We've been using this crib/bed for a couple of years. We have "ebony." The wood does appear to ding easily, and I was expecting it to be pretty worn looking by now. My son is not very hard on furniture and never teethed on it, so maybe that is why, but I can barely tell it's even been used after all of this time (impressive in my opinion). It seems very safe and sturdy, and it still looks great!
One important thing to note - we originally had a standard crib mattress (before we bought this crib) that we were going to use. But once we put it in the crib, it was a little too small. There was too much room between the mattress and the sides of the crib (unsafe because a baby could get stuck). I researched this and did not want to run around (especially while pregnant and huge) everywhere trying to find the right mattress, so ended up purchasing the DaVinci Emily II 2-in-1 260-Coil Crib Mattress. (We got ours at Kohl's.)
Emily II 2 Sided 260 Coil Crib Mattress with Borderwire
Some mobiles will not work on this crib. Initially I purchased (online) a cute mobile that matched the bedding, but once we received the mobile, it would not fit (and was pretty shoddy anyway), so I returned it and bought the Fisher-Price Precious Planet 2-in-1 Projection Mobile.
Fisher-Price 2-in-1 Projection Mobile, Precious Planet
This mobile fit it perfectly on the back bar and we had no problems with it at all. (Side note: my son LOVED the projector and we used it for a long time, another great investment.)
We used breathable bumpers with this crib and they were easy to install and stayed on pretty well.
I'm 5'3" and my arms are short, so with the crib at the lowest setting, it was a stretch for me to lay my son down if he was already asleep, but I managed. This was not enough of an inconvenience to make me wish I had purchased a different crib (or to think that another crib would have been any better).
We lowered it down to the lowest height pretty early on, because he is a pretty big kid, and I was worried he would climb out of it. He climbed out of it once, landed on his head (yikes, thankfully he was not hurt), then never climbed out of it again. We converted it to a toddler bed, and it's great! My son loves his "big boy" bed! I'm so glad to have made this investment instead of just buying a standard crib.
Update: Converted this back to a crib for kid #2. It's great, well... when she uses it. lol It will be great once she's using it more ;)
| Color | Cherry |
|---|---|
| Brand | DaVinci |
| Target Audience | unisex-baby |
| Special Feature | covertible, Toddler Rail Available, convertible |
| Material | cherry, Wood, oak |
| Furniture Finish | Cherry |
| Style | Crib |
| Item Weight | 57.5 Pounds |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Damp Cloth |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 50 Pounds |
| Maximum Height Recommendation | 50 Inches |
| Product Dimensions | 54.63 x 34.38 x 41.88 inches |
| Item model number | M4791C |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material Type | cherry, Wood, oak |
| Additional product features | covertible, Toddler Rail Available, convertible |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Compatible products | 4-In-1 Convertible Crib |
| Batteries required | No |
| Item Weight | 57.5 pounds |
