Bedroom Talk

Choosing a crib?

I am due April 19 and am in the process of trying to buy a crib. I am trying to find where to research or get reviews on cribs for free (consumer reports charges). Also if you have a crib that you would recommend or would not recommend please let me know (manufacturer, name of crib). I am trying to stay around $250-$300, give or take a little. Also where did you go to get your crib? A baby store, a furniture store, a discount store? We live in a one bedroom apartment so the baby will be in our room. We are also looking for a dresser that matches the crib that can be used as a changing table too, since we are limited on space. I have read alot of bad reviews about the storkcraft brand, anyone else read these or have any opinions? do you recommend getting one with a drop side or one that is stationary?

Public Comments

1. we got our crib at a garage sale down the street for $30
2. I bought a Kolcraft brand. IT is one that converts into the full size and toddle bed also. I loved it the only problem is that when you convert to a toddler bed it is to tall for my child to climb into by herself. We bought ours at ToysRUs. BabiesRUs is great too. If you have a choice I would go for a convertible.
3. Personally I like to shop on Target.com, some products have reviews on them. They have matching sets... meet safety guidelines and wont break the bank.
4. Mine was discounted at Walmart but we chose it mainly cause its a 4 in 1 crib from Simplicity for $150.00
5. we bought ours at Ikea, (we have a store nearby) because of the price. Its very simple, and its lower to the ground(I am short) so I dont have to put a rail down to put her in...were due in two weeks, so as far as functionality, I dont know yet. Its a convertible toddler bed. I know someone else who has it, and they didnt have anything bad to say about it. But the crib, with the mattress was less than 200. Good luck!
6. Babies R Us has an excellent selection of cribs, and matching furniture - this is where we purchased our daughter's crib. JCP does as well. I would highly recommend getting a crib that will convert to toddler bed and then full size bed - it will save you money in the long run. I have also found it helpful to have a dropside on the crib (one rail can drop down & be lifted back in place) - as baby gets bigger and you need to lower the mattress, it helps to be able to reach down to the mattress to put baby to bed. Also, I am pregnant with #2 and having the dropside is perfect since my growing tummy gets in the way when the rail is all the way up.
7. i am due only a few days before you are! arent you excited!?!?!? anyways...we got our crib from target. it is a convertible crib. it starts out being a baby crib, then changes to a toddler bed and eventually you can use it as a full size bed. they had a few there and they all had matching dresser/changing tables. the prices are about 2-350 a piece though. i also heard that walmart has 3 piece sets (bed, changing table, dresser) for around 150 total for all of it. a friend of mine used that and had her friend get in the crib and jump up and down. she said it was a great crib for the price. hope you find what you are looking for. and congrats!