Most Recommended Cribs
A crib is one of the biggest purchases you'll make for your nursery. There are a variety of options available, whether you want a modern crib with a minimalistic design or one that converts into a daybed or a toddler bed.
But before you buy, look for these important characteristics:
1. Stokke Sleepi Bed
The crib is the most crucial piece of baby equipment that parents will consider when purchasing the first baby. It's the place where your child will be sleeping, and it must be beautiful, functional and, most importantly, safe and soothing for your child. Convertible cribs are the best cot bed option because they can evolve with your baby from their very first days to when they graduate to the big kid bed. This will ease sleep transitions and ensure that your baby has a safe, comfortable sleeping space throughout their childhood.
Stokke Sleepi Beds are unique cribs that can grow with your child. It has a beautiful, curved design reminiscent of the womb. The mattress is hypoallergenic and hypoallergenic, with a washable cover for maximum airflow.
The crib is also constructed sustainably and meets all British and European safety standards. It's a bit more expensive than co-sleeper cribs or small cots but it has the advantage of growing with your child until five years old, assuming you buy the Junior Extension Kit at the same time.
Another benefit is that the Stokke Sleepi Bed has locks on the swivel wheels, making it easy to move throughout the room or into smaller doorways. It also comes with a height-adjustable base with four different levels of mattress.
The Stokke Sleepi Bed is also very simple to set up - it took just 45 minutes for our tester to put it together by themselves. It comes with a simple set of instructions that give you confidence in its quality and durability. The Stokke Sleepi Bed does not come with an mattress. You'll have to buy one separately.
2. Babies & Co
The company offers a wide range of baby products such as strollers and cribs as well as infant car seats as well as play yards and nursery furniture. The brand is dedicated to providing parents with safe and innovative products that meet international standards. Their products are constructed from high-quality materials, free of pesticides and chemicals. They also offer gender-neutral designs that are suitable for boys and girls.
Snoo is another of their products that was designed to help babies sleep better and longer. It has many features that mimic the sounds and movements of the womb and it is able to track a baby's sleep habits.
Buybuy Baby Cot Bed not only offers a wide selection of cribs, but also detailed reviews, ratings and buying tips for essential baby items. Their experts simplify parenting and offer parents independent advice so they can shop confidently.
3. Babyletto Hudson
Babyletto's furniture for nursery combines a playful, modern design with materials that are safe and renewable. The Hudson is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to create a sleek and modern design at a reasonable price. In addition, the crib grows with your babe from infant to toddler, and can be transformed into a three-in-one convertible crib as well as a daybed and toddler bed with an included conversion kit.
We love that this crib is constructed from non-toxic, eco-friendly wood that has been screened for harmful chemicals and backed by GREENGUARD GOLD certification. It's also FSC certified which means that it was harvested from forests that were managed to provide environmental, economic and social benefits.
All Babyletto Cribs are rigorously test and meet (and in many cases exceed) the safety standards set by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This includes ensuring that the slats are spaced not more than two and three-eighths of an inch so your babe can't get their body stuck between them. We recommend that you register your crib and pick one that is JPMA certified. This will ensure that you receive the correct crib or a warning in case there are any recalls in the future.
Combine this crib with the Hudson Nightstand to keep your baby's necessities within reach. It's constructed from the same sturdy hardwood but it has modern legs and an angular design. It's also GreenGuard Gold certified, which means it's checked for 10,000 VOCs and chemicals that can pollute indoor air.
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4. Babyletto Hudson Convertible Crib
The Hudson crib has timeless mid-century styling with flared feet that taper. It's both stylish as well as playful. Like the majority of our favorite cribs, it's designed to grow with your child and comes with the ability to move from toddler bed to daybed. It also has Greenguard Gold certification for indoor air quality and utilizes sustainably sourced New Zealand pine.
In our crib testing, we found the Hudson to be a solid crib with well-formed corners and a tight spacing between slats (less than 2.4" wide) which reduces the chance of SIDS and entrapment as well as strangulation. The design is simple and will fit in with any nursery decor. The colors are also in line with the other furniture in your room.
The crib is also simple to assemble. It scored 9/10 in our crib assembly test, which measures the amount of time it takes to lay out and assemble the pieces, the clarity as well as the accuracy and clarity of the instructions, and whether the right hardware was included.
It is essential that the mattress height of the convertible crib can be adjusted to meet the growth of your baby. This will ensure they're comfortable and you don't need to purchase a new mattress when they start to sit up. This feature is offered on many cribs, but is more common in premium and deluxe models. We recommend looking for a crib with this feature when you are shopping for a crib, as it will be useful throughout your baby's sleep journey.
5. Dream On Me Ashton 5-in-1
If you are looking for a chic crib that is also packed with useful features, take a look at the Dream On Me Ashton 5-in-1. The convertible crib is JPMA Certified to meet tots and cots exceed all ASTM & CPSC safety standards and is available in a variety of finishes so you can pair it with virtually any nursery theme.
The crib is equipped with a stationary rail that ensures the highest level of safety for the product. It also has three mattress height options to fit your growing child. It is constructed of durable recycled New Zealand pinewood and comes in a variety of finishes options to match the decor of your room.
The Dream On Me Ashton is convertible into a toddler's bed (toddler guardrails and full size rails available separately) as well as a daybed or even a full sized bed (full sized mattress and bed frame are not included). It has been tested thoroughly for lead and other harmful elements.
The Dream On Me Ashton Convertible 5-in-1 Crib can be purchased for about $130, based on where you purchase it and the finish you choose. This is an excellent price for a crib that has an extremely high safety rating, several options for conversion, and can be used well into your child's adulthood.