|
|
|
(Review ID: 598)
|
|
20 of
20 people found the following review helpful:
|
| |
|
|
Pricey but gorgeous, well-designed., November 30, 2005
|
|
Reviewer: B_B from Somerville, MA
|
|
|
|
B_B
saw things this way
|
|
|
Overall Grade
|
 |
(9) |
|
|
Pros:
Beautiful, timeless design; solid, very adjustable.
Cons:
$$$! No drop side. Needs special linens.
|
|
We wanted a clean-looking, versatile crib that would take our kid from bassinet stage through toddler bed, and we found it in this odd, oval import. We got the Stokke in the teak finish--quite beautiful--with both bassinet and toddler bed conversion kits. UTILITY: So far we've used the bassinet and the crib, and I'm sure we'll be using the toddler bed too. The bassinet rolls silently and fits easily through our relatively narrow doors, and it was wonderful from the very start as a safe place for our little guy to sleep right next to our bed. Later, we put him to sleep next to us, then rolled him into his bedroom once he was snoozing. When it came time for him to sleep alone in his own bedroom it was in the same comforting place he'd known from birth. He's now in the crib and since he's pulling to stand we have dropped the mattress to the lowest setting.PRICE: The whole thing was either $899 or $999--painful at the time, but since then the grandparents have bought a drop-side crib ($300) AND a simple nonadjustable Ikea crib ($150 including mattress) AND a foldable small crib ($120 with mattress), none of which we like nearly as much, and none of which do any of the Sleepi's several jobs (portable bassinet, portable crib with adjustable height) nearly as well. We were willing to shell out for an attractive design--there's no hiding anything in our tiny, 1200 sq. fot place--and haven't gotten tired of its clean lines and distinctinve oval shape. DROP SIDE: The lack of a drop side is an issue I really fretted over, but we've got a nice drop side crib at his grandparents' and I really don't much like it. Compred to the Sleepi, it seems rickety. My husband's tall, but I'm not; neither of us has any trouble putting him down or picking him up . BEDDING: we dodged this issue by buying a single fitted sheet in each size (bassinet, crib, toddler bed) and having a local seamstress make four more from some old, very soft white cotton sheets. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't have bothered with the premade sheets--the mattresses come with covers that would have made good templates. We used some soft cloth-covered plastic we got at Ikea for a couple of bucks to make waterproof liners (just cut to shape; you could use a shower curtain liner in a pinch). You don't need the bumper, quilt or pillow that come with most of the high-end Stokke sets. Some of the prints are adorable and very tempting, but a single set can run you half the cost of the crib--no thanks. The wood fairly glows against white sheets, and after dealing with 7 months' worth of baby puke and poop, we've found that bleachable sheets are a Good Thing. MORE ON BEDDING: Indulgent grandparents did buy us a bumper and quilt, but we're SIDS-phobic and don't use them. We like the fleece sleep sacks this winter, and put footed sleepers underneath when it's cold. ON-LINE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE: BabyAge's price matched the others we found, and they shipped for free. Look for online coupons. When the toddler bed kit didn't arrive with the rest of the shipment, they got it to us the very next day (though we won't need it for quite some time), and when we lost some of the essential bolts, they shipped a replacement kit--free of charge--via next-day air. Only Medela has been that responsive and helpful; we were really impressed. CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES WE USED/LOOKED AT:
1) getting the bassinet on Ebay--it does turn up regularly--and getting the crib and toddler bed conversion kits later via Ebay or other online swappers. We monitored Ebay for several weeks but couldn't beat the BabyAge price in the color we wanted.
2) The more frugal grandparents bought a $59 Ikea crib (SNIGLAR) with simple, clean lines and without a drop side; it's not as sturdy as the Sleepi, but it's attractive and it takes a standard mattress (mattress is $40-$100 at Babies R Us). The usual Ikea annoyances apply, though--a recent search shows it's not available at any of the East Coast locations except Stoughton, MA and can't be shipped "until further notice." YMMV, and it's worth a look if it's what you want. We're happier with it than with the other grandparents' standard, staid drop-side from Babies R Us--which cost five times as much. BOTTOM LINE: if you are looking for a clean-lined, sturdy crib that will take your kid stylishly from birth to school age, and if you are willing to drop some serious cash, the Sleepi will do the job.
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Review ID: 546)
|
|
11 of
11 people found the following review helpful:
|
| |
|
|
Two-Thumbs-Up for Stokke Sleepi Crib and Changing Table., October 26, 2005
|
|
Reviewer: Susalinda from Houston, TX
|
|
|
|
Susalinda
saw things this way
|
|
|
Overall Grade
|
|
(9) |
|
|
Pros:
Comfy, secure, convertable and stylish
Cons:
The price is a bit steep. Standard bedding does not fit.
|
|
Stokke Sleepi Crib with Mattress: $ 699 (Oct 04)
I was looking for a crib that we could use for a longer time, with a more simple design and just "different". After a long research we ended up with the Stokke Crib and love it.
It has an unique oval design with no sharp corners and converts from crib to toddler bed to junior bed and later to chairs. You can also get a conversion kit for a bassinet but we did not get that one.
The crib has four crib heights, locking wheels for portability and includes a 4"-thick, top-quality foam crib mattress which is firm, well-ventilated, and hypoallergenic and includes a quilted cover.I love the fact that you can remove the front section of the bed so our son (almost 12 month) can climb in and out of his bed.Would I buy the same crib again - Absolutely Yes!Stokke Sleepi Care - Changing table: $399 (Oct 04)
I am from Germany so I could not get used to the idea to change my baby "sideways". After a long search I found the Stokke changing table and absolutely love it.
Its build with beech wood, you stand at your baby's feet - not side, two height positions for the changing table and two shelves under the changing bed.I have not really used the metal side bars yet but you can remove them.
It converts to a two-sided play table, desk or shelf so you get a great use out of it.
The only downside of the changing table is that it is a bit big. If you have a smaller room it may not fit but otherwise it's a great piece and I could not have done without it for the first 9 month. (now our little man wants to stand when being changed so we keep him on the floor )
|
|
|
|
|
