It’s no easy task looking for the best sleeping place for your little one. There are many things to take into consideration when you’re looking for baby cribs; things like space, storage, safety and convenience and more. When you reside in an apartment, things can get more hectic from time to time.
Worry not; we have listed the top 10 baby cribs suited for those of you with more compact space or those of you who are just looking for good baby cribs.
10. 4-in-1 Convertible Crib with Drawer by Graco
We’ll start off our list of this reliable product from the brand Graco, whose manufacturer is StorkCraft. Graco focuses on safety and durability. Their signature boxy designs enable you to save more space and focus better on your little one.
This Graco Hadley 04521-70 is a 4-in-1 convertible crib. It’s got a pull-out drawer at the bottom part, under where your child will sleep, where you can sore extra baby supplies and/or baby mattress sheets. Moreover, this design can fit right into your nursery’s aesthetics. This baby crib looks like a cross-over of modern and classic.
It has a clean, box design to ensure that your child won’t hurt themselves by grabbing onto any unnecessary edges. Its mattress height is adjustable and it is a full-sized bed; it weighs 80.3lb. (approx. 36kg) and is 54.9 x 29.9 x 39.5 inches (approx. 1.4m x 0.76m x 1m).
09. Bedside Sleeper Easy Folding Portable Crib by Mika Micky
A common thought between parents with a newborn baby, or babies, is that they want to be near their baby to make sure they’re safe and sound at all times. Mika Mickey bedside baby crib allows easy access to the baby during the night. As its name suggests, this baby crib can be attached to the parents’ bed and allows you to move the entire crib around. It can be changed into is normal bassinet mode, for day use, when you want a baby to be in the living room with you. Or you can fold its panel up and protect them from any insect’s bite.
This crib is suitable for children under 33lb (approx. 15kg) or 5 months old. This crib’s dimension is 37.2in × 24.5in × 5.6in (approx. 0.9m × 0.6m × 0.14m). If it’s lightweight and foldable aspects make you worry, don’t be. It is both travel-friendly and really sturdy.
08. Solano 4-in-1 Convertible Crib with Drawer by Graco
StorkCraft is famous for its versatile manufacturing. They make tables, bed s, mattresses, chairs, changing tables for many brands. In this list, we will talk about one of their many brands, Graco. Throughout the years, Graco produces countless reliable designs for baby cribs. Their price range is affordable and suitable for what they offer you.
Graco Solano is one of the best models for baby cribs from Graco. It is a convertible baby crib made from wood, which can be folded from a conventional crib to a toddler bed, a day bed and to a full-sized crib. This model is JPMA approved and meets all CPSC and ASTM standards, promising you that you’re getting a safe product for your family. Its convenient design allows you to adjust the mattress height anytime you want.
You can adjust the height within 3 levels as your lovely little one grows to learn how to sit or stand. Moreover, this crib is designed o fit in many types of nursery décor. It has clean lines and has pull-out drawers underneath for additional storage space.
When ordering this product, you will get a changing table and some shelves in the package, both of which are easy to attach to the crib. It weighs 61.3 lb (approx 27.kg) and has a dimension of 5.5in x 35.5in x 5in (approx 1.5m x 0.9m x 0.12m).
07. Jayden 4-in-1 Mini Convertible Crib And Changer by Dream On Me
Among all the brands which we have in this list, Dream On Me will be appearing the most. This model, the 629-SGY, is made from strong wood. It has protective side railings and 3 adjustable mattress height levels. 629-SGY can be converted from a mini crib into a daybed, a twin-sized bed, and a changer. It has drawers on the side for extra storage. Its crib design is adaptable to many nursery decors and is very suitable for a more compact apartment or home. Children up to 50lb (approx 23kg) are ideal for using this crib.
This product has been carefully tested to reach all CPSC and ASTM standards and has also been tested on for the lead and other harmful chemicals. Its weight is 64.5lb (appox 29.25kg) and dimension is 56.8in x 29in x 41in (approx 1.44m x 0.7m x 1m).
06. Graco Benton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Graco Benton (04530-21F-PARENT) is a 4-in1 baby crib, equipped with safe 3 mattress supports; allowing you to adjust the height of the mattress. This product has been meticulously tested, certified by JPMA and meets every CPSC and ASTM safety standards.
Its convertible function enables you to turn it into a full-sized bed with a safe headboard, a toddler bed, a crib, and a daybed. Since it is designed to be convenient, you can fit most standard toddler or crib sized mattresses into this crib. It comes in many innocuous color options; Pebble Gray, Driftwood, Espresso, Whitewash, White.
Suitable for children under 50lb (approx 23kg), its dimension is 56.7in × 29.8in × 42in (approx 1.44m × 0.75m × 1m) and the product weighs 41lb (approx 18.5kg).
05. Union 3-in-1 Convertible Crib
Union’s M3801G baby cribs were carefully tested before they are put on sale. They are non-toxic, lead and phthalate-free. Each unit meets the international ASTM standards and the U.S. CPSC safety standards. It weighs a total of 36.5lb (approx 16.5kg) and has a dimension of 53.5in × 30.5in × 33.5in (approx 1.35m × 0.77m × 0.85m).
This product is made from New Zealand’s pine wood. It can be converted into a toddler bed and a daybed for your little baby. It’s got four adjustable mattress levels, enabling you to adjust your child’s sleeping space as they grow to stand or sit taller.
04. Folding Full-Size Convenience Crib by Dream On Me
Another Dream On Me’s product has made it on our list. Dream On Me sells trustworthy products, with countless of safe designs.
This model of baby crib, the 672-W, can be folded into a full-sized crib. It can be folded flat for storage with its own convenience patented folding system. You don’t have to make any disassembly to put it after usage as well. To protect your child from climbing over its railings, this crib has an adjustable mattress height and locking, sturdy wheels for when you want to station you’re little one anywhere indoor. Furthermore, with neutral but classic design, it can fit right into any nursery aesthetics easily.
When purchasing this product, you will get a mattress pad included inside the package and its wheels however; the Dream On Me’s “Standard Mattress” would have to be bought separately. This item weighs 46lb (approx 20.8kg) and has a dimension of 54in × 31in × 46in (approx 1.37m × 0.79m × 1.16m).
03. 4 In 1 Convertible Mini Crib and Twin Bed by Davinci
DaVinci Kalani M5598G is a convertible baby crib. It is made from toxic-free New Zealand’s pine wood, which has been tested for over ten thousand harmful chemicals and meets every standard of TSMA and U.S. CPSC. Plus, it can even help improve indoor odor. Furthermore, it can be converted into 4 different beds; a daybed, a toddler bed, a twin-sized bed, and a crib. It also enables you to adjust the height of the mattress as the baby learns how to sit and stand.
This crib’s space sufficient design can fit right into the parent’s bedroom, a small nursery or a more compact apartment well. It has a dimension of 40in x 28.6in x 38.1in (approx 1m × 0.72m × 0.96m) and weighs only 37lb (approx 16.8kg).
02. Foundations SafetyCraft Compact Size Clearview Best Baby Cribs
This baby crib is really the foundation of your child’s safety. Foundations’ “Safety Compact Size Clearview Crib” is a stylish and space-efficient crib. It is made with safe smooth rails, polycarbonate panels and overall, made with steel. In addition, this baby crib has a sturdy steel support frame and very quiet, smooth casters of 2in, with 2 lockings. These allow your child to be able to roam around inside their sleeping space without accidentally hurting themselves. Moreover, it also allows the caretaker a clear view of the baby inside the crib.
This model (1632040) weighs 39lb (approx 17.7kg) and has the dimension of 39.2in x 26.2in x 38in (approx 1m x 0.66m x 0.96m). When ordering this product, you will, of course, get the wheels for attachment and a 3in mattress.
01. Lightweight Folding Portable Stationary Side Crib by Dream On Me
On top of our list, we have this foldable crib. It can be folded into a paypen, from a side crib with no drop side. This crib has a stationary design, made from sturdy solid pinewood, topped with non-toxic finishing. Furthermore, this product is lightweight and portable, weighing only 32lb (approx 14.5kg) and is very easy to handle. It can be folded flat, enabling you to store in a smaller space, during traveling, or in a storage closet, in a more compact apartment.
The entire package includes a 1in mattress pad and the additional tools to aid easy assembly. This product has been meticulously tested for any toxic chemicals and lead. It meets all ASTM and CPSC standards, promising a safe sleeping environment for your child to grow in.
Buying Guides for Best Baby Cribs
Choking Hazard: Almost all crib packages come with small parts. Make sure small children are kept in a safe distance from your building station to avoid any accident.
Installation: Most products will come with the assembly parts in the package, allowing a more convenient assembly for customers.
Battery: none
Warranty: Warranty depends on the company of which you purchased the product from.