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Nestig Wave Crib
A ship-flat crib that starts as a compact mini and expands to a full-size crib, then a toddler bed, so a tiny apartment nursery grows with your kid.
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NewMom Index
87 / 100
Price range $$$
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The verdict
The Wave is the answer for parents short on square footage who don't want to buy twice. It arrives as a space-saving mini crib for the newborn months, then converts to a full-size crib and later a toddler bed using the included kit, no separate purchases needed. It's GREENGUARD Gold certified, uses non-toxic finishes, and the tool-light assembly is refreshingly quick. The catch is price: you pay a premium for the design and the all-in-one kit. Skip it if you have room for a standard crib and want to save money, but for cramped nurseries it's close to perfect.
What we love
- ✓Mini-to-full-to-toddler conversions included in the box
- ✓GREENGUARD Gold certified, non-toxic finishes
- ✓Fast, tool-light assembly
- ✓Space-saving mini mode for newborns
- ✓Grows with baby without buying a second crib
Keep in mind
- –Premium price
- –Direct-to-consumer, so you can't see it in a store first
- –Requires buying Nestig-fit mattresses for each size
Is the Nestig Wave Crib right for you?
Apartment and small-nursery parents who want one crib that adapts from newborn to toddler.