Here are the best cribs of 2017!
1. Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib. The babyletto line is gaining popularity over the past 5 years, with very well built cribs that look great, are easy to assemble, have great features, and don't completely break the bank. They are for the stylish parents who don't want to compromise on design or safety, and are willing to pay about $100 more than a typical (and less stylish!) crib. We first became aware of the babyletto line of cribs when over the years our visitors kept emailing us about how happy they were with their new babyletto cribs. That's a great sign when people are willing to go out of their way to send us emails, so last year we got our hands on one and we were not disappointed. The Hudson model is no exception to the popularity of the babyletto series, it's an awesome baby crib that converts from a full crib, to a toddler crib (with an included rail), to a daybed. The only thing it does not do is convert all the way up to a twin or full-size bed frame, which in our opinion is a feature that the vast majority of parents never end up using. This crib uses an awesome mid-century modern design with squared corners and rounded spindles, making it look sleek, simple, and modern. Assembly took about 30 minutes, which is about normal, and the included instructions were very clear. You attach the feet, then 3 sides, then the mattress spring, and then the front side. It comes with an Allen wrench, but you will also need a phillips head (cross-head) screwdriver. There were 4 mattress heights on our unit, which gives it nice versatility. The assembled crib is very sturdy and heavy, no worries about it creaking and flexing with a bouncy toddler! It has a weight limit of 50 pounds for the toddler bed, which means you'll make it until about 4-5 years old before out-growing it either in weight or height. So beyond the excellent functionality of this crib, there are some additional aspects to feel great about. The crib is Greenguard Gold Certified, which means it is tested to ensure it has very low chemical emissions. Made with sustainably sourced New Zealand pine, this crib is free of lead, phthalates (e.g., BPA), and over 360 other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and over 10,000 other chemicals. It also far surpasses several CPSIA, CFR, and ASTM requirements for build quality (spindle load support), and chemical and heavy metal content. And if that's not enough to make you feel good, it also comes in several visually appealing colors, including grey (pictured), white, slate, espresso, natural pine, and some two-tone varieties. Overall, this is a truly excellent crib. The only downfall is the price, which tends to be a bit more than most other cribs on this list. In our opinion, it's worth it for the peace of mind regarding safety and sustainable sourcing. 
2. Stork Craft Valentia 4-in-1 Convertible Crib. This convertible crib has a beautiful traditional styling, and we think it looks fantastic in white or grey. It is a great crib made by a company with an excellent reputation for build quality and customer service. This crib has several great features: solid wood construction, meets or exceeds government safety standards for construction and finishes, has 3 mattress height adjustment levels, a low profile to help you get your baby in and out, an included toddler rail for easy conversion, and a long reputation for great build quality. It comes in several finishes, including Cherry, White, Brown, Espresso, and Gray. The gray is a nice soft-looking modern gray finish. We also liked the solid sides (on the ends) with the wainscoting style wood, which makes it feel so much cozier inside. In our testing, we thought it assembled easily, and was sturdy, stylish, and overall good quality, especially for a $250 crib. It converts from an infant crib, to a toddler bed with (included) rail, to a day bed without the rail, all the way to a full-size bed (but you'll need to buy the full-size mattress and rails). Cons? Well, it has only 3 rather than 4 height adjustment settings, which may or may not affect you at all; it simply means there is more space between the settings. Realistically, you'll likely only use 2 or 3, because once they start standing you'll want it nice and low! It also does not hold GreenGuard Certification for finish quality and emissions, or use wood from sustainable forests, so if you're into those things you should definitely check out the others on this list. Overall, this is a great and competitively priced crib and you can't really go wrong with it. Usually sells for about $250 online.
3. Graco Benton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib. This is an excellent bang-for-the-buck crib, with high levels of versatility, good quality, for an excellent price around $120-130. This solid wood crib meets several government standards, including those of ASTM and CPSC, and is JPMA certified. It uses solid pine wood sourced from New Zealand, along with some veneer. The crib itself is of high build quality, and in our testing the assembly took only about 15 minutes with a cordless drill/driver. Mattresses fit very well into the corners, and reaching in and out of the crib was easy even for shorter moms. The styling is simple, with some farmhouse styling with its colors and curves. The mattress adjusts among 3 height positions, like the Stork Craft. It converts to a toddler bed, which basically means removing the front and positioning the mattress on the lowest setting, and attaching a toddler rail (sold separately). Then a daybed, which means positioning the mattress higher, and then a full size bed with (not provided) frame rails. For the toddler bed, it does not include a toddler rail, so you will need to purchase one of the universal ones . Not surprising given the low price of this crib, so you'll still be saving quite a bit relative to the above options, even with having to purchase a universal toddler rail. Overall, we found this to be sturdy, decently constructed, and reliable. Usually sells online for about $120.
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