Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib vs. Nestig Wave Crib | Bassinet to Convertible Crib Comparison
Bambi Baby is thrilled to offer an exclusive Montessori style crib design in partnership with Sorelle Furniture.
With 50 years of experience working with families on nursery design, Bambi Baby stays closely in tune with what parents are truly looking for—and what they actually need.
The Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib demonstrates Bambi Baby’s commitment to offering parents the very best in style, safety, quality, design, and functionality.
If you’re a soon-to-be parent exploring crib options and strongly considering the popular Nestig Wave Crib, the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib stands right alongside it—offered exclusively by a family-owned and operated business you can trust and feel good about supporting.
In this article, we’ll introduce the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib and provide an unbiased comparison to the Nestig Wave Crib.
Let’s get started!
Why Sorelle?
Sorelle is a long-standing staple in the juvenile furniture category, and a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience. They offer multiple collections, all crafted with exceptional care using premium materials and quality construction, with each piece designed to last a lifetime.
Sorelle’s manufacturing exceeds the safety requirements and expectations of JPMA, CPSC, and ASTM, ensuring parents are delivered what they truly need in baby products: peace of mind.
Introducing: Sorelle Eternity 5-1-1 Crib
Why We Love It:
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Real wood
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GREENGUARD Gold Certification
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Montessori style, Convertible to 5 stages
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Mini Crib Mattress included
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Portable design
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Offered in 3 Neutral finish options
- Made in Italy
Why Real Wood Matters
When choosing a piece of furniture that will transition with your child through multiple stages and ages, opting for real wood truly makes a difference. Real wood is more durable than manufactured wood, offering greater strength and stability over time.
Choosing a convertible crib made from solid wood helps ensure quality construction that can withstand years of daily use, from newborn days through toddlerhood and beyond. It’s also less prone to warping or weakening, providing long-term reliability you can feel confident in.
Beyond durability, solid wood offers a timeless, high-end look that ages beautifully with your nursery and your home, making it a smart investment for both style and longevity.
Why GREENGUARD Gold Certification Matters
Choosing a GREENGUARD Gold Certified crib is an important consideration for your nursery. Babies spend a significant amount of time sleeping, and clean indoor air plays a critical role in their overall well-being. GREENGUARD Gold Certification helps ensure lower chemical emissions, supporting a healthier nursery environment from day one.
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute independently tests products for over 10,000 chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to ensure low emissions and healthier indoor air quality. There are two certification levels:
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GREENGUARD Certified: Meets strict limits for VOC emissions.
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GREENGUARD Gold Certified: Meets the most rigorous standards, including those set by the California Department of Public Health, and is intended for environments where children spend significant time.
This matters because short-term VOC exposure can cause irritation, headaches, and nausea, while long-term exposure has been linked to serious health risks. Babies breathe faster and are more vulnerable to air quality issues, making GREENGUARD Gold Certification an important consideration when choosing a crib.
Why to Consider a Convertible Crib
Investing a little more in a piece of furniture designed to last beyond your initial nursery setup is a smart, economical choice for young families.
By making one initial investment, you’re buying into a sleep system that smoothly evolves and transitions as your child grows.
That means one purchase, one decision—without having to go back to the drawing board to research new sleep spaces year after year. It also provides one consistent sleep environment your child can feel comfortable in, from their first night home through their big kid years.
Sorelle Eternity 5-1-1 Crib Configurations
As its name suggests the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib offers 5 configurations.
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Mini Crib
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Full Size Crib
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Toddler Bed
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Junior Bed
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Day Bed
Mini Crib: The Eternity Crib comes with a mattress included for its first mini crib stage. This creates the perfect sleep environment for newborns coming straight home from the hospital and can be used significantly longer than a traditional bedside bassinet thanks to its adjustable mattress height. In its earliest stage, it functions much like a bassinet, keeping your baby in a cozy, easily accessible space with the mattress at its highest setting. Around 6 months, when your baby begins showing signs of rolling or sitting up, the mattress can be lowered to extend its use in this configuration up to about a year. This extended usability means parents can keep baby close for longer. The included wheels add an extra layer of convenience, making it easy to pull bedside at night or move from room to room throughout the day.
Full Size Crib: As your baby grows and needs more space, the Eternity Crib expands from its mini crib configuration into a full-size crib. At this stage, a standard crib mattress is required. Even in its full-size form, it can remain on its wheels, offering the same flexibility and portability as the mini crib stage.
Toddler Bed: Around age 2, when your not-so-little one begins attempting to climb out—or maybe has already made a few successful escapes—it’s time to convert to a toddler bed. This transition doesn’t require a new mattress, as the same standard crib mattress continues to be used. Conversion is simple: remove the front rail and back rails, install the included conversion pieces and lower the mattress to its lowest setting, allowing your toddler to safely and independently get in and out of bed.
Junior Bed: The junior bed configuration offers a “big kid” feel without taking over the entire room. Unlike many convertible cribs that jump straight to a full-size bed, this option provides a more space-conscious solution. It’s ideal for smaller rooms or for families who want to maximize play space. This stage does not require the purchase of a new mattress but does necessitate a junior bed footboard purchase.
Day Bed: Once the bed is no longer needed as a primary sleep space, it can be repurposed as a daybed in a guest room, playroom or any living space. With its neutral color options, it blends seamlessly into a variety of room styles and design aesthetics.
Comparing the Sorelle Eternity 5-1-1 Crib vs. Nestig Wave Crib
The Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib and Nestig Wave Crib share a similar minimalist design aesthetic, along with the assurance of GREENGUARD Gold Certification. Both begin as mini cribs and convert into full-size cribs and toddler beds, offering versatility from day one.
However, the Eternity Crib extends its functionality well beyond the toddler years, transitioning into a junior bed and eventually serving as a daybed, offering added longevity and long-term value for growing families.
Similarities:
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GREENGUARD Gold Certified
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Mini crib use
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Full size crib use
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Flexible portability with wheels included
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Mini mattress included
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Standard crib mattress sold separately
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Comparable in size - the Eternity is a smidge longer (not even an inch)
Differences:
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Eternity Crib is made with solid European beechwood and manufactured in Italy
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Wave Crib is made with Brazilian Pine
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Eternity Crib offers 5 configurations
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Wave Crib only offers 3
Comparing Dimensions: Sorelle Eternity vs. Nestig Wave
Mini Crib:
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Sorelle Eternity: 31 in L x 25 in W x 32 in H
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Nestig Wave: 31 in L x 24.5 in W x 31.5 in H
Full Crib:
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Sorelle Eternity: 55 in L x 31 in W x 32 in H
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Nestig Wave: 54.3 in L x 31 in W x 31.5 in H
Toddler Bed:
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Sorelle Eternity: 55 in L x 31 in W x 29 in H
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Nestig Wave: 54.3 in L x 31 in W x 29 in H
Why the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib is the Best Convertible Sleep Solution
The Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib is beautifully crafted with premium materials and durable construction designed to last—well, an eternity!
It’s thoughtfully designed in every configuration. Its mini crib setup allows parents to keep infants bedside for longer, while the included wheels offer flexible portability from the mini crib stage through full-size crib use.
Its space-saving design frees up floor space throughout every stage, from nursery days to big-kid years, without overwhelming your child’s room. It provides just the right amount of bed exactly when you need it.
With its GREENGUARD Gold Certification, reasonable price point, and neutral color options, the Sorelle Eternity Crib is designed to fit seamlessly into any nursery while remaining a choice parents can feel confident making.
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FAQs About the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib
Can the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib be used as a bedside bassinet?
Yes, the Sorelle Eternity Crib offers a mini crib configuration, perfect for bedside use. It also inludes wheels for portability.
What size mattress do I need for the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib?
The Sorelle Eternity Crib comes with a mini crib mattress included. A standard size crib mattress is needed for its full-size crib, toddler, junior and day bed configurations.
Is the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib comparable to the Nestig Wave Crib?
Yes, they are comparable in size, design aesthetic and GREENGUARD Gold Certification, however the Sorelle Eternity Crib offers more configurations.
What configurations does the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib offer?
The Sorelle Eternity Crib can be used as a mini crib, full-size crib, toddler bed, day bed and junior bed.
Do I need to purchase conversion pieces for the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib?
The only configuration of the Sorelle Eternity that requires a conversion piece is the Junior bed.
Is assembly required for the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib?
Yes, assembly is required. Reach out to cs@bambibaby.com to see if assembly services are available in your delivery area.
How does the Sorelle Eternity 5-in-1 Crib ship?
The Sorelle Eternity crib is packaged in two boxes and can be shipped Fedex ground. Local delivery and assembly services are also available for deliveries in New Jersey and surrounding area.
Why should you trust Bambi Baby?
At Bambi Baby, our decades-long commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted authority in the baby products' industry. With over 40 years of experience, we have developed a deep understanding of what parents require when choosing the perfect gear. Our expert team is dedicated to guiding you through this important decision with personalized recommendations, ensuring that the gear you pick perfectly matches your lifestyle and needs.
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