9 Best Convertible Cribs of 2024, Tested by Experts

A best seller for years now, the Babyletto Hudson Convertible Crib has four adjustable mattress positions, so as your baby grows you can slowly lower the height (and prevent them from climbing out). We love that this particular crib includes the toddler conversion kit, so you don't need to worry about purchasing add-ons later.

Our experts have built this crib and assure it's easy to assemble and feels sturdy yet lightweight. If you love the mid-century design, you can outfit the room with a Hudson three-drawer dresser with a changing table too.

This crib, and many others on our list, has Greenguard Gold Certification, meaning it's been screened for hundreds of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and thousands of toxic chemicals. This and most cribs are made of soft wood, which can get chipped, but we don't hold that against the crib. We just suggest you check the pieces when they arrive to be sure nothing was damaged in shipping. We also always suggest building the crib in the nursery so you don't have to try to fit a completed crib through a doorway.

It's tough to find a crib as well constructed as this one for such a bargain in the convertible-crib space. It's also unusual to find fun color options like this teal, called "blue lagoon," at this price. The simple silhouette is streamlined and modern — and a petite 33.5 inches high, nice for short parents. If you're looking for a large, noticeable statement piece, though, this crib might not be the best one for you.

Among the more than 1,000 five-star Amazon reviews, we like this testimonial: "The crib has handled my now-3-year-old climbing in and out of it, jumping in it and shaking it, and it has been taken apart and moved four times since we bought it. She still stands as sturdy as the day we put it together."

It can convert into a toddler bed with the purchase of the separate toddler rail, and the front and back pieces can become a headboard and footboard for a full-size bed with a separate kit.

The spindle-style slats on the Jenny Lind convertible crib help create a sweet, retro aesthetic that can look darling in a nursery. Adjust the base to any of the four mattress heights, and transition this crib into a toddler bed when you buy the toddler-rail conversion kit.

A big selling point is that this crib is on removable caster wheels that let you easily position it around the nursery or even roll it into your adult bedroom for those up-and-around-the-clock newborn months. Just remember to take the casters off before your toddler can push it around. It's an affordable choice, too, with a matching changing table that also costs less than $200.

The timeless, Craftsman-style design of this solid poplar crib looks great with any nursery theme and any other furniture. It can transition from crib to toddler bed with the additional purchase of a conversion kit. We've set this one up and find it to be a heavier, sturdier piece than many other cribs; in fact, we've had testers use it for one sibling after another and report that it holds up well.

A steady favorite, it's been in the Pottery Barn Kids line for years. Note the high sides, though, which might be best for tall parents. Build it yourself with UPS delivery or splurge on Pottery Barn's in-home delivery and assembly service to have it put together for you right in your nursery.

As per usual, IKEA's ingenuity shines through with this crib: It's just a smidge smaller than most full-size cribs, so it's able to fit discreetly into even a small nursery. We find it much easier to build than most IKEA purchases, since there are only five big pieces: four sides, plus the mattress base. The Scandinavian simplicity is a major design perk, but that streamlined aesthetic also means it comes in only one color: white.

Note that IKEA considers the crib to be a toddler bed if you remove the front side, but other brands call this configuration a daybed. Thus, there are no separate conversion kits to buy. Because this crib has a low profile, it's another great choice for short moms and dads who need to be able to easily reach down and pick up their baby. Unlike other cribs on our list, the crib's mattress can be set to only two heights: high and low.

If you want a classic high-back look for a more traditional home, we like this affordable choice that includes a toddler guardrail so it can last into preschool. If you buy the separate bed conversion kit, the front and back pieces can also become the headboard and footboard for a full-size bed.

Fans of this crib love that it's real stained wood and not cheaply made by any means. In our testing, we didn't struggle to put it together, but a few online reviewers mention watching a YouTube tutorial for help with assembly. The crib is sturdy and can potentially last through several children; just know that the high-back design is best suited for larger nursery spaces.

You can stash things under any crib, but it's easier to access that under-crib storage with this one, since there's a storage drawer built in. Use it to hold extra crib sheets, pajama sets and more. Pro tip: Don't overstuff the drawer or your things might catch at the top, and a few online reviewers report that the drawer can also catch at the bottom if you have high-pile carpeting. Expect a handful of extra assembly steps, plus extra hardware to mount the drawer, and know that the drawer makes this crib a bit heavier than the other DaVinci cribs on our list.

The Colby can convert into a toddler bed with the purchase of the separate toddler rail, and the front and back pieces can become a headboard and footboard for a full-size bed with a separate kit. When the mattress is in either of its two highest positions, you can see down into the drawer; consider using a crib skirt if you want to fill in the space.

Good Housekeeping Institute Chief Technologist & Executive Technical Director Rachel Rothman has used the Storkcraft Orchard as a crib but is now using the outside frame as a lasting "quiet zone" in her children's playroom. We agree that it's a sweet conversion, useful for years, when a crib frame can become a playhouse.

You can even use the crib's frame as a playhouse at the same time you're using the crib's interior as either a daybed or the headboard and footboard for a full-size bed. Our testers had no trouble with assembly, but a few online reviewers reported getting a wrong piece, so it's best to check everything before you begin to put this together.

Reviewers loved this crib so much we gave it one of our Good Housekeeping Parenting Awards. We appreciate the sturdy, scratch-resistant surface that holds up to heavy use (though the metal is also heavy from a weight perspective, which makes it more difficult to move). Putting it together is fantastically easy too. Take off the front to make it a charming daybed. If you want a matching toddler rail, you can get that, and you can also buy a kit that lets you use the front and back pieces to bookend a full-size bed.

If you like an antique, art deco–inspired look, this is a great bet. Actual vintage cribs are dangerous because they don't conform to modern safety standards. Learn more in our Crib Safety Tips section (below).