Bambi Baby: Should You Buy A Convertible Crib?
When deciding on the type of crib for your little one, parents have to consider what type of crib they want to purchase, and how long they intend to use the crib for. For parents that want to have siblings close in age, the purchase of a convertible crib may not be worth it. However, for parents that want to have their crib to stay consistent and grow with their little one, a convertible crib may be the best option.
Convertible cribs are a great option for many reasons. Not only do they grow with your little one, but they also offer a great and comfortable consistency that baby needs. These cribs come in modern designs and colors, and eventually convert into stunning full beds with an elegant head and footboard. Most companies also offer gorgeous matching furniture sets so that you can truly create the most stunning nursery possible. Just something to keep in mind when purchasing convertible cribs: to convert the crib, most require the additional purchase of a toddler bar to convert to a toddler bed, and rails to convert to a day or full bed. Also, some convertible cribs are 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 convertible. 3-in-1 cribs convert from a crib to a toddler and full bed, while 4 in 1 cribs convert from a crib to a toddler, day, and full bed. These cribs are often branded to “grow as your baby grows” and offer a choice for your little one to keep their bed consistent from birth to college.
Bottom line: a convertible crib is a great option for parents that want to offer their little one as much consistency as possible. It allows parents to save money in the future on multiple bed purchases. However for parents planning on siblings close in age, a convertible crib may not be the best choice.
Here are some great convertible cribs:
Oxford Baby
The Cottage Cove crib collection is 4-in-1 convertible, but first provides the baby with an incredibly sturdy and wonderful crib. The crib then converts easily into a toddler, day bed, and full sized adult bed with a full paneled headboard and footboard. This forever bed provides the consistency a baby needs to properly grow from their young life and well into their teenage years. To convert to a toddler bed, Oxford Baby suggests the immediate purchase of the necessary toddler rail that matches the vintage white finish perfectly. This rail not only extends the use of the crib, but also provides your toddler independence by allowing them to climb in and out of bed as they choose. As your toddler grows, they no longer need the rail to help protect them. From the toddler bed, their crib also converts into a daybed. Oxford Baby then provides parents with the purchasing option of the full bed conversion kit that helps smoothly transition into a full bed. The full bed conversion kit is equipped with two matching side rails and five slat support pieces that will create a safe and secure sleeping space for your child as they grow into a young adult. The crib paneling transitions beautifully into a full paneled headboard and footboard, and all that is needed is to simply place a mattress atop the rails.
Westwood Design
Westwood Design presents parents with beautiful collections of baby cribs and furniture that will exceed any design requirements.Their beautifully crafted cribs are built to last, and are finished in unique colors and intricate carved design. Available in eleven different collections, Westwood Design offers incredible options of different styles and designs of cribs that boast safety and will fit perfectly into the baby's new nursery. For parents that enjoy the traditional style of crib, the Echo or the Reese collection, available in white, fog, and natural, will be the perfect design. Both the Echo and Reese are also easily 3-in-1 convertible from a crib to a toddler and day bed. For parents that like the look of the newer, more modern cribs with expanded headboards, collections like the Stone Harbor and Meadowdale collection, with a curved headboard are perfect. Available in cloud, vintage, cashew, and black, these convertible cribs will easily fit into any nursery and provide timeless elegance. And, for parents whose taste matches a more rustic charm, the Riley crib, available in almond and crushed white, and the Foundry crib in brushed pewter, provides the angular and rough finish that the rustic charm calls for. Westwood Design not only promises to remain timeless, but is also tested for baby’s safety.
Sorelle
For parents that want a more traditional approach to cribs, there are multiple options for cribs that only convert into a toddler bed. Incredible companies like Sorelle offer incredible traditional and classic cribs that perfectly align with a more traditional family’s approach. Sorelle baby cribs and furniture are dedicated to “Bringing the World to Your Nursery” by presenting parents with beautifully crafted cribs and furniture with a wide variety of options to choose from. Looking for a traditional approach to a crib? The Chandler and Cortina collections match traditional crib styles while adding a modern touch, just by providing the option to convert into a toddler and day bed. For parents that find the modernized look more appealing, look no further than the Finley or Palisades collections, both finished with a clean and modern grey color that merges elegance, style, and modern tastes. Both these products also provide the optional conversion to a toddler and day bed. And, for any parent looking for contemporary styles and want a great convenience added to their nursery, the Newport and Sedona collections add a modern approach to any nursery by providing cribs with built in drawers, shelves, and a changing station. And, with the availability of matching furniture, such as dressers, hutches, and nightstands, Sorelle presents parents with the option to complete any bedroom set and to follow any little one well into their teenage years. Sorelle furniture products also promise to meet or exceed all U.S. consumer product safety commission standards.
