If you have wandered through the baby sections of many stores and still have not found the perfect crib for your new baby, it might be time to look into custom carpentry. However, it is important to remember that there are many safety requirements and guidelines that apply for all of the mass market cribs and any crib that is custom designed should meet or surpass those standards. Therefore, when choosing a carpenter to create a one-of-a-kind crib for your one-of-a-kind baby, it's a good idea to discuss the following details about a few of the hard and softwoods that might be used for the project.