Customer Reviews

Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cappuccino

5 star:		(68)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I finally ordered this crib after looking at lots (and I mean lots) of cribs and their reviews. This is an awesome crib! It is a cinch to put together, is very sturdy, and looks great! It is elegant, yet practical. I have the crib in the cappuccino color; the color is warm and rich...very nice. We were looking for a crib that would be able to fit into our bedroom and not be too large, and this one was it. It fits a standard sized 52 x 28 crib mattress; the difference is that it doesn't sit as high as other standard cribs but, for me, this was what I was wanting and looking for. After doing alot of reading and research on SIDS (since my husband had a daughter who died from SIDS), we paired this with a Naturepedic Organic mattress and CozyWedge bumpers (instead of the traditional bumpers which can pose a suffocation hazard), and our five-month old son has had no problems sleeping peacefully in this crib. I highly recommend this beautiful crib!!

**UPDATE 6/11/2011**: I now have this crib in the cherry color so that makes two of them that I have purchased...shows how much I love this crib! I had originally wanted a cherry color which was unavailable when I purchased the cappuccino colored crib. I have since given the cappuccino-colored crib to my friend for her baby girl as she loved the color of that one. One review noted that there appeared to be "holes" in the wood of the crib in order to give it the distressed look. This was the case with my cappuccino-colored crib, however, I found it added to the overall charming, rustic look of the crib and really liked the look of it. The cherry-colored crib does not have this distressed look and instead is a smooth, rich, deep cherry color which I also love. One review questioned the sturdiness of this crib....I have found this crib to be extremely sturdy and well-built. This second crib was as easy to put together as the first one, and looks just as fabulous.

I have also not had the issues that others have had with being able to find a mattress that fits. If you remember to go with a standard size 52 x 28 crib mattress, it fits perfectly.

With twin boys coming I wanted something reasonably priced that looked nice and didn't take up too much space like the Lifetime cribs we've seen at the baby stores. This crib is not only so beautiful in person but it was a breeze to put together. I did it with my stepdaughter while I was 7 months pregnant with twins. And we did two of them! The color matches the Leksvik "Antique" furniture I bought from Ikea perfectly! We have two guest rooms with furniture and full size solid wood beds so we didn't want to spend alot on furniture that we wouldn't need when they get bigger. I love that this crib converts so they can continue to share a room until they are out of the toddler stage (mainly for the ease of us parents who have to respond to the needs of two babies/toddlers at once). I can't recommend it enough and NO ONE should be disappointed with this crib. It does sit lower than alot of other cribs, but my husband is 6'2 and he has no problem with it. It only takes 2 seconds to bend over and pick up a baby or put a pacifier back in their mouth. I highly recommend this beautiful practical crib!

I bought this crib and it is definitely a good value and looks nice. Definitely seems low, but we wanted something simple. My husband did struggle with the fact that some of the screws were slightly longer than others and needed to be used in the correct location.

However, the crib comes with a big sign that says it should only be used with mattresses at least 27 1/4" by 51 5/8", and most mattresses (including the Sealy Ultra Rest listed as commonly purchased with this crib that we bought) are only 27" by 51.5"

The crib was just as I had pictured it. It was easy to put together. I am 5'3" and most cribs are just too tall for me which is why I chose this crib. It is a perfect height. Definitely recommend this crib for new mommies like me!

I am very happy with this crib. We purchased two for our twins who are about to turn 2. They had slept together up until a few months ago, and we decided it was time to split them up. We wanted matching convertible cribs, and finally chose these after reading lots of reviews and looking at innumerable other selections. I couldn't be more pleased. There are quite a lot of screws, and it did take about an hour per crib to put together, but as long as you lay out all the pieces ahead of time then it goes quite smoothly. It is definitely lower than most cribs, not because the bedding/sleeping section is any smaller, but because it is on very short legs as opposed to higher/taller legs on most cribs. This is actually a good thing... when the twins are old enough to convert these into toddler beds, then I will want them to be closer to the floor and not so high up. The color is quite beautiful...a warm, rich brown and not "cheap" looking at all. The outline/shape of the crib is very graceful and classy. We have both blue and pink themed bedding (for boy/girl twins), and the wood tone goes beautifully with both. As a mom of 7, I have had to purchase my fair share of baby products, and overall I can't enough good things about this crib.

This was my first attempt at assembling anything and it was not difficult at all. The color is exactly as pictured and the wood is beautiful. The crib is very sturdy and I would highly recommend this crib to anyone.

This is a great crib for the price. Very easy to put together, decent directions, and looks nice when completed. There is one board that goes underneath that seems to have no purpose (decorative?), that was a little confusing.

Our only issue was that it was damaged during shipping- a hole punched through the middle of the box that bent a small area of the box spring and chipped the wood on one of the slats. We did not consider this a big enough issue to send it back, but contacted the manufacturer to let them know and that they might want to consider another shipper. Turns out the manufacturer is replacing the whole side of the crib where the chip is! That is a nice effort on their part.

This is as good looking in person as I'd hoped. It was very straight-forward to put together, pretty easy. It holds a standard sized mattress, but is not much bigger than that, which I like. The wood for the slats, it's not as thick as I'd expected. Seems typical for mass produced furniture though. Out of all the cribs I looked through, this was my favorite one, and I was glad it was such a good price. Once I got it together, I wasn't disappointed at all.

After reading all of the reviews of this crib,(which were mostly great) the only fear I had was that it would too short as some of the negative reviews had said. I bought it anyways and am very glad I did! I stand 6' and my wife is 5'8 and we both have no problem with the height of the crib. Although it is a little shorter than most standard cribs, it's not really that noticable, and it's so nice and sturdy looking it in no way looks like 'less' of a crib.
The color is a little warmer than what is pictured here, it's kind of a rustic honey-which was a pleasant surprise, we like it even more than the picture. I love that it doesn't have drop-sides, there's less chance of a recall. I love that there are 3 height adjustment levels for the mattress, and think the lowest one will be perfect for our little man when he's ready for us to convert it to a toddler day bed.

It was shipped quickly and arrived well packed and in perfect condition. It was pretty easy to put together, my brother did it in about 30-40 minutes.

The only negative I can think of is that the bolts do show on the outside, but it's really not that noticable and doesn't take away from the charm of the crib.

This crib is comparable in style and quality to higher end cribs. Overall it's a beautiful, very sturdy, well made piece of furniture and I would recommend it to anyone! A great value!!!

I bought this crib two years ago. When we first received it I was thrilled with the color but a little dissapointed that it wasn't built a little sturdier. I assume it's made of pine because it's very lightweight. This is nice when it comes to moving but not so great in the wear and tear department. Don't be dissapointed if your crib quickly acquires dents and scratches. It also had some manufacturing defects in the wood like little abrasions. Also I must warn parents, do not let your toddler jump on this bed. Ours somehow managed to make the spring pop out of the wood frame. We still have not been able to repair it, and opted for a much more abuse friendly toddler bed.

Lastly, you may notice this crib sits lower than most standard cribs. This is really great because it makes it much easier to remove a child from the crib, however if you plan on buying a bedding set, you may be hard pressed to find one that won't drag and bunch up on the floor.

Although I love the style of this crib, I wouldn't be willing to pay so much in the future.