Storkcraft cribs are high quality, with some quirks
Pros:
Beautiful finish, Sturdy construction, 5-in-1 crib, trusted brand name, Product of Canada
Cons:
Hard to follow, lacking instructions, bumpers will not fit, extra pieces to keep up with.
The Bottom Line:
This is a great crib, I would recommend it because of it's quality construction and beautiful finish. It's also a 5-in-1 which could carry your child into adult hood.
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Author's Review
When I first started looking for a crib for my 6 month old son, Storkcraft caught my eye. I have the Rochester Crib, which is part of the Stages collection. It has a Cognac finish, and also comes in natural, oak cherry, honey pine and white. I do believe that the Cognac is the easiest to find, but the others are out there.
Crib features:
*This is a 5-in-1 convertible crib, therefore it goes from crib to toddler bed to a double bed head AND foot board(Double beds are slightly larger than full sized beds, but the mattress is the same). You can do the daybed thing but that is pointless because it's the same as the toddler bed and the recommended weight limit is around 50 pounds.
*Innovative one hand drop side. Now you can drop the crib side with one hand very easily if you know what you are doing. You have to push the bottom middle IN with you shin, PULL up about 1 half inch then PUSH down. THIS IS NO WHERE IN THE INSTRUCTIONS. While it does work with one hand, I use two because the one-handed motion seems to let down one side at a time and it depends on even weight being balanced
* The instructions are glued to the mattress support so that you don't loose them, BUT it comes with 3 separate pieces of paper YOU will need to keep up with, I recommend a shoe box or something, because you will have left over screws that are needed to convert the drop rail into a foot board and to convert it to a toddler bed.
*Easy assemble: IF you have some Idea of what you are doing, for example if you have put a crib together before, If not, things may go a little slower, but they will be do-able. I recommend 2 people when doing the assembly BUT it is possible with one person, which was the way I did it and it took me about 2 hours.
*Easy care double wheel hooded casters. This crib WILL be on wheels. They give you two 'stopper' wheels which I strongly recommend that they be put on the back of the crib(REMEMBER YOU WILL BE PUSHING ON THE DROP SIDE TO GET IT TO LET DOWN)unless it is up against a wall.
*All Storkcraft cribs are a product of Canada, if you ever have to call Storkcraft LET THEM KNOW which county you stay in or you may not get correct help.
Crib Down falls:
*Lack of detail in instructions... There are parts in the box NEVER even mentioned in the instructions, so you kind of have to 'guess' where they go. For instance, the 2 unfinished wood rails are to support the mattress, but this is not anywhere in the instructions and if you've never put a baby crib together, you could be easily flustered.
* There will be extra pieces to keep up with, this is not so much a down fail as it is an hassle, but if you are buying a 5 in 1 crib that is to be expected.
*The mattress support looks like particle board but a little stronger, I was expecting something a little higher quality, like a metal spring frame, but it is sturdy and serves the purpose.
*Standard crib bumper will not fit properly on this crib. The 'headboard and about a 4 inch wide slat in the middle and the bumper ties will not reach around it and still be about to tie.
I recommend visiting www.Storkcraft.com, The site is somewhat helpful. As for their customer service, I have never had to call them, but I have heard good and bad.
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