Purchasing a Cradle during the Nine Days
Question
My wife has given birth and, God willing, after Tisha B'Av we want to return home. Can we order a cradle now and, of course, only use it after Tisha B'Av, or should we borrow one from the Gemach (free-loan fund)? Thank you very much.
Answer
Shalom and Mazal Tov!
If it is possible to manage without buying now, you should do so.
You can order it now, and take it after Tisha B'Av.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Section Orach Chaim, chapter 551
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