Davinci crib

Thread: "Should’ve known I couldn’t afford pottery barn lol"

IKEA crib is great and dirt cheap. Jenny Lind style DaVinci mini crib is also great, and maybe a little closer to this style — we have both because our bedroom is TINY and we needed a mini crib to fit in there until kiddo is big enough to sleep in her own room. We’re planning on having more than one baby if possible, so hopefully that will mitigate the cost a bit.

Thread: "Should’ve known I couldn’t afford pottery barn lol"

Davinci is made by the same people that make Babyletto. They are solid.

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

I got a mini crib! Similar size to a playard but rated for safe sleep, will likely be more durable, and it looks nicer in my opinion. I got the DaVinci Dylan mini crib, which is more expensive than a pack and play to be fair. I can’t give it a thorough review because I am still in the pregnancy stage, but I am happy with it so far.

Thread: "Crib: splurge or save?"

Check out DaVinci brand, they also have solid wood cribs (pine), same as the Babyletto brand but significantly less expensive (and I *think* both companies are under the same umbrella). Example: the DaVinci Birdie crib is *very* similar to the Babyletto Gelato with the exception of the feet color. Same specs Australia pine, non toxic paint, etc, but less than half the price.

Thread: "Cribs"

I just went through the same dilemma and ended up getting the Davinci (ordered the Marley set in Walnut). First of all I'm really really happy with the quality, no regrets at all. Second, the dresser topper thing recommended for the set was a brand called Million Dollar Baby Co....I was nervous it wouldn't match because it wasn't Davinci. Turns out Million Dollar Baby Co is the parent company for Davinci, Babyletto, Namesake and others! I'm sure there are differences in the brand quality but safety certs and standards are the same.

Thread: "Convertible cribs worth it?"

We have a convertible crib (Colby by DaVinci) and the reason for us to get it was one less thing to buy and store. Cost-wise it doesn’t make a huge difference, so if you have the space and mental bandwidth to deal with multiple products then you’re right, prob not worth this route. Bassinet mattress should come with the crib. And you will have to change the mattress when you convert to full size. Mine doesn’t have extra parts to add for junior bed so guessing size doesn’t change and only panels come off

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

I also have a mini crib, I really love the size of it!

Thread: "Best 3 in 1 convertible cribs?"

We have the divinci Charlie convertible crib for our daughter (18 months). It’s beautiful, sturdy, safe, and looks great still. We almost bought a pottery barn crib, but I’m so glad we didn’t because she chewed the front of it. Just proof you don’t want to spend big money on a fancy crib. The divinci was less than $200. We did then splurge getting the newton matress, which I think is the way to go if you have extra money to spend- cheap crib, really good mattress. We loved it so much I bought the exact same one for baby #2 due in September. We have both of the convertible kits to turn them into a toddler bed, but don’t plan on using them as headboards for a full sized bed and didn’t buy those kits. By the time they’re ready for that, we’ll just invest in an actual bed frame. It is kinda cool they have the option though.

Thread: "Crib shopping advice?"

We got a Davinci crib and I love it! Very sturdy, good quality and under $200. I’m sure something from Pottery Barn would look just a little nicer but I can’t justify $500+ on a crib

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

Well a standard-sized crib mattress isn't going to fit a mini-crib (if that's what you mean), but there are definitely mini-crib mattresses available. If they're legal to sell in Canada they should meet the Canadian government safety guidelines, all you have to do is make sure you get a mattress that's the right size. If it's too small, that can be a hazard, because there would be a gap between the mattress and sides of the crib. Davinci makes mini crib mattresses as well that will of course fit perfectly in their mini-cribs, but you can also just check the size.

Thread: "Crib safety-non toxic?"

I second the person who said their Delta Children product was very chemical-smelly - I found that on a lot of reviews so avoided their cribs. I haven’t opened the box with our DaVinci crib yet so can’t comment on that. However, I have a DaVinci bassinet that my friend passed down from her baby she had a year ago, and I wouldn’t say there is too strong of a smell at this point. Our new recliner is MUCH more smelly. Definitely go with Greenguard Gold though, at a minimum.

Thread: "Crib safety-non toxic?"

I second the person who said their Delta Children product was very chemical-smelly - I found that on a lot of reviews so avoided their cribs. I haven’t opened the box with our DaVinci crib yet so can’t comment on that. However, I have a DaVinci bassinet that my friend passed down from her baby she had a year ago, and I wouldn’t say there is too strong of a smell at this point. Our new recliner is MUCH more smelly. Definitely go with Greenguard Gold though, at a minimum.

Thread: "Is it Worth buying a expensive baby crib?"

Holy expensive crib, batman! I'm not even sure what to say. I went with a *way* cheaper crib: http://www.simplybabyfurniture.com/shop-by-collection-da-vinci-parker.html?gclid=CKuO-Ivbh8YCFYuQHwodnqIAvg because it was a crib, converted to a daybed with side rail, daybed without rail and then the front and back can be converted to a frame for a full sized bed. Essentially it's going to take her from 0-18 in one shot.

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

I have a mini crib and love it! Baby is almost 18 months now.

Thread: "Conventional crib vs convertible crib?"

I did the math on it when I was pregnant with my son and basically by the time you factor how much extra convertible cribs usually cost plus the cost of the conversion kits that are nearly always sold separately they're the same, or more, than say a toddler bed. I mean, they're probably not more than a really nice toddler bed. But you don't really need to get a top of the line toddler bed. They won't be in a toddler bed for all that long before they're ready for a twin/full/whatever. I know a lot of people skip the toddler bed completely and just put the mattress on the floor montessori style. For example my husband and I were looking at buying the [DaVinci Kalani convertible crib](http://www.davincibaby.com/kalani-4-in-1-convertible-crib/). The [conversation kit for a toddler bed](http://www.davincibaby.com/toddler-bed-conversion-kit) is sold separately and it's $69. Compare this to [one of the toddler beds on the same website made by the same company](http://www.davincibaby.com/sleigh-toddler-bed) that's $99. I mean, sure it's $30 more but not if you factor in that convertible cribs are usually more expensive than cribs that don't convert. Let's also not forget that, again, a toddler doesn't need a really nice, pretty wood bed. [This toddler bed](https://www.toysrus.com/buy/toddler-beds/tot-tutors-journey-toddler-bed-natural-white-kb611-114431686) on BRU is only $29 right now. That's way less than the conversion kit. When you get ready to convert the bed again once your girls have outgrown a toddler bed a full size crib will only convert into a full size bed. I don't know how large your house is but I know in my home there simply is not room for two full size beds. The nursery is tiny and two twin beds with a dresser and whatever will pretty much fill the room. A mini crib will convert to a twin bed but I wouldn't recommend a mini crib since my son is only 6 months old and he is already taking up enough space in his full sized crib to justify a full sized over a mini. Even if you have room for two full sized beds you once again have to buy a [separate conversion kit](http://www.davincibaby.com/twin-full-size-bed-conversion-kit-M4799/) that's $89. I will grant you that you won't get much of a full sized bed for $89 so in this case the conversion kit would actually be cheaper. Not way cheaper but cheaper all the same. My major consideration here, aside from space limitations, was that by the time my son is old enough to be ready for a full sized bed he'll probably be old enough to want to pick something out himself. He'll likely have thoughts about continuing to use his old crib that's converted, ya know? I know when I was old enough to move to a full sized bed I would *not* have liked the idea of having my crib that became my toddler bed converted again into a full. I would have felt weird about still sleeping in a "little kid bed." Another consideration is that I've heard *a lot* of parents say that babies are really rough on their crib. By the time they're done with the crib it may not be something that still looks nice enough that you'd want to keep converting it. I know the crib my (much) younger brother had was really beat up by the time he was ready to move to a "big boy bed." Your girls may be gentle on their cribs and the cribs may still look amazing. Or they may be really rough on the cribs and the cribs might be something that have just seen better days, ya know? There are some cribs at Ikea that are pretty popular among the moms I know. They don't convert but they're also only $100-120 or so compared to the $170-270+ that a lot of convertible cribs are. I did end up buying a convertible crib but only because my husband showed a strong preference *and* we found one we both liked the look of on an amazing sale. We got it for the price of a crib that didn't convert. I kinda doubt we'll ever actually convert it though, if I'm being honest. We're looking at possibly needing to buy another crib now that we're expecting #2 while #1 is still only 6 months old. I can tell you that this time, unless we find amazing spectacular deal, we'll be buying a regular crib. I have no intentions of paying extra for the converting feature.

Thread: "Conventional crib vs convertible crib?"

I did the math on it when I was pregnant with my son and basically by the time you factor how much extra convertible cribs usually cost plus the cost of the conversion kits that are nearly always sold separately they're the same, or more, than say a toddler bed. I mean, they're probably not more than a really nice toddler bed. But you don't really need to get a top of the line toddler bed. They won't be in a toddler bed for all that long before they're ready for a twin/full/whatever. I know a lot of people skip the toddler bed completely and just put the mattress on the floor montessori style. For example my husband and I were looking at buying the [DaVinci Kalani convertible crib](http://www.davincibaby.com/kalani-4-in-1-convertible-crib/). The [conversation kit for a toddler bed](http://www.davincibaby.com/toddler-bed-conversion-kit) is sold separately and it's $69. Compare this to [one of the toddler beds on the same website made by the same company](http://www.davincibaby.com/sleigh-toddler-bed) that's $99. I mean, sure it's $30 more but not if you factor in that convertible cribs are usually more expensive than cribs that don't convert. Let's also not forget that, again, a toddler doesn't need a really nice, pretty wood bed. [This toddler bed](https://www.toysrus.com/buy/toddler-beds/tot-tutors-journey-toddler-bed-natural-white-kb611-114431686) on BRU is only $29 right now. That's way less than the conversion kit. When you get ready to convert the bed again once your girls have outgrown a toddler bed a full size crib will only convert into a full size bed. I don't know how large your house is but I know in my home there simply is not room for two full size beds. The nursery is tiny and two twin beds with a dresser and whatever will pretty much fill the room. A mini crib will convert to a twin bed but I wouldn't recommend a mini crib since my son is only 6 months old and he is already taking up enough space in his full sized crib to justify a full sized over a mini. Even if you have room for two full sized beds you once again have to buy a [separate conversion kit](http://www.davincibaby.com/twin-full-size-bed-conversion-kit-M4799/) that's $89. I will grant you that you won't get much of a full sized bed for $89 so in this case the conversion kit would actually be cheaper. Not way cheaper but cheaper all the same. My major consideration here, aside from space limitations, was that by the time my son is old enough to be ready for a full sized bed he'll probably be old enough to want to pick something out himself. He'll likely have thoughts about continuing to use his old crib that's converted, ya know? I know when I was old enough to move to a full sized bed I would *not* have liked the idea of having my crib that became my toddler bed converted again into a full. I would have felt weird about still sleeping in a "little kid bed." Another consideration is that I've heard *a lot* of parents say that babies are really rough on their crib. By the time they're done with the crib it may not be something that still looks nice enough that you'd want to keep converting it. I know the crib my (much) younger brother had was really beat up by the time he was ready to move to a "big boy bed." Your girls may be gentle on their cribs and the cribs may still look amazing. Or they may be really rough on the cribs and the cribs might be something that have just seen better days, ya know? There are some cribs at Ikea that are pretty popular among the moms I know. They don't convert but they're also only $100-120 or so compared to the $170-270+ that a lot of convertible cribs are. I did end up buying a convertible crib but only because my husband showed a strong preference *and* we found one we both liked the look of on an amazing sale. We got it for the price of a crib that didn't convert. I kinda doubt we'll ever actually convert it though, if I'm being honest. We're looking at possibly needing to buy another crib now that we're expecting #2 while #1 is still only 6 months old. I can tell you that this time, unless we find amazing spectacular deal, we'll be buying a regular crib. I have no intentions of paying extra for the converting feature.

Thread: "Where did you get your crib?"

Amazon! $139.00 Davinci Union 4-in-1 Convertible Crib in Espresso, Greenguard Gold Certified https://a.co/d/1QmT6mE

Thread: "Choosing a crib"

I have a Colby 4-in-1 low profile by davinci with open space underneath, and a davinci crib with a trundle storage thing under. Something I didn’t realize is that it’s kind of a pain(very minor) to not be able to have your feet under the crib when bending down to pick up baby. Like very very very minor, but I keep hammering my toes into the storage drawer on the new crib now.

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

I have this mini crib! Got it because it’s convertible later on when baby is ready for a bed. No complaints, it’s a good crib for the price and fits in the bedroom of our tiny apartment

Thread: "Crib safety-non toxic?"

No particular reason for buying this other than that it was in stock and on sale and it’s greenguard gold certified https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/davinci-grove-4-in-1-convertible-crib/3324899?mcid=EM_triggeredem_rolling_orderconfirm_allpromos

Thread: "Choosing a crib"

I have a Colby 4-in-1 low profile by davinci with open space underneath, and a davinci crib with a trundle storage thing under. Something I didn’t realize is that it’s kind of a pain(very minor) to not be able to have your feet under the crib when bending down to pick up baby. Like very very very minor, but I keep hammering my toes into the storage drawer on the new crib now.

Thread: "Should’ve known I couldn’t afford pottery barn lol"

Maybe this one: https://davincibaby.com/products/jenny-lind-3-in-1-convertible-crib?variant=8769827078261 Wirecutter recommends a different DaVinci crib, so at least the brand is solid!

Thread: "Where did you get your crib?"

I really wanted this gorgeous [Namesake brass crib](https://www.wayfair.com/baby-kids/pdp/namesake-abigail-3-in-1-convertible-crib-mir1425.htmlAbigail3-in-1ConvertibleCrib), but I couldn’t justify the cost. [This is a good affordable one](https://www.wayfair.com/baby-kids/pdp/little-seeds-monarch-hill-ivy-crib-w002966712.html). I also love the [DaVinci Jenny Lind convertible crib](https://www.target.com/p/davinci-jenny-lind-3-in-1-convertible-crib-black/-/A-78655503) for a vintage vibe!

Thread: "Should’ve known I couldn’t afford pottery barn lol"

Maybe this one: https://davincibaby.com/products/jenny-lind-3-in-1-convertible-crib?variant=8769827078261 Wirecutter recommends a different DaVinci crib, so at least the brand is solid!

Thread: "Cribs"

I got the same one! I love it too and we got the matching dresser too. I love putting furniture together so I really didn’t mind having to build them and I thought it was pretty straightforward and easy. I was pregnant so my husband helped me but we could’ve easily hired a task rabbit and I don’t think it would’ve been very expensive since it didn’t take that long.

Thread: "Crib: splurge or save?"

My daughter’s davinci crib is currently converted into the full bed. We got a very basic walnut finish, so no paint and she wasn’t a biter.

Thread: "Does Babyletto cribs ever go on sale?"

i bought the hudson on memorial day last year off wayfair. it was \~100 dollars off and i ended delivering around mid august. I also saw the same sales during Prime Day sales but i doubt you'd want to hold out till then

Thread: "Crib vs Mini Crib"

The DaVinci Jenny Lind (there is a full size and a mini size).

Thread: "Choosing a crib"

Did the Newton crib mattress fit in the Davinci frem crib?

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

I recommend a mini crib. We have the norm sized davinci charlie for their nursery, and it's miniture little version for the bedroom. It comes on wheels and can fold up and also be transformed into a twin bed and toddler bed with optional side rail. We had a bassinet bedside, but they started rolling and rolled onto their stomach at 1 month, really odd. So we stopped swaddling their arms and changed to the minicrib. It's very easy to use acd we actually like it better. Kinda which we never got the bassinet.

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

How small is small? Consider a mini crib. A bassinet is only useful for approximately the first 6 months then you’ll need to transfer, but a mini crib can be used longer term. [We got ours from Wayfair](https://www.wayfair.ca/baby-kids/pdp/davinci-kalani-4-in-1-mini-convertible-crib-c008218786.html?piid=1487992501) and it’s convertible. Great investment imo!

Thread: "Why do people spend $500+ on baby cribs?"

I'm just here to say we have a DaVinci Kalani and it's been used for two kids as a crib with great success. Our third will be moving into in a few more months!

Thread: "Why do people spend $500+ on baby cribs?"

Ooh we had the DaVinci Kalani... good crib, waaaay bigger than we expected. Didn't fit through our door so make sure you put it together in the correct room! Mainly bought it cause all the corners were curved, and we liked there were no sharp angles. We also bought the converter kit. It was very easy to use, but my son didn't like it as a toddler bed, so we had to buy a different one.

Thread: "Why do people spend $500+ on baby cribs?"

We actually have the DaVinci Kalani and it has been great for our almost 3-year old. My only regret is that the edge of the crib that will eventually be the footboard for a full size bed is covered in bite-marks from when kiddo was teething. Aside from the questions you're actually asking, that crib is great and if you're considering it I highly recommend it. But as for why people spend more...people like different things? People spend in line with their priorities? Why get a $1000 iphone when a $300 Google Pixel seems to have all the same features at a fraction of the price?

Thread: "Should’ve known I couldn’t afford pottery barn lol"

DaVinci also has something similar - it’s just called the Jenny lind crib and they sell on Amazon

Thread: "best convertible crib how do you even choose one as a first time parent?"

I have the DaVinci Beau. What I like about it that there are four height levels, and I can convert it into a toddler bed with the optional railing. My 2yo can get inn and out of bed all on his own with the railing, but once he's in his regular twin bed, I can just put the original side panel up and move the mattress base to the highest setting for his baby brother. It's easy to set up and take apart, and making adjustments takes very little time. This isn't unique to this particular crib, but those are the features I really like.

Thread: "What kind of crib did you buy from where?"

I got mine for $31 on an online auction site. It’s a Davinci Jayden Convertible crib. Originally $350. I highly suggest checking out a site like MAC.BID if there are any locations around you and you’re trying to save money.

Thread: "Any suggestions for cribs for small spaces?"

I recommend a mini crib. We have the norm sized davinci charlie for their nursery, and it's miniture little version for the bedroom. It comes on wheels and can fold up and also be transformed into a twin bed and toddler bed with optional side rail. We had a bassinet bedside, but they started rolling and rolled onto their stomach at 1 month, really odd. So we stopped swaddling their arms and changed to the minicrib. It's very easy to use acd we actually like it better. Kinda which we never got the bassinet.

Thread: "Crib safety-non toxic?"

Thanks! I was looking into a DaVinci GREENGUARD gold bassinet but haven’t decided that yet either