Blog

Pros and Cons of Wooden and Iron Baby Furniture

If you’re looking for baby furniture it’s a good idea to understand the pros and cons of acquiring either wood or metal.  There are so many options that it’s smart to do some research before devising your final selection.  There are several amazing wooden and metal baby furnishings, so it’s important to decide which type meets your needs best.   This article will provide you with info to help you decide between metal or wood nursery furnishings.

Pro’s of Wood Baby Furniture

* Many Style Options!  Wood is a good choice because there are so many styles and colors to choose from.  With brands like DaVinci you can select from light natural finishes to deep, rich finishes.  Other companies like Young America go even further to offer baby furniture in just about every color you can imagine.  As far as styles like traditional, modern, boutique and more, wood furniture comes in them all.

* Great Functionality!  Today it’s possible to get a baby crib that converts from crib to bigger beds throughout your child’s lifetime.  Companies like Storkcraft and DaVinci offer wooden convertible cribs that convert up to 4 times.   To convert a crib you usually need to purchase optional conversion rails, but it’s definitely worth it to save you time and money. 

* Several Storage Solutions!  Selecting wooden baby furniture will give you several more options for storage.   Items like chests, dressers and armoires aren’t commonly offered in metal.  DaVinci offers several sized combo/dressers that you can use as a changing station through diaper years and a beautiful storage piece for years after that.

Pro’s of Metal Baby Furniture

* Elegance!  No one can deny the amazing fashion statement that a classy metal crib can make in the nursery.   Companies like Corsican and Little Miss Liberty offer stunning iron scrolled cribs with amazing modern designs.  Metal cribs are now being offered in several different colors, so it’s getting easier and easier to find one that matches your décor.  Many iron cribs offer beautifully designed finials in different baby themes like bunnies, horses and tea time.

* Incredible Durability!  It’s obvious that a metal crib is more indestructible than wood.  LA Baby makes a secure and simple industrial grade crib that can match with many decors. 

Con’s of Wooden Baby Furniture

* Not Quite as Solid as Metal.  Even though wood is quite durable, which is why most furniture is wood…it can’t compete with the strength of metal.  The wood surface tends to scratch easier, but wood furniture markers can take care of that and make it look new again. 

Con’s of Metal Baby Furniture

Small Selection.  To design a classy nursery a gorgeous iron crib will do the trick.   Unfortunately, you can only choose from two styles including: antique and classic.  You’ll also probably find it difficult to locate other metal baby furnishings to go with the metal crib.   If you choose industrial design there are lots of colors to choose from, but finding metal armoires or full size dressers is harder.

Pricey.  Fancy iron baby cribs can be quite costly.   Their intricate designs and solid frames cost quite a bit of money to make.  Metal cribs also offer just one stage, the crib.  They don’t convert to bigger beds.   Usually when parents pick a metal crib they choose it for the heirloom factor or the sophistication it can add to the nursery.  Metal cribs don’t tend to offer much versatility and are usually purchased for their beauty and sturdiness.

Final Thoughts

Obviously both metal and wood have their positives and negatives!   That’s why it’s important to decide your wants and needs before making a decision.  Metal is a great option for its elegance and heirloom quality.   Wood is a great choice for its versatile designs and amazing style choices.  Whichever type you choose, the most important thing is that the furniture meets all US safety standards.