Community› The Bump Message Boards› Nurseries and Baby Gear
Nurseries and Baby Gear
New Discussion

PBK cribs

RegneRegne
in Nurseries and Baby Gear

DH and I have been looking at cribs non-stop for the past few days. I am very stressed about what kind of crib to get. We've looked at BRU, PBK, as well as regular furniture stores, and various websites.

At first we were considering the PBK Kendall. It was rated very highly on Consumer Reports and is also affordable. We also have a PBK coupon for 20% off which makes it even more affordable. However, I'm not completely crazy about the look of it. I like the look of their Larkin line better, and maybe the Catalina.

Do any of you have a PBK crib?
Did any of you choose NOT to get one for a particular reason?

I've been reading on the boards as well as elsewhere online that there are complaints that the cribs are not solid wood, they are not good quality, that you HAVE to buy their mattress as it's the only one that fits (and is that a bad thing? Are their mattresses bad?), etc. etc.

Just curious if anyone has any thoughts for or against PBK cribs.

THANKS!

Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: PBK cribs

  • penguingrrlpenguingrrl member

    Our crib is from PBK and is 5 years old. It has held up beautifully through 2 kids and we'll be using it again for #3. It seems very well made to me, especially since it has been through several moves and being assembled/disassembled and turned into a toddler bed a few times. It's very solid and sturdy.

    I've heard nothing about having to buy a PBK mattress and the mattress I got at BRU fits it perfectly well. Maybe something has changed, but I doubt it since mattress sizes are standardized.

    I would recommend it. I've been very happy.

    imageimageBaby Birthday Ticker TickerBaby Birthday Ticker TickerBaby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • KatieKim0815KatieKim0815 member
    We have he PBS Catalina. Love it! Has held up so well! Ds is still in it!
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
  • kristen218kristen218 member

    While we have obviously not used the crib yet, we have the Kendall crib and the matching dresser. So far we love it! It is a solid piece of furniture that is VERY sturdy. We got our crib mattress from BBB and it fit perfectly, no problems.

     I would highly recommend PBK so far!

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • kac831kac831 member
    imagekristen218:

    While we have obviously not used the crib yet, we have the Kendall crib and the matching dresser. So far we love it! It is a solid piece of furniture that is VERY sturdy. We got our crib mattress from BBB and it fit perfectly, no problems.

     I would highly recommend PBK so far!

    which mattress did you get? I have read of people having issues with other mattresses fitting too? 

    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • kristen218kristen218 member
    imagekac831:
    imagekristen218:

    While we have obviously not used the crib yet, we have the Kendall crib and the matching dresser. So far we love it! It is a solid piece of furniture that is VERY sturdy. We got our crib mattress from BBB and it fit perfectly, no problems.

     I would highly recommend PBK so far!

    which mattress did you get? I have read of people having issues with other mattresses fitting too? 

    We got this one and it slide in perfectly!

     https://www.buybuybaby.com/product.asp?BRN=1&sku=16902683&

    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • RegneRegne
    Thanks everyone!!!!!!
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Macy628Macy628 member
    We bought the Kendall crib in the dark brown finish in 2010 for our first son and will use it again for DS#2.  It's held up well, seemed much sturdier than cribs at BabiesRUs and we liked the price.  It has been through 3 moves and still looks nice.  We bought a Sealy mattress for it and it fit nice and tight.  The crib will give you directions on what size mattress to get.  I will say that the dresser we bought (Camp collection) has started to show wear (finish rubbing off) on the top edge from using it as a changing table so I don't love that.
    BFP#1 6/16/09-Cycle #11 Missed m/c at 10 weeks, D&C BFP #2 10/22 @6 weeks discovered bicornuate uterus and twins Lost Baby B @ 12 weeks. Our baby boy arrived 6/6/10! AlternaTickers - Cool, free Web tickers BFP #3:3/2/12 Crossing fingers for a healthy baby! Saw heartbeat on 3/23 128 bpm It's a BOY! Dealing with IUGR. Preeclampsia/HELLP Syndrome born 10/2 at almost 34 weeks. Please grow little E! Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
    Report Reply
  • AKB090609AKB090609 member
    We also have the Kendall DH said it is solid wood, it is really sturdy. We got a Sealy soybean mattress it fits perfectly.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • kac831kac831 member
    I bought the kendall today at the pbk family friends sale! 20% off, good deal! Sale is good through tomorrow
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • LittleAppleLittleApple member

    Honestly, there are better quality cribs out there for cheaper.  I would never pay full price for one, but at a huge discount, probably.

    Also the JCP Renew Crib  is the same manufacturer as the PBK Kendall crib.  Just a cheaper price.

    JCPenney Renew $225

    image

    PBK Kendall $599

     

    image

    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Emily 8.8.08
    Madeline 1.2.11
    William 8.5.12
    Report Reply
  • kac831kac831 member

    FYI- jcpenney does carry a lot of similar lower priced options by the same manufacturers as more expensive brands but they are not the same. Or example it carries little castle chairs but they are smaller and a cheaper quality. 

    Also the Kendall crib is permanently on sale at PBK for $399, I pid $ 319 with the discount 

    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • mom2b22013mom2b22013 member
    We have been very happy with our White Kendall crib. It has been moved twice and stored for a bit and still is in fabulous shape and very sturdy.
    Pregnancy Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • Rose120Rose120 member
    pbk cribs are rated a very very low value rating by baby bargains. If you don't have the baby bargains book you should get it..SO helpful when it comes to making a registry. We ended up going with a Graco which gets really high value ratings. Basically because they are similar quality for way less price.
    My Blog
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"