DaVinci Kalani M5501 Crib

Pros: Solid, sturdy, beautiful design
Cons: Wood scratches easily, bed rails will cost you an extra $100

My husband and I bought this crib in white 2 years ago for our daughter. It is a beautiful, sturdy, well-constructed crib that breaks down to a toddler bed and then to a headboard/footboard for a full-size bed. It was easy to assemble, it took about an ...

Pros: great quality at a great price
Cons: none

When I was pregnant with my son, I stopped working 4 months into my pregnancy. I had a high risk pregnancy and had to be on bed rest. I had a lot of time on my hands to research every thing that I wanted for my baby. I did days worth of research on cribs ...

Pros: BEAUTIFUL, 3 in 1
Cons: not practical

I spent a lot of time researching cribs and this one by far had the greatest reviews. I got this crib in cherry and I was so pleased with the color, not too red. My daughter is 3 months old and so far so good. I like the option of turning it into a day bed and a full size bed later as she grows. I got the Simmons Baby Beautyrest mattress and it fit perfectly. There are a few things I don't like about the crib: it scratches easily and a mobile doesn't fit. I did get the fisherprice soother to fit but I had to put it at the end of the crib. Not very practical.

Pros: Very beautiful. Wasn't horrible to put together.
Cons: Very soft wood.

We bought this crib for our, now, 3yr old and now our new baby boy sleeps in it. I do feel the wood is very soft and scratches easily, but it's very beautiful.I also have the matching dresser/changing table and it's held up great.