Has anyone started looking at cribs yet?

blondie315 · June 2009

Are you doing the conversion crib or a regular one?

I am leaning towards the conversion crib but wondered what everyone else was thinking or if you heard good/bad stuff about them?

AMYfromKY · June 2009

I want to say that the Graco Lauren crib is awesome!! It is very sturdy, is convertible, and has a dropside (a must since I'm short). The best part is it's only $159 and the matching changing table is only like $80. I would highly recommend it!

Mrs.Mugsie · June 2009

I did a conversion crib and will probably do the same again. A note about the drop side cribs- there is potentially going to be a ban on the manufacturing of these types of cribs due to death and entrapment hazzards. So you have to be very careful with these!! See article.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-cribs_18mar18,0,1578820.story

tinrose27 · June 2009

DH and I were looking last week. There's one that converts through four stages of life...(all the way into a full-bed. (Canton) It's at Target for about $239. Graco Sarah is pretty good, too. It's about $159.

Married2MrWright · June 2009

We looked at some at BabyDepot this weekend. Not sure of the brands. The convertible ones seemed sturdier/better made over all. I am not sure I want to convert to a full size bed though. My friend got a 4-in-1 for her two LO's and she said there is NO room in their bedrooms with full size beds and she wishes she had gotten twin beds for them istead. So I don't know. We might just get a 3-in-1 and use it as a toddler/day bed and then buy a twin sized "big kid" bed when the time is right. And I am not a fan of drop gates at all. Not safe.

meangieman · June 2009

There is one that I like at Target that comes with the changing table- not sure if is the one I am truly going to get cause it looks like the changing table has to be attached to the side of it all the time but this one does convert 4 ways all the way up to a full size head board.

Jen&Louie · June 2009

We looked at several at Target this weekend and really like a couple of the Graco convertible cribs (no drop sides). I was happy that all had matching changing tables and were very reasonable.

AMYfromKY · June 2009

Mrs.Mugsie:
I did a conversion crib and will probably do the same again. A note about the drop side cribs- there is potentially going to be a ban on the manufacturing of these types of cribs due to death and entrapment hazzards. So you have to be very careful with these!! See article.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-cribs_18mar18,0,1578820.story

Should they also ban bumpers because kids have suffocated because of them, or slings because babies fall out of them. I feel like it's the parents responsibility to make sure everything is in working order and not broken or worn out.

easjer05 · June 2009

Despite the Tribune's stance, I am a huge fan of drop-side cribs and that is what we intend to purchase.

Vuja_de · June 2009

all we know is that we want a conversion crib. not sure what model/brand or color etc. we will probably go with a darker wood.

Boizmom · June 2009

I've already started looking at cribs. I had a crib with my first two and it was recalled. So I am in need of a new crib. I will not buy a crib with a drop side again. Cribs with drop sides (and thousands of them) were recalled, not just the one I had. I still want a convertible crib though. I don't see the point in spending all that money on a crib if you can't convert it to at least a toddler bed. My kids switch out of cribs into toddler beds around 15 months...I want to get good use out of it. From what I have seen there are some really nice looking cribs that don't have the drop down side. Just do your research. Check and see people's comments on the cribs (if the online store you're shopping allows it).

Boizmom · June 2009

meangieman:
There is one that I like at Target that comes with the changing table- not sure if is the one I am truly going to get cause it looks like the changing table has to be attached to the side of it all the time but this one does convert 4 ways all the way up to a full size head board.

Just a quick note about the cribs with the attached changing table. My SIL had one of these...and if your child ends up being a climber (around 12 months or so) having the changing table attached is a hazard. It gives them a landing to jump off of and something to climb on top of. My SIL said she will never buy one of those again. Plus, hers was falling apart within a year of buying it. It was very poorly designed.

Temp785382312506150 · June 2009

We've looked at several styles but haven't decided on any one particular crib just yet. We'd like to get a convertible one.

Boizmom · June 2009

AMYfromKY:
Mrs.Mugsie:
I did a conversion crib and will probably do the same again. A note about the drop side cribs- there is potentially going to be a ban on the manufacturing of these types of cribs due to death and entrapment hazzards. So you have to be very careful with these!! See article.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-cribs_18mar18,0,1578820.story
Should they also ban bumpers because kids have suffocated because of them, or slings because babies fall out of them. I feel like it's the parents responsibility to make sure everything is in working order and not broken or worn out.

My crib was in working order but it was recalled non the less. The problem with the crib was that they used PLASTIC to secure the drop down side rail and often what happened was that the plastic broke when the babies were pulling themselves up thus resulting in babies being caught between the drop down side and the mattress. Nothing a parent could have done about that. It was faulty manufacturing. The reason why they are wanting to ban those beds is because they keep making them with plastic pieces because metal is too expensive.

In regards to bumpers...even your pediatrician will tell you not to use them in the crib. It states on the tag on the bumper not to use them when your baby begins to roll and then when they start to pull themselves up. (Because they can use the bumpers to climb out of the crib like a step.) You're right...parents should use common sense. But in the case of the cribs, it has nothing to do with the parents. Most of those babies that died...they died in brand new cribs.

gunsofbrixton · June 2009

target has a ton of really cute conversion cribs and they are more reasonably price than I would have thought...this is my first baby so I was expecting everything to be outrageous...

Jen&Louie · June 2009

AMYfromKY:
Should they also ban bumpers because kids have suffocated because of them, or slings because babies fall out of them. I feel like it's the parents responsibility to make sure everything is in working order and not broken or worn out.

Many problems result in people not using products as they are indended or consumer stupidity, hence the "Do not use while bathing" tags on hairdryers. However, due to all of the recent recalls on drop-side cribs (seems to be another every day) and how many manufacturers are ceasing production, we decided that it's probably safer to stay away from them. We've also decided not to use bumpers - just our personal choice.

hdmill04 · June 2009

We actually started looking this past weekend. We are going to get a 4 in 1 crib from Target...conversion crib. I think tht it really does save money in the long run since we're going to be getting a crib, toddler bed, day bed, and the full size headboard and foot board with it. We are going to get the matching dresser (three drawers plut a cabinet) and forgo getting the changing table.

My sister had a changing table and she hardly ever used it. Or when she did, she had to go up two floors to use it and by that time she would have to change my nephews clothes. So I think that its an unnessacary expense.

bannedmonkey · June 2009

I would highly recommend getting the baby bargains book. They have awesome suggestiong for furniture and just about every other baby purchase you'll make.

We decided on a conversion bed, but I'm 5'9" and DH is 6'7" so there was no need for anything else...

justasteelmagnolia · June 2009

Boizmom:

meangieman:
There is one that I like at Target that comes with the changing table- not sure if is the one I am truly going to get cause it looks like the changing table has to be attached to the side of it all the time but this one does convert 4 ways all the way up to a full size head board.

Just a quick note about the cribs with the attached changing table. My SIL had one of these...and if your child ends up being a climber (around 12 months or so) having the changing table attached is a hazard. It gives them a landing to jump off of and something to climb on top of. My SIL said she will never buy one of those again. Plus, hers was falling apart within a year of buying it. It was very poorly designed.

Thanks for this! I was also trying to decide between the crib with the attached changer. I was also worried about our child climbing up or jumping off. I thought I was just thinking TOO much about it but now I am convinced I will go with one without the changer. Plus - I did read several reviews of different brands and they said they were either sent without parts, very hard to assemble, or not very durable.

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