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Standard cribs

Full-size cribs that stay cribs. Simple, with no conversion parts.

Empty natural wood crib with a fitted sheet in front of a painted rolling hills muralStandard
  • 15models tracked
  • $129 to $1,725price range

Standard cribs by budget

The 15 standard cribs with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $3805
Mid-range$380 to $1,1205
Splurge$1,120 and up5

All 15 standard cribs

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✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published
CompareGREENGUARD GoldConversion kit includedStorage
Dream On Me Full Size 2-in-1 Folding Stationary Side CribFoldsWheels $229.99–46 lb???
IKEA ÄLSKVÄRD CribBirch veneer, solid wood, fiberboardConversion kit included $399.99––?✓?
IKEA GONATT Crib with DrawerSolid beech and fiberboard, acrylic paintConversion kit includedStorage $399––?✓✓
IKEA GULLIVER CribSolid wood with acrylic paintConversion kit included $299.99––?✓?
IKEA MYLLRA Crib with DrawerFiberboard, solid beech, particleboard drawerConversion kit includedStorage $579.99––?✓✓
IKEA SMÅGÖRA CribSolid beech with acrylic paint, fiberboardConversion kit included $299.99––?✓?
IKEA SNIGLAR CribSolid beechConversion kit included $129.99––?✓?
IKEA SUNDVIK CribSolid beech and birch, fiberboard end panelsConversion kit included $299.99––?✓?
Oeuf Classic CribSolid birch legs, Baltic birch plywood, eco-MDFGREENGUARD Gold $1,120–119 lb✓✕?
Oeuf Rhea CribSolid birch and Baltic birch plywoodGREENGUARD Gold $8601-in-1119 lb✓✕?
Romina Cleopatra Classic Crib100% solid hardwood, water-based and organic oil finishes (per the maker)GREENGUARD Gold $1,725––✓✕?
Romina New York Crib100% solid hardwood, water-based and organic oil finishes (per the maker)GREENGUARD Gold $1,440––✓✕?
Romina Quadro Classic Crib100% solid hardwood, water-based and organic oil finishes (per the maker)GREENGUARD Gold $1,5603-in-1–✓✕?
Romina Uptown Classic Crib100% solid hardwood, water-based and organic oil finishes (per the maker)GREENGUARD Gold $1,560––✓✕?
Sorelle Fairview CribPinewoodTo full-size bed $375––?✕?

Standard cribs by the numbers

The 15 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$129.99 to $1,725; the middle half $299.99 to $1,440 (15 of 15 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Folds1 of 14 that list it

Kit included vs sold separately

Products
Kit included, per the maker6
Kit sold separately7

These need a kit bought separately to convert:

Mattress size by crib type

TypeProductsMattressMattress in the box
Standard15Full-size (single-sided, two-stage)0
Convertible221Full-size (single-sided, two-stage)1
Mini27Mini (mini mattresses)13
Portable11Full-size: 1; mini: 107
Toddler beds20Full-size (single-sided, two-stage)0

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

What to look for in standard cribs

The range across every crib here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Full Size 2-in-1 Folding Stationary Side Crib
46 lbmiddle 119 lb119 lb

3 of 15 list it. Lightest: Full Size 2-in-1 Folding Stationary Side Crib.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

SNIGLAR Crib
$129.99middle $399.99$1,725

Typical: $299.99 to $1,440. 15 of 15 list it. Lowest price: SNIGLAR Crib.

Ask the meadow

Questions about standard cribs

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

What is the most affordable standard crib?

The IKEA SNIGLAR Crib at $129.99 list price, of the 15 we track.

Which standard crib has the most stages?

The Romina Quadro Classic Crib, a 3-in-1 per the maker.

Which standard cribs are GREENGUARD Gold certified?

Romina Cleopatra Classic Crib, Romina Quadro Classic Crib, Romina Uptown Classic Crib, Romina New York Crib, Oeuf Classic Crib, Oeuf Rhea Crib, per their makers.

How should I set up a crib for sleep?

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.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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