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Originally posted by TexLex
The convertible cribs are fine, but many do require the additional purchase of rails - usually another $100. Plus, there is the added hope on the oart of the maker that you will buy all the outrageously priced and poorly made pieces to go with it - drawers, convertible changing table, etc. You can buy better made "big kid furniture" pieces for about the same price if you want to get a matching set later. I'd get a cheap crib (they are all up to current safety stds.) and blow the wad later on a nice set the kid can use through their teens. Also, you do not "need" any item besides the crib - the other stuff is cute, but unnecessary. If you have a dresser or other furniture item of the appropriate height, you can add a changing pad and tada - changing table.
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Good advice, the prices I've seen are ridiculous. Granted, I was leafing through a PB catalog while buying a leather chair recently, and was pretty wowed by how pretty the nurseries were, but sheesh, my own bedroom furniture isn't that nice.
Luckily, I'm getting a changing table for free and will simply buy a crib to match. The crib would be free, too, but it's 10 years old, so I'm passing.
I'm more inclined to blow a wad now on a super-comfortable chair and ottoman for the nursery that I can use in the family room or guest room later.
