I’ve never had much luck with nursing shawls, but that doesn’t stop me from admiring them. My eyes were recently drawn to these cute 4-in-1 Nursing Shawls by L’oved Baby. While it was actually the cute pouch that initially caught my attention, the shawl itself is quite functional. It offers full coverage for moms who need to nurse on the go, and it folds down quite small so it is easy to take along wherever you go. Available in a number of colors, this shawl retails for $29.95. You can purchase one at lovedbaby.com. This would make a considerate gift for a nursing mom.

I thought this Graco Lauren Convertible 4-in-1 crib was gorgeous when I laid eyes on it, with its architectural lines and simple elegance. The best thing is that this crib, which comes in three finishes—natural, white, or espresso—is on sale for $179.98 down from $239.99.  cribs.com is having a Super Sale and I must say saving $60 is not too shabby for a crib, toddler bed, daybed, and full size bed all in one. Also, they offer other cribs with exquisite details and dark finishes (like the Graco Sarah crib that will knock your socks off at $174.99).
 
However, if your budget is quite small, there are ways to get cribs for less. My mom and I went shopping for our crib before my first son was born. I’d spotted something I really liked in Sears but decided to check out Wal-Mart. They had something extremely similar for less and we saved even more by buying the floor model. They were about to get new models in and had to clear the floor; I got lucky that day but you can ask at your local stores and find out when they plan to refresh their stock. Just have a pro check it over to be sure all the parts are present.