Customer Reviews
all the features in one
crib
I was on the fence about spending $600 on a solid crib or this
one. I finally decided on this one because as it turned out, the
expensive Sorelle also used cam-locks on most of their cribs. So
that was the deal breaker. The Kalani is sturdy despite the few
cam-locks. Grandpa had no problem with the assembly and finished
within an hour. This is for my 3rd child as I converted the old
one already. Features that were hard to find in one crib but
offered in this one:
1. rich cherry finish that complements other cherry furniture in
the baby's room.
2. heavy and sturdy
3. 4 height settings. Perfect for a shorty like me to easily set
down a sleepy baby. most cribs only offer 3 settings that are
either too far apart or does not make much of a difference.
4. mattress springs. i don't like slats or MDF panel to support
my bouncing baby boy. slats are a pain to adjust and MDP could
slip and slide around.
5. toddler rail is included, which saves a hundred bucks.
6. converts to a head and footboard sleigh bed.
Cons:
Nothing for the crib. But I would not spend $$ on the furniture
accessories from DaVinci. $400 bucks for baby size dressers? MDF
and cheaply made? I would recommend going to a furniture store
and purchase a real dresser for less or at least comparable that
will outlast the crib stage. I have Broyhill dresser, chest, and
nightstand for his room that matches the crib and I know will
last after he's done with the crib (off to college and converted
back to a guest room).
Another recommendation:
corner changing table in cherry. I don't recall the brand but the
color match is great and can be used as a credenza once potty
trained. fits nicely in a corner, does not take up much space. I
don't like the DaVinci changing table as it looks silly to use it
as anything else with that immovable side rail.
Crib bumper: PBkids- super thick and 'cushiony' or
RHbabyandchild- cover removes for easy washing.
I'll post a photo once all the decor is up. So, good luck and
congrats on the new baby!
Solid crib with horrible
finish.
First the good. The crib is beautiful and it's very sturdy. The
wood is great and I do love it. It is a little difficult for me
because I'm short and the front doesn't go down, but I also like
it for the same reason. There are no moveable parts to pinch
little fingers. I like how the whole crib doesn't move when my
daughter jumps up and down.
But, the finish is terrible. It scratches extreamly easily and
there are teeth marks all up and down the rails. I scratched it
on accident with just my fingernail. We are going to have to
refinish it when my daughter is older.
absolutely beautiful and no problem
with scratching
I scoured reviews to find the best crib for our baby. The Da
Vinci Emily was top-rated by Consumer Reports, but this one
wasn't rated at all. The Emily and the Kalani seem very similar,
and this one was rated just as well by all the online reviews, so
we bought this one in espresso after months of charting out the
positives and negatives of all the espresso cribs I could
find.
First, the positives. It took my husband and I about two hours to
assemble this crib. We weren't in a hurry, and the directions
were straightforward, but it just took some time to make sure it
was all put together correctly. The wood is gorgeous! It's an
absolutely beautiful espresso and matches our other espresso
furniture perfectly. Everyone is stunned by how lovely this crib
is!
We've moved once with it already - had to unassemble and
reassemble - which was no problem. Our daughter is not quite four
months old, so I can't vouch as to long-term wear and tear, but I
lean on it often and it is totally sturdy, like you'd expect a
regular bed to be. Maybe even more sturdy than a regular bed. In
fact, it seems so amazingly sturdy that I've been tempted to
climb in there with her!
Now for the negatives: Oh wait, there aren't any. I expected this
crib to scratch easily because of other reviews, and so we were
careful with it while putting it together, but it really hasn't
been a problem. I think there are a few small marks where the
button of my pants has leaned against it, but you'd have to look
close to notice and they are still the espresso color. More like
indentations than scratches. This crib is most certainly heirloom
quality and far exceeded our expectations. It's one of the most
beautiful pieces of furniture we own, and certainly nicer than
any other cribs I've ever seen.
Update after one year: There are still only a few small marks
from jean buttons, but our little darling has left some rather
visible teeth marks along the rail. We don't mind them, but you
may want to consider a protective cover when your child nears the
biting age. Our daughter has probably only scraped her teeth on
the thing less than ten times, but each time has left a visible
mark. The crib is still incredibly sturdy, though, and we know
parents who have converted theirs into a toddler bed now and said
they could both sit on it with their child! Still a five-star
crib in my book, despite a few teeth marks.