All About Convertible Cribs

Growing with your child and budget

Every parent's budget experiences growing pains. After spending considerable money on cribs, many cash-strapped parents watch in horror as their babies jump on their crib mattresses, rattle the bars, and sometimes even damage or destroy their cribs. Suddenly, they need beds.

Sometimes, our budgets can't grow with our kids.  Although pricier than standard cribs, convertible cribs offer a smart money saving solution to your child's endless expenses. Designed to grow with your kids, convertible cribs transform easily from cozy cribs to playful toddler beds.

Choose carefully

Although most convertible cribs unfold into toddler beds, special models of convertible cribs transform into:

day beds

full-size beds

play tables 

companion benches

Convertible cribs follow your baby straight into childhood. Be sure to choose the right convertible crib for your unique needs.

Buyer beware

While convertible cribs can be a wise investment, some models of convertible cribs require you to purchase a conversion kit or additional pieces.

To avoid unexpected costs, make sure the conversion kit comes packaged with the convertible crib you are purchasing. If you do choose convertible cribs without the included kit, make sure you write the conversion kit into your budget.

Before buying convertible cribs, make sure you see the cribs in both their crib and bed forms. Otherwise attractive convertible cribs sometimes appear gaudy when unfolded.

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