Nursery pieces are essential items for parents of young children. A CRIB is a bed with high sides, usually made of wood, designed to keep a baby safe and secure while sleeping. A PLAYPEN is an enclosed area with mesh or plastic walls, often used to contain a baby or toddler while playing. A BASSINET is a small bed on legs, often with a hood, designed for a newborn baby. Finally, a CRADLE is a rocking bed, usually made of wood, used to soothe a baby to sleep.