| Before we jump into the features that the best | | | | it will be to put your little one to sleep. After all, their |
| convertible cribs share lets have a look at what | | | | comfort is what you're striving for. The more relaxed |
| convertible cribs are and how they differ. There are a | | | | and comfortable they are, the better they sleep. That |
| couple of different types of convertible cribs to | | | | gives you more time to get to the other things in your |
| consider: | | | | life. |
| A) 3-in-1 Crib: The 3-in-1 crib can be converted from a | | | | 3) Safety - This is a top consideration for all parents |
| crib into a daybed and into a toddler bed. | | | | when they are shopping for convertible cribs. Even |
| B) 4-in-1 Crib: The 4-in-1 crib can be converted from a | | | | though most cribs manufactured or imported have to |
| crib into a toddler bed, a daybed and a full-sized bed. | | | | meet strict safety regulations it helps to do your own |
| C) 5-in-1 Crib: The 5-in-1 crib can be converted from a | | | | research. Some baby furniture manufacturers take |
| crib to a toddler bed, a daybed, a loveseat, and a | | | | safety more seriously than others. Look for the brands |
| full-sized bed. | | | | such as Da Vinci and Graco that value safety above |
| As you might have noticed, the convertible cribs vary | | | | all else. |
| by duration of use. In the convertible crib category the | | | | 4) Cost - When you just start out looking for cribs you |
| 3-in-1 type is used for the shortest period of time and | | | | will be shocked at the prices of convertible ones vs |
| 5-in-1 can last the whole childhood. | | | | the regular ones. Its easier to understand the price |
| Here are some things you need to be looking for | | | | differences when you consider the longevity of a |
| before you jump in: | | | | convertible crib. Most kids will outgrow the regular crib |
| 1) Convertability - Not all cribs can be converted in the | | | | by the time they reach 2 years of age. This is when |
| reverse direction i.e. you might not be able to convert | | | | you go shopping for a single bed for your toddler. Then |
| the toddler bed back into a crib if you wanted to reuse | | | | comes a few years of growth spurts where your kids |
| the crib. Some cribs are convertible. We highly | | | | outgrow the smaller beds too. A good convertible bed |
| recommend you figure out whether this is an important | | | | will last you through several of these phases of your |
| requirement before going shopping. | | | | kid's life. Not only is this more economical it helps your |
| 2) Ease of use/Comfort - The best convertible cribs | | | | kid sleep a lot better because of the familiarity with the |
| use a one hand drop and lift system. The easier the | | | | bed. |
| crib is to use and the more comfortable it is, the easier | | | | |