https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:44:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124873 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:15:49 +0000 ALV91711 1124873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an ikea crib and mattress and love them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124871 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:15:22 +0000 deerylou 1124871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Hensvik and it's definitely a nice crib. We're still cosleeping, but it was easy to set up, seems sturdy, and was a fine fit with our mattress, and PB bedding/skirt. Great addition to our nursery, at an awesome price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124862 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:13:17 +0000 wheres_c 1124862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have the lauren and like it....it was $150 from walmart including mattress </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124848 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:09:25 +0000 sunshineandsushi 1124848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two of the Graco Laurens for my twins. I needed something affordable since I had to get two. We love them, super sturdy, great price and looks nice too. I got ours for $135 each from Walmart.com. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124764 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:31:52 +0000 littlecasita1122 1124764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Graco Lauren and I agree that it's very sturdy and very easy to put together. We bought it for $150 with the matching changing station on Black Friday two years ago on BRU online.</p> <p>However, a small piece of paint chipped off one of the slabs that faces inwards, I think it happened a few months after LO was born. Luckily it's covered by the breathable bumpers so he doesn't notice it. Another slab is stained a yellow-ish color (our crib is white), like it needs a second coat of paint. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124682 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:43:30 +0000 sosaysmegan 1124682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have firsthand experience with either, but I have a couple friends who have loved their Ikea cribs. HOWEVER! You'll want to check your local Ikea's stock online before heading to a store, as they're currently running through the last of their stock in anticipation of releasing a bunch of new crib styles, according to an Ikea customer service person I spoke with recently. (Long story short, I spent longer than is reasonable fretting over when they'd have cribs in stock...the short answer is that no one really knows.)</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124635 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:21:10 +0000 Boheme 1124635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Graco Lauren and I love it! It was easy to put together, a great price, and its so crisp and clean looking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124584 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:56:37 +0000 pinkcupcake 1124584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Graco Lauren in espresso and love it! I think we bought it for about $150 at BRU after using a 20% off coupon. It's sturdy, affordable, very easy to put together, and I really like the design. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124518 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:28:27 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1124518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the graco and love it. Very sturdy and well designed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124506 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:22:33 +0000 KT326 1124506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also have the Lauren and I like it. I even put it together by myself at 30 weeks pregnant :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124505 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:22:01 +0000 boots 1124505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Graco Lauren in white. It's great for the money, and it's very sturdy. LO hasn't actually used it yet ;) , but we will be sidecarring it to our bed soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124483 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:05:46 +0000 banana 1124483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a graco crib (not the lauren but similar) and we love it! SUPER sturdy. My 3 1/2 year old climbs in there and takes a nap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124438 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:47:29 +0000 luckypenny 1124438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the graco Lauren and I like it! It's very sturdy and is great for the money </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124430 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:45:23 +0000 loveisstrange 1124430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Lauren in white and love it! It was a great value and is very sturdy. I love the clean lines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124416 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:41:56 +0000 Bookish 1124416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a different IKEA crib, the Gulliver, and I love it. We put it together and then tried everything we could short of smashing it with a hammer to make sure it was sturdy. Thing is solid! I use a standard crib mattress with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/review-on-graco-lauren-or-ikea-hensvik-cribs#post-1124409 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:38:30 +0000 Honeydew 1124409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard for the value both the Lauren and Hensvik cribs are a good and safe buy. I'm not entirely convinced about the Ikea crib.</p> <p>Has anyone used either and had good or bad experiences? (please share)</p> <p>If you used the Hensvik do you have to use the Ikea mattress or any crib mattress will do?</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>