Need crib advice Please

Hello,
My husband and I just went crib shopping for the first time today for our daughter, who is 6 weeks (and sleeping in a Pack n' Play) Unfortunately, we live in NYC and don't have a car, which makes shopping difficult, and so we are looking on the internet a lot. We are confused by the options.

We think we want a convertible set, has that been worthwhile for those BTDT moms?

What about the drop side? Many of the models had no drop side, just one side that was lower. I am short (5'2") and I worry about being able to lean over it if it doesn't drop down. If those are lower, then might DD climb out???

Is it important to "test drive" the crib and see it in person, or ok to order from the web?


Any recommendations for brand or style???? Thanks!!!

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MY Dd has a drop side. We got it from land of nod and its very sturdy and I love it..now if only i could get her to love it and not love my bed so much I ordered mine online and was very happy with the quality and service. I was worried about the stationary side cribs as I fellt she would be able to climb over easier but I know lots of moms on here have them so they will tell you more about that.

ITs so confusing as there are so many models out there but try to get it sooner than later so she will get used to it..I waited until my DD was 6mths and IMO that was too long to wait.

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i have a drop side crib that is from my first 8 years ago so its a bit outdated i guess. i got it at babies r us and it is very sturdy.. t0 be honest though i have never even used the drop side because it's loud and i'm afraid of waking the baby up.. i just lean over and put him into the crib and i 've never had a problem. i've always thought the convertible cribs were cute but when you plan on having more kids, it's more likely that you'l be using the crib for the baby instead of converting it. it's' much cheaper to buy a new bed for the toddler than a new crib for the baby.

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I'm short and couldn't do without the dropside. Ours turns into a toddler bed but not a full bed.

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You can look on Bellini.com. We got ours from one of their stores but I think they have a store in Manhattan. I don't think mine has a drop side. Although I'm 5'3" and we lowered it once and it's not a problem for me.

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I have a drop side and love it.

I ordered it from BBB - they delivered it relatively cheap.

Its Bonvita

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I'm only 5 feet, and I love my drop side. In fact, it has been broken for a bit now, and I can't wait til DH fixes it because sometimes I feel like I drop DD into the crib. It's not a problem getting her out because she stands. Before they are standing up, you have the mattress at a higher setting so you can still get the baby out, even if they are lying down. BBB sells Sorelle cribs, which are nice. They have the lifetime ones, that do have a drop side.

p/s - also, for us a convertible crib wouldn't work because I really don't think a full-size bed will fit into DD's room with her other dressers and stuff we have for her.

Message edited 5/27/2007 12:08:25 AM.

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I'm 5'3, don't have a drop down and do fine with our Munire set. It's a quality convertible set that will last a lifetime.

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DW and I are both about 5'6", and we have convertible beds. We never had a problem with DS (he's 4 now) climbing out, or putting DD (1) or DS in the crib. We were nervous about the drop sides because they can't be as strong as a "permanently" affixed side. If we put too much weight on the side, or if the side wasn't fully latched, and either DC put some weight on it, we were afraid it would fall when we weren't in the room, and not know about it.

Plus, for us, it winds up being cheaper in the long run. We bought really good quality furniture that will last their entire lives in our house (and after, if they want to keep it). We don't have extra cribs lying around, and we don't have to buy any more furniture. Everything matches, and if we had to buy a full size bed now for DS, we wouldn't be able to get the same pattern as the rest of his furniture. (Not that it's that important, but it looks nice when everything matches)