10 Modern Cribs We Love for Every Nursery

These sweet cribs and bassinets are the perfect centerpieces for your bundle of joy’s new space.

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Shopping for kids’ furniture can be tough, but finding the perfect sleeper doesn’t have to be a nightmare. We’ve rounded up some very cute, convertible, and highly recommended contemporary crib options that will look right at home in your nursery.

Nestig The Wave Crib

The Wave Crib, inspired by the movement of the ocean, converts from a mini crib, to full crib, to toddler bed. Its lockable wheels make it a breeze to move from room to room without compromising safety. All of this in an organically shaped, modern design that will fit in (or more likely stand out) wherever it goes. A mini-crib, full crib and toddler bed all in one.

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Ikea Sniglar Crib

Your baby sleeps safely and comfortably in this crib made from solid beech—a durable and renewable natural material that is both good for your wallet and the planet.

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Nursery Works Novella Crib

Nursery Works’ designers work in close collaboration with skilled local artisans to build each piece. Their products are all non-toxic and made in low production runs to avoid the errors that can sometimes take place with mass production. Nursery Works is also committed to sustainability and strive to explore new materials and processes, including recyclable acrylic, CNC-milled maple, 24K gold-plated aluminum, custom marble/granite and powder-coated stainless steel. Low- and no-VOC finishes are used across all Nursery Works’ products and their products are tested to governmental standards on an annual basis. By converting from crib to toddler bed to daybed to reading nook, the Nursery Works Novella Crib is specifically designed to be with your child from infancy well into elementary school, The American made solid ash frame features bridle joinery and solid steel legs, which means it can hold up to years of playing, climbing, napping and jumping. The timeless modern design will continue to look great even as your kid’s style evolves.

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Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet

Created by celebrated pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp (Happiest Baby on the Block), Snoo is the world’s smartest and safest baby bed! Like a 24/7 babysitter, Snoo boosts sleep with gentle rocking and soothing...for all naps and nights.Its quick response often calms upsets in under a minute.And our “5-second swaddle” reduces dangerous rolling. Recommended use: From birth to 6 months (or when baby can get on hands and knees).

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Oeuf Rhea Crib

The Rhea crib offers a sleek look and high quality construction. The warm wood tones and matte white combine beautifully to fit any decor. Made from sustainably sourced wood, and finished with non-toxic, water-born coatings & paint, this crib promotes a healthy sleep environment. The conversion kit (sold separately) turns it into a daybed-style toddler bed.

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Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib

The best-selling Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib is well-loved because of its versatile modern design which features stylish rounded spindles, a solid frame, and turned out feet. Made with solid New Zealand pine wood and screened for harmful chemicals to ensure it meets GREENGUARD Gold Certification for your babe’s safety. An included toddler bed conversion kit allows you to seamlessly convert from crib to toddler bed to daybed as your babe grows.

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Stokke Convertible Sleepi Crib and Toddler Bed

A lovely beechwood crib grows in sync with your little one to form a comforting, seamless sleep environment for those first years. Beginning as a rolling full-sized crib, it converts to a stationary toddler bed when you remove the wheels and the side panel. One kit, two beds—that's the beauty of the Sleepi concept, a masterpiece of minimalist Scandinavian design.

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Milk Street Baby Branch Convertible Crib

The Milk Street Baby Branch Convertible Crib is a 4-in-1 bedtime solution that truly grows with your child – from babyhood to childhood to the teenage years and beyond! This stunning, woodland-inspired modern bed converts from crib to toddler bed to daybed to an epic, full-size, branch bed.

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Ubabub Nifty Clear 3-in-1 Crib

When parents Natasha and Danial Dumais had trouble finding nursery furniture to suit their modern taste, the decided to create their own. And so…ubabub was born! Uber stylish and practical, ubabub is a range of ultra-safe, durable and ecologically friendly furniture and accessories. With a distinctly modern aesthetic, the carefully designed and constructed pieces not only add a streamlined modern edge to the nursery but also bring extra comfort and freedom to parents and babies. Now your baby can see the world around them and you can keep an eye on them from afar. Nifty Clear combines the clean lines of the mid-century aesthetic with ubabub’s innovative clear acrylic sides, providing greater visibility for parents. Plus it’s easy to assemble, clean and maintain and converts easily to a junior bed.

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Kalon Studios Caravan Crib

A perfect marriage of beauty and utility, the Caravan Collection is beloved for its classic forms and versatility. Impeccably crafted from time-tested natural materials, each piece is thoughtfully designed with a commitment to sustainability and to the idea that the essential parts of a child’s first living space should be effortless and beautiful for those who experience them. The Caravan Crib is made from solid American maple. Designed with longevity and flexibility in mind, the crib converts as is to two different toddler bed styles: a 3-walled toddler bed or a platform-style toddler bed that can be used as seating well beyond the nursery years. An additional kit is required to covert the crib to the Caravan Toddler Divan.

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