Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib vs Sparrow Crib

The Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib is a 3-in-1; the Sparrow Crib is a 2-in-1. The Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib lists for $31 less.

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Ubabub Nifty Clear 3-in-1 CribOeuf Sparrow Crib
TypeConvertible cribConvertible crib
List price$999Lowest price$1,030
Stages3-in-1Most stages2-in-1
Converts toToddler bed, DaybedToddler bed
Conversion kitToddler bed conversion kit UB0399, sold separatelySparrow Toddler Bed Conversion Kit, sold separately
Mattress it takesStandard full-size crib mattress (interior 52 x 28 in)Standard full-size crib mattress (about 52 x 28 in, no more than 6 in thick)
Mattress includedNoNo
Mattress heights4Most heights3
Size54.5 × 31.8 × 35.5 in54 × 29.5 × 36 in
Weight104 lb80.7 lb
FoldsNoNo
MaterialAmerican poplar hardwood, acrylic sides, walnut veneer, engineered woodSolid birch and Baltic birch plywood
Finishes22
GREENGUARD GoldNot listedYes, per the maker
Federal crib standardMaker says it meets itMaker says it meets it
AssemblyNot listedAbout 1 hour, two adults recommended, no special tools
Made inVietnamEurope (Latvia factory)

Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib

A crib with see-through acrylic sides on a wood frame that converts to a toddler bed or daybed with a separate kit.

  • Clear acrylic sides
  • Four mattress heights
  • Maker says it meets CPSC and ASTM standards
  • Heavy at 104 lb
  • Conversion kit sold separately

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

Nifty Clear 3-in-1 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 Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib is a 3-in-1, versus 2-in-1 for the Sparrow Crib.

Is the Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib cheaper than the Sparrow Crib?

Yes. $999 versus $1,030 list price.

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