Cribs

Searched online for days for mini cribs. There are minis that fold in half for storage, minis that turn into toddler beds, minis that look cool but don't do anything else but empty your wallet, and there are these from DaVinci that turn into regular beds for less than a hundred bucks. Although still limited on shape and color we opted for the Annabelle because we dislike the old curvy traditional look. Annabelle is the only mini/full size conversion that had somewhat contemporary/modern lines that was reasonably priced. I figure I could respray them a cool funkier color once the twins are older and using the regular bed. Why spend the money on a crib, then a toddler bed, then a full size when you can go this route and after they grow out of the crib put them straight into something that will last them most of their childhood. Newborns don't need that much room and unless your baby is already 38" long, which I doubt, the mini is plenty of room. Parents always opt for the standard because 1) they never heard of a mini 2) they think babies need 5 feet of space to grow 3) space or money isn't an issue. The finish on these minis look good and not cheap. But be careful when assembling it does scratch very easily. Even your finger nails will leave a scratch. The pad that comes with the crib isn't a mattress!! I don't know why reviewers even complain about using it. I bought the LA Baby 3" mattresses and they're plenty firm. Again, a 5" mattress is overkill. Your looking for a firm mattress not the thickest one and thick doesn't always equate to firmness. Also with the 5" mattress your just raising their reach that much higher when they start to stand up. Along with the LA Baby organic mattress pad and LA Baby compact knitted sheets everything was a perfect fit."..."  Read more

I shopped online for cribs for a long time before deciding on this one. My choices were somewhat limited, as I knew I wanted a 4-in-1 convertible crib in espresso. Because this crib had no user reviews, I was hesitant to purchase, but the price was reasonable and from the pictures, it seemed to be what I was looking for, so I went ahead and took a chance. Now have it assembled, and I am pleased so far! Baby is not due until a few months down the road, which will be the REAL test, but for now, I can give the following info about it:The color is an espresso, but it is not the darkest color out there -- just a slight hint of a cherry in there as well -- but it is a nice color nevertheless and will still match with a dresser I've purchased, which IS darker in color. Once assembled, the crib appears VERY sturdy and the wood/construction seems to be of good quality. Also, the paint does not seem to chip off, as with some of the other brands of cribs I did manage to see in stores. The downside, at least for us, was the assembly. Now, the entire process was not a problem and mostly went pretty quick and according to the instruction. The one hold-up was when you have to screw something in diagonal (most are straight, so when you get to this point, it's like the 2nd or 3rd step, you'll know what I'm talking about). The screws go into a "peanut" type thing(forget what they're actually called) , but if the pre-drilled holes are too deep, the screw will end up just hitting the top half of the hole on the "peanut" and strip it. So, first, as for all of the time when you're putting in the screws, be sure that you are holding the peanut in place with a screwdriver so that the hole does not move around (works best w/2 people). Another solution we did when the pre-drilled hole was too deep was to fill it with a few bits of scrap paper to make it sit higher. And don't worry -- if you strip a few of these "peanuts" (maybe they are called bolt-carriers?), you can buy extras at [...]or probably any other hardware store -- as the crib does not come with extra hardware. Other than that assembly difficulty, I have no complaints so far. [...] So at this point (and I have not tried it with an infant or tried to convert to a toddler bed, etc.) I would definitely recommend!"..."  Read more

I PURCHASED THIS CRIB FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTERS BABY. MY FIRST GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER. THIS CRIB IS HUGE AND SO STURDY THAT WHEN YOU SHAKE IT,IT DOESN'T EVEN SHAKE OR MOVE AT ALL. THIS CRIB WOULD LAST THROUGH THE DUGGAR'S NINETEEN BABY'S AND STILL KEEP GOING. BESIDES THAT,IT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CRIB I HAVE EVER SEEN. THE DRAWERS GLIDE SO SMOOTHLY ON METAL GLIDES WITH ROLLERS ON THEM. I LOOKED AT CRIBS FOR WEEKS BEFORE BUYING THIS ONE. I JUST KEPT COMING BACK TO IT EVERY TIME. I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT THE FIRST TIME I SAW THE PICTURE. I' M SO THRILLED THAT I BOUGHT IT. WE ALL LOVE IT. NOW I WANT TO BUY THE MATCHING CHEST BECAUSE I KNOW THE CRAFTSMAN SHIP OF IT IS AS GOOD AS THE DRAWERS IN THE CRIB/CHANGER BUT I'M TRYING TO FIT IT IN MY BUDGET RIGHT NOW AND IT IS DIFFICULT. I DON'T WANT TO SETTLE FOR A CHEAPER MADE CHEST."..."  Read more

Gorgeous, well painted (bright white), sturdy! I have loved this crib since the day we put it together! We've had it for a little over 3 years now. Super easy to put together, super easy to convert to toddler bed. I wish it came with the parts to convert it to a full and they are a little more difficult to find. If you want to use it as a full bed someday, just buy the conversion set now so you don't have to worry about it later! Matches the LA Baby 3 Drawer/1 Door Combo Organizer changing table perfectly. The only issues I have with the crib are: under bed storage bins do not fit under the crib. Once we converted to toddler bed, they fit just fine. The other issue is I'm short at 5'2". With the curved out bar across the crib, it made it hard to reach her once we lowered the crib mattress to lower settings. HIGHLY recommend the Da Vinci Emily 2in1 crib mattress!! Our daughter has loved it since she was born! One side is for infants and then you flip it for toddler use! Well worth the money and she loves her mattress. Also highly recommend the AngelCare Movement Sensor baby monitor. It could save your child's life!"..."  Read more