Caravan Crib
The Caravan Crib converts through 7 stages, per Kalon Studios. A 7-in-1 convertible crib made entirely of solid hardwood, with plant-based oil/wax or raw finishes and water-based glues. It becomes two toddler beds and seating with no extra parts, and a daybed and small sofa with the Caravan Conversion Kit.
- $1,295List price
- 7-in-1Stages
- 2Mattress heights
Photos: Kalon Studios
How the Caravan Crib stacks up
Against the 216 convertible cribs we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for convertible cribs (4-in-1 to 5-in-1).
Above the typical range for convertible cribs ($219.99 to $549).
What sets the Caravan Crib apart
Measured against the 216 convertible cribs we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- 8th most stagesof the 212 convertible cribs with it published: 7-in-1
Next to its closest matches
- Maxi-Cosi Quiet Luxury 6-in-1 Convertible CribNext to it, the Caravan Crib is 1 more stage; $95 more.
- Crate & Kids Waveland Wood and Upholstered Convertible CribNext to it, the Caravan Crib is $196 more.
- Babyletto Astre All-Stages 8-in-1 Crib with Bassinet & Toddler Bed Kits by Nate BerkusNext to it, the Caravan Crib is 1 fewer stage; $296 more.
Mattress that fits
The maker says: Standard full-size crib mattress, at least 27.25 x 51.625 in, 4 to 6 in thick.
Mattress in the box: no, sold separately.
It takes a full-size crib mattress. Cribpicks lists 42 single-sided mattresses and 82 two-stage mattresses.
Stage by stage
The maker calls it a 7-in-1; the kits are sold separately.
Setups the maker lists: crib, three-wall toddler bed, platform toddler bed, platform seating, toddler bed with head and footboard (kit), daybed (kit), small sofa (kit).
Kits, per the maker: Caravan Conversion Kit, sold separately (needed for the head-and-footboard toddler bed, daybed and sofa). The three-wall and platform toddler beds need no kit.
Listed features
- Solid hardwood throughout, including the mattress support (ash, white oak or walnut)
- No MDF, plywood, particleboard or veneer, per the maker
- Water-based glues and a food-grade plant-based oil/wax or raw finish, per the maker
- Two toddler-bed setups with no extra parts
- Two mattress heights
- Solid wood can be refinished over time
Worth checking
- List price $1,295
- Mattress sold separately
- Daybed and sofa setups need the Conversion Kit, sold separately
- Doesn't convert to a twin or full-size bed
- The raw finish has no surface protection and needs more care
- Some of the seven uses are different ways to use the same setup
Every way the Caravan Crib is used
7 uses, per Kalon StudiosOut of the boxno extra parts
1CribTwo mattress heights
2Three-wall toddler bed
3Platform toddler bed
4Platform seatingThe same platform, used as a seat
With the Conversion Kitsold separately
5Toddler bed with head and footboard
6Daybed with a third rail
7Small sofa
Photos: Kalon Studios. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Where to buy the Caravan Crib
We list a store only after confirming it carries the Caravan Crib. For now, buy it from Kalon Studios.
- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Safe sleep: see the AAP's guide to safe sleep and NICHD Safe to Sleep. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Kalon Studios Caravan Crib | |
|---|---|
| Type | Convertible crib |
| List price | $1,295 to $1,495 depending on wood |
| Stages | 7-in-1 |
| Converts to | Three-wall toddler bed, Platform toddler bed, Platform seating, Toddler bed with head and footboard (kit), Daybed (kit), Small sofa (kit) |
| Conversion kit | Caravan Conversion Kit, sold separately (needed for the head-and-footboard toddler bed, daybed and sofa). The three-wall and platform toddler beds need no kit. |
| Mattress it takes | Standard full-size crib mattress, at least 27.25 x 51.625 in, 4 to 6 in thick |
| Mattress included | No |
| Uses, per the maker | Seven uses across five physical setups: crib (two mattress heights), three-wall toddler bed, platform toddler bed, platform seating, and, with the Caravan Conversion Kit, a toddler bed with head and footboard, a daybed with a third rail, and a small sofa. |
| Mattress heights | 2 |
| Mattress support height | 18.7 in and 7.5 in from the floor |
| Size | 54.5 × 30 × 34 in |
| Crib sides | Fixed-side |
| Folds | No |
| Material | 100% solid hardwood |
| Wood species | Ash, white oak or black walnut |
| Mattress support | Solid hardwood |
| MDF, plywood, particleboard, veneer | None: no MDF, plywood, particleboard or veneer (per the maker) |
| Glue | Water-based (no solvent-based glues, per the maker) |
| Finishes | Raw (unfinished) or oiled with a food-grade, plant-based oil/wax; no synthetic lacquer and no VOCs in the applied finish, per the maker |
| Repair and refinish | Yes, the solid wood can be refinished, depending on condition (per the maker) |
| Replacement hardware | Sold separately |
| Federal crib standard | The maker states it meets the applicable U.S., Australian and European crib standards. |
| Made in | Europe |
| Awards, per the maker | Green Product Award (sustainable design) |
| Care | Oiled: wipe with a cloth lightly dampened with warm water; skip soap and harsh cleaners. Raw: dust dry and avoid wet cleaning. Oiled surfaces may need re-oiling over time (per the maker). |
Compare the Caravan Crib with
How each closest rival differs from the Caravan Crib, from the makers' specs.
- Maxi-CosiQuiet Luxury 6-in-1 Convertible Crib6-in-1127.9 lb$1,199.99
- 1 fewer stage
- $95 less
- Crate & KidsWaveland Wood and Upholstered Convertible Crib$1,099$1,099
- $196 less
- BabylettoAstre All-Stages 8-in-1 Crib with Bassinet & Toddler Bed Kits by Nate Berkus8-in-175 lb$999
- 1 more stage
- $296 less
- OeufMoss Crib2-in-176 lb$1,090
- 5 fewer stages
- $205 less
Caravan Crib: questions answered
From Kalon Studios's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
What mattress fits the Caravan Crib?
A standard full-size crib mattress at least 27¼ inches wide by 51⅝ inches long and 4 to 6 inches thick, per Kalon. The mattress is sold separately.
What does the Caravan Crib convert to?
Kalon lists seven uses: the crib (with two mattress heights), a three-wall toddler bed, a platform toddler bed and platform seating with no extra parts, and a toddler bed with head and footboard, a daybed and a small sofa with the Caravan Conversion Kit, sold separately. It does not convert to a twin or full-size bed.
Do you need a conversion kit to make it a toddler bed?
No. Per Kalon, the three-wall and platform toddler beds need no extra parts. The Conversion Kit adds the head-and-footboard toddler bed, the daybed and the sofa.
Is the Caravan Crib solid wood?
Yes, per Kalon: solid ash, white oak or black walnut throughout, including the mattress support, with no MDF, plywood, particleboard or veneer.
What glue and finish does it use?
Kalon says it uses water-based adhesives, and either a raw (unfinished) surface or a food-grade, plant-based oil/wax finish with no synthetic lacquer and no VOCs in the applied finish.
Is the Caravan Crib GREENGUARD Gold certified?
Kalon does not list GREENGUARD Gold certification for the Caravan. It lists the materials instead: solid hardwood, water-based glues and a natural oil/wax or raw finish.
Can the Caravan Crib be refinished?
Kalon says the solid wood can be maintained and refinished, depending on condition. For damage that could affect safety or the crib's structure, Kalon says to contact them before using it as a crib again.
How do you clean it?
Per Kalon: wipe the oiled finish with a cloth lightly dampened with warm water, without soap or harsh cleaners. Dust the raw finish dry and avoid wet cleaning. Oiled surfaces may need re-oiling over time.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More convertible cribs
- NestigThe Island Wave Crib3-in-1$1,049$1,049
- Maxi-CosiKindred Brisa 4-in-1 Convertible Crib4-in-1$999$999.99
- BabylettoBondi Boucle 4-in-1 Convertible Crib4-in-1106 lb$999
- NestigBriar 4-in-1 Crib4-in-1$999$999
- OeufSparrow Crib2-in-180.7 lb$1,030
- UbabubNifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib3-in-1104 lb$999
Where these specs come from
- kalonstudios.com/shop/caravan/caravan-crib
- kalonstudios.com/shop/caravan/caravan-conversion-kit
- kalonstudios.com/care-maintenance
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.