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
- TwinsDad in Sunnyvale, CA