10 Over-the-Top Cribs You Have to See to Believe
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While most parents view their crib options as being limited to traditional or modern, white or wooden, there are some under-the-radar choices out there that truly break the mold. Whether you're in the market for a statement-making piece of nursery furniture or just intrigued by creative design, check out these 10 cribs that you simply have to see to believe.
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A Custom Jaws Crib
Toy and set-prop designer Joseph Reginella had a serious sense of humor when he created the Jaws crib for his 2-month-old nephew.
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Pumpkin Crib
The ultimate in luxury for your little prince or princess, Corsican's handmade iron Pumpkin Crib ($4,460) comes in a variety of different finishes. No doubt that this one will make a statement!
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Dodo Bassinet in Solid Gold
Suommo's majestic Dodo Bassinet is made entirely of 24-carat solid gold. It's not so much a place for baby to sleep as it is an opulent work of art.
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X-Crib
When John Greg Ball was expecting his first baby, he began thinking about the limitations we place on infant's movements. With that in mind, he created the X-Crib, a designer's comedic take on a barbed wire fence to keep wee ones secure.
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Nursery Works Vetro Crib
The limited-edition, 100-percent acrylic Vetro Crib ($4,500) from Nursery Works includes fans like Blue Ivy Carter (by way of Beyoncé and Jay Z) and Robert Downey Jr.
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The Finnish Government-Issued Cardboard Cot
For more than 75 years, the government of Finland has provided all expectant moms with a maternity box filled with newborn essentials, and the box itself is meant to be used as a crib once the baby arrives. This is what it looks like!
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Grand Sonno Convertible Cot
It may cost $6,440, but if you look at its lifespan, the Grand Sonno actually offers an element of practicality. Hear us out. After serving its purpose as a crib for baby, it transforms into a bed, a desk, or a free arrangement set of four shelves.
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Little Prince Crib
Keep your little zookeeper tamed in the over-the-top Little Prince Crib (inquire for price).
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Le Petit Voyage Crib
Designed in the Philippines, the Le Petit Voyage Crib leaves a lighter footprint than most conventional cribs, making it a great small-space solution. (And doesn't it look inviting?!)
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Beaneasy Dream Cot
Beaneasy's ubermod Dream Cot ($1,837) embodies a futuristic, cool aesthetic. It comes in a range of playful colors, and the ergonomic design is gentler on backs than most traditional designs.