Crib question - Graco Lauren?

vanillabean81

I have a 2008 version of Baby Bargains but have been doing some research on the Web, too. I like the look and price of the Graco Lauren crib, but I'm seeing mixed reviews. (Actually, most of the Graco cribs that Target sells fit my "vision" for our crib, but I'm just not sure about safety.) Baby Bargains seemed to love it, some users seem to think it's unsafe because of extra room around the mattress.

I'm really looking for the safest, most affordable crib, preferably in white, and I'm not really concerned if it's a convertible or a certain style. Any thoughts/suggestions?

 TIA for your time and help!

ETA: We are planning to have two or three kids, so we'd like something that will last for several children, too.

Lauryn216

Delta doesn't get the best reviews from Baby Bargains because they had some recalls a while back, but we got the Delta Jenny Lind in white. It was $125ish? And it is very sturdy, safe, and no extra space around the mattress. GL!

crystal_anne4

We have the white Graco Lauren crib that we ordered from Target in November.  So far it seems very sturdy and secure.  I don't see any noticeable space between the crib and the mattress.  So far we love it! 

cedge05

We bought the crib and I love it.  It was easy to put together and seems very stable.  When we bought it we got a free mattress and it fits just fine.

dovely

the negative reviews i read were all for the dropside version.

we have the classic version. no baby yet, but it's setup and very strudy. the matress fits very well too.

treala05

I just looked at the Graco Lauren in person this weekend with another pregnant friend...and we both thought it looked like an excellent crib, especially for the price. Very sturdy.

Mainer-in-Texas

We have this crib (non-drop side version) and there is no space btwn the crib and the mattress.

qtpa2t

I have a Graco Lauren.  There's no space around the mattress.  It fits really snugly.

tnt85

dovely:

the negative reviews i read were all for the dropside version.

we have the classic version. no baby yet, but it's setup and very strudy. the matress fits very well too.

this. check out walmart.com too. they had the white classic version with free site to store shipping when i ordered - target wanted 70 bucks to ship.

However, it is soft pine wood so it might get a worn more quickly than a more expensive real wood crib. Might not last being taken down and put back together 3 or 4 times. Second however, it's so cheap if it needs to be replaced after a few years, it won't break the bank. 

vanillabean81

Thanks, everyone!