Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 23:26     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree that any crib will do, although the mattress is important. In retrospect, a crib with very good/smooth wheels would have been nice, since then I could kind of rock it with one hand.

I did really love the BabyBjorn bassinet, in case you're looking for that too.


OP here. We got the Snoo. I don’t anticipate on rocking a crib. I have never heard of anyone rocking a full sized crib for their baby to go to sleep. Why not just rocking them in a glider or your arms? We will be sleep training when we put baby in the crib. He will probably be in our room for 4-6 months.


Because you will want to be lying down as much as possible to conserve whatever leftover energy you have. Because babies don't really care about your perfect plans.

Btw, the Snoo emits EMF radiation at possibly unsafe levels. https://www.babygearlab.com/reviews/nursery-furniture/bassinet/snoo-smart-sleeper

https://www.reddit.com/r/SnooLife/comments/ceo23e/emf_radiation_snoo/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=comments_view_all


I don’t think OP cares about that. It seems she is going for cribs based off what she finds visually appealing.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 23:24     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:I don't know how this fits into the three cribs on your list, but one thing I would say is don't buy a crib with hopes of keeping it as their bed frame when you convert to a big bed. Maybe that will work for you. But also very likely is that your kid will chew the sides of the crib and you won't want to use it as a bed frame. I didn't buy a crib that converted in this way so it didn't matter, but maybe something to consider if it's a part of your decision making.

So from my perspective, choose a crib that you feel comfortable with the material used if your kid puts their mouth all over it and chews it. We did and therefore didn't care when the kid chewed on it.


You can put guards so your kid doesn’t chew on it.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 23:17     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree that any crib will do, although the mattress is important. In retrospect, a crib with very good/smooth wheels would have been nice, since then I could kind of rock it with one hand.

I did really love the BabyBjorn bassinet, in case you're looking for that too.


OP here. We got the Snoo. I don’t anticipate on rocking a crib. I have never heard of anyone rocking a full sized crib for their baby to go to sleep. Why not just rocking them in a glider or your arms? We will be sleep training when we put baby in the crib. He will probably be in our room for 4-6 months.


Because you will want to be lying down as much as possible to conserve whatever leftover energy you have. Because babies don't really care about your perfect plans.

Btw, the Snoo emits EMF radiation at possibly unsafe levels. https://www.babygearlab.com/reviews/nursery-furniture/bassinet/snoo-smart-sleeper

https://www.reddit.com/r/SnooLife/comments/ceo23e/emf_radiation_snoo/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=comments_view_all
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 22:49     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:I don't know how this fits into the three cribs on your list, but one thing I would say is don't buy a crib with hopes of keeping it as their bed frame when you convert to a big bed. Maybe that will work for you. But also very likely is that your kid will chew the sides of the crib and you won't want to use it as a bed frame. I didn't buy a crib that converted in this way so it didn't matter, but maybe something to consider if it's a part of your decision making.

So from my perspective, choose a crib that you feel comfortable with the material used if your kid puts their mouth all over it and chews it. We did and therefore didn't care when the kid chewed on it.


Nah, OP's kid will only chew organic kale teething biscuits and only at meal times. And she doesn't want your feedback since it doesn't comply with her specs.

(As someone currently lying next to a sleeping toddler who is in a chewed up, hand me down Ikea crib, I thank you for the very good advice.)
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 22:23     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
I don't know how this fits into the three cribs on your list, but one thing I would say is don't buy a crib with hopes of keeping it as their bed frame when you convert to a big bed. Maybe that will work for you. But also very likely is that your kid will chew the sides of the crib and you won't want to use it as a bed frame. I didn't buy a crib that converted in this way so it didn't matter, but maybe something to consider if it's a part of your decision making.

So from my perspective, choose a crib that you feel comfortable with the material used if your kid puts their mouth all over it and chews it. We did and therefore didn't care when the kid chewed on it.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 22:17     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Some of the cribs you listed have more in shipping fees than our crib was total! Our second kid has slept in a pack in play for just over a year. Our older kid has spend nearly 2 months in a pack in play too (thanks covid). We also have lower line strollers. It has been fine.

I know several people who have had kids formerly in cribs (of all types) in pack in plays due to covid. And kids sleep in daycare cribs and those little cots. They really don't care.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 22:01     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
The Pottery Barn crib is overpriced and not worth the money. It looks nice, but once you get it into your nursery, you won't really notice that it looks any nicer than the other two. If you are obsessed with it and can afford it, go ahead, but if getting that crib (including the shipping charge and having to wait so long for it) means you might skimp on stuff like bedding or other nursery decor, don't do it. You will get so much more out of that other stuff.

I know numerous people who have had that precise Da Vinci crib and everyone likes it. It looks nice up close. It's a good size. It's pretty easy to assemble and to convert to a toddler bed. Also, I think it's the Wirecutter pick in their crib test? You should check that out, actually, if you want an in depth comparison of different cribs at different price points. Also a good resource in general for baby stuff if you are someone who likes to vet things a lot and has trouble deciding between options. They are extremely thorough.

I know nothing about your other choice. It looks pretty much the same as the other two.

So if I were you, I'd get the da Vinci.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 21:36     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, it doesn’t sound like you want advice from actually parents, who have been there and done that, and are telling you what worked/didn’t work/would change for next time.

You just want anonymous internet strangers to tell you it’s ok to spend $1 on a crib + delivery fees.

So yes, it’s ok. Buy the $1k crib.


OP here. I stated I wanted specifics feedback from parents who have used one fo those cribs. I do not want the feedback about how I’m doing things wrong, how I should buy a used crib, that I should buy another crib, etc. I didn’t ask for their experience about other things and for them to tell me how I shouldn’t care. I asked a specific question and that’s all I care to hear about.


Just make your own decision. A crib is a crib.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 21:33     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
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.) [/quote

A new crib could have been exposed to any number of elements in the factory. It's your choice but a used crib can be wiped down with Clorox and just purchase a new mattress.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 21:31     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:OP, it doesn’t sound like you want advice from actually parents, who have been there and done that, and are telling you what worked/didn’t work/would change for next time.

You just want anonymous internet strangers to tell you it’s ok to spend $1 on a crib + delivery fees.

So yes, it’s ok. Buy the $1k crib.


OP here. I stated I wanted specifics feedback from parents who have used one fo those cribs. I do not want the feedback about how I’m doing things wrong, how I should buy a used crib, that I should buy another crib, etc. I didn’t ask for their experience about other things and for them to tell me how I shouldn’t care. I asked a specific question and that’s all I care to hear about.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 21:28     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree that any crib will do, although the mattress is important. In retrospect, a crib with very good/smooth wheels would have been nice, since then I could kind of rock it with one hand.

I did really love the BabyBjorn bassinet, in case you're looking for that too.


OP here. We got the Snoo. I don’t anticipate on rocking a crib. I have never heard of anyone rocking a full sized crib for their baby to go to sleep. Why not just rocking them in a glider or your arms? We will be sleep training when we put baby in the crib. He will probably be in our room for 4-6 months.


OP, I'm not sure why you're asking for advice when you clearly have this all figured out. Please do report back after your perfect (and highly instagrammable) infant sleep experience is complte.


OP here. I don’t have Instagram and don’t use social media. I clearly stated I’m looking for specific feedback form parents who used one of those cribs.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 21:20     Subject: Re:Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
OP, it doesn’t sound like you want advice from actually parents, who have been there and done that, and are telling you what worked/didn’t work/would change for next time.

You just want anonymous internet strangers to tell you it’s ok to spend $1 on a crib + delivery fees.

So yes, it’s ok. Buy the $1k crib.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 20:53     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree that any crib will do, although the mattress is important. In retrospect, a crib with very good/smooth wheels would have been nice, since then I could kind of rock it with one hand.

I did really love the BabyBjorn bassinet, in case you're looking for that too.


OP here. We got the Snoo. I don’t anticipate on rocking a crib. I have never heard of anyone rocking a full sized crib for their baby to go to sleep. Why not just rocking them in a glider or your arms? We will be sleep training when we put baby in the crib. He will probably be in our room for 4-6 months.


OP, I'm not sure why you're asking for advice when you clearly have this all figured out. Please do report back after your perfect (and highly instagrammable) infant sleep experience is complte.


I’m so excited for OP to become a mommy.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 20:50     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree that any crib will do, although the mattress is important. In retrospect, a crib with very good/smooth wheels would have been nice, since then I could kind of rock it with one hand.

I did really love the BabyBjorn bassinet, in case you're looking for that too.


OP here. We got the Snoo. I don’t anticipate on rocking a crib. I have never heard of anyone rocking a full sized crib for their baby to go to sleep. Why not just rocking them in a glider or your arms? We will be sleep training when we put baby in the crib. He will probably be in our room for 4-6 months.


OP, I'm not sure why you're asking for advice when you clearly have this all figured out. Please do report back after your perfect (and highly instagrammable) infant sleep experience is complte.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 20:40     Subject: Best Cribs Out Of These Options?
Anonymous wrote:I agree that any crib will do, although the mattress is important. In retrospect, a crib with very good/smooth wheels would have been nice, since then I could kind of rock it with one hand.

I did really love the BabyBjorn bassinet, in case you're looking for that too.


OP here. We got the Snoo. I don’t anticipate on rocking a crib. I have never heard of anyone rocking a full sized crib for their baby to go to sleep. Why not just rocking them in a glider or your arms? We will be sleep training when we put baby in the crib. He will probably be in our room for 4-6 months.