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our quarterly guide for expecting momsNURSERYROMINA BambiBaby.comFURNITUREGood Life from Day OneHow to Buy a GliderChoosing a Crib MattressCrib Buying GuideImportance of Air Qualitywww.bambibaby.com Call us today! 877-882-2624

www.bambibaby.com Call us today! 877-882-2624THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOMETHING GOOD AND SOMETHING GREAT, IS THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL - ROMINA FURNITURERomina furniture is dedicated to providing customers withthe highest quality products and services. They carefullyUGNGEVVJGƂPGUVYQQFCPFVJTQWIJKPPQXCVKXGVGEJPQNQIKGUand hard work, they bring you a product that is not onlybeautiful but most important is healthy, safe, and durable.Their furniture’s construction features make them far superior. SOLID WOOD Structural frames have own-dowels Yes, this is terms that it is often in addition to adhesives and/or loosely used by other manufacturers pocket screws, drawer boxes are who conveniently utilize wood-like made with wood boards and you materials. Our products are made won½t wnd any wood substitutes in with 100% solid wood and no, MDF is the construction of a Romina furniture not solid wood. All our products are piece. Solid wood is the constructed from wood boards and choice and the furniture lasts, and blocks which are non-chemically the better it performs over time. treated to increase inner strength and environmental tolerance. ENGLISH DOVE-TAIL fastening means. While this is just Romina drawers are constructed with optional, we do add our organic “half-blind” English dove-tail, the tree-sap based glue as well as a few ultimate and most sophisticated concealed nails to make these drawer drawer technique currently boxes last forever and reduce the available. Drawer walls have “tails” inner tension factor caused by the which are housed in special sockets inherent expansion and shrinkage in the adjacent boards. Sockets are of wooden products. mitered at a certain angle so that all boards interlock for a superior joint which does not require additional

NON-TOXIC FINISHES environment for children. OurOur wnishes complement products are available in two typesmanufacturing philosophy of of wnishes, Water-based andkeeping toxic substances away from oil-based. Water-bases stains andour little customers. Our wnishes do paints have a naturally high resistancenot contain any 6Os, ead, to environmental changes, durability*hthalates or other hard to to scratches and sunlight exposure.pronounce chemicals. All our wnishes Water-based and organic oil basedare reenguard OD certiwed thus wnishes are ealthy and durable.providing for a clean and safeFULL EXTENSION GLIDES of the under-mount tracks is not only/he under-mount tracks allow for a stability and maximum extensionfull extension of the drawer box for but the drawer never gets “out ofmaximum convenience. /his feature square” so the gliding operation isis especially important for bottom smooth and easy.drawers where there is no need toreach far into your dresser and try toguess what it is stored at the back ofthe drawer. A very important benewtHYDRAULIC DRAWER SYSTEMS efwcient technologies currentlyOur case items are equipped with available in furniture making. Allthe systems currently available in our furniture ­not only cribs® arefurniture manufacturing. Our drawers reenguard OD certiwed, all oursystems are manufactured in drawers are standardly equippedermany and feature a hydraulic with safe-closing drawers andsoft-closing operation guaranteed anti-tipping systems.for n0,000 cycles or approx. ÇÎ years.We are going further and we areincorporating the latest and mostRomina leopatra ollection

www.bambibaby.com Call us today! 877-882-2624THE CONVERTIBLE CRIB BUYING GUIDE FOR SMART SHOPPERSWhat exactly is a convertible crib? applicable to the crib and what and you’ll have a bed that will last additional parts for the conversion from baby through childhood toA convertible crib is just as it sounds, are available. college. Your days of shopping fora crib that converts. It starts as a crib beds will end with this one purchase.and can then be changed into a Should I get a convertible crib? How great is that! Better yet,toddler bed or daybed, and full size convertible cribs are both economicalbed. Adult assembly is needed, but Why should I buy one? There are and environmentally friendly sinceit is fairly easy. We recommend you many great reasons to buy a this one purchase can last for yearsread the crib description closely to convertible crib. These cribs are and years.determine the type(s) that are quite cost effective. You pay once

Conversion StagesWhy shouldn’t I buy one?A convertible crib is generally moreexpensive than a standard crib soit is up to you to decide if theinvestment is worth it. Convertiblescan cost more upfront, but they lastfor years to come so you won’thave the future expense of buyingadditional beds for your child.What type of conversions canI get?Toddler Bed: As your little one getsmore active and big enough toescape the crib then it’s time toconvert the crib to a toddler bed.This is a simple conversion thatrequires you to remove the front railand replace it with a toddler bedsafety rail / guard rail. You can usethe same crib mattress with thisconversion. We recommend toddlerbed conversions over day beds,due to the added safety of thetoddler safety rail.Daybed (toddler day bed): Full Bed: As your cutie pie bloomsIn the daybed conversion option you into an independent child, a full/remove the front rail of the crib and double bed conversion option is aleave the front of the crib open. This great way to go. For this conversionis a great option for older toddlers, you will use the front and back panelsbut many people also use this as a of the crib as the headboard andtoddler bed. This option allows your footboard, and the full bed rails. Welittle one to enter and exit the bed highly recommend purchasing all ofeasily and still allows you to use the the compatible conversion kits whensame mattress and bedding as with you buy your crib. You’ll also need tothe crib. Although we feel that using purchase a full size mattress and a boxthis option for your toddler is wne, for spring or bunkie board.younger children there is a risk offalling out of bed and we recommendhaving a safety rail in place.

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www.bambibaby.com Call us today! 877-882-2624mattress cover is fabric instead harmful to babies (no ofwcial health oonlightof waterproof, you should always lumber®use a waterproof cover. effects have been evaluated yet). Premium Sleep Products for Baby & Child3. Avoid second-hand if possible. Organic options can be found inBecause of the dangers associated Premium Sleep Productswith mold and bacteria, it’s best to all types of crib mattresses, but Since 2004avoid a used mattress, especiallyif you don’t know the history of it’s important to check the materials We Deliverthe product. If you’re thinking of Everything Butreusing a mattress from one of used in an allegedly “natural”your previous children, wrst consider The Baby!if there have been any incidents product to see if it actually lives upthat might put the mattress at risk bambibaby.comfor growing mold. to the label.4. The Right Size 6) Choosing what’s rightWhile standard crib mattresses Like choosing a crib for your babyshould wt most cribs on the market, to sleep in, a crib mattressit’s a good idea to double-check that depends on your own needsthe measurements match up for your and preferences. Consider yourtwo products. The mattress should budget, as well as any otherwt snugly against the frame. features that are important to you. You also might wnd it5. Natural Materials helpful to check out potentialMany parents are now choosing to products in a physical store,use mattresses made from natural so you can test out how theyand organic materials. While these feel. The size for all standardoptions are usually more expensive, crib mattresses is regulatedsome parents argue that the by the Federal government.chemicals used in producing The minimum size is 27 1/4” x 51standard mattresses might be 5/8” and not being thicker than 6 inches. Cribs are also regulated, but their interior dimensions have a “plus or minus” tolerance from the standard 28 x 52 3/8 rectangle. With a bit of planning, your baby’s sleeping space will be ready before you know it!

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GOOD INDOOR AIR QUALITY GUIDELINEPreparing a nursery for your baby into the indoor air both during 2) WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?can be daunting, especially when application and for months 6OC emissions refer to the 6OCs,it comes to ensuring that it’s as afterwards. To wnd certiwed or chemicals, that are releasedsafe and healthy as possible. Use low-emitting paints, visit into the air during or afterthe checklist below as a guide to www.greenguard.org and a product’s use. 6OC emissionshelp reduce indoor air pollution in check out the REE 1ARD can damage a home’s indoor airyour baby’s nursery and ensure *roduct uide. quality because airbornethat the air you and your baby Also, be cautious of paints and chemicals can be easily inhaled.breathe is healthier. other products labeled “no 6OC” 6OC Content refers to the or “low 6OC.” Despite what you concentration of 6OCs in a1) PAINT might think, these labels do not product in other words, theSelect paints that have been refer to 6OCs that can be inhaled, chemicals that are used toindependently certiwed for or 6OC emissionsÆ rather, they manufacture a product. A product’slow chemical emissions. refer to a product’s 6OC content may affect its toxicityHigh-emitting paints can release chemical content. if ingested or mixed with food orvolatile organic compounds (6OCs) drinking water. AD SLOT 9

www.bambibaby.com Call us today! 877-882-2624 atart Cortina Collection 6) CLEANING Cleaning is an important element3) FURNITURE in creating and maintaining a healthy nursery. Ironically though,Engineered wood, wood wnishes retardants, plastics and other many cleaning products that produce that telltale “clean smell”and upholstery materials can synthetic materials that can such as pine or citrus fragrances can worsen indoor air quality andrelease potentially harmful release potentially harmful expose you and your family to hundreds of potentially harmfulchemicals like formaldehyde, which chemicals into the air your airborne chemicals. Always look for fragrance-free cleaningis often used as a binding agent. baby breathes. This is especially products and polishes.Whenever possible, opt for solid important, as children spend Natart AD SLOT 10wood furniture over pressed wood so much of their time in a crib. atart Bella Collectionfurniture. If this isn’t possible, To improve the indoor airallow the furniture to off-gas, or quality in your child’s nursery,air out, outside or in a space look for REE 1ARDthat’s not heavily occupied for Certiwed mattresses.at least two weeks before 5) FLOORINGbringing it inside. Flooring can have a major impactIf you choose to use antique on indoor air quality due to itsfurniture, be sure that the paint large surface area: the largerdoes not contain lead. If you a product’s surface area, the morerewnish or repaint antique furniture, 6OCs it is likely to release. If youruse only certiwed low-emitting nursery plans include yoorwnishes and paints. renovations, be sure to look for4) MATTRESSES hardwood yooring that isew mattresses p especially crib REE 1ARD Certiwed, or, optmattresses p can be a signiwcant for carpet that is reen Labelsource of pollutants. Crib *lus Certiwed.mattresses can contain yame

HOW TO BUY A ROCKER OR GLIDERRocking chairs have been a nursery padding and often come with track. The motion requires almostessential for generations because an ottoman for resting your feet. no effort, which is particularly nicebabies wnd the back-and-forth Some super-stylish versions look when you’re too tired to rock.motion soothing and sleep more like a cushy living-room chair. Rockers and gliders are ofteninducing. They’re also a pricey, but will be part of yourcomfortable place to cuddle, liders come in a variety of styles, house for many years.feed, and read to a child. from traditional to sleek and modern. Instead of rocking, they What to look for when buyingToday’s gliders have plenty of slide back and forth on a wxed Comfort: Your rocker should offerour name says it all

www.bambibaby.com Call us today! 877-882-2624plenty of back and head support, this makes it easier to stand up FURNITURE COLLECTIONgive you room to change position with a baby in your arms. It alsoeasily, and be the right size for avoids hurt wngers and toes onceyour body. You’ll want your feet your little one becomes an active,to reach the yoor at an angle that curious toddler.feels good. Recline: Some gliders recline forWide padded armrests: greater comfort, which can comeYour arms will need plenty of in particularly handy when you’resupport as you hold your child comforting a sick child.or it will get uncomfortable. Ifyou’ll be using a nursing pillow, Swivel: ,ockers can easily movecheck that it comfortably wts to face whatever direction youover or next to the armrests prefer, while gliders are heavier(consider bringing yours to and harder to adust. If you wantthe store for a test-drive). a glider but think you’ll want to change its positioning, considerEasy to clean: Drool, spit-up, a model with a ÎÈ0-degree swivel.and diaper overyow are commonin your baby’s early months, and Matching ottoman: It may comekids of all ages can be messy, so a with your rocker or glider, or beremovable, washable seat cover sold separately. 1sing an ottomanis a plus. made ust for your glider works well because it moves with theLocking mechanism: Some same motion while keeping yourgliders have built-in locks to keep feet elevated.them from moving back and forthÆFind classic and comfortablechair designs that add thewnal touch of warmth toany nursery. /he leadingdomestic upholsterymanufacturer inthe Ƃmericas.

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PALI Cristallo CollectionLike the playful nature of lightthat bounces off a crystal andmakes rainbows on the wall, thearchitectural shapes paired withthe upholstered cushion of theCristallo Forever Crib provide aplayful combination of rewnedstyling and chic design. TheCristallo Forever Crib is anenchanting blend of classiclines paired with a sweet touchof sophisticated luxury. thatframe both the front andthe headpiece. PALI Siracusa Collection The Pali Siracusa collection is one of Pali’s newest collections introduced recently and features beautiful furniture pieces designed to complete your baby nursery. Made with elegant lines and craftsmanship, the Siracusa collection features several pieces including a crib, double dresser, wve drawer dresser, and a nightstand in 2 wnishes, Vintage White and Distressed Desert.

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