Customer Reviews

DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib with Toddler Rail, Cherry

5 star:		(132)
4 star:		(74)
3 star:		(14)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

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!

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.

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.

This is a great product. It is built from very high quality pine, and is extremely sturdy. Assembly was straight-forward and the hardware included is excellent quality as well. Our baby moves around quite a bit during sleep, and this crib does not move one bit! As a result, she sleeps very soundly at night. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I ordered this white crib a couple of months before my baby due date, so I could have it set up. My husband took just under 2 hours to put this together on his own, without any problems. He didn't have any issues with the wood scratching and the pieces were in perfect condition when it was delivered.

It seems very sturdy and looks good in the nursery. The wood is painted with a nice white fresh finish.

There are very noticeable holes where the screws go in, but I just bought some 1/2 inch round white stickers from Walmart and stuck 2 over each hole and it covers them perfectly - I did not use screw cap covers, as they could be a choking hazard.

I ordered the Sealy Baby Posturepedic Crown Jewel Mattress, which fits perfectly, without gaps round the edges. I also bought a breathable crib bumper, which with a little adjustment, fits the crib and will stop little arms and legs being stuck in the slats and also is a safer option to reduce the risk of suffocation/SIDS.

Standard crib sheets from Pottery Barn (bought on sale!) fit perfectly too.

The crib has potential to last a while, as it has four different height options for the mattress and also came with a toddler rail, so it can be converted into a toddler bed, without having to purchase a separate rail. I doubt we will be converting this into a full sized bed, so did not buy the additional rails.

To protect the top rails of the crib from a teething baby, I bought the Leachco teething crib rail covers (2 side covers and one front cover), which come in white and can be velcroed onto the rail to protect the wood.

I originally bought the simplicy ellis for my first daughter, after legal issues, the company went out of business, therefore, I couldn't get the same one for my second daughter. I quickly went to work finding a similar one since I loved the simpliciy ellis crib. I finally found the Davinci kalani crib in espresso. It looked beautiful and the reviews were good. We went for it. The color was great, the set up was easy enough, but after it was put together, my husband confessed about accidentally scratching it while assembling. I was sad, but figured it was a one time deal. Now a year later, the side is completely scratched from my daughter's biting, the front is scratched from my pants brushing up against the rail to put the baby down, and other little scratches from ANYTHING that comes near it. The wood is so extremely soft that I guarantee it will get scratched. I seriously doubt we'll convert it into a full bed in the future since it will be in no condition to do so. I am highly dissapointed, it is not worth the money.

We decided to order the DaVinci Kalani based on others reviews since it's not sold in a lot of stores.

It arrived packaged very well and took my wife and I about an hour to put together. That was with taking our time and making sure everything was fitting correctly and not scuffing the finish. We did ding it once, but with the lighter color finish, it's not very noticeable.

On the subject of color, it does appear darker than the image shown. It's not a big issue, but some might be disappointed.

I measured the mattress location after assembling the crib to verify that the mattress we have on our registry will fit. Guess what, it won't. The dimensions are 52"L x 28" W. Make sure you double check.

All in all, it's a VERY sturdy crib and I have no doubts that our little girl will love it. The rails are slim enough that they should fit any mobile/crib toy.

This crib in Espresso is beautiful. It was easy to assemble. I did not have any problem with the box being damaged or the product arriving in poor packaging.

It does scratch easily, which it why I gave it 4 stars. We have 1 large scratch on the crib from assembly that luckily isn't too obvious. I'm sure more scratches will develop over time.

To one of the reviewers that commented that the screw holes should come with covers......the product does not come with screw hole covers because those fall off easily and pose a choking hazard. I won't not recommend covering the screw holes. Plus, it looks fine without it.

I chose this crib over the DaVinci Emily due to comments about toddlers trying to climb out and getting limbs stuck in the space between the top and middle rails. This model eliminates that problem, and worth the additional cost.

This is crib is beautiful and sturdy. Easy to build and easy to use (no moving parts). I like that the crib doesn't drop down, then I don't have to worry about my kid figuring it out and possibly hurting himself. I am 5'5" and I have no problems picking up and laying down a sleepy baby. Moving the mattress height is pretty easy too, I just did it the other day in a matter of minutes.

While this crib looks beautiful and is very sturdy, the wood is so incredible soft that it scratches very easy. Not only is it hard to assemble without causing nicks and scratches in the wood but once you put your child in it you can kiss the nice look goodbye. Our 1-year old no longer chews on things and puts things in her mouth but one day rested her mouth on the edge of the crib, not even gnawing on it, and now the finish is stripped and there are dents in the wood. It is a shame because this is a great looking crib and seems to be fairly good quality but the wood is way too soft for this to be a practical material for a child!! The idea that you can keep this bed for years to come is a farse because by the time your child is old enough for the full-size bed the wood will be so scratched and dented that you will want to replace it!