Nestig The Island Wave Crib vs Sparrow Crib

The The Island Wave Crib is a 3-in-1; the Sparrow Crib is a 2-in-1. The Sparrow Crib lists for $19 less. The The Island Wave Crib includes its conversion kit.

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Nestig The Island Wave CribOeuf Sparrow Crib
TypeConvertible cribConvertible crib
List price$1,049$1,030Lowest price
Stages3-in-1Most stages2-in-1
Converts toToddler bedToddler bed
Conversion kitFull crib and toddler bed conversion kits, includedSparrow Toddler Bed Conversion Kit, sold separately
Mattress it takesMini crib mattress 27.5 x 22.5 x 2 in included; maker says a standard crib mattress fits the full crStandard full-size crib mattress (about 52 x 28 in, no more than 6 in thick)
Mattress includedNot listedNo
Mattress heights33
Size54.3 × 31 × 31.5 in54 × 29.5 × 36 in
WeightNot listed80.7 lb
Child weightUp to 50 lbNot listed
AgeFrom 15 monthsNot listed
FoldsNoNo
MaterialSolid Brazilian pine frame, TSCA-compliant engineered wood, natural cotton fiber rattan-stSolid birch and Baltic birch plywood
Finishes12
GREENGUARD GoldYes, per the makerYes, per the maker
Federal crib standardNot listedMaker says it meets it
AssemblyFull assembly; mini about 30 min, full crib and toddler bed about 20 min eachAbout 1 hour, two adults recommended, no special tools
Made inNot listedEurope (Latvia factory)

Nestig The Island Wave Crib

A mini-to-full-size crib with a rattan-style detail that ends as a toddler bed. One finish.

  • Mini crib mode for small spaces
  • Conversion kits included
  • Maker lists GREENGUARD Gold
  • One finish only
  • Highest price of the Nestig set

Sparrow Crib

A clean-lined birch crib in Birch or White that converts to a toddler bed with a separate kit.

  • Maker lists ASTM F1169 / 16 CFR 1219
  • GREENGUARD Gold per maker
  • Three mattress heights
  • Conversion kit sold separately
  • List price $1,030
Ask the meadow

The Island Wave Crib or Sparrow Crib?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which grows with your child longer?

The Nestig The Island Wave Crib is a 3-in-1, versus 2-in-1 for the Sparrow Crib.

Is the Sparrow Crib cheaper than the The Island Wave Crib?

Yes. $1,030 versus $1,049 list price.

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