A crib is a small bed for children.
A crib is a small bed for children . This furniture usually has side rails or high edges to prevent the child from falling or leaving the bed. Sometimes, the crib has the necessary structure so that it can be rocked and, in this way, help the little one sleep.
For example: “The baby will be born in two weeks and we haven't bought the crib yet,” “I'm going to give Tomás' crib: it's already big for her,” “It's best to leave the crib near the double bed to be together.” to the child.”
Different types of cribs
Cribs - a term from the Latin cūna - can be made with different materials . The most common are wooden cribs , although metal cribs and plastic cribs can also be found. The decoration of these beds, on the other hand, can be developed in various ways, with bows, ribbons or other ornaments.
There are cribs that have a canopy to prevent light from disturbing the child. These structures also allow you to hang mobiles or other elements that emit sound and serve as entertainment for the baby.
There are cribs of different sizes according to the age of the child. The largest ones are usually suitable for children up to four years old: from then on, it is common for the youngest to sleep in a children's bed .
Cribs usually have bars to prevent children from falling out.
A charitable and social institution
Closely related to the meaning of a crib as a bed for the baby, there is what is known as a crib house . We have to say that this is a charitable and social, non-profit center that aims to welcome all those babies or children that their families do not want or cannot support.
These types of institutions have existed for centuries and, in many cases, are also responsible for caring for pregnant women who have neither resources nor families to help them get ahead. Therefore, in these places they find comprehensive support, a home for themselves and their future children, as well as the assistance they need at all levels.
In this way, for example, in daycare centers they also receive training so that they can find a path into the world of work . Thus, what they will do is be able to have the necessary qualification to find a job with which they can get ahead in life with their little ones.
In Spain, several years ago a very serious case was uncovered related to a nursery school that exists in Madrid and that in past decades was run by a nun. Specifically, it emerged that for years what that nun allegedly did with single mothers was deceive them at the time of childbirth, telling them that their children had died when in reality what she did was sell them to wealthy families who could not have children.
The cradle as origin or beginning
The notion of cradle can also be used in reference to the origin or beginning of something. In this sense, cradle can be synonymous with family , homeland , lineage , etc.
“He is a boy of humble birth, who has worked hard to achieve success”, “Ecuador was my birthplace and I will always return” y “London was the birthplace of punk rock” son expresiones que muestra este uso.