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Baby Cribs
- Best convertible baby crib DaVinci Emily 4-in-1 Convertible Crib *Est. $215
- Best basic baby crib Ikea Gulliver Crib *Est. $115
- Best compact baby crib Stokke Sleepi Crib *Est. $850
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Best compact baby crib
- Converts from crib or toddler bed
- Bassinet, full bed or chair conversion options
- Roomy, comfortable
- Fits well in small rooms or apartments
- Expensive
- Extra costs for oval mattress, linens and kits
- Low profile requires deep bending
Reviewers concede that it's expensive, but the Stokke Sleepi Crib is part of a flexible system that can adapt from a bassinet (with separately purchased mini kit) to a full-size crib to a toddler bed to a child's bed (with separately purchased junior kit) to two chairs. Available in six finishes, the Sleepi has a distinctive oval shape that is roomy enough for a sleeping toddler but narrow enough to wheel through doorways on its locking casters. Four mattress heights accommodate a growing baby. This crib receives excellent reviews from parents, who like its modern design and convenient size in a small room or apartment. If $850 (plus the cost of a mattress and bedding) sounds a bit steep, you may want to consider the DaVinci Emily Mini Crib (*Est. $160).
The Stokke Sleepi Crib receives in-depth owner reviews at Epinions.com and the "Baby Bargains" website. It's also discussed in the popular book "Baby Bargains," and mentioned in the best cribs lists on MomFinds.com, Babble.com and People.com.
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1. Baby BargainsDetails/Subscribe
This baby-product review book includes a good section on cribs, with grades assigned to brands based on the authors' analysis of manufacturer history, parent feedback and additional features. While individual models aren't rated, the authors do make a few recommendations at different price points.
Review: Crib Brand Ratings, Denise and Alan Fields, Ninth edition
2. MomFinds.com
Editors recommend five top baby cribs in various categories; brief reviews include style and safety notes. In particular, they like the Sleepi's modern design and removable wheels.
Review: Best Baby Cribs, Editors of MomFinds.com, Not dated
3. Babble.com
Babble rounds up the best cribs of 2011 in different style and price point categories to help parents choose the model that's right for them. The Stokke Sleepi is named the best splurge crib.
Review: Babble Best Picks: Cribs, Michelle Horton, 2011
This 2008 write-up names the Stokke Sleepi as the best space-saving crib. It's unclear how cribs were chosen, however, because no testing details are provided.
Review: Ten Best: Cribs, Danielle Friedland, Sept. 26, 2008
5. Epinions.com
A dozen parents post reviews here about the Stokke Sleepi, some of which are very detailed. Most have good things to say, but a few owners express frustration with the crib's conversion kit and say it's uncomfortable to lift their child from the crib at its lowest mattress setting.
Review: Stokke Sleepi Crib, Contributors to Epinions.com, As of Jan. 2012
Two parents comment on the Stokke Sleepi. One review goes into great detail about experiences with the crib and its different attributes.
Review: Baby Bargains Book/Parent Product Reviews!, Contributors to WindsorPeak.com, As of Jan. 2012
This parent review discusses the pros and cons of the Stokke Sleepi crib.
Review: Small Space Crib Review: The Stokke Sleepi, Carrie McBride, April 24, 2009
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