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Most Recommended Cribs

A crib is one of the biggest purchases you'll make for your nursery. If you're looking for something modern with a minimalist design, or an option that converts to turn into a toddler bed or daybed, there are plenty of options out there.

Before purchasing, make sure to look for these features:

1. Stokke Sleepi Bed

Of all the baby gear parents look at when they are considering their new baby, the crib is one of the most important. It's where your child will sleep, and it should be beautiful, functional and, most importantly, safe and soothing for your child. A convertible crib is the best because it will grow with your child from the earliest days until they move to a 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 distinctive cribs that can grow with your child. It has a beautiful curving design that evokes an womb-like space. The mattress is hypoallergenic and hypoallergenic, with a washable cover for maximum airflow.

This crib is also made sustainably and complies with all British and European safety standards. It's more expensive than cosleeper cots and small cribs however it will grow with your child up to five years old if you purchase the Junior Extension Kit.

Another advantage is that the Stokke Sleepi Bed comes with locks on the swivel wheels, making it easy to move throughout the room or into narrower doorways. It also has a height-adjustable bed base with four different levels of mattress.

Our testers assembled the Stokke Sleepi Bed in just 45 minutes. It also comes with clear instructions that will help you feel confident in the durability and quality. The Stokke Sleepi Bed does not include a mattress. You'll have to purchase a mattress separately.

2. Babies & Co

This company has an extensive collection of baby products, including strollers, cribs, infant car seats, play yards, and nursery furniture. The brand is committed to providing parents with safe and innovative products that are in line with international standards. Their products are made from top rated cots-quality materials and are free of chemicals and pesticides. They also offer gender-neutral designs that are suitable for both girls and boys.

The Snoo robot bassinet is another one of their products designed to help babies sleep longer and better. It mimics the sounds and movements of the womb and tracks the sleep patterns of a newborn baby.

Buybuy BABY not only provides an extensive selection of cribs, but also offers detailed reviews, ratings and buying tips for essential baby equipment. Their experts simplify parenting, and offer parents unbiased recommendations so that they can shop with confidence.

3. Babyletto Hudson

Babyletto's nursery furniture line combines an exciting, modern design with materials that are sustainable and safe. The Hudson is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to create a sleek, contemporary design at a reasonable price. This crib can expand with your baby cots online from the time of birth to toddler. It can be converted into a 3-in-1 crib, daybed, and toddler bed using the included conversion kit.

We love that this crib is made from eco-friendly, non-toxic wood that has been screened for harmful chemicals and supported by GREENGUARD GOLD certification. It is also FSC-certified, which means it was sourced from forests managed to achieve environmental, economic, and social benefits.

All Babyletto cribs are rigorously tested and comply with (and often exceed) all the safety standards set by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and Consumer Product Safety Commission. It's important to make sure that the slats of your crib are no wider than 2 and 3/8ths of an inch so that your child doesn't get trapped between them. We also suggest you pick a crib that's JPMA certified and register it right away to ensure that should there be any recalls in the future, you'll receive an immediate replacement or a warning.

If you want to keep your child's essentials for the night and in a convenient place, pair this crib with the Hudson Nightstand. It's made from the same durable hardwood, but has playful sleek legs and a modern silhouette. Plus, it's GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means it's tested for 10,000 chemicals and VOCs that can pollute indoor air.

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4. Babyletto Hudson Convertible Crib

With its timeless mid-century modern design and flared tapered legs, the Hudson crib is both stylish and fun. Like most of our favorite cribs, it's designed to grow with your child and comes with an adapter kit that lets you seamlessly change from midi bed to a daybed. It also holds Greenguard Gold certification for indoor air quality and utilizes sustainably sourced New Zealand pine.

In our crib testing, we discovered the Hudson to be a very solid crib, with well-formed corners and a tight spacing between slats (less than 2.4" wide) that will reduce the risk of SIDS as well as entrapment or strangulation. We also like the fact that the design is simple enough to fit in with any nursery decor and the colors are on par with other furniture pieces you have in your room.

This crib is also easy to assemble. It scored 9 out of 10 on our crib assembly test. This test measures the time it takes to lay out the pieces and assemble them, as well as the clarity, accuracy and clearness of the instructions, and whether the correct hardware is included.

It is important that the mattress height in a convertible crib is adjusted to meet your baby's growth. This will make sure that your baby is in a comfortable position and you won't need to buy a new mattress once they can sit up. This feature is typically available on deluxe and premium cribs, but can be a feature in some basic cribs as well. When shopping for a new crib, we recommend that you look for a model that has this feature. It will be very beneficial for your baby throughout the sleep journey.

5. Dream On Me Ashton 5 in 1

The Dream On Me Ashton 5 in 1 is a stylish crib with a number of useful features. The convertible crib is JPMA Certified and meets and exceeds all ASTM & CPSC standards. It is available in a variety of finishes to match any nursery theme.

This crib comes with an adjustable rail that offers the highest level of safety and features three mattress heights to accommodate your growing baby. This crib is made of robust recycled New Zealand Pinewood and comes in different finishes to match the decor of your room.

The Dream On Me Ashton can be transformed into a toddler bed (toddler guardrail and full size rail sold separately) it can also be used as a daybed or a full-size bed (full-size mattress and bed frame not included). It has been tested thoroughly for lead and other harmful elements.

The Dream On Me Ashton Convertible 5-in-1 crib could be purchased for $130, based on where you purchase it and the finish you select. This is a great crib price for a crib with an excellent safety rating, numerous alternatives for conversion and can be used throughout the adulthood of your child.