Hellobee Boards Topic: Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:17 +0000 Mrs. Tiger on "Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-400-crib-safer-than-a-cheaper-one#post-1724826 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:59:55 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1724826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: +1. </p> <p>My understanding is that all cribs sold in the US meet the same standard. Fun fact! The european standards are higher so if you get an Ikea crib it's actually "safer" :) </p> sunny on "Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-400-crib-safer-than-a-cheaper-one#post-1724771 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:42:24 +0000 sunny 1724771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would imagine the materials &amp; workmanship make up the difference. They all have to meet a minimum safety standard. Perhaps the more expensive one is rated for heavier kids? I don't know. </p> wonderstruck on "Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-400-crib-safer-than-a-cheaper-one#post-1724746 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:34:24 +0000 wonderstruck 1724746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All cribs that are on the market today pass the same safety standards. One might look prettier or more modern, or be made of solid wood instead of pressed or whatever, but they've been through the same safety tests and whatnot. </p> birdofafeather on "Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-400-crib-safer-than-a-cheaper-one#post-1724734 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:31:36 +0000 birdofafeather 1724734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wouldn't think that one would be safer than another. i just think quality of materials is the difference. </p> mrsjyw on "Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-400-crib-safer-than-a-cheaper-one#post-1724726 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:29:35 +0000 mrsjyw 1724726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about safety per se...</p> <p>We have a higher end crib in our home and a cheaper ($160) crib at my parents. Aside from the quality of wood, we haven't had any issues with either. </p> AmeliaBedilia on "Is a $400 crib safer than a cheaper one?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-400-crib-safer-than-a-cheaper-one#post-1724722 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:28:16 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1724722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I overheard two women debating cribs. One was getting a $400 crib. The other said it was a waste of money, and that all cribs have to meet the same safety rules, and you can get one for $100 that will work just as well. The $400 crib woman said that expensive cribs are often safer. I hadn't heard of this. Is there any benefit to a more expensive crib other than cosmetics? </p>