While many people prefer rectangular cribs, more and more round baby cribs are finding their way into baby rooms all over the world! Round baby cribs have an advantage in that they do not have any sharp corners or joints. They are considered safer than rectangular cribs as they eliminate many child safety hazards.

Another advantage of a round shape is that it offers baby a view of the surroundings in all directions and 360-degree visual stimulation. Moreover, the round shape makes it convenient for the crib to be placed in the center of the room, thus optimizing space. It also allows parents an unobstructed view of the baby from anywhere in the room, thus giving them freedom of movement and easy access to the child from any and every angle. The round shape also allows more room for the baby, as the width automatically increases without any increase in the overall size of the crib.

However, round baby cribs pose the problem of finding appropriate bedding. Unless the cribs come with their own bedding, it is difficult to find articles of baby bedding in a round shape. For instance, replacing a round baby crib mattress is considerably more difficult than replacing a rectangular mattress.

As with rectangular cribs, round cribs may or may not have a canopy and valance. But if there is a top, it is easier to hang toys, as the shape ensures that toys will hang in the centre of the crib and baby can look up easily, no matter which direction he or she is placed.