9 Best Cribs of 2026

The Babyletto Hudson is the crib on this list that balances price and what comes in the box. At $399 with free shipping, it includes the toddler bed conversion kit, which most rivals here sell separately for $59.99 to $129. Babyletto builds the frame and spindles from FSC certified solid New Zealand pine and says the crib is GREENGUARD Gold certified after testing for over 10,000 chemical emissions and VOCs. The finish is described as lead and phthalate safe and meeting ASTM and U.S. CPSC standards. Four mattress positions let you lower the base as the baby sits and stands, and the brand publishes a 135 lb slat strength, a 50 lb maximum weight and interior dimensions of 52 by 28 inches for a standard crib mattress. The limits: it stops at a toddler bed and daybed, with no full-size bed stage, and the 54 lb assembled weight makes it less portable than the IKEA or Dream On Me options.

The Newton Nest is the most complete crib here because it starts life as a bassinet. Newton includes its Wovenaire bassinet mattress, a breathable mesh liner that keeps arms and legs inside, and wheels so the bassinet can roll between rooms. Newton says bassinet mode suits babies up to about six months or 20 lbs, or until they start rolling or pushing up, whichever comes first. After that it becomes a full-size crib, a toddler bed from about 18 months and a junior bed from 3 to 5 years, holding up to 50 pounds in those modes. The frame is beech wood and rubberwood with a non-toxic finish and GREENGUARD Gold certification. Newton offers a 100-night trial with free shipping and free returns. The catch is price: $799 was a sale price when we checked, against a listed $998.99, and the crib mattress is a separate purchase unless you take Newton's bundle offer.

The Delta Children Lola 6-in-1 offers the most configurations per dollar on this list. At a $199.99 suggested retail price, it goes from crib to toddler bed, daybed, sofa and full-size bed with or without a footboard, and Delta includes the daybed and sofa rails. The toddler guardrail (#W100825) and full-size bed rails (#0050) are separate purchases. The design uses slats and angled feet, and the frame combines New Zealand pine with TSCA compliant engineered wood. The mattress support has three positions, one fewer than the Hudson, Benton or Pasadena, and Delta publishes the access rail height as 34 inches from the floor and 26.5 inches from the lowest mattress position. The crib is Baby Safety Alliance Verified. Delta's product page does not list a GREENGUARD Gold certification for the Lola, so parents who want that seal should look at the Graco Benton or Storkcraft Pasadena at similar prices.

The Graco Benton is the cheapest way on this list to get a crib that later becomes a full-size bed. Storkcraft sells it for $199.99 and lists it as GREENGUARD Gold certified, screened for more than 15,000 chemicals and VOCs, and Baby Safety Alliance Verified, meaning third-party labs tested it against the applicable mandatory and voluntary standards. The mattress support base has 4 height options, and the crib fits any standard full-size crib and toddler mattress. The 5-in-1 count covers the crib, a toddler bed, a daybed and a full-size bed with or without a footboard. The fine print matters: the Graco Toddler Safety Guardrail Kit is $79.99 extra and the full-size conversion kit is also sold separately, so the full path costs more than the sticker. The frame mixes pine with engineered wood and composites, the warranty is 1 year, and the 5 reviews on storkcraft.com averaged 2.0 stars when we checked.

The Dream On Me Synergy Wave is the lowest-priced 5-in-1 crib we found on a brand's own US store, at $170.99. Dream On Me builds it from sustainably sourced New Zealand pinewood with open wooden slats on all sides for airflow and visibility, and supports the mattress on a metal frame rather than wood slats. It converts from crib to toddler bed, daybed and full-size bed with or without a footboard, though both the toddler and full-size kits are sold separately. The brand lists BSA certification, GREENGUARD Gold certification and compliance with ASTM and CPSC rules, plus multiple mattress height positions. At 36 lbs and 53.5 by 29.75 by 34 inches, it is lighter than most wood cribs here. The weak points are thin feedback, with no reviews on dreamonme.com when we checked, and the extra cost of kits if you plan to use every stage.

The Nestig Cloud Crib is for parents who care about the look of the nursery and want a smaller sleep space for the first months. Nestig sells it as one crib with three stages: a mini crib for newborns with 3 adjustable mattress heights, a full crib for rolling, sitting and standing babies, and a toddler bed. Wheels make it easier to move, and Nestig says it is verified by the Baby Safety Alliance. It comes in Cloud, Candy Cloud and Woodland Cloud models, with finishes such as Walnut, Natural Wood and Grove, and nestig.com showed 4.7 out of 5 stars from 741 reviews. The trade-offs are price and wait: $899 is more than four times the Graco Benton, the estimated delivery was about 4 weeks when we checked, and there is no full-size bed stage. Returns are free within 60 days.

The IKEA SNIGLAR is the cheapest crib on this list at $129.99, and its main parts, spindles and bed base frame are solid beech. The design is basic. The bed base sets at two heights rather than the three or four on other cribs, and one side comes off when your child can climb in and out safely, which IKEA uses for its conversion. IKEA notes the conversion kit is included and the ventilated base helps air circulation. Published specs include a 50 lb max load, 6 3/4 inches of free height under the crib and outer dimensions of 53 7/8 by 29 1/8 by 33 1/8 inches. IKEA tells buyers to use a 27 1/2 by 52 inch crib mattress and recommends its own, such as the $75 PELLEPLUTT foam mattress, which keeps a full setup near $205. The ikea.com page showed 4.4 out of 5 stars from 690 reviews. It has no daybed or full-size bed stage.

The Storkcraft Pasadena is a plain, well-documented budget crib at $179.99. Storkcraft builds it from sustainable New Zealand pine with poplar dowels and raised European-style side panels, and lists it as GREENGUARD Gold certified, screened for more than 15,000 chemicals and VOCs, and Baby Safety Alliance Verified. The mattress support base has 4 height options, one more than the Delta Lola and two more than the IKEA SNIGLAR. It converts to a toddler bed and a daybed, but the toddler guardrail kit (01340-50) is a $79.99 extra and there is no full-size bed stage. It takes any standard full-size crib and toddler mattress, and Storkcraft's own foam mattress costs $99.99. The page showed 4.7 stars from 15 reviews and eight finish options. Warranty coverage is 1 year limited, shorter than buyers of pricier cribs may expect.

The Namesake Winston is the only metal crib on this list. Namesake, the brand that milliondollarbaby.com now redirects to, builds it from premium steel with a durable powder coated finish and cast-metal joints in a vintage American style. It is GREENGUARD Gold certified, and Namesake says the finish is lead and phthalate safe and the crib meets or exceeds ASTM and U.S. CPSC standards. Four mattress positions follow the usual guidance: highest for newborns, lower as the baby rolls, sits and stands. The 4-in-1 path runs to a toddler bed, daybed and full-size bed, but both kits cost extra: the Abigail-Winston toddler kit is $129 and the full-size kit is $249, so the full path costs $1,077. The page showed 4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews and listed the crib as Ready to Ship. Finish choice is limited to Vintage Gold, Vintage Iron and Heirloom Sage.