Baby Cache Essentials Flat Lifetime Convertible Crib - Espresso

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We ordered this crib online and had it shipped to our home. Upon taking it out of the box, we found that the wood was dented in one place, splintered on the front side of the back piece, and the finish was not evenly applied in some areas (creating a significant contrast between the wood and espresso finish). While it seemed sturdy enough when fully assembled, the wood cracked audibly when we tightened the bolts (and we did not over-tighten, just wanted to make sure it would not work its way loose).

We decided to smooth the splinter with some wood glue and touch up the dent with a stain stick because we didn't think it would be worth the hassle of re-packing the pieces and dealing with the return process. The crib should be fine for our short-term use, but unfortunately we won't be using it for a toddler or child bed because it's already so banged up that it's not worth the additional cost of the conversion kit.

Overall, we are very disappointed in the careless, low-to-mediocre quality, construction, and handling of the crib.

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As a crib this item is great. The finish is thin but it held up to our daughter very good. It was very sturdy as a crib. My only complaint was that it was very difficult to change the height of the mattress. As a toddler bed it is equally well suited. A sturdy, beautiful and durable piece. However that is where it's usefulness ends. It is not and cannot quickly, easily, or economically be converted to a full size bed. The conversion kit is not available and even if it was it costs more than a new bed. I wish we had saved some money on a crib as we now have to buy a bed anyway.

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Item came with a big gash in across the top.

BEWARE ship-to-store option; that's what we used and it took over two hours of phone calls between store and online customer service to resolve.

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we got this for our shower, it is beautiful, and stylish. also very functional. nothing bad about it!

Comments about Baby Cache Essentials Flat Lifetime Convertible Crib - Espresso:

I absolutely love this crib!!! At 7 1/2 months pregnant I had the crib assembled in 45 minutes!! The espresso finish is absolutely beautiful & matches well with the furniture in the room. This crib is very sturdy & may be a little heavy to some, I personally didn't have a problem with moving it around & to test the sturdiness I told my 14 year old to climb in & lay there for a few minutes!!! Overall this is a beautiful crib for a good price!!!

Comments about Baby Cache Essentials Flat Lifetime Convertible Crib - Espresso:

Great crib, very strong, I love it, it is a beautiful color

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Overall the crib looks nice. My biggest complaint is that the finish is a cherry finish not espresso, which is disappointing. Also the legs should be a bit thicker. When the crib eventually is used for a full-size bed, the legs will not look nice or sturdy.

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I bought this crib after reading reviews and it definitely lives up to all expectations. I put it together when I was 9 months pregnant! It was easy to do and is very sturdy. My main complaint is that no mobiles fit properly to the side of the crib. The front and rear pieces are too thick to hold a mobile, and the sides are angled. The mobiles all slide since there is no flat surface to attach to. I also don't like how they attach stickers to the beautiful wood on the side, and it is VERY difficult to get them off without ruining the finish. So now my crib has lots of ugly visible stickers on the side that are partially peeled off.

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Saw this crib in store and loved the quality and look of this crib as I wanted something that would last. It compares to higher end cribs I had looked at previously. I had a tight budget and considered a less expensive one in the store but felt the extra $ would be well worth it in the long run. Easy to assemble and not too heavy to move around the room for me. This crib also has 3 heights to adjust as baby grows. However the only con is that you have to buy the conversion kit to change into a todler/full bed. I would definatly recommend this.

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This crib is amazing! I can not put into words how durable it is, and how I wish my older children would have had one this sturdy. Easy to assemble, even being 8 months pregnant. [...]My husband had to move it around all by himself, I felt bad. Love how it can be used all the way up to a full size bed!