Best Cribs Out Of These Options?

[Anonymous]

The Pottery Barn crib isn't worth the extra money or the extra shipping cost. My DH insisted on a particular crib so we could convert it to a full sized bed. 10 years later, those cribs (we had a second baby 17 months later) are in storage, the conversion kit is no longer available, and my kids are sleeping in Crate and Barrel bunk beds.

I would go with the Da Vinci.

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Anonymous wrote:Pottery barn. I would not get a used crib or car seat as they are both for safety. Spending around $400 is reasonable. I would not spend more. The cheaper cribs are not as sturdy or well made. I'm cheap but cribs and car seats were my one splurge.

OP here. I’m confused. You said Pottery Barn but said you would out spend more than $400. Pottery Barn Crib is $999 but in sale for $700.

The only thing we are using used is clothes from hand me downs. We are buying all the items that are super important or will be used for 2+ years new.

What items are "super important", OP?

OP here. Crib, mattress, car seat, bottles, pacifiers, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. We want a safe crib but I also want something I think looks nice. We don’t be decorating the nursery, but I want nice nursery furniture.

I totally understand this. My children also were raised in a bedroom that only a white crib, white dresser, white carpet, and stark white walls. No artwork, rug, or toys allowed. It may seem stark, but it was very soothing.

Wow. Please read up on child development. Kids need color. Soothing to you maybe but I promise not to them.

Kids don't developmentally need the room they sleep in to be a certain color. You and OP are both nuts. Her kids weren't soothed or unsoothed by the color of the room they slept in.

OP here. I never diss it didn’t. Not sure why you’re including me in this.

[Anonymous]

OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Pottery Barn crib isn't worth the extra money or the extra shipping cost. My DH insisted on a particular crib so we could convert it to a full sized bed. 10 years later, those cribs (we had a second baby 17 months later) are in storage, the conversion kit is no longer available, and my kids are sleeping in Crate and Barrel bunk beds.

I would go with the Da Vinci.

OP here. This is why I asked. This is good to know. I do like the crib but don’t feel the shipping fee and waiting is really with it. I will go with one of the other two options.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. We want a safe crib but I also want something I think looks nice. We don’t be decorating the nursery, but I want nice nursery furniture.

I totally understand this. My children also were raised in a bedroom that only a white crib, white dresser, white carpet, and stark white walls. No artwork, rug, or toys allowed. It may seem stark, but it was very soothing.

Wow. Please read up on child development. Kids need color. Soothing to you maybe but I promise not to them.

Seriously? I was being sarcastic, I thought it was clear.

[Anonymous]

I'm the pack in play poster. I'm laughing at the chew comments because, while true for our oldest, i realized it doesn't happen with the youngest because ... it is a pack in play!! Best $40! And you can break it down and reassemble in no time and fits in any car that also had room for a car seat. It solved every crib problem ever.

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

That's the thing though, OP - I'm not sure the aspects of a crib that you view as "super important" actually are. Or even that a crib itself is is when they're tiny, because they barely use it. They spend so much more time in the clothes and swings and bouncers in the early days (which are great to get second-hand). You can get a "new, safe" crib from many sources, high and low budget. FWIW, I did splurge on a nice mattress.

It's fine if you want to get a fancy crib. But stop being defensive about it and stop acting like it's safer or something.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

That's the thing though, OP - I'm not sure the aspects of a crib that you view as "super important" actually are. Or even that a crib itself is is when they're tiny, because they barely use it. They spend so much more time in the clothes and swings and bouncers in the early days (which are great to get second-hand). You can get a "new, safe" crib from many sources, high and low budget. FWIW, I did splurge on a nice mattress.

It's fine if you want to get a fancy crib. But stop being defensive about it and stop acting like it's safer or something.

Not OP but many people have their babies in their cribs from birth or after a couple of months. Even if the baby is transitioned to crib at six months, you will still get plenty of use out of the crib until the child transitions to a toddler bed. Many use a crib for a toddler bed or for another child. I think it’s fine that OP wants something she likes. Many times a crib is worth an investment if you plan on transitioning to toddler bed, have multiple kids use it, or for resale value.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

That's the thing though, OP - I'm not sure the aspects of a crib that you view as "super important" actually are. Or even that a crib itself is is when they're tiny, because they barely use it. They spend so much more time in the clothes and swings and bouncers in the early days (which are great to get second-hand). You can get a "new, safe" crib from many sources, high and low budget. FWIW, I did splurge on a nice mattress.

It's fine if you want to get a fancy crib. But stop being defensive about it and stop acting like it's safer or something.

Not OP but many people have their babies in their cribs from birth or after a couple of months. Even if the baby is transitioned to crib at six months, you will still get plenty of use out of the crib until the child transitions to a toddler bed. Many use a crib for a toddler bed or for another child. I think it’s fine that OP wants something she likes. Many times a crib is worth an investment if you plan on transitioning to toddler bed, have multiple kids use it, or for resale value.

We used our Pottery Barn crib for two kid’s. We moved both kids in the cribs at 3 and 4 months old. We used the cribs before transitions them to the crib at night. Most of my friends had their babies sleeping in their cribs from birth or by 3 months.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

That's the thing though, OP - I'm not sure the aspects of a crib that you view as "super important" actually are. Or even that a crib itself is is when they're tiny, because they barely use it. They spend so much more time in the clothes and swings and bouncers in the early days (which are great to get second-hand). You can get a "new, safe" crib from many sources, high and low budget. FWIW, I did splurge on a nice mattress.

It's fine if you want to get a fancy crib. But stop being defensive about it and stop acting like it's safer or something.

Not OP but many people have their babies in their cribs from birth or after a couple of months. Even if the baby is transitioned to crib at six months, you will still get plenty of use out of the crib until the child transitions to a toddler bed. Many use a crib for a toddler bed or for another child. I think it’s fine that OP wants something she likes. Many times a crib is worth an investment if you plan on transitioning to toddler bed, have multiple kids use it, or for resale value.

We used our Pottery Barn crib for two kid’s. We moved both kids in the cribs at 3 and 4 months old. We used the cribs before transitions them to the crib at night. Most of my friends had their babies sleeping in their cribs from birth or by 3 months.

PP you're both quoting here and I agree that cribs definitely get use - mine are using theirs as toddler beds currently and they are well-loved (chewed, kicked, etc.). They just don't use it a lot <3 months necessarily (or, mine didn't). So I'm not saying cribs don't get used, just that it's not one of the things they're using constantly when they are tiny babies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

Given safety requirements, my understanding is the all new-ish cribs (<7 years old, post drop sides) are safe. There isn't any safety justification for a more expensive crib on safety grounds. Even used cribs can just be washed with soapy water. (Of course, get a new mattress.)

OP, you'd get a very different set of answers if you asked about strollers. In that category, there is a huge difference in ease of use and comfort. It's a great place to splurge. I bet most here would support a splurge for a nicer stroller. Many would also encourage a splurge on a nicer chair or glider for the nursery. Many would support an expensive-ish car seat, as cheaper models can be less safe and have frustrating features (e.g., install or straps).

The thing with a crib is that they're mostly all the same and even if you want nice furniture, you have to know that the crib is likely going to get beat up and chewed so any extra investment is just a waste. Wait and get a quality big kid bed in two or three years. Get the cheapest crib you can stand now. Spluge in other areas.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

Given safety requirements, my understanding is the all new-ish cribs (<7 years old, post drop sides) are safe. There isn't any safety justification for a more expensive crib on safety grounds. Even used cribs can just be washed with soapy water. (Of course, get a new mattress.)

OP, you'd get a very different set of answers if you asked about strollers. In that category, there is a huge difference in ease of use and comfort. It's a great place to splurge. I bet most here would support a splurge for a nicer stroller. Many would also encourage a splurge on a nicer chair or glider for the nursery. Many would support an expensive-ish car seat, as cheaper models can be less safe and have frustrating features (e.g., install or straps).

The thing with a crib is that they're mostly all the same and even if you want nice furniture, you have to know that the crib is likely going to get beat up and chewed so any extra investment is just a waste. Wait and get a quality big kid bed in two or three years. Get the cheapest crib you can stand now. Spluge in other areas.

THIS. OP, I know this is not what you wanted to hear. It’s obvious from your posts in this thread. Not sure why you bothered asking this question. Just get what you want. If you have the money to spend on a crib like pottery barn just do it. It’s obviously not important to most here to spend gobs on a crib, but if you are hell bent then just do it for heavens sake. Your question was not worth asking. Come back and ask about car seats (something where it actually matters).0

[Anonymous]

Since this thread is now about cribs generally, our older used his Ikea crib for three years (the last year as a toddler bed). It's now on kid # 2, she's 18 months and it's going strong. Both kids jumped around in it and were not light users. So please don't assume quality is only associated with high price tags. We have the Sandvik model. We did get a new mattress for the new kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It doesn’t make me feel my baby is “ super special” to what a new, safe crib for him. I’m willing to budge on some things like clothes, swings, bouncers, etc., but not a crib or something important like a car seat.

Given safety requirements, my understanding is the all new-ish cribs (<7 years old, post drop sides) are safe. There isn't any safety justification for a more expensive crib on safety grounds. Even used cribs can just be washed with soapy water. (Of course, get a new mattress.)

OP, you'd get a very different set of answers if you asked about strollers. In that category, there is a huge difference in ease of use and comfort. It's a great place to splurge. I bet most here would support a splurge for a nicer stroller. Many would also encourage a splurge on a nicer chair or glider for the nursery. Many would support an expensive-ish car seat, as cheaper models can be less safe and have frustrating features (e.g., install or straps).

The thing with a crib is that they're mostly all the same and even if you want nice furniture, you have to know that the crib is likely going to get beat up and chewed so any extra investment is just a waste. Wait and get a quality big kid bed in two or three years. Get the cheapest crib you can stand now. Spluge in other areas.

THIS. OP, I know this is not what you wanted to hear. It’s obvious from your posts in this thread. Not sure why you bothered asking this question. Just get what you want. If you have the money to spend on a crib like pottery barn just do it. It’s obviously not important to most here to spend gobs on a crib, but if you are hell bent then just do it for heavens sake. Your question was not worth asking. Come back and ask about car seats (something where it actually matters).0

OP here. We decided to go with Million Dollar Baby. The total for the crib, dresser, and changing table topper was a little under over $1200 with taxes and delivery. I would have spent double on Pottery Barn Kids.

We bought an UppaBaby V2 with the Mesa car seat. Do you have any recommendations for a nursery chair? I would prefer a recliner or glider that can last for 3-5 years.