Collection: Cribs

For a newborn, the best baby crib is a full-size model with an adjustable mattress height — set it at the highest position for easy reach, then lower it as your baby grows. A 4-in-1 or 5-in-1 convertible crib later converts to a toddler bed and daybed, so one purchase lasts from day one through the toddler years.

Yes. Health Canada and the American Academy of Pediatrics confirm a newborn can sleep in a full-size crib from the first night home. Use a firm, flat crib mattress with a tight-fitting sheet, always place your baby on their back, and keep the crib in your bedroom for the first six months if space allows.

Both are safe sleep spaces, but a bassinet is outgrown by 4–6 months, while a crib lasts from birth to age 2–3 — or years longer with a convertible model. If your bedroom fits a crib, you can skip the bassinet entirely and avoid paying twice for sleep furniture you'd replace within months.

The safest baby crib is one that meets Health Canada's current Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations: fixed (non-drop) sides, slats no more than 6 cm apart, and a firm mattress that fits with no gaps at the edges. Every crib in our collection is built from non-toxic, certified-safe materials and complies with current Canadian standards.

Avoid drop-side cribs (banned in Canada), any crib made before September 1986, and models with missing hardware, decorative cutouts, or protruding corner posts. Second-hand cribs are the biggest risk — worn hardware and outdated standards create entrapment hazards. Buying a new, certified crib is the only way to guarantee compliance with today's safety rules.

In Canada, a quality baby crib typically costs $300–$1,000. Our range runs from $199 for a classic crib to $1,499 for a premium 5-in-1 convertible. Solid wood construction, non-toxic finishes, and conversion kits drive the price — and a convertible crib usually costs less per year of use than a budget crib plus a separate toddler bed.

Brands with strong safety records and solid-wood construction include Pali, Westwood Design, and Dream On Me — all available in our Toronto showroom. Rather than shopping by name alone, compare certifications, finish toxicity, and conversion options: two cribs at the same price can differ significantly in materials and warranty.

A newborn needs a safe, dedicated sleep surface — under Health Canada guidelines a crib, cradle, or bassinet all qualify. A crib is simply the only option you won't replace: bassinets are outgrown around 4–6 months, while a crib serves from birth until your child starts climbing out, usually between ages 2 and 3.

A baby can sleep in a crib from birth to roughly age 3. If you start with a bassinet, move to a crib by 4–6 months, or as soon as your baby rolls over or pushes up on hands and knees. Transition out of the crib once your child is taller than 90 cm or can climb over the rail.

Keep it bare: no pillows, blankets, quilts, bumper pads, sleep positioners, or stuffed toys — all are suffocation hazards according to Health Canada. A baby crib needs only a firm mattress and a fitted sheet. For warmth, dress your baby in a sleep sack or fitted sleeper instead of loose bedding.

You can — flush against an interior wall is safe. The danger is a small gap: position the crib either fully flush or at least 30 cm from walls and furniture so little arms and legs can't get wedged between. Keep it at least 1 m away from windows, blind cords, heaters, and electrical outlets.

Alternatives to a baby crib include bassinets, cradles, and playards with a firm, flat sleep surface — all safe short-term, all outgrown within months. For a permanent nursery, a convertible crib remains the standard: it's the only infant sleep furniture designed for daily use across several years.