Cribs

Oval frame in FSC-certified beech at $849; the mattress and bedding are Stokke-only sizes and cost more.

GREENGUARD Gold certified, and it converts through toddler bed and daybed at $200; the toddler guardrail is sold separately.

Four conversions and GREENGUARD Gold at $299; the footprint is the widest here at 54.5 x 34.6 in.

Solid beech frame, in finishes from $799 to $899; conversion kits are sold separately and add $159.

Standard US crib-mattress size at $299.99, and one side removes for toddler use; the base has two heights only and the rails are fixed.

Eight stages from bassinet to junior bed with every kit included; at 86 lb it is the heaviest crib compared.

Mini crib with mattress included, GREENGUARD Gold and an 18-year warranty; the full-size mattress is sold separately.

Spindle crib on lockable wheels with GREENGUARD Gold at $249; the toddler conversion kit is sold separately.

Two base heights and a removable side at IKEA pricing; it takes the IKEA 70 by 132 cm mattress size.

Folds flat and rolls on casters at 39.25 inches long; children outgrow the 45 lb mini limit sooner than a full crib.

Wide mattress-height range and a snug standard fit in published comparisons; the toddler guardrail is sold separately.

GREENGUARD Gold and JPMA certified under $200; conversion kits for the full-size bed are sold separately.

GREENGUARD Gold 4-in-1 converting to a full-size bed at $249; the toddler kit is sold separately.