Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 19:10     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have no opinion on these cribs, but as a mom of three, I say get the cheapest crib or buy a used crib of the most expensive option. In fact, my general advice is to buy everything second hand except for car seats.


OP here. We are not comfortable buying a used crib. I can’t really be sure how it was cared for and we don’t want to buy any germs during the pandemic.


Same germs as at the factory and the box and the shipping but ok. Non drop side cribs are all the same (those are outlawed anyway) are just pieces of wood that you can wash with as much sanitizer as you want.
I would buy the cheapest crib that takes the least amount of space. Spend the $ on a new thicker and hyper allergenic mattress ($100+ and more) and good organic cotton sheets.


OP here. We are just not comfortable with buying a crib used. We plan to get one of the breathable mattresses. Are those good? We were gifted Burts Bees organic sheets.


OP here. We are looking into the Newton breathable one and the Naturepedic Organic Classic one.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 19:09     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have no opinion on these cribs, but as a mom of three, I say get the cheapest crib or buy a used crib of the most expensive option. In fact, my general advice is to buy everything second hand except for car seats.


OP here. We are not comfortable buying a used crib. I can’t really be sure how it was cared for and we don’t want to buy any germs during the pandemic.


Same germs as at the factory and the box and the shipping but ok. Non drop side cribs are all the same (those are outlawed anyway) are just pieces of wood that you can wash with as much sanitizer as you want.
I would buy the cheapest crib that takes the least amount of space. Spend the $ on a new thicker and hyper allergenic mattress ($100+ and more) and good organic cotton sheets.


OP here. We are just not comfortable with buying a crib used. We plan to get one of the breathable mattresses. Are those good? We were gifted Burts Bees organic sheets.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 19:02     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
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.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:56     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I have no opinion on these cribs, but as a mom of three, I say get the cheapest crib or buy a used crib of the most expensive option. In fact, my general advice is to buy everything second hand except for car seats.


OP here. We are not comfortable buying a used crib. I can’t really be sure how it was cared for and we don’t want to buy any germs during the pandemic.


Same germs as at the factory and the box and the shipping but ok. Non drop side cribs are all the same (those are outlawed anyway) are just pieces of wood that you can wash with as much sanitizer as you want.
I would buy the cheapest crib that takes the least amount of space. Spend the $ on a new thicker and hyper allergenic mattress ($100+ and more) and good organic cotton sheets.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:55     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
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.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:55     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:There is a grey larkin crib on Craigslist DC right now for $250.


OP here. My husband doesn’t want second hand because we don’t know what kind of elements it was exposed to ( smoke, pets, germs etc.)
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:54     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
There is a grey larkin crib on Craigslist DC right now for $250.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:54     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:Get an Ikea crib.


OP here. I find them ugly. I only like these three options. I already stated that. Please refrain from replying if it’s not about the topic.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:54     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:I have no opinion on these cribs, but as a mom of three, I say get the cheapest crib or buy a used crib of the most expensive option. In fact, my general advice is to buy everything second hand except for car seats.


This. Anything not upholstered, get used. Seriously.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:53     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:I have no opinion on these cribs, but as a mom of three, I say get the cheapest crib or buy a used crib of the most expensive option. In fact, my general advice is to buy everything second hand except for car seats.


OP here. We are not comfortable buying a used crib. I can’t really be sure how it was cared for and we don’t want to buy any germs during the pandemic.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:52     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Get an Ikea crib.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:52     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
OP here. My favorite is the Larkin. I have friends who have one. The quality is there, but it’s very expensive. There’s also a $250 shipping fee and it can take months to be delivered. I like the second option because it’s less experience ($399) but I don’t know anyone who owns one. I’m hoping the crib will last for 3-5 years.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:49     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
I have no opinion on these cribs, but as a mom of three, I say get the cheapest crib or buy a used crib of the most expensive option. In fact, my general advice is to buy everything second hand except for car seats.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:44     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
OP here.

Grove crib https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/davinci-grove-4-in-1-convertible-crib/3324899?skuId=60674371&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_furniture_local&product_id=60674371&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&adpos=&creative=419865348615&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu8mh0_D27QIVjb3ACh3svAckEAQYASABEgLf5vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Million Dollar Baby crib https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/product/million-dollar-baby-classic-reg-foothill-4-in-1-convertible-crib/5356295?skuId=68121396&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_furniture_online&product_id=68121396&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=&creative=419889555340&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3siPhPH27QIViLzACh0WEwkvEAQYASABEgKeDPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Pottery Barn Larkin crib https://www.potterybarnkids.com/m/products/larkin-4-in-1-crib/
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 18:40     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
I fell in love with these 3 options. Has anyone had experience with these cribs? Please no other suggestions as I don’t like any of the other options. These are the only three we like and are considering.

DaVinci Grove 4-in-1 ( third choice)

Million Dollar Baby Classic Foothill 4-in-1 ( second choice)

Pottery Barn Larkin 4-in-1 ( 1st choice)