Having a baby is usually very exciting but can be very stressful for new parents who spent so much time finding the best products for their babies.
There are thousands of baby products in the market and picking out the ones that will work well for your family can be a daunting task if you over think it.
Today I will be talking about 2 top ranked baby cribs and the things that makes them stand out of the bunch.
DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib with Toddler Rail
Product: Baby crib
Colors: chestnut, espresso, white, cherry, ebony, gray, honey oak,
Crib style: crib only or crib and mattress
Best place to buy: Amazon
Price: 199 USD and up depending on the color and crib style.
Features and specifications
- Kalani crib built from solid wood
- Clean, nontoxic and green
- Constructed from new Zealand pine grown in sustainable forest
- JPMA certified
- Meets ASTM international and U.S. CPSC safety standards
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified
- Converts to toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed (Toddler bed conversion kit included and Full-size bed conversion kit sold separately)
- Max weights: toddler bed = 50 lbs, full-size bed = 500 lbs; Slat strength: 135 lbs;
- 1 year warranty
Pros
This crib has won a lot of awards including but not limited to,
- Moms’ picks 2014 by baby center
- Sheknows parenting award winner 2013
- National parenting publication award silver winner
- Babble.com picks for 2011
DaVinci Kalani is loved by many and has been recognized by baby bargains. It is made from non-toxic material so you do not have to worry about the air quality in your baby’s room since it is green guard gold certified (this demonstrates that a product is low-emitting, thus contributing to better indoor air quality. Products are tested for stringent emissions standards, including screening for over 10,000 chemicals and 360 VOCs ).
Kalani is made from hard wood so it provides a sturdy and safe place for your child to sleep year after year. It is great that this product is green, not just because it is safe for your baby but also because it is safe for mother earth.
What are people saying?
Kalani has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating from 1233 customers of Amazon. 63% of these customers give it a 5 star rating and this is what one person had to say,
Nothing made by man is perfect however, Kalani is rated 2 stars or less by 7% of Amazon customers and this is what one customer had to say,
Overall, Kalani is a great crib that is loved by many.
Graco Travel Lite Crib with Stages
Product: Portable baby crib by Graco
Colors: Manor
Best place to buy: Amazon
Price: 104.29 USD
Features and Specifications
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- Portable crib
- Height adjustable bassinet
- Converts into a portable playard easily
- Weighs less than 20 lbs
- 20% smaller than Graco’s traditional playards
- Has a compact fold
Pros
Space saving and portable crib
This crib saves space and is especially useful in an environment like an apartment where there is not plenty of space to spare. The space saving feature and the fact that it is portable makes this crib and amazing all day baby gear. You can take it with you to the living room, bedroom, kitchen and outdoors if you need to with no fuss.
You will not have to worry about a place for baby to sleep when you visit with family.
Removable travel bassinet with canopy and toy bar
You can adjust the travel bassinet to two stages as your baby grows for comfort and convenience. As a plus, this bassinet has a canopy that shield your baby from the sun if you are outdoors or the bright lights indoors. It features a cute toy bar to engage your baby.
Breathable crib with a Signature push button fold
This crib is super breathable because of the mesh fabric that is used for the construction of all of its sides. This ventilation feature makes your baby very comfortable in this crib. The push button fold feature allows for easy and quick packing and the fold is compact.
What are people saying?
Graco’s travel lite crib with stages has a 4.6 out of 5 star rating by 195 customers on Amazon. 76% of these customers gave it a 5 star rating. Below is a couple of the 5 star reviews,
Just like with the Kalani crib above, this Graco Crib is not quit perfect. 4% percent of the customers who wrote reviews gave it a 2 star rating or less. Below is one of those reviews;
In conclusion, most of the customers who reviewed these product liked it plenty. There are hundreds if not thousands of cribs in the market. Finding a suitable crib for your family can be a difficult task because none of them are perfect. However, safety should come first then convenience as is applicable to your family.
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