https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 18:44:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563347 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:34:40 +0000 Crisark 563347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did and it was the smartest decision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563322 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:27:33 +0000 Modern Daisy 563322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the responses! This is a designer crib so there is no way I would spend that kind of $ on it new. It does meet all safety standards and I would only buy it if all the parts were accounted for and in good condition. I probably won't buy from this seller though, because it's like pulling teeth to get any info from her. She did respond to me to let me know what finish it was, but i still haven't seen any actual pictures of the item so I feel like I'd go all the way to her apartment and see there is damage or teeth marks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563176 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:24:02 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 563176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not only would we, we did. It is in awesome condition and even has all the parts to convert it later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563130 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:42:57 +0000 yellowbird 563130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably wouldn't. We bought a new crib from target with a coupon for only 100$ we wouldn't have saved that much by buying used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563100 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:08:04 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 563100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would. i looked around on craigslist. though i ended up getting a crib for free from a family friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563096 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:05:03 +0000 LulaBee 563096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a used Oeuf Classic Crib, and I even bought her organic mattress to go with it. It was in great condition and something I would not have been able to afford new. I made sure it had all of the parts before I purchased it, but it has worked out great so far and is totally safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563082 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:51:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 563082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would, but I don't want to spend a lot of time going to look at crappy ones that claim to be I good condition, which is a lot of what you find on CL around here. I'd still buy a new mattress. If I saw one in great condition at a garage sale, definitely. I would prefer it to be set up so I know it isn't missing anything, after readin these responses :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563069 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:35:24 +0000 Dandelion 563069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I would, depending on the condition.</p> <p>As for needing a new crib for each kid, no way. The LO I'm due with now is going to be sleeping in ds's old crib. Granted, I know where it's been and all, but it was a nice, expensive crib with a nice mattress that my dad bought for me when I was pregnant in ds and I have no reason not to use it again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563066 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:26:11 +0000 loveisstrange 563066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as it wasn't a drop-side and had never been recalled or anything, yep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563049 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:49:50 +0000 CarrieLouWho 563049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, a crib was on my short list of things to buy new (along with carseat &amp; pump). I might have if I knew the person but not off C L or a yard sale, I'm just extra paranoid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563042 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:30:29 +0000 PrincessBaby 563042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did because the crib I wanted had been discontinued...We got a $1000 crib (PBK Larkin) for $500, in like new condition... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-563031 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:23:40 +0000 London Mama 563031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did. We bought a used crib but got a new mattress. the crib is solid wood so I scrubbed it down and disinfected and it was good to go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562962 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:40:13 +0000 StbHisMrs 562962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought my ds's crib brand new, he never slept in once. I sold it in a garage sale (before craigslist was huge!), since I experienced forking over $$$ on a piece of furniture we never used we bought our dd's at a garage sale. I have my standards though, no more than 3 years old, not recalled, no missing pieces, no dents, no teeth marks. Most of the ones on craigslist had teeth marks! This was one was perfect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562951 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:19:50 +0000 QBbride 562951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it was in good condition, I would have no problem buying a used crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562948 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:11:16 +0000 sera_87 562948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would if it met all current safety standards, had all the hardware &amp; wasn't drop sided. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562886 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:05:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 562886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be too worried. We were offered a crib for only like $50. There were a few reasons we passed- one being it was a drop side even though they'd made it stationary. </p> <p>I think the only way I'd consider is A. Someone I knew or B. the crib was pretty much knew. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562872 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:57:55 +0000 Pepper 562872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friend bought a used crib at a yard sale, and it's worked out great for her so far. We bought a new one, but if was garage/yard sale season, I would have considered it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562856 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:44:44 +0000 Modern Daisy 562856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my conditions to the purchase would be that the bed be reassembled as a crib before I bought it. I know it's a lot of hassle, but I figure at least I can see if anything is missing or damaged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562847 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:38:43 +0000 immabeetoo 562847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not unless I knew them. After watching our movers try to put our crib back together ... I'd be worried they forgot a part or didn't realize something was brokenetc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562844 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:37:33 +0000 Freckles 562844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you were able to convert it back to an infant crib easily from the toddler set up, i would consider buying it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562842 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:36:46 +0000 heffalump 562842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't .... but I'm extra paranoid. I would buy it from someone I knew and trusted, but not from a stranger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-used-crib#post-562815 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:17:45 +0000 Modern Daisy 562815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm curious to hear from all perspectives about this. Would you buy a used crib? Why or why not? Is it important for a crib to be new for each baby? Does a crib take too much wear and tear from one infant to be worth anything?</p> <p>I found a high-end crib for sale on Craigslist for a great price, but I'm nervous about buying used. It's 2 years old and currently converted to a toddler bed, so I'm assuming it's been used every day for 2 years straight. The seller claims its in great condition and I would of course check it out first before buying, but am I crazy for even considering it? </p>