The Best Cribs

Name: Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1
Brand: Storkcraft

We bought and tested the top 8 cribs from DaVinci, Babyletto, Storkcraft, Graco, and more to find the best options for every budget and nursery

Credit: Matt Lighthart

By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ Updated March 18, 2025

Contributions From: the GearLab Review Team

Every new baby needs a place to sleep. It could be a bassinet for newborns, a special box in Finland, or a standard baby crib you can use until your baby graduates to a big kid bed. A crib is a great place to use safe sleep hygiene, giving your little one their own place to sleep peacefully and dream. Whether you plan to build your nursery around your crib or just want a reasonably priced option you don't hate, a crib is an important purchase.

We bought and tested the 8 most popular cribs on the market after considering more than 20 contenders. We tested the cribs side-by-side over months for assembly, adjustability, eco-health of materials, mattress fit, and more. From assembly and quality to ease of use and more, we have the details you need to help you find the perfect option for your baby and your budget.

Our favorite baby crib is the Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1. This attractive crib offers simple styling with a bit of flair on the ends. We like the looks, the adjustability, and the easy assembly. Plus, it worked well with all our test mattresses.

A lovely, more budget-friendly baby crib we love is the Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1. If basic and gets the job done without breaking the bank is your jam. This lovely crib is everything you need from newborn to toddler without the frills and price that come with them.

Decking out your nursery includes finding a safe crib, a quality crib mattress and other essentials like a baby monitor. Luckily, we've tested them all and have the details you need to finish your baby's room.

Editor's Note: We updated this review on March 18, 2025, with expanded gear reviews on the best options available in 2025.

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Top 8 Cribs

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	#1 Compare: Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1	#2 Compare: Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1	#3 Compare: Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1	#4 Compare: Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1	#5 Compare: Delta Children Essex 4-in-1	#6 Compare: Storkcraft Beckett 3-in-1	#7 Compare: Delta Children Tribeca 4-in-1	#8 Compare: Graco Benton 5-in-1
Awards	Best Overall Crib	Best Bang for Your Crib Buck	Best Baby Crib for Longevity	Favorite Crib for Simplicity
Price	$330 List Check Price at Amazon	$230 List Check Amazon (on sale!)	$500 List Check Price at Amazon	$500 List Check Price at Amazon	$220 List Check Amazon (on sale!)	$300 List Check Price at Amazon	$300 List	$190 List Check Amazon (on sale!)
Overall Score	81	80	78	78	60	60	58	54
Star Rating	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5
Bottom Line	An attractive, minimalist crib with a wide range of height adjustments that fit many mattresses well	A well-priced crib with a simple design and a deep platform for toddlers, but the adjustability range is smaller, and no toddler rail is included	A high-quality, simple crib that fits most test mattresses well and uses no styrofoam, but it is expensive and harder to build	A higher-quality crib with an appealing design, but it is expensive and takes time to assemble	Basic crib with a deep toddler setting and easy assembly, but it only offers 3 platform heights, and many mattresses didn't fit well	A simplistic design that is highly adjustable that is shorter for petite parents, but not all mattresses were a good fit	A fun-looking crib that comes in a paint-free option, but we struggled with some of the test mattresses, leaving a gap, and didn't like the fewer height levels	A poor quality crib with flaking paint and loosening fasteners after only a short test period
Pros	Posh look, lots of adjustability, good mattress fit, quicker assembly	Reasonable price, minimal design, easy assembly, no paint option, deepest platform height	Better quality, no styrofoam packing, fits most mattresses	Lovely design, higher quality, no packing styrofoam	Deeper toddler platform height, easy assembly	Great design, paint-free option, highly adjustable, shorter	Sustainable wood, paintless option, better eco-health features	More platform adjustability range
Cons	Heavier, harder to move	Smaller adjustability range, convertible parts sold separately	Expensive, tricky assembly	Unique toddler rail fasteners, expensive, long build time	Short adjustment range, bigger mattress gaps, no toddler rail included	Limited under crib storage, gaps with some mattresses, longer assembly times	Lots of fasteners, not great with all test mattresses, limited height settings, higher rail height, bigger footprint	Poor quality, challenging assembly, no conversion included, snug mattress fit, paint flaking, fasteners coming lose
Rating Categories	Storkcraft Equinox 3...	Carter's by DaVinci...	Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1	Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1	Delta Children Essex...	Storkcraft Beckett 3...	Delta Children Tribe...	Graco Benton 5-in-1
Mattress Fit (40%)	9.0	9.0	9.0	9.0	4.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
Eco-health (20%)	7.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	9.0	4.0	9.0	5.0
Adjustability (20%)	8.3	5.9	6.9	7.1	5.0	9.0	6.0	7.9
Ease of Assembly (20%)	7.0	9.0	7.0	7.0	8.0	7.0	6.0	4.0
Specifications	Storkcraft Equinox 3...	Carter's by DaVinci...	Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1	Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1	Delta Children Essex...	Storkcraft Beckett 3...	Delta Children Tribe...	Graco Benton 5-in-1
Footprint Dimension	58" x 29.5"	55.6" x 29.6"	53.5" x 29.5 "	53.5" x 29.8"	53.8" x 29.6"	53.5" x 29.5"	54.8" x 30.8"	54.8" x 29.1"
Rail Height From Floor	35 in	35.4 in	34.8 in	34.8 in	34 in	33.8 in	36 in	34 in
Height Platform Settings	4	4	4	4	3	4	3	4
Platform Height Max	19.0 in	16.5 in	16.8 in	17.0 in	15.5 in	17.8 in	17.0 in	18.0 in
Platform Height Min	8.2 in	8.0 in	8.3 in	8.2 in	8.0 in	6.8 in	9.5 in	7.7 in
Manufacturer Claims	• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • JPMA Certified	• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • Made of solid, sustainable New Zealand pinewood and TSCA-compliant engineered wood	• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • No styrofoam packaging	• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • No styrofoam packaging	• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • JPMA certified • Made of sustainable woods like New Zealand pine wood, poplar and TSCA compliant engineered wood	• JPMA Certified	• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • JPMA certified • Made of sustainable woods like New Zealand pine wood, poplar and TSCA compliant engineered wood	• Non-toxic finishes • JPMA certified

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