DaVinci Emily Convertible Baby Crib in Cherry

Reviews of DaVinci Emily Convertible Baby Crib in Cherry

1.) Great crib at a great price!
Reviewed by: Michael Mckenna Iowa
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My wife and I just finished putting this crib together. It took a total of 25 minutes start to finish. The instructions were extremely easy to follow. We bought this exact crib in honey oak 18 months ago for baby number one and it has worked so well, we ordered the same crib in white for baby number two. Our original crib is in the same great shape as when we first put it together. The only adjustments we have done, where to lower the mattress support heights from higher to lower. Even that process only took a matter of minutes. I have read crib purchase reviews where the box arrived extremely beat up. When ours arrived the outside of the box was a little rough, but the crib pieces inside are very well packed, padded, and wrapped and there was not a scratch on the white finish. The super saver free shipping arrived at our door 6 days from date of purchase. I have never wrote a review for an online purchase before, but we are so pleased with our two cribs that I wanted to pass on a very positive message to those who may be comtemplating buying this crib.
P.S. I'm a physician and this crib could not be any safer...no solid side walls or backing...just the well spaced rounded slates all the way around and no moving parts

2.) Excellent quality and finish
Reviewed by: Eric Carlsbad, CA
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We just received our product yesterday. With the free shipping offer and no tax, we got it 2 days later! After opening up and installing today, I was impressed with the quality and finish of the wood. All the parts and holes were good for us. The crib looks great. I like the fact our baby can grow with the bed. We ordered the extension as well. I will definately buy from this company again. Fast shipping, and great quality.


3.) Love the crib
Reviewed by: Grandma G Milan, IL USA
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I spent hours online and in stores comparing cribs for my grandson. Was very hesitant to purchase something this big online, especially after reading some reviews about it coming damaged, but when I saw the price, and cheap shipping, I figured it was worth a try. I am so glad I did. The crib arrived in time, in perfect shape, packed very secure, with not a scratch. The directions were easy to follow, all the parts were included, and we had it up in about an hour. (Even for two old grandparents.) My daughter spent almost $500 on her crib, and I think this one is more sturdy and better looking. Haven't had the chance to put our little guy in it yet, but so far I believe we will be very happy with it. I do plan on getting the round teether covers for the top rails, since I don't want him scratching it up with his teeth! Would recommend it to anyone, especially at this price.

4.) Great Crib
Reviewed by: Mom California
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This is a great crib. My baby loves it. Everytime I put him in it he gets really excited. It is also a great finish and very sturdy. I also like that is can convert to a toddler bed with just a few adjustments. The crib arrived in a torn up box with missing hardware. I contacted the makers and they were great. With no charge or hassle they sent me the missing parts. This crib is a great price for what you get.

5.) Very pleased. Great crib for the $
Reviewed by: R. Galloway
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We're quite pleased with this crib, especially for the price. It's sturdy and attractive. Setup was easy enough. No problems or complaints. If you like the looks of this one, get it. There's no sense spending more money on a crib.

6.) Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Rosebud Lancaster, CA
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This crib makes our nursery! Every person that has seen the room comments on what a beautiful crib this is. The wood is very thick and expensive looking for a very inexpensive price. The crib is very sturdy when put together, and with no movable parts (the front piece doesn't lower) it is very safe for the baby. Knowing that this crib will grow with my baby through toddler and childhood years is reassuring too. I'm glad that I purchased this crib! You can't beat the quality for the price.

7.) beautiful crib!
Reviewed by: Polly Denver, CO
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This arrived quickly and in great shape...no shipping problems here and no damage to the crib. It was easy to assemble and is a very sturdy crib. It doesn't have any moving parts, rather the mattress can be set at different heights as your child grows. Includes the conversion to toddler bed kit. It is beautiful and a great deal for the price! I highly recommend it!

8.) Sweeeeet!
Reviewed by: kB
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This is one heavy, sturdy crib (read good thing). Got it with all pieces intact and no scratches; assembled in about an hour and was really pleased with the finished product. No squeaks at all and I obeyed the warning not to over tighten any of the screws. It's mid-priced, but worth every penny and the height adjustment is very secure with NO possibility of "slipping out". It has a real solid feel that reflects its solid wood construction and baby sleeps like...well...a baby. Make sure to get a good mattress to go with it like one of the Sealy P'dics we got. Looking forward to the day when we turn it into a day bed, then a kids bed with the matching rails which we also bought at the same time (they may not be available in a few years due to model changes) We expect this to last a really long time.

9.) Sturdy, nice looking crib
Reviewed by: S. Bryant So Cal
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I was concerned about purchasing a crib with a stationary (static) rail. I have read reviews on other cribs in which people complained of the difficulty reaching over the front rail to get the baby. That is not the case with this crib. The front rail is roughly 34"H. I have absolutely no problem getting my son in and out & I have the mattress on the lowest setting. I also had no problem attaching a mobile to this crib.(back or sides work)The crib is a pretty cherry color and seems very sturdy. A good deal for the price. To top it all off...it was available with SuperSaver Shipping. The crib arrived in 2 days! The manufacturer is located in So Cal....lucky me.

10.) One of the best cribs on the market
Reviewed by: Jennifer Millage Parker, Co
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I have one of these cribs already for my son. We have another one on the way and when it came to the choice of which crib to buy there was no question. This crib is so versatile. It goes from a crib to a toddler bed and then to a full size. We can use it for years. I'm only 5'4" tall and I was a little worried about the side not moving down but it works out great for me even when it is on the lowest level. I would recommend this crib to anyone.

11.) A Nice Crib
Reviewed by: R. Bucala Massachusetts
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My husband and I looked at several cribs in-store and were a little unsure of buying one over the internet, however everything worked out and we are very pleased w/ our purchase. The price, no shipping and handling etc. can't be beat. The crib went together relatively well and is quite sturdy. The wood does mark rather easily, but with our budget a hardwood crib was out of the question. We also purchased the DaVinci Emily Changer/Dresser. They look great together. Overall, we are very happy w/ our decision.

12.) Good for the price, add varnish if you can.
Reviewed by: Trogd00r Los Angeles CA
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This crib is bigger than standard size, it lists the dimensions but doesn't explicitly say that. For that reason I got the matching DaVinci mattress as well. The crib does scratch easily but that's because it's made out of Pine, a softer than ideal wood, as well as having a really thin layer of varnish. Because of the reviews that said it scratches easily I decided to give it two more coats of water based polyurethane before using it. This greatly improved it's durability. Of course you could just refinish it in a couple of years when it's all scratched up but it's a lot easier to just add some coats on when you get it.

13.) Love it!!
Reviewed by: Timothy Arizona
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This crib came in five days and was in perfect shape. We set it up in a reasonable amount of time. I can honestly say that it feels sturdier than any other cribs we were shopping for in the stores.


14.) Great Product
Reviewed by: Timothy Haweks
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It was easy to put together and came faster than expected. The price matches the quality. Overall, I was very impressed with the crib.


15.) Beautiful and solid crib!!
Reviewed by: Misha Los Angeles, CA, USA
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This is a great buy! Easy to assemble and looks gorgeous. One of the most important things - it is very solid.

16.) Good crib, great price
Reviewed by: NR
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I got the crib in a good condition (no scratches) and before the committed delivery date. The crib was easy to assemble - took me about an hour and half. It looks very good (as good as most cribs I saw in some fancier stores nearby). Also, it feels very sturdy and stable. I really liked the fact that no oversize delivery charges were charged for this. At this price (around 200), I couldn't find a better deal.

A negative would be that the crib does not have a sliding rail (I should have know this from reading the product description).

On the whole, very satisfied with the product as well as the vendor (Dreamtime Baby).

17.) Great piece of furniture
Reviewed by: K. Bentley Arlington, Tx USA
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I bought this for my daughter in Colorado and had it shipped to her. She said it was sturdy and very pretty. She was pleased with the purchase.

18.) Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Rowan's Mom
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This is a beautiful crib! It is a true white color and is so sturdy! It will also make a classic double bed later on!
The only thing that would have been nice would have been little white caps to fit into the screw holes so you couldn't see where the screws went in.
I have recommended this crib to many friends and will continue to. This was my favorite buy for our nursery!

19.) Love this crib!
Reviewed by: C. Elmore SC, USA
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After searching and searching, my husband and I finally decided on this crib and I am so glad we did. It is absolutely gorgeous! It looks like we paid alot more for it than we did. Only took the both of us about 30 minutes to put together. I also like the fact that it doesn't have a dropside and it is still easy for me to reach into as I am only about 5'1 so I don't think there'll be a problem getting the baby in and out. I would absolutely recommend this crib to everyone I know who's having a baby!

20.) great crib
Reviewed by: chris p.
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Fantastic Crib. Beautiful and easy to put together. Took friend and I 30 minutes. First crib arrived damaged. I called and an immediate replace ment arrived within a few days. Great customer service and crib is stunning. Very well made, sturdy, bright white. I bought this online and it is one of the best and easiest choices we have made.

21.) Love this crib
Reviewed by: cece Mobile.Al
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Very positive buying experience;great price for the product. Plus " free shipping". We bought this crib for our first grand-daughter. A very elegant crib. Easy to assemble,and very stable. I was able to put the crib together by myself. The crib was deliver on time. Yes the bed does scratch easy, but it is solid and very sturdy. I have looked at this crib at different web sites but amazon.com had the crib priced significantly lower than any other sites. If you are looking for an excellent crib I suggest buying this one.



22.) Good Crib
Reviewed by: ecmom
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I just ordered this crib for our new baby. It arrived in excellent condition in approximately 9 days from purchase. I ordered a Simplicity Ellis crib for my 20 month old (2 years ago) and it did not arrive in as good of condition as this crib. I am 6 1/2 months pregnant and assembled it myself in about 2-2.5 hours. The directions were, for the most part, pretty easy to follow. The crib (natural color) does scratch easily, but the assembled crib is sturdy (I am very picky about quality) and even more attractive than in the pictures. This crib was highly rated by Consumer Reports and on most of the websites I searched. The good ratings, along with the affordable price (most cribs in the store were > $400 and this was $280 with free shipping) convinced me to buy this crib. I have had good luck with my Simplicity Ellis Crib (very sturdy and attractive), but wanted to try this brand because I wanted the "natural" color. I have not yet used the crib, but am happy with the purchase so far (based on comparisons with my current Ellis crib which has remained sturdy and elegant through 20 months with an active toddler).

23.) DaVinci convertible Crib
Reviewed by: Webwalker Broomall, Pa. USA
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I bought this crib for my grandaughter. and I love it and Natural is really beautiful. It really was easy to put together. I am 61yrs old and all my daughter did was hold up the sides so i could screw it together. I did the rest by myself. FYI. the screws for the left and right sides of the crib that attaches to the rear did not fit. they were too short. i took screw to home depot after i measured the size and you need 4"screws instead of the 3"screws that came in the package. after that it was DONE. I would reccomend this crib and would buy it for anychild.I give it 5 STARS. PS. I looked at alot of sights on the web for weeks for the right crib. Thanks Amazon

24.) safe crib at great price!
Reviewed by: CFK Sitka, AK
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We bought this crib sight unseen on amazon based on consumer report recommendation. The crib shipped free to Alaska and arrived in perfect condition. My husband put it together in no time without any problems. The crib is sturdy and looks great. We're 100% pleased with crib and amazon.com!!
Others have mentioned the unsightly holes where the screws are - maybe they didn't include plugs because of potential choking hazard?

25.) Consumer Reports Best Pick!
Reviewed by: Andrew Vincent KCMO
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My wife and I purchased this crib for my daughter a year ago and were very surprised at how sturdy and easy to assemble this crib was. This crib is solid- no partical boards here. [...]had done a piece on cribs about 6 mo ago and I was pleased to find that this crib scored their "ConsumerReports Best Pick" in its category (stationary side cribs). We just purchased a second "Emily" crib for our second child. I have recommended this crib to friends and they are also pleased with the quality of this crib. [...]

26.) so far, so good
Reviewed by: S. Cook
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This crib was easy to assemble and it is very pretty. I like how versatile it is for the price. I put it together by myself and 6 mos. pregnant in an hour. It was very easy to do. One concern I had was that some of the pieces were missing paint in some spots; nothing extrememly obvious that wasn't eventually covered up by the mattress. I have several more weeks before I get to actually try it out, so my rating is based on looks and assembly only. I am confident, however, that it will stand the test of time...

27.) Great crib at a great price!!
Reviewed by: Heidi A. Aldridge Houston, Texas
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I ordered this product on a Thursday and received it on the following Tuesday. The package was in great shape when it arrived. It only took us an hour and a half to put it together. The instructions are very easy to follow. I am very happy with this purchase

28.) Great crib and great price
Reviewed by: Todd Kansas City, MO
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The crib was shipped ahead of schedule and arrived in perfect condition. The price was also great.

29.) I love this crib!
Reviewed by: K. Hall Indianapolis, IN
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This crib is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. Our first shipment came in damaged but after a short phone call a second one was on it's way. Great customer service. The quality of the bed is outstanding. We purchased it for our first child but should also be able to use for the second when that time comes.

30.) Fabulous crib!
Reviewed by: C. K. Ng Illinois
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I bought the DaVinci Emily Convertible Baby Crib in Oak a couple of weeks ago, after extensive research, both in-store and online. Other cribs which the husband and I saw in-store were sturdy, but much pricier than this one, so we ended up ordering this one from Amazon.
The crib was shipped with no dinks or scratches. Assembling it was a cinch, and in just under 3 hours, we had a beautiful baby crib. The crib is unbelievably sturdy and what I like most is that the sides are stationary, so there's no danger of my baby's limbs getting caught if the side rails should fall accidentally (one of the reasons for the many baby crib recalls). The rounded edges are also a plus - with no sharp corners, it also reduces accidents.
Like many other reviewers, my only (small) complaint is that the soft wood scratches rather easily, so be careful during handling! All in all, I would definitely recommend this product to would-be parents!

31.) Beautiful and easy set up!
Reviewed by: MDiaz1121 Fort Drum, NY
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My husband and I decided to put this crib together last night. It took all of maybe an hour. The instructions seemed vague at first, but once you actually start putting things together it became very easy.

Advice I would give a new buyer: Assemble the crib IN the nursery! Some may think this is obvious, but my husband wanted to do it in front of the television in the living room (thinking it would take hours). We had to take the back part off and flip up the mattress support to get it into the baby's room. Though it was VERY easy to do, it would have been easier to just set up in the room.

Once set up, the crib is absolutely beautiful! The color actually looks like the pictures online. The crib is extremely sturdy and the Da Vinci mattress we registered for fits perfectly snug. The wood does however scratch pretty easily, so take it slow and careful... and keep furniture polish and wood markers handy for after set up.

All in all, I'm overly satisfied with this crib!

32.) Sturdy,looks nice and good value.
Reviewed by: E. Courtright Spokane,WA
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We've had this crib for 6 months now and love it. Our son has used it since we brought him home from the hospital after he was born. The crib was easy to assemble and re-assemble as we've recently moved. It feels very sturdy and the finish is a beautiful, light honey color. We also have the matching changing table/dresser. My only issue with that item is one of the drawer front's kept falling off. I highly recommend this crib. It's good quality especially for the price.

...as of July 12,2009 the crib is still holding up well to a very active 21mo old boy. Great investment!

33.) Beautiful. Sturdy. Scratches pretty easily.
Reviewed by: oatmeal
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We got this crib in "Natural."

I've got to say, it's a beautiful crib that is pretty much the focal point in the nursery. It's sturdy, even if it does tend to scratch easily - the only thing I was tempted to deduct a star for.

The fact that it's convertible... well, we haven't gotten quite that far yet, but it's very nice to know that we won't need to spend any more when the time comes.

34.) Great crib at a great price
Reviewed by: M. J. Sullivan Harrisburg, PA
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It's always hard to buy something like a crib without seeing it. But this crib is great! It went together easily and it is very sturdy. We got the natural and the finish is beautiful. And, the fact that this crib will stay with the child through life means that it actually cost very little per child. And, if you're expecting a boy, don't be fooled by the name. It's not "girly" at all in appearance.

35.) Review and other suggested items for use with Emily Convertible Crib
Reviewed by: Madison Mom
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We bought this crib in 'natural' and have been using it for one month. It is fairly easy to assemble, is high quality, and looks beautiful. We also use the DaVinci Emily II 2-in-1 Coil Mattress with the QuickZip Crib Mattress Pad and the QuickZip Sheet Set. Our 6 month old daughter tended to stick her legs and arms through the sides of the crib (though this will happen with any crib), so we recently purchased the BreathableBaby Breathable Safer Bumper and that has made a huge difference.

36.) Tops for Safety and Zero Hassles With Assembly
Reviewed by: Elbow Salem, MA USA
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We purchased this crib in June of 2009 after having researched dozens including some of the, "organic", models offered that purport to be completely VOC free etc., usually at a cost north of USD1000. That cost would be fine if you could be certain that the money was unequivocally buying you some additional level of safety.

After months of steady research I didn't feel that these more expensive organic cribs were necessarily safer and in fact, was worried about the paucity of customer testimonial associated with them.

When it came down to it we relied on the numerous positive reviews on Amazon as well as the endorsement of Consumer Reports (this model was an editor's choice on Consumer Reports' list.)

I read a review just now where a couple claimed to have put the crib together in 25 minutes. That must have looked like a NASCAR pit stop, I have no idea how someone could put it together that quickly - good for them.

I assembled it solo and it took a couple hours, though I wasn't rushing and was double and triple checking the tightness of each bolt. I also spent some time leveling the mattress spring system.

The best thing I can say about the assembly is that there is no point at which you'll be frustrated. Frequently in putting together something with as many parts as this, you'll encounter some trouble despite your being sure you are following the directions correctly (think IKEA assembly). That didn't happen to me once with this crib.

When you're done you'll be happy with the final product as well. It feels very well manufactured and built, something you'd be fully confident putting your child in.

37.) Great Quality, More Than I Anticipated
Reviewed by: S. Richard RTP, NC
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This crib was chosen because of the cost and the fact that it was #2 on the consumer reports crib safety ratings. I had my anxiety about purchasing it online without seeing it in person first. I'm glad I got over it and purchased it. The quality is amazing and I'm hoping the durability is there too. It's heavy and sturdy and I can't wait to place my little one in it in January. The directions were easy for my husband to follow and we didn't have any difficulty assembling it. It's large and stunning and I'm so pleased with my purchase!

38.) Much better than Storkcraft Crib
Reviewed by: schi0249
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We purchased it in Ebony--- very nice black color!
This is one item I wish we waited to purchase. We purchased a Storkcraft (chelsea) crib before our child was born. He was in that crib for a few months. There was a recall on the drop-down slide of the crib. We returned the crib, thankfully target took it back. We bought this crib instead. Our child is now 6 months old and I feel much safer putting him in this crib versus a storkcraft crib. First and foremost, million dollar baby company has NEVER had a recall on cribs. Secondly, all parts are metal (storkcraft had a few parts that were made out of wood that were questionable how well they would hold up). This crib HAS a box spring! There are NO wooden slates like the storkcraft Chelsea crib we owned. My child feels more comforable in this crib--we are using the same mattress. For the past three months my child has been rolling over. In this crib for some reason it seems to have more space. He seems to NOT have his arms/legs stuck in this crib as much as the storkcraft even though he is more mobile now. Overall, I would NOT trust any drop down slide after reading about the recalls on them with storkcraft. This product is perfect and sturdy and does take a while for my husband and I to put together. The storkcraft was much easier to put together. But this crib seems to have been made and shipped a lot nicer! The finish seems to hold up much better as well. Overall, I wish I bought this crib to begin with. We love the fact that as our child gets older, we can move the box spring down 4 times versus only two times with strokcraft crib. Really the drawer doesn't bother me to much. I am just happy he is in safer crib. Also, I would not suggest a pregnant person putting this together with or without a spouse. It is very HEAVY!!

39.) beautiful- cherry
Reviewed by: Lupstar Yakima, WA
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This crib arrived intact. It did not have any scrapes, scratches or dents. We were very pleased when it arrived. I was concerned with the type of mattress to buy since other reviewers said that this crib is bigger than most. The Sealy ultra rest fits perfectly. Not too snug but not a lot of wiggle room either- I think its the right fit. According to the package that the crib came in it states that the crib mattress should be at least 27 1/4 x 51 5/8 with a thickness of no more than 6 inches. If you plan to use this as a toddler bed then the dimensions are the same as above but with a thickness of 4 inches. Overall, the crib has a beautiful appearance and sharp finish. I'm even contemplating getting a 2nd for my older daughter who is 15 months.

40.) EXCELLENT - BUY THIS CRIB
Reviewed by: New Mommy Lexington, KY
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This is the most wonderful crib ever. It is very sturdy and easy to put together. I am extremely happy with the quality of this product. I have looked at this crib in many nursery stores but amazon.com had the crib priced significantly lower than the nursery stores and I received the item in about 2 weeks and they offered free shipping. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT CRIB I SUGGEST BUYING THIS ONE. We bought this in the cherry finish and it is fantastic.

41.) Beautiful crib at a great price!
Reviewed by: E. Waller Denver, CO
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I'm so glad we opted to go with this crib- not only did we get a great deal on it w/no shipping costs, but it's beautiful, easy to put together (I did it myself at 8 mos pregnant) and got to us quickly. It's nice and sturdy w/a gorgeous dark cherry finish that matches our nursery. Highly recommended :)

42.) great for the price!
Reviewed by: R. Shaw Greencastle, PA
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After shopping EVERYWHERE for a crib, and being really disappointed at the quality and prices out there, we ordered the Da Vinci Emily crib from Amazon. The product came in good shape with no bang ups from shipping. It was fairly easy to put together and we are very impressed with how solid it is. You really can't beat it for the price, we saw some that were similar that were selling for twice as much. We love it!

43.) Excellent Crib!
Reviewed by: thrilled new mommy Anchorage, AK USA
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We bought this crib for the look and price and because of the good reviews from Amazon customers. Shipping was cheap and arrived quickly! Very easy to set up! Crib is extremely sturdy, safe, and good looking. We are very pleased and would buy this crib again. Other customers commented that their crib came with scratches and/or scratches easily, but ours is in perfect condition and hasn't gotten any scratches yet. Would highly recommend buying this crib to anyone still looking!

44.) beautiful crib! great deal!
Reviewed by: shamby north carolina
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we bought this crib after looking around at all the nice beautiful and so expensive baby furniture. i love this crib. we are expecting our first and i have no doubts that it will last for all our children. my husband put it together in 30 min (he is quite handy, but i would have full faith in anyone being able to put it together)and for the price i couldn't believe the quality. i like nice things. and this has no cheap feel about it. i am so glad we bought this crib, it makes me happy every time i walk into our nursery. its solid wood and very sturdy, yet light enough for me to move it around. i highly recommend this crib to anyone who is looking for quality without having to pay an arm and a leg.

45.) Good product for its price
Reviewed by: Indy Colts Indianapolis
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I liked it. It was easy to assemble. Make sure you assemble this on a carpet as chances of wood bruising are there

46.) DaVinci Emily Crib
Reviewed by: J. Gray Randleman, NC USA
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We purchased this crib as a gift for our first grandchild. It arrived in just a few days, and my son-in-law had it assembled in less than 30 minutes. It seems to be very sturdy and looks great in the nursery. We love the fact that it is transitional and can be used for a very long time. Can't wait for the arrival of our new little one to try it out.

47.) Beautiful Crib!
Reviewed by: J. Easterlin North Carolina
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Crib was easy to put together and looks even better in person. Very happy with this purchase.

48.) Very Happy
Reviewed by: N. Eckhart
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This company shipped promptly, and the crib was exactly what i wanted. The photos online were very accurate. Thank you!

49.) DaVinci Emily Convertible baby Crib
Reviewed by: T. Dodds MA USA
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Sturdy, easy to assemble and looks great! Very happy with crib. The coffee color looks nice in our home

50.) Sturdy and beautiful
Reviewed by: Munchy Florida
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We bought the Ebony colored crib and love it. It's very sturdy and looks beautiful with the room's modern decor. It was easy to put together and very easy to change the height too. Our baby loves to romp in it and the bed is holding up really well to the abuse. I've read many reviews mentioning the softness of the wood, but we have not experienced any of its effects. In any case, the price was great (we paid $219 as it was on sale. P.S.: shop around) for what we got and I would highly recommend it as it is not a long term furniture for the baby anyways. He/she will eventually graduate to a bigger bed and if the softness of the wood becomes an issue, we'll just get a regular toddler/twin sized bed.

51.) Fantastic Crib, Easy to put together
Reviewed by: Ksyushaxian North Olmsted, OH
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The unit is solid, safe, and very good looking. It was a cinch to put together and was at a great price.

52.) Beautiful crib!!!!
Reviewed by: A. McNey Rochester,NY
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This crib is even prettier than it looks in the pictures on Amazon. My husband and I are very happy with our purchase and cannot wait for our baby girl to sleep in it (we're due in November). The crib shipped very quickly and arrived at our house in perfect condition. It took my husband about an hour and a half to put it together and the directions were very clear. I would definitely recommend this crib and Amazon.com to others!!

53.) Solid piece of furniture
Reviewed by: mommalco Dallas, TX
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Baby's not born yet, so I can't attest to how well this withstands scratches. Set-up was easy and quick, crib is solid and well-built, and it looks great! We're very pleased with this purchase!

54.) Beautiful, durable crib
Reviewed by: M. Ballard North Dakota
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We received the crib well before the expected delivery date. It was very well packaged with no scratches or damage. It was very easy to set up and it is absolutely beautiful! It is not a super heavy duty wood crib, which has made it nice for moving around the room when deciding where it fits best! We decided to purchase this crib because according to Consumer Reports it is one of the best buys for safety and quality. Thank you Amazon and Million Dollar Baby for a wonderful crib!

55.) Love it times two!
Reviewed by: A. Vandenbos
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We bought these cribs for our twin girls in 2007 and LOVE them! Didn't want to spend a ton on cribs seeing that we needed two, so this seemed to be a great value. The cribs are well made and beautiful. We purchased in cherry color and they have held up very well. We have since converted them to the toddler bed which has worked out great too. I would definitely recommend this bed to anyone who wants a "pottery barn" style look for a great value! We have since had a third child and had to borrow a crib from a friend until our big girls go to twin beds and I have found that I miss these cribs. The Emily crib is lower to the ground so no matter what height the mattress is at, you are no having to lift a sleeping baby over the side rail. You just bend into the crib and lay the baby down and no waking up...very nice! I will say that once my kids got their "two front teeth" they started to chew on the rail, but I am sure that every kid does that. I would probably invest in one of the rubber side edge protector things to prevent that. The crib still looks beautiful even with the teeth marks :) Also this crib is very easy to put together with good instructions for all those first time parents.

56.) Better Than I Expected After Reading Other Reviews
Reviewed by: Mama-to-be CA
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This crib is beautiful and, for the price, you can't beat it! We did manage to get one scrape on it during assembly, but it was minor (If you're a prefectionist, you will probably want to put a baby-safe protecting coating on it). Amazon was also the best deal we could find- free shipping!

57.) Great Crib
Reviewed by: P. TAN Philly
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We bought this to replace the recalled crib we have been using for 20 months. Install was easy but could be easier. There were certain angles of the screws that had to be perfectly aligned. It wasn't as forgiving as I wanted. Overall, install was good. You need two people to help at certain steps. Product is solid. My 20 month kid can no longer shake it or jump on it like a springboard. No worries of it breaking apart either. I have it set t the lowest point and he can definitely climb it if he wanted to. I've got a climber. I am 5'9" and I can change the diaper and reach the bottom without a problem. The crib is beautiful. It looks really nice and does not look cheap. Cherry color is great. I am happy with this so I plan on buying the changer that comes with a drawer. Would really compliment this crib in his room. Need drawers also.

58.) Very Pleased
Reviewed by: B. DeSpain Arizona
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We bought this crib after researching the various crib options out there (Consumer Reports giving it their top rating was what sealed the deal). We opted for the espresso finish. Shipping was quick and easy and it arrived without incident or damage. Assembly was fairly quick and non-complicated. The construction is solid and stable, it does not sway or rock or anything like that. We have total confidence in it being safe and secure for our child. It looks great! We love the espresso finish, and it matches up well with other furniture we have with the same finish. We haven't had any issues with the pine being easily scratched or dented. Our lil' one isn't big enough that we have had to adjust the mattress, so I cannot comment on that operation.

59.) Good product!
Reviewed by: Shardul Rao USA
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This is a very sturdy and good looking crib for a very reasonable price. It took a little effort to put it together, but we have been using it for 5+ months with no issues. I never had to re-tighten the nuts and bolts. If you can get someone to help you put together I think it will be lot easier and quicker. Great purchase if you are looking to buy a crib!

60.) A+++
Reviewed by: G. Hwang
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Great crib and only $250 with free shipping. Also highly recommended by Consumer Report and hundreds of parents. Good quality wood. Make sure you have a 2nd person to help install. Installation is easy but an extra pair of hands will prevent any accidental bumps to the crib.

Buy this crib. No need to stop around.

61.) Beautiful Crib
Reviewed by: Amy N. Smith
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We just bought this crib in cherry for my daughter. It really is a beautiful crib. The color is gorgeous, the size is perfect for her nursery, and I love that it will convert to a toddler bed when she gets older. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

62.) Grandmother's pick
Reviewed by: C. Kirley
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Grandpa and I chose this crib as a gift for our new Granddaughter.. we wanted the best and were pleased when it arrived at her home and saw how easy it was to assemble and how strong and sturdy it was once in place. It's a beautifully crafted crib and looks rich in relationship with the price. I would definitely recommend this crib to my friends.

63.) Love this crib.
Reviewed by: A. Tebow Long Beach, CA United States
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My dad and brother assembled this beautiful crib for me just a few days after my son was born and they said it was a breeze to put together. We'll see how it fares over the next couple of years, but so far so good. My son is too young to have an opinion yet. So far I'm very happy with it.

64.) Beautiful
Reviewed by: Donna Orlando, Fl.
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I looked for months for my new twin girl grandchildren, along with my daughter, and for the price they are well worth it and extremely good looking when assembled.



65.) Beautiful
Reviewed by: MaoChow Kingsbay Subbase, GA
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After it arrived, I opened the box to take a look. The pictures online do not give it justice. We chose Espresso for the color and it looks so much like aged oak. I can see why people rated it lower because of dents, but I understood that it's made of a pine and I know from experience while working with pine it can do this. No big deal to me honestly. I care more about function than look majority of the time. I think it had one dent and that part will never be seen unless someone is looking for it. It does take two people to put it together and the instructions aren't super clear, but two heads are better than one and we figured it out. It's a lot larger than I was expecting and am glad. I can rest assured that she probably won't out grow it too fast. Just overall a beautiful crib! And you really can't beat the price for a brand new crib.

66.) Beauty and quality at a reasonable price
Reviewed by: A. Stephens New Brunswick, Canada
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Although we have yet to use this item (our baby is not due for another 2 months), I can say we are very impressed with it so far. It was in perfect shape when it shipped, the instructions were easy to follow, it was easy to build, and it looks beautiful. It's also very sturdy and seems well constructed. It's a very elegant addition to any nursery, and I love the cherry colour. Much more classy looking than many more expensive products. We also bought the Emily changing table and the Emily 4 drawer dresser, and are very impressed with both of those too.



67.) Really, a nice bed...
Reviewed by: D. Tharp
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We just received this bed and it is a really nice bed for the price. My husband and I had very little trouble putting it together. We highly recommend it.

68.) Very, very nice product
Reviewed by: Ka Libr
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Easy to assemble, solid wood, no damages, nice color and good price.


69.) Love the crib!
Reviewed by: SLR Vancouver, WA
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So far we love this crib. It looks great in our little ones room and it was easy to set up. Can't wait to start using it! Shipping was fast and it was a great deal!

70.) Nice Product, Nice Price
Reviewed by: new parent FL
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We wanted a nice looking convertible crib at a good price. We found it in this crib. The crib is adorable and very nice. The quality is very good. There were only a couple blemishes in the finish, but nothing significant. We would definitely recommend this product.

71.) A Perfect Solution For Small Spaces
Reviewed by: truecrimebookreviews*com Tennessee
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Having four children, we have limited space. When our daughter outgrew her bassinet, we knew we needed a space saving crib; so we chose the Davinci Emily mini-crib. And we couldn't be more pleased!

Sturdy and attractive, the Davinci Emily is the perfect solution for a crib in those homes that have limited pacing. Well worth the money!

If I had one complaint, it would be that the directions for assembly are worthless. However, with such few parts, anyone with even a little bit of assembly knowledge can figure out how to put it together; and within an hour.

I also recommend purchasing the DaVinci Crescent 50 Coil Mini Crib Mattress as the thin mattress that comes with this crib is extremely insufficient (as is the case with most portable-type cribs).

Lastly, although not advertised nor mentioned in the assembly instructions, this crib will easily convert to a twin size bed; making it a product that will last for many years!

72.) Beautiful crib with good price
Reviewed by: P. Chow Raleigh, NC USA
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This is a very beautiful crib with affordable price, easy to assemble. I am really happy to have it for my baby.

73.) Crib
Reviewed by: reading princess Parkland, Fl
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Easiest purchase. Just love the crib and the price was unbelievable including shipping cost.

74.) Great Crib but White Finish Chips
Reviewed by: 2Daughters
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We purchased this crib in white and love it - very stable, sturdy and beautiful. The only problem was that the white finished was delivered chipped (pretty severely) in several noticeable areas. Naturally our concern was that our baby would chew on these pieces and ingest the paint chips. Had to reorder the crib three times to get enough pieces to create one that looks very nice and new. Packing really isn't all that great. Am sure that is not the case with the wood finishes. Ordered through Amazon and they were great working with us until we were happy. For the price - this is a great product and would recommend it. Not many cribs that are this sturdy offer a toddler and full-size bed conversion. Am confident that this crib will work perfectly once our little one arrives.

75.) cute and good price
Reviewed by: mommy-to-be MS, USA
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We just ordered this crib last weekend and have already received it and put it together. It looks really great. However, when we received the box from UPS, it looked terrible and we were really afraid that the crib would be damaged. It looks fine, although we did have to touch up a few places with a stain pen. I would recommend that you inspect each piece carefully before putting the crib together. Also, the directions that came with the crib said nothing about the washers that were included in the hardware. We just sort of had to figure out to use them with the bolts. SO, if you order this crib and it comes with washers, don't forget to put them in, because the directions won't tell you to! We were impressed by how fast the crib arrived and the free shipping was great too. It wasn't terribly difficult to put together, pretty sturdy, and I would say it was worth what we paid for it.

76.) Nice crib. Good value.
Reviewed by: Me NH
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We got this convertible crib for our two year old son who was ready to move into a bed. Since we thought a standard bed was too high off of the floor, we went with this crib since it converts to a toddler bed (and, eventually to a full-size bed) with a low mattress setting and partial rail to protect them from rolling out. It was everything we had hoped for! Since it's "crib-like" the transition was seamless. This is definitely not top notch furniture, though. Probably not something that you'd be able to keep for your grandkids. It's a softer wood and scratches easily (more noticeable with a darker stain), but, it is a great value. It is a sturdy and nice looking crib. I would recommend this crib to my friends.

77.) Beautiful Crib
Reviewed by: tracyintn
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This is a beautiful, sturdy crib. I bought it since I had the exact same model in white for my daughter and knew it was a heavy well made crib. It's easy to put together (I did it myself in about 45 min) and is SOLID. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is it scratches VERY easily and the wood underneath is not the same color so the scratches stand out. I think it scratches worse than the white one I have and the few marks it had could be easily touched up with white paint. Other than that I highly recommend this crib and I would buy it again since the price was $100 LESS than I paid for my other crib and by far the cheapest I found anywhere. Great bargain!!

78.) Beautiful Crib
Reviewed by: J. Trussell
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This is a beautiful crib. It was fairly easy to put together (lead to no fights between my husband and myself). You do need to read the instructions and go in order. My only complaint with this crib is that it scratches really easy. The bar in the front already has two scratches just from the process of putting it together. Will have to see how it holds up when there is a child sleeping in it!

79.) Insufficiently packed for shipping
Reviewed by: Geomom Chicago Chicago, IL United States
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It took me about a month to get this crib after I ordered it. The first two cribs that were sent to me were broken when they got here, with wide cracks and some pieces broken in half. I finally kept the third crib, even though it was dented and chipped, because my baby needed a bed and I just couldn't wait any longer. Amazon gave me a discount and a free teething guard to cover the most obvious damage, but I am still disappointed that the brand new crib I bought looks so beaten up. I really wish they would pack the crib more securely at the warehouse to prevent damage in shipping.

The crib was pretty easy to put together by myself. It is sturdy and looks nice. I would have given it 5 stars if I would have received it in brand new condition, on time.

80.) Beautiful & Sturdy with a few drawbacks
Reviewed by: Vi's mamma
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We purchased this crib ahead of our adoption of a 4 month old baby girl and absolutely loved the style and look of it in ebony! It has been in full time use for about 17 months now and still looks almost as good as new. It does scratch easily, but surprisingly, we have had very few issues with that (maybe our little one just isn't into the chewing on the crib thing). The rails are a bit on the flimsy side and I have worried about breaking them on a few occasions as they flexed easily, but so far, all is intact. As other reviews have mentioned, our daughter has been able to occasionally get an arm stuck between the round bar in front and the crib, and recently I rescued her (heard her on the monitor) with a leg stuck through the crib slats and twisted so she couldn't get it out.
This has not happened much and is easily resolved as long as you have that monitor on! When we began hearing those ominous "thuds" recently, we realized we had to do something new. It seems to be easy for our daughter (starting at about 17-18 months) to get leverage on the side of the crib and fling herself out onto the floor. We ordered the crib tent II and were able to install it on this crib, although it doesn't fit as perfectly as it would on other styles. Unfortunately, we have already had a tear, sewn it, and then had our daughter get ahold of the zipper and completely jam it, so that we actually had to tear the door open to get her out of the crib! So, back to square one. We actually have the mattress lying on the floor in the crib at the moment which seems to work well...it is completely sealed and she can't get any part of herself under the rails, but it is definitely harder to get her in and out way down there. We are considering the transition to the todder bed with guard rail, so I will report on how that goes. I can't imagine this girl being loose on her own during the night in her room. Scary! All in all, we are very happy with the crib, it looks great, matches all decor and we are planning on purchasing a second one just like it for our next adoption, so enjoy but be aware of the issues!

81.) Great Buy!!
Reviewed by: Allie's Mom Frederick, MD
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I ordered this at Christmas with the free super saver shipping. The crib arrived within a week. Assembly was simple and the crib feels very sturdy and stable. It's attractive, but my only complaints are 1)it did arrive with about five different chipped/gouged areas in the white paint (this was easily remedied by touching up with white paint) and 2) the bolts are exposed on the crib-it would have looked better if they had provided caps. Overall, I'm very happy with the crib AND the price- can't wait to use it for my little girl who is due in May!

82.) Great crib but quality has changed!!
Reviewed by: Mother of 11 month old and expecting
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I bought this same crib in May of 2005 from Buy Buy Baby and it came in six weeks pretty easy to assemble I did it while I was pregnant. It had no scartches or chips. I like it a lot and my daughter loves it. we havent converted it to a toddler bed or the full bed shes only 2. But its very roomy. It can get dented a little easily as when she banged a toy on it there were some dents but since its in white you dont notice it that much.
I really like it cuz the quality is superb and we're very very happy with. In fact we bought another one from amazon, for my son. My kids are 12 months apart so we needed another crib for him since now hes 1. He likes it a lot too. But even though company and everything is the same. the crib did come with some damaging to it, but it wasnt that bad, you dont really notice it, we got lucky i guess. But i do plan to just paint over the parts where the white paint has come off. The quality also seems different it doesnt seem as dense as the first one I bought. I dont know whether the manufacturing has changed or its quality issues. But overall its a nice crib I just wish it came in better condition and that it was the same wood feeling as the first one. But its definately worth the buy. AND it came with SUPER FAST SHIPPING with amazon. and the shipping was free too. But its well worth the buy!!!!!! My kids are happy and so im happy!!!

83.) Good crib
Reviewed by: C. Stoltz
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A few minor scratches in the thin paint that are mostly unnoticeable keep me from giving a 5 star, but overall, a very nice item.

84.) Beautiful Crib
Reviewed by: First Time Mom
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We researched cribs for a few months before narrowing it down to 3 choices. This was one of them and by far the cheapest, especially from this website. We received the crib one week after we ordered it (with free shipping). It took about 45 minutes to put together and is really a beautiful and sturdy crib. The only drawback I see is that the wood dents fairly easily. I hit one of the pieces against another piece when we were putting it together and it left a small but obvious indention in both pieces. But for the price, it's the best crib out there and I would definitely recommend it.

85.) Great Crib - no directions
Reviewed by: J. Hellyer West Chester, Ohio United States
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We love the crib, just put it together the other day and it came in great shape, no scratches or dents.

BUT it did not come with any instructions on how to put it together, we had to download them off the Da Vinci website. And one of the holes for the bar was in the wrong place, so my husband had to drill a hole in the right place.

Overall though, great crib!

86.) Pretty and sturdy
Reviewed by: TM Arizona
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I have had this crib for nearly a year. It has been through one move with no problems and I haven't had a problem with joints loosening or anything else. It is also light enough that I can easily move it. The two flaws with this crib are that it scratches VERY easily and that the sides come down very low so there is really no way to store anything under the bed. But overall I am quite happy with this crib. Recommended.

87.) great crib
Reviewed by: Paul D. Clawson
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My wife and I love the crib. the only thing I noted is that the finish is not durable. other than that, the quality is good and the crib looks wonderful. I would purchase again based on the price and the excellent rating given by consumer reports.

88.) The bed looks great !!!!
Reviewed by: D. Y. Johnson
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The bed was easy to put together and it looks great in the room. This bed is one of Consumer's Reports best cribs to buy for 2009. It mets all the safety requirments and is a good price.

89.) Good Crib!
Reviewed by: J. Suarez Hoboken, NJ
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I was between the Emily and the Kalani, but decided for the Emily given all the good reviews it's gotten and I'm not dissapointed with my choice. The packaging was good and everything was in perfect shape when I opened it. The crib looks great once put together. I will agree though with some of the other reviews regarding the quality of the Pine wood... it's not great... it dents easily. But as long as you're careful when puting it together you should be ok. I'm prety satisfied with my purchase.

90.) ...
Reviewed by: Juan Stampino Iraq
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I bought this Crib for my 3 month old son. My wife said it arrived quickly and was in great shape! She put it together and says its good quality with the only probelm, being that is scratches easily.

91.) So far so good!
Reviewed by: Anita Fan Minneapolis, MN
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The crib arrived in excellent condition and really quickly. It took about two weeks to get to our door. Which was quick considering some of the other baby furniture we ordered before this crib still has not arrived yet. I actually put it together all by myself and I am seven months pregnant. We have yet to use it, but I really like how it works and since it has the mattress settings, I have no problem touching the mattress...so will have no problem putting the baby in the crib. I would recommend this crib to my friends.

92.) Crib is fine
Reviewed by: A. Legg
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crib is fine, just like picture. Takes a minute to put together and did not have the correct number of screws. Too many short screws and not enough long screws but one trip to Ace Hardware fixed that problem.

93.) Nice crib
Reviewed by: bellagio
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I bought this crib for my son, he is nice month now and this crib works great for me. The only thing that seemed odd to me is that this crib doesn't have a way to lower the front panel so I can put down my son without stretch too much. But overall, nice crib!

94.) gorgeous crib
Reviewed by: jessica colligan
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first of all-this crib is an excellent price! i purchased the davinci emily crib for my 2nd child. he has still not tried it out....he is still next to my bed in the pack-n-play bassinet. anyway, the crib is exactly what i was hoping for, it was put together with ease, and it is very sturdy-not at all rickety. this may be due to the fact that it has no moving parts...i will find out if i miss the side coming down like the one for my daughter's does. now that she is heavier, putting down the side makes it easier to get her in and out-but, i don't always do it. i def. recommend this crib to others.

95.) Solid
Reviewed by: Mark 10
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It is a very nice and elegant crib. It feels solid. The only complain I have is that most accesories for cribs do not fit this one due to the big wood frames it has.


96.) Good Value!
Reviewed by: M. Johnson
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Nice product for the price. The assembly was not overly difficult, but it is definitely a project for two people.

97.) Great crib but could have been greater
Reviewed by: Babies 'n Dogs Huntington Beach, CA
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We just put two of these together (twins) and the cribs look very good. However, the holes that are provided for the larger bolts are too deep which makes assembly a little cumbersome. Also, where those bolts go in, it would have been really nice if they had provided some finished plugs to plug up the holes. It would have made this piece look a lot less cheap. I am really surprised it didn't come with those because the holes that are left really scream out for them. Other than that, the finish is very nice (we got Cherry) and overall the crib seems solid.

98.) sturdy and nice
Reviewed by: C. Chua Pasadena, CA
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My husband assembled the crib mostly himself and he's not the handyman-type. I gave it 4 stars because we haven't had the chance to use it yet. However, it is sturdy, safe, and pretty. The wood nicks easily but it's not an issue for us. Good deal for the price.

99.) Wonderful crib, but hard to assemble
Reviewed by: fugi s.f., ca
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My husband says it's extremely difficult to assemble. It took a few hours of hard work and finger pain, but the end result is beautiful. We love the crib. It feels solid and the ebony color matches our decor. It does not come with spare parts, so just make sure you measure the parts, because they look exactly the same, but with a 1 cm difference. Our baby girl isn't born yet, but I'm sure she'll enjoy it!

100.) Beautiful once put together, however...
Reviewed by: Research-Savvy Mom RSM, CA
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it scratches easily so make sure you're careful when transporting the package to the assembly area. Also, make sure you use padding where you assemble this product.

Getting some help putting this together is A MUST as you'll have to lift and screw some of the parts at the same time. Otherwise, wonderful little crib, normal size mattress fits perfect, even has some space below for storage (if you have the flat storage boxes or plastic bins).

Very happy with this purchase, and saved $60 over buying it at my local Babies R Us or Target.

101.) Great Crib, But Scratches Easily- Don't Buy Mattress
Reviewed by: Vada's Mom Orange County, CA
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I too bought this for all the same reasons. It is the number 2 safest crib on the Consumer Reports List for all the safety ratings which is the most important and it's the cheapest, and has free shipping!! You can't beat that! Plus, you can't find the crib anywhere. My daughter is now 11 months old and is still sleeping in it and we bought it in white. She is sleeping in the crib at the lowest setting now. The crib arrived in about 3 weeks but arrived all scratched up with several paint chips missing. The crib scratches really easily so I would maybe recommend maybe a different color other than white or keep extra white paint on hand. The crib is relatively easily to put together and can be done in less than 30 minutes. Also, the crib is very sturdy. If I could make one suggestion it would be not to purchase the Da Vinci mattress. I have found that the mattress is too soft and that my daughter who is small for her age, has easily made a head indentation in the mattress already and she often switches sides of the bed which says alot about the firmness of the mattress which brings up my concern about SIDS. If in less than a year she is already making indentations in the mattress and had done so months ago, I am not sure about the quality and firmness of the mattress.

102.) Decent crib
Reviewed by: Michael Paez Bayonne, NJ
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This is a decent crib with alot of room for growth. Assembly was fairly straight forward, the only complaint I would have is the mattress frame install is awkward. The only other major gripe I would have is that the materials its comprised of doesn't seem solid quality.

Another point of an issue is that I plan on using the crib as all 4 phases and I think that the price tag for the rails is a bit steep. Other than that its been a great piece of furniture.

103.) Great crib with a few downsides.
Reviewed by: Shanna Kennedy
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I just received the crib and I'm in love! The crib is stylish and very sturdy. I bought the ebony colored one and the only thing I have to complain about is that the screws are copper and very visible from the outside. I'm shocked they didn't include something to cover up the screws with. It was also extremely easy to put together. It took me about an hour but I was being extra careful as to not scratch the frame.

104.) Very Nice Crib - Good Price
Reviewed by: Danielle Fort Collins, CO
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I'm really pleased with this crib. The price was right and it arrived within a matter of days. Shipping and handling costs were very low. A few dings here and there and the directions were a little hard to follow. Otherwise, it looks great and is very sturdy. Great crib for the price!

105.) DaVinci Emily Crib
Reviewed by: Casey Scully Oshea
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The crib arrived in great time. A few bumps and scratches from shipping, but no major problems. Thanks very much.

106.) DaVinci Emily Convertible Crib
Reviewed by: Military mom San Antonio, TX
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Overall I believe we've made a good choice for this crib considering the price and how sturdy it is. It serves its purpose well and I believe it will be used for years to come. The only downside was that it was difficult to assemble. My husband actually had to go to Home Depot to by some screws and nuts to fit the crib.

107.) great for the money
Reviewed by: K. harjo
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I was able to put this dresser together by myself and I was 6 months pregnant. The overall look is beautiful. A great buy for the money. I did buy the fabric railing protectors from babies-r-us to protect the round railings from a teeting baby since it is made of pine and they fit perfectly.

108.) great crib
Reviewed by: Mary Graves
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We received our crib today and it's a beautiful crib although as mentioned in the other review it does scratch easy. it was a great price however i would buy from a different company. we did pay shipping from minitots. it did come quickly however i wasn't notified that it was shipped so when i tried to cancel the order i wasn't able to. customer service at minitots is so unprofessional and the guy i spoke to was very obnoxious. that is the only problem with buying this crib. i would definitely encourage people to shop around because there are other companies that will ship for free. they might charge more for the crib but with free shipping it works out cheaper. we realized this too late. i will never shop with minitots again.

109.) Great crib for a great price
Reviewed by: Book hunter NYC
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We bought this crib online & couldn't be more pleased. The shipping was great - a few minor nicks but nothing overly noticeable. The directions aren't bad - but they could be a lot better/clearer. We also bought the matching change table & it looks great in the baby's room. Net, great value for a great product!

110.) Crib Looks Great, Packaging needs more protection
Reviewed by: Tushar P. Edison, NJ
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I have got this crib last week, I have opened the package today and crib's headboard is damaged with big crack. Called Amazon about it hope to sort this problem out earliest. I will keep posted about my Progress on this.

111.) Nice valuable crib! Need appropriate service.
Reviewed by: Limit
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The cherry wood itself is very great, however, the painting is easy to be scratched during delivery and installation. Both the packaging & delivery should be more careful.
The deliverer put it to my condo guard while I was at home, why not sent the huge heavy item directly to my door?


112.) One flaw
Reviewed by: My employers are 1, 3, and 4 years old! Houston, Texas
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Our son is now 18months old and this crib has been amazing. Yes I agree that it does scratch easily but it is solid and very sturdy. Our only complaint is that the front rail that curves out to the front of the crib has a gap just wide enough for our son to stick his arm into and get it stuck. Now that he is starting to try to put his leg over the crib it gets stuck in there too. We have since moved him to a toddler bed but the arm getting stuck has been an ongoing thing since he was alittle past 12 months old. Other than that we love the crib and plan on using it for all of our babies, though we may make our own alterations on it to prevent our 3 month old from going through the same thing with getting his arm stuck.

If you do have this crib always remember to keep your monitor on and loud enough to where you can hear the cries if a little arm gets stuck.

113.) Scratches if you LOOK at it too hard!
Reviewed by: Logan's mommy Jackson, GA
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This crib is gorgeous. The color is perfect, and the style is timeless and gender-neutral. And it converts! Also, it is extremely sturdy, and the mattress rests on a springy steel base, rather than a flimsy fiberboard platform- very important for safety! The only drawbacks are the fact that the side slats are a little thin and flimsy, and the wood scratches sooooo easily. My son is 6 months old, and his crib looks like it's way older. The pretty, stylish bar across the front is just the right height that the button on my jeans touches it every time I lean over it. And I can't even wear a belt anymore after seeing what my belt buckle did to it. (Maybe if I were taller or shorter I wouldn't have this problem? 5'5" buyers beware!) I don't want to think about when he starts getting teeth and chewing on it. He'll probably be able to gnaw off little pieces! I'm hoping that all of the damage will stay contained to the one front bar. I intend to convert it into a full size bed one day, and hopefully ONE of the pieces will remain undamaged to be used as a headboard. Of course, with my son using it as a bed, it probably won't stay undamaged. I hate to have to say this, but if I were buying again, I wouldn't get this seemingly perfect crib. I love it, and I really wish

114.) Crib and matching Emily mattress not a perfect fit!
Reviewed by: C. Pinchon Seattle WA
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I bought this crib because of its great reviews on Consumer Reports and got the matching mattress because I figured that because they match there won't be a fit issue. WRONG! A few weeks after my son started to sleep in it, I noticed a 1.25" gap on the left/right side of the crib between the mattress and the crib slats. I wrote an email to the company and showed them photos of this gap. Their solution? They sent me ANOTHER Emily crib. Well, my husband I put it together to discover (gasp!) it still had a 1.25" gap!! I emailed the company again and got a phone call from one of their product managers. He looked up the measurements of the crib and told me that there's a certain allowable gap between the mattress and crib and the Emily crib is on the higher end of the allowable gap size. I have to admit, Million Dollar Baby did a great job with customer service. He apologized that there was a gap and offered me their Kalani bed instead for free, which does not have a gap according to the crib measurements. However, with one crib upstairs and another disassembled downstairs, I wasn't about to have them send me a third crib! So I declined. They had FedEx pick up the crib they sent over. Bottom line: know that this crib will have a gap with the Emily mattress. I stuffed three rolled up receiving blankets in the gap, just in case. Although I love the crib--the design, the sturdiness--I am disappointed to find out about this gap. I was always under the impression that the mattress should fit snugly on all sides in the crib. Buyer beware.

115.) Very Nice Crib, But...
Reviewed by: LN Long Island, NY
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I have to start off by saying looks wise I love this crib. Clean lines, goes perfectly with any "nursery look" I just LOVE it. It is also quite sturdy. Now the bad part. It damages very, VERY easily. Since the wood is extremely soft the slightest bump nicks the wood. Once dented the lighter interior of the wood shows through. If you want to keep in perfect condition so that it can survive through all the stages it is meant for do not move a laundry basket past it or have any thing near it that can move. I have two boys, aside from my daughter who the crib is for, and the two year old loves to climb he can get into the crib in about 15 seconds if that much . The other crib I had took him a bit longer to get into. So as far as looks goes this is a great crib. Long term use may be hindered by the weaknesses of the wood, and if you have a climber in the family make sure they are never out of your sight.

116.) It's nice but.....
Reviewed by: itibitibuni Huntington Beach, CA
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I like this crib but I have a couple issues. The wood is cheap I have cats and they have only tried to jump in a couple times, but the wood is wll scratched up. My daughter is now teething and she has been shaving off the wood with her teeth as well. I purchased some stuff to stop her from doing that, but it's an issue. When I put the mobile up it scratched the surface of the wood pretty bad as well. Also, The front rail is cracked and I haven't even used this crib for her much. I also don't like how far apart the slats are on the crib, she gets her leg caught. This may be normal but I don't like it.

117.) OK crib for the money
Reviewed by: Blessed Mama TC, MI
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My husband and I had a little boy in 2004 and he never slept in a crib...went from the co-sleeper to our bed to his toddler bed - BUT it was a very difficult process. With our little girl (born 2006) we decided to try to get her moved into a crib by her first birthday...to make the transition to sleeping alone easier for everyone. I originally had my eye on a more expensive crib but thought that a crib is a crib and there is no need to spend so much additional $$$ for a place where (hopefully) the baby will just be sleeping. We bought this crib and couldn't believe the price. It was shipped to us quickly. All the parts were packed in protective foam/paper. It was not difficult to put together (my husband and [...] son put it together) and even though there were several pieces that were not found ANYWHERE in the instructions (and therefore were not used) we still did not find it difficult. The color is lighter than I expected but not significantly different. My daughter (and my son) both like to hang out in the crib. One of the first things that my son did, however, is bite the stationary side circular bar; the bite left obvious indentations in the wood. There were also a few scratches in the wood (just from putting it together). I am not happy with the finish on the wood and I think that they could definitely do a better job. If I would have known how easy it scratches -I would probably have gotten a more expensive crib...but you get what you pay for. All in all the structure of the crib is sound and it has made a nice addition to the nursery. If you are looking for something that is going to last through several children, though, I would pay a little extra and get something with a more solid finish.

118.) Nice product, poor assembly materials
Reviewed by: Michael R. Stuart Cincinnati, OH USA
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Not a bad crib in general, but my major complaint is in putting it together. Every bolt and screw has a hex head. This is such a pain and only using the included hex wrench is a pain. Do yourself a favor and buy a hex set from your hardware store, it will be a little easier. I don't know why they wouldn't just make them with a phillips head. After some frustration, it went together and feels solid.

119.) not very happy
Reviewed by: S. Donohue scottsdale, az
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the crib is pretty good, but when i was trying to put the crib together the holes in rear legs did not match. so i had to call the company and it took them almost 3 weeks to get the parts that i needed sent to me. to everyone out there i would not recommend buying things like furniture on the internet. i learned my lesson.

120.) decent, but the graco lauren is better
Reviewed by: sa232650 Del Mar, CA United States
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This crib is acceptable. I've had for a few years now. It is somewhat inexpensive. The DaVinci Emily scratches pretty easily. Most cribs are easy to assemble and take apart. Attaching the spring for the mattress is where you generally want two people during assembly. For the price, a Graco Lauren is a better deal and I think the Lauren is nicer. My wife prefers the Graco Lauren since it has a drop side. A drop side helps when a baby gets to about 20 pounds. Lifting a child into and out of a crib is sometimes awkward, particularly when they get separation anxiety.

The fact that the Emily is convertible is decent. Many cribs are convertible. Many people will have a second child. You can reuse a crib or buy another one if you live in a two story house (one for each floor). A real toddler bed will look nicer than any convertible. Overall, I like convertible cribs since they give you options.

Also, don't waste you money on buying a bumper for any crib for an infant under 1.5 years old. They are a proven safety hazard despite that it makes things "look better". I'd rather not risk a baby suffocating.

121.) BEWARE!! SHOP A LITTLE!
Reviewed by: I. Rose
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First off, this is written by a customer that purchased the crib and not an employee. (just read some of the reviews) very entertaining! This was rated a very safe crib and that is the only reason it is not going back to the company that manufactured it. This was the worst piece of equipment that I have ever assembled. The wood is extremely too soft. None of the hardware matches the pre-drilled holes, that it needs too in order to assemble. The stickers which are in place to designate the parts, are on the inside of the joining part! So after you assemble you have no idea which piece is which. The manual has no actual instructions, just pictures. Would not be an issue if the crib was good quality. Just me assembling it produced several cuts and scrapes in the finish. It does look nice, however so does a nice new Hyundai, but most of us know we would rather have the Lexus.:) Just be careful shop around, I WOULD NOT
recommend this crib!

122.) Entrapment Hazard
Reviewed by: E. I. Holly Springs, NC
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We bought this crib several months before our new baby was born, and didn't put a mattress in it until about a month after she was born. I wish we had done so sooner so that we would have seen the very serious problem with this crib in time to return it...

When a standard-sized mattress is used in this crib, the gap between the sides and the mattress create a serious entrapment danger. I have researched, expecting this crib to have been recalled, but it does not seem to have been. The quality also isn't very good. The wood is very weak, especially in the small slats on the sides. I read that it takes a very long time, and many injuries/deaths for a crib to be recalled, so I suggest finding a different, safer crib.

Features of DaVinci Emily Convertible Baby Crib in Cherry

The Emily 4-in-1 Convertible Crib by Da Vinci is the complete sleeping system that grows with your child from crib to toddler to youth bed, making it the full solution for your child's sleeping needs. Stylish, elegant, yet very functional, this crib will accommodate your child from baby to toddler to youth. It features a static side with no moving parts! Built with thought for mothers to take their little ones out of the crib with little effort.

Features:

• 4-level mattress spring system
• Converts to daybed
• Converts to toddler bed with included guard rail
• Converts to full size bed with full size bed rail kit M4799 (sold separately)
• Meets and exceeds all US safety standards
• Recommended for use with the M5340C mattress
• Formaldehyde-free
• Non-toxic finish
• Made with wood from sustainable forests
• Dimensions: 54.5"W x 34"D x 42"H

The DaVinci Emily Convertible Crib is an elegant addition to any child's room. The DaVinci Emily crib can be converted into a daybed, a toddler bed with guardrail, and a full-size bed. This versatility combines with sophisticated style to make the Emily Crib an investment that grows with your little one.

The DaVinci Emily Convertible Crib: Converts to daybed and toddler bed with guard rail. Meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Can be converted to full sized bed with separate kit.

The DaVinci Emily Convertible Crib grows with your little ones. (Shown here in white.) View larger.

Designed with Growing Children in Mind The Emily Crib easily converts to a daybed and a toddler bed that includes a guard rail. The full size headboard and footboard can be used later with a separate rail kit to convert this stylish piece of furniture into a full sized bed, perfect for older youths. And made from real pine with a handsome cherry wood design, this crib will nicely complement the decor in baby's room.

A four-level mattress spring system adjusts to provide excellent support during all stages of your child's growth. This dimensions of this crib are 54.5x34x42-inches (WxDxH), and it is recommended for use with the DaVinci M5324C 2-in-1 Emily Crib Mattress.

Designed with Safety in Mind
The safety of this full sized crib is certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturer's Association (JPMA). Because it includes no moving parts, the Emily convertible crib meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards.

Also available in:

Ebony

White

Oak

Natural

What's in the Box
Crib with 4-level mattress support, day bed conversion guard rail, full size headboard and footboard (full-size rail kit sold separately).

1.) The Emily crib has a sleek, modern, sophisticated look for today's nursery.;
2.) Features a static side with no moving parts. Built with thought for mothers to take their little ones out of the crib with little effort.;
3.) Features 4 level mattress spring system to adjust to your child's growth.;
4.) Day bed conversion rail kit, full size headboard and footboard included. Full size bed rail kit (M4799) sold separately.;

Package Height x Length x Width: 56.6 in. x 56.6 in. x 38.5 in.
Package Weight: 68.55 lbs.

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