We scored 4 cribs on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, with a Cradle Score of 84.
Highest Cradle Score of the 4 we scored. Best value: solid pine, GREENGUARD Gold, the easiest assembly of tested cribs, and a…
Materials & safety score of 88. Solid New Zealand pine with no MDF, GREENGUARD Gold certified, and a toddler rail…
Parent consensus score of 84. BabyGearLab's top overall crib: mostly solid wood, GREENGUARD Gold, the widest mattress…
Value & longevity score of 66. Same build quality and certifications as the Hudson, with rounded corners and a two-tone…
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible CribAbout $249 | 84 | 80 | 90 | Low |
| 2 | 83Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1 Convertible CribAbout $330 | 84 | 84 | 80 | Low |
| 3 | 81Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible CribAbout $500 | 88 | 82 | 66 | Low |
| 4 | 81Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 Convertible CribAbout $500 | 88 | 82 | 66 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Every new crib sold in the US must meet the current federal crib standard, which ended drop-side cribs in 2011. The differences are materials and finishes (emissions certifications like GREENGUARD Gold, solid wood versus MDF), how many stages it converts to, and how easy it is to assemble.
Of the 4 we scored, all 4 carry GREENGUARD Gold.
Best value: solid pine, GREENGUARD Gold, the easiest assembly of tested cribs, and a great mattress fit.
BabyGearLab's top overall crib: mostly solid wood, GREENGUARD Gold, the widest mattress height range, and a modern look.
Solid New Zealand pine with no MDF, GREENGUARD Gold certified, and a toddler rail included. It's pricey and slow to assemble.
Same build quality and certifications as the Hudson, with rounded corners and a two-tone look.
Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib has the highest Cradle Score of the 4 cribs we scored, at 84 out of 100 (Good). Best value: solid pine, GREENGUARD Gold, the easiest assembly of tested cribs, and a great mattress fit.
Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib scores highest on materials and safety among the cribs we scored. Across the group, all 4 carry GREENGUARD Gold.
Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1 Convertible Crib has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib (About $249) scores highest on value and longevity among cribs with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 4 cribs on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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