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And now for some great cribs:
We asked several for our favorite
local furniture stores for families to recommend a home product they just
love. We did not ask specifically for cribs, but four of them put their focus
there. The interesting part is that even though they all perform the same
function, the cribs they told us about are all quite different and wonderful in
their own ways. —
BUYBUY BABY: The Stokke Sleepi™ Walnut Crib
System (main photo) fits well within New York City spaces and grows with the
baby.It offers a classic, elegant oval design void of hard edges, and
goes from a bassinet to a crib in one simple step. 270 Seventh Avenue, 917-344-1555, buybuybaby.com
BEHR’S
SUPERSTORE: We’re big fans of
the new Echelon line of furniture by industry leader Muniré Furniture. This
nursery furniture is made entirely in the U.S., using native hardwoods and
veneers, and the designs are among the best you’ll find anywhere. 1220 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY, 516-541-2347, behrsfurniture.com
GIGGLE: Hands down the giggle Better Basics
Harper Crib. It’s everything we think baby furniture should be, from the
quality construction with solid birch wood to the clean, classic lines that fit
every décor and every budget! Three Manhattan
locations in Soho, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, 800-495-8577, giggle.com
NESSALEE BABY: We are loving Franklin & Ben.
It’s a new furniture line and the pieces are beautiful. 346 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold,
NJ, 732-431-0008, nessaleebaby.com
