily chores done. There are many stationary activity centers now that allows your baby to turn 360 degrees to help strengthen their leg muscles.

Some parents can choose to use baby walkers instead to help them learn how to walk, but it requires the utmost supervision to make sure all the hazards are removed and blocked off. Stairs have to be blocked off and basically anything your baby can get a hold of should be removed, such as hanging chords or mini magnets off the fridge.

Even though activity centers take up a bit more space than baby walkers, they are a safer option to use in your home. And as long as you keep the activity center in mint condition by wiping it down often, you can donate it to many organizations that will pass the usable baby product to a family in need.

Guest blogger: Joanna