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Best Cribs

Which Cribs performed best in our tests?

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We tested 20 cribs to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Crib based on the following criteria:

  • Construction
  • Ease of assembly
  • Safety
  • Can convert as child grows

Below lists the Cribs that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Crib is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Cribs

ratingsBest Crib for Construction
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Construction incorporates mattress support integrity, types of hardware used, sample defects, if any.


This Crib which tested best for Construction has the following features: .

ratingsBest Crib for Ease of assembly
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Ease of assembly is based primarily on the amount of time required to assemble the crib, clarity, accuracy and explicitness of the instructions, whether or not the correct hardware was included and whether there was easy access to areas where fasteners must be tightened securely.


This Crib which tested best for Ease of assembly has the following features: .

ratingsBest Crib for Safety
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Safety score includes Slat Strength (force to breaking point) and compliance with federal safety regulations, as assessed by our testing.


This Crib which tested best for Safety has the following features: .

ratingsBest Crib for Can convert as child grows
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Indicates that a crib can convert, with or without additional parts, to a toddler bed (TB), day bed (DB), or full-sized bed (FB). Some parts or conversion kits are only available separately.


This Crib which tested best for Can convert as child grows has the following features: .