The 10 Best Amazon Cribs of 2023, According to New Parents
Decorating your baby's nursery can be one of the more fun parts of pregnancy — or at least a welcome distraction from all the symptoms. Scrolling through Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok can give you tons of ideas and inspiration for themes and aesthetics. Of course, the essential part of a nursery isn't the boho rainbows or handmade wooden figurines, as cute as they are — it's the crib. Above all else, your little one needs a safe place to sleep.
But as you create your registry, you'll likely realize crib shopping basically has its own lingo: mini-crib, four-in-one, five-in-one, traditional. It's a lot, and we haven't even gotten to the different finishes and colors that can help you tie your whole aesthetic together.
Seeing a crib in person can be helpful. But some parents-to-be (and baby-shower guests) prefer the ease of online shopping. Luckily, Amazon is full of options. The best one for you will depend on your space, preferences, and baby (though you'll likely have to take your best guess on the last one). But there's no need to lose sleep over all the options. Here are 10 of the best baby cribs on Amazon, as reviewed by parents like you.
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Best Affordable Crib on Amazon
Delta Children Heartland 4-in-1 Convertible Crib ($70, originally $170)
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Best Overall Crib on Amazon
Delta Children Essex 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib ($146, originally $220)
This Delta Children crib is mostly white, with midcentury-modern-style natural brown legs. The streamlined design doesn't have a changing table or dresser attached. Combined, these characteristics make it ideal for parents going for a minimalist look in nurseries or a crib that won't clash with a bolder room design.
The crib's mattress can adjust to three heights, and the crib itself transitions into a toddler bed, daybed, or sofa, and the daybed/sofa rails are included, although the toddler-bed kit is sold separately.
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Best Crib on Amazon With a Drawer
Graco Solano 4-in-1 Convertible Crib With Drawer Combo ($200, originally $280)
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Best Wooden Crib on Amazon
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Best Crib With Adjustable Mattress Height
Dream On Me Chelsea 5-in-1 Convertible Crib ($156)
At under $160, the Dream On Me Cheleasa 5-in-1 is the most inexpensive option on this list, though it doesn't look it. (We're big fans of the curved top rail.) What makes the crib's price even more impressive is the fact that you can convert it from a crib to a toddler bed, a daybed, or a full-size bed — though you'll need to buy guardrails separately for each transition. Being able to raise or lower the mattresses to four positions extends its lifespan even longer.
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Easiest-to-Assemble Crib on Amazon
Graco Benton 5-in-1 Convertible Crib ($200)
Decorating a nursery? Fun. Assembling a crib? Your mileage may vary, but many parents would prefer to catch a break on this one — and many of the 3,000-plus reviewers on Amazon point to this convertible crib being a cinch to put together. Unlike a baby, it comes with a straightforward manual.
Other perks: the crib converts into a toddler, day, and full-size bed, so you won't have to shop for another sleeping space for your child for a while. The adjustable support base also has four height options — a massive win for keeping mobile littles from climbing out.
"My son is two and in love with his bed," one seasoned parent wrote on Amazon. "It was easy putting it together. I had help from my 15 and 8-year-olds. I love that it will grow with my baby, and I can adjust it whenever I need [it]. The frame is very sturdy and durable, and I make it comfortable by having a microfiber soft-cushioned mattress to give my son that extra touch. I do wish the guard rails that I saw in the instruction images [came] with the frame, but you have to get them separately. All in all, it's a winner for us."
One thing worth noting is that the conversion kit is sold separately, which, while standard across brands, is a pain.
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Most Durable Crib on Amazon
Delta Children Emery 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib ($250)
The curved headboard and wide slats give the Delta Children Emery 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib an elevated appeal. That, combined with the ultradurable materials that reviewers can't stop raving about, means you'll be able to get full use out of the four-in-one feature (from crib to toddler bed to day bed to full-size bed) without having to worry that the bed will begin to look shabby or worn.
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Best Mini Crib For Smaller Spaces on Amazon
Dream On Me Jayden 4-in-1 Mini Convertible Crib ($400)
We love that this option fits a crib and a changing table into roughly the same footprint as a regular-size crib. And the three roomy drawers offer ample (much-needed) storage space.
One reviewer called the crib "nice for small spaces" and noted that it has "plenty of storage," but they also shouted out the brand: "We only use this brand for furniture for our littles, and it's amazing," they wrote. "Easy to assemble and convert. [The] company is very responsive and helps in any way they can if you have issues or loose parts."
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Best Classic Amazon 4-in-1 Crib
DaVinci Autumn 4-in-1 Convertible Crib ($229)
A small, streamlined headboard and straight lines give the DaVinci Autumn 4-in-1 Convertible Crib a classic look suitable for a wide variety of nursery styles. But it has the contemporary features modern families love, including four adjustable mattress heights and the ability to convert into toddler, day, and full-size beds with separate kits.
"First of all, this crib is beautiful. It's an absolute pain to put together, but once it's together, it's really beautiful," one shopper wrote. "Overall, we're very happy with it. The look is exactly what we wanted, and it was a great value for a 4-in-1 convertible crib."
But the same review mentioned some cons: "It's pretty sturdy but maybe a little lighter weight than I'd like ... It's also VERY soft, and we accidentally scratched it just assembling it."