Convertible Cribs
So your baby has outgrown his crib. In years past, the crib would languish in the attic, waiting for the next baby or even grandbaby to come along. Not so anymore with the dawn of convertible cribs. Convertible baby cribs convert from a standard crib to a toddler bed and then ultimately to a day bed or double bed. This means that your child could conceivably use his convertible crib into adulthood.
A convertible baby crib will be a little more expensive then a standard crib, but your return on investment makes it worth it. With that said, convertible baby cribs can be found for very reasonable prices. Convertible cribs are a true investment in your child’s future.
Choosing The Right Convertible Crib
Before you buy a convertible crib, step back and think about your needs for the nursery. Do you have a certain color scheme or wood that you would like to use? Is there a certain style or period of furniture that you love? Is storage an issue? All of these questions will help guide you in choosing a convertible crib.
The most popular convertible baby cribs include designers like Da Vinci, Angel Line, Storkcraft and Graco, among others. You can search online for comparisons between these manufacturers. Convertible cribs by Graco are often priced very reasonably compared to others.
Hands down, the most popular type of crib is the solid wood convertible crib. A great example of a solid wood crib is the Nursery Smart Dianna convertible crib. This is an elegantly curved solid wood crib with classically styled feet.
Other Things To Think About When Choosing Convertible Cribs
There are other considerations besides style to think about before you choose a convertible crib. Storage is one such issue. Will you need extra storage in your nursery? If so, you can find convertible cribs that accommodate your need for extra storage. A convertible crib with drawer is a great way to get extra storage in the nursery. Sometimes these types of cribs with drawers underneath are called Captain’s convertible cribs. Convertible baby cribs with drawer offer a convenient place to store baby bedding and other baby necessities.
If space is an issue, or you are looking for a second crib for a grandparent’s house, you could consider a mini convertible crib. A mini crib turns into a twin bed rather that a full bed, and is smaller in dimension than a full size convertible crib.
Hardware For Convertible Cribs
Most of the hardware that you need for convertible cribs is included in the box with the original crib. If you need additional convertible crib hardware, you can often contact the manufacturer. They often sell hardware kits for convertible cribs. The bed rails for a convertible crib usually also come with the original crib. If not, you can find bed rail conversion kits for convertible cribs online and in stores.
