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What are the best baby cribs around or under $200?

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Best baby cribs around or under $200	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib	$175.99	56 lbs.	54.5 x 34.5 x 42 "
-- Dream on Me 3-in-1 Folding Crib	$118.99	32 lbs.	41 x 26 x 40 "
-- Lotus Travel Crib	$209.00	11 lbs	42 x 24 x 25″

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib

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Cost-effective

The Kalani is designed to grow with your baby. It transitions all the way into teenage years since it can convert into a toddler bed, a day bed, and eventually into a full-size bed. It comes with a conversion kit that has the extra pieces needed when you transform the crib to fit your child's age. This means you can save money since you don't need to purchase multiple beds along the way. See More

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Low construction makes for discomfort when picking up baby

The crib is built quite low, making it difficult to bend down and reach into it, even when it's at its highest mattress setting. This is particularly difficult for moms who have just given birth through a c-section. See More

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Dimensions:54.5 x 34.5 x 42 "

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Built to last

The Kalani is made entirely of 100% natural solid New Zealand pine wood. It is very sturdy and will last your baby for many years. See More

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Has adjustable height levels

It has an adjustable mattress level, you can start with the highest setting with a newborn and gradually move the mattress support lower as your baby gets older. This makes it easy to reach in when you have a newborn and ensures your baby doesn't fall off when crawling or pulling up when they start to get mobile. See More

Dream on Me 3-in-1 Folding Crib

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Very mobile

Because of its small footprint, it can easily fit through standard doors. It is also lightweight and has wheels, making it easy to push around from room to room. It is best for those who want to keep a watchful eye on their baby while completing household chores. See More

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Difficult to assemble

The instructions on how to assemble this crib are unclear and difficult to follow. It is time-consuming, considering the simplicity of the project. While the instructions seem straightforward on paper, it is the design which is problematic and requires 2 people to assemble. Expect to hold the crib and its parts at awkward angles for a prolonged period while putting nuts, bolts, and screws into place. See More

Specs

Dimensions:41 x 26 x 40 "

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Ideal for small homes

This crib has a small footprint (the space it takes up) compared to most cribs, making it great for houses with limited space. See More

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Foldable

The DOM can be folded and stored compactly. This is useful for those who don't need to use a crib that often. See More

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Has locks on wheels

The wheels have brakes on them that allows you to securely lock the wheels in place. This ensures that the crib doesn't roll off which may endanger your child inside. See More

Lotus Travel Crib

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Allows your baby a certain amount of freedom

At one side of the crib is a zippered gate that you can choose to keep open. It allows the babies to crawl in and out, thinking of the crib as their world, not a prison. See More

Top Con

Mattress is on the ground

Assuming that the travel crib will go with you to hotels and apartments where you're unsure of how clean the carpet/floor is, I don't like that the bottom of this travel crib is not raised above the floor See More

Specs

Dimensions:42 x 24 x 25″

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Can be transported hands-free

The crib can be folded and transformed into a lightweight backpack, allowing both of your hands to be available for everything else, including the diaper bag and your baby. See More

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Prone to wear and tear

The manufacturers opt to use lightweight materials such as mesh and aluminum. These materials are strong but may become brittle over time. They are more prone to damage compared to wood in common cribs since they are subject to a lot of folding and unfolding and tossing in car trunks. See More

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Perfect for traveling

It is lightweight and folds compactly into a backpack. It can even be taken on the plane as a carry-on, making traveling easy and comfortable for the whole family. See More

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