Glowing Crib Reviews?

I don't have any recommendations on cribs but I just wanted to tell you that I think what you wrote about being a "bonus Mom to two great step/bonus kids" was such a wonderful thing for you to say!! I can tell you will be a wonderful mother just by that statement! Your husband should feel very lucky(and I'm sure he does)that you feel this way about your step children! Pat yourself on the back...you deserve it!

It's been awhile, but we purchased our crib from Babies R Us. The quality and the price were within our budget at the time and it was a GREAT crib. It's a sleigh-bed style that converts to a toddler bed when they are of age. We bypassed the toddler bed and went straight to a regular bed though! Oh well, it was a nice feature we thought we needed! Good luck and congrats on your newest bundle of joy! You're going to have so much fun! Girls are GREAT!! ;)

We bought a crib from IKEA.. and LOVE it. It's very simple, and perfect for my little guy. It only comes in two colors, wood and white. I know with a little girl you might want to be a bit more fru fru... but this was a perfect choice for us. It even turns into the cutest little toddler bed.

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I'm not sure about different brands, but you can probably find a great review in a book called the Baby Bargains Book (www.babybargainsbook.com). You should be able to find a current copy in a book store. Just flip to the chapter on crib reviews and they'll have recommendations for the best bang for your buck.
I really think they're all pretty much alike. You can count on an arm or leg getting stuck in the rails at some point and it doesn't matter what brand the crib is -- it has to do with the fact that you are putting a baby in it. You can also guarantee teeth marks. A plastic guard over the rail is a good idea, though I have heard of those pinching little baby lips. Ours was just plain wood. Teething will be more of a problem with the softer woods, and more noticeable on a smooth rail. Also, a lot of the new models have large corner posts that you can't tie a bumper pad around. However, that might not be a big deal if there's a recommendation that you shouldn't use bumper pads because they are a choking hazard.

Our experience with cribs: Both of our children were in toddler beds (or a "big kid" bed) by 17 months. Now that te littlest one is nearly 2, the crib is a distant memory. I'm soo glad we didn't spend any money on it!
My recommendation would be an inexpensive crib (like a Jenny Lind -- just make sure the rails come down with a one-handed or kick-release mechanism), then spend your money and your energy on big kid furniture!
Good luck!

i actually bought my crib on ebay it is a $799 crib that i got for under 350 with shipping included. it is a great crib and in perfect condition. brand new in the box. i is a convertable crib so the side does not slide down. but it is 3 beds in one so it was very worth the money. and the fact that i got it more that 50% off is great.