Side by Side Comparison of: Dream On Me vs Stork Craft

I love this crib. It is for my grand daughter. It looks nice. Love the curved rails...just a bit different. Seems sturdy. We did have some challenges putting it together...so be patient and think logically no matter what the instructions say :)

The instructions were a little bit wonky. The pictures made it look like the crib rails mirrored each other (both higher on one end and lower on the other); however when you put it together it does build like the photo where the crib rail height are opposite of each-other. It's very light weight, perfect for an infant but I wondered if my older toddler might be able to do some damage just by pulling on the rails. For the price it's what I expected, looks great.

Our baby likes it. Was easy to install and quality seems to be of a good one. I was able to put together in about 2 hours all by myself. Its small and when our baby didnt want to sleep by herself we decided to open one of its side and use it as bedside crib. It works well in that too. My only recommendation is to buy a good antiskid for its legs. They do tend to move easily if baby inside moves a lot or change their sides often.

I love it, it's beautiful and well made. I watched my husband put it together because one review said that it was put together by their blood sweat and tears, but he had no problems. One thing he did mention was that they did not show in the instructions to snap on the top decorative rail for the end panels. You will need to do this before you attach the side pieces to the end panels. Otherwise, it was a snap and took about 20 minutes.

First of all, this crib was very well packaged while still very compact. Lots of foam and cushioning materials. I didn't find a single scratch! The instructions were easy to find and attached to one of the headboards. I think what I liked most about this was that the tools required for assembly were all prepackaged and clearly labeled. The instructions were very easy to understand, but you have to rely on pictures to know where each screw/bolt must go. And this leads me to my only complaint. For instructions that rely so heavily on the picture (at least for me,) they made an error, showing that the wave on the sides of the crib were on the same side of the crib, instead of alternating. This threw me off and I ended up assembling the whole thing without it being completely flush, then had to reassemble based on online pictures. Other than that, the instructions were very simple and easy to understand. This crib is VERY heavy and I recommend assembling it with 2 people. I'm 31 weeks pregnant however, so this was a little harder for me. There are no extra pieces so make sure not to lose any! Once assembled, this product is VERY sturdy and I love that the mattress level can be adjusted to so many different heights. It's a bit of a hassle though, so make sure when you put it together that it's the height you want it. This crib is absolutely gorgeous, sturdy, and of exceptional quality for the price. Definitely recommend!

Very easy to assemble if you follow the instructions. Just make sure when you are putting the sides on, you get the right one. I had to take it apart because I grabbed the wrong side and couldn't get it to go together correctly. The wavy side makes it really easy for me to put down and pick up my son...I'm on the short side, 5'3". Once together it is very sturdy, but not incredibly heavy. I can slide it away from the wall easily if I need to.

This is a nice and sturdy crib - I'm writing the review on behalf of my husband who put it together without much difficulty. I like that you can put the mattress at different heights, since I'm quite short and was worried I'd have trouble reaching the baby. In addition, it's a great deal since it comes with a toddler rail and the other pieces to switch it to a bigger bed. Other similar crib designs at Buybuybaby and Babies R Us require you to purchase those pieces separately, which can be as much as $200. The pad to the changer is very thin, so I wanted to purchase a changing pad for it. However, it was difficult to find one that fit the dimensions. I finally found the perfect fit with Colgate Compact 3-Sided Contour Changing Pad (measurements 27.3" L x 15.5" W x 4" H). I highly recommend this crib.

I love this crib! I can't wait until my little girl gets to use it! After reading some of the reviews about broken peices and a strong chemical smell i was a bit hesitant to purchase this crib, but i'm so glad i did! None of the pieces were broken and the only smell it had was a new furniture smell that quickly aired out once the box was opened. Overall great crib! My only complaints are that you have to buy the conversion rails separate and i had a hard time finding the correct ones and the instructions for assembling the crib were kind of a pain because none of the peices are labeled as to what they are, so it took about 2- 2 1/2 hours to put it together.

Two kids later, this thing is as sturdy and as functional as the day we got it. I recommend it.Edit: It has been 4 years since we purchased this crib, which is now functioning as a toddler bed for my youngest. Though the base where the mattress rests has started to sag, this thing has held up incredibly well and it still looks beautiful. I have recommended it to several new moms and it has quickly become a favorite among them as well. I can't wait to see it as a full bed someday. I know it will still be around when the kids are old enough.

I purchased this crib for my granddaughter's first baby and she loves it but I was really very very disappointed in the packaging, even our UPS person made a comment and said he would make note of how badly damaged the packing was should there be damage to the item...fortunately all was pretty much okay except a couple of small nicks in part of the frame but my granddaughter was fine with it as it wasn't in a place that would harm the infant. The inside package was worse b/c I was going to wrap it but couldn't as the inside box was so flimsy that we had to ta[e it piece by piece to get it into my car! It was terrible that I couldn't even take it out for the shower so afterwards, I had to deliver it to her home and many pp had to handle it carefully to get it into the house! But at least she got it together and all parts were there. Other than that, the crib is beautiful.

After shopping for cribs at a couple baby centric stores and places like Target, I came across this and for the price I could not turn it down. I was thrilled at the fact that it had a changing table/drawers which have come in handly more times than i can count. The crib is sturdy and looks very nice in our baby's room. The finish is respectable, and none of the pieces felt flimsy.Set up was a bit of a pain, but nothing too complicated, though I definatley recommend having a helper for attaching the main componets together - by that I mean, putting the sides together or when you have to screw on the base that holds the mattress. I'll just give a touch of insight into my own personal experience, so we received this crib in late spring/early summer, but chose not to build it right away due to the fact that we were moving from our small apartment to a townhouse since we were in need of extra space. By the time I got to actually sitting and setting up the crib it was the end of July and the hottest part of the summer. By then I had moved the box that this came in aat least 4 times, incuding up a steep hill and up and down many flights of stairs, so I knew the materials were at least of a good quality. When i opened the box I was greeted by the directions and then all the pieces and parts I would need. The only problem that came up was that I decided to do this in the heat of summer, in a room without the A/C or fan on, so it was a uncomfortable. The moral of all this is to say the crib itself is great, and the only problem I ran into was due to my own stubbornness in not trying to cool myself off.Speaking of the base, that is a great feature, you can adjust the base that holds the mattress up and down to several locations. This helps if you're a shorter person (like my wife) or possibly had a c-section and can't bend over too far.

I love love love this crib. It has everything you would need all in one. It has made my life so much simpler than having to run out and buy everything separately. It was a little confusing at first to put together but once I got going on it, it was simple enough. It's sturdy and well made, and looks great in my baby's room.UPDATEMy son is now 9.5 months old and CONSTANTLY gets his legs stuck between the slats of this crib which is unsafe and painful for the little guy.UPDATE # 2My son is now 2 and in the toddler bed stage of this. I can't personally stand not being able to get rid of the changing table. It drives me batty. I still love this crib. It's held up to abuse from my incredibly active toddler, having the drawers is kind of nice, but it's ridiculous to have a changing table that he outgrew a year ago. I wish it just broke down into a toddler bed.

this crib is sturdy, and of good quality. None of the wood came damaged and it was relatively easy to put together. Besides that it is safe and beautiful, the best of both worlds!

The only reason I didn't give this crib 5 stars is because our baby isn't here yet so I can't fully rate it on how well it hold up to a baby in it. But overall this crib feels sturdy and is absolutely gorgeous. I get so many compliments on this crib when people check out the baby room. It was super simple to put together, plenty of weight to it, great structure. I really have nothing negative to say about it, it even came 4 days early! Can't wait for our baby to be here and see it in full action!

Beautiful Crib. This crib came in perfect condition. It had all the tools and went together easily. The price was very economical, so I was skeptical, but I would highly recommend it. It will also turn into a toddler bed. You will need to order a part for that. SAVE the tools.

Perfect for the nursery at this Grammy's house! All the parts came with our purchase. This is a very lightweight crib and small crib that can easily be moved to another room if desired, without having to take it apart The reason for four stars is that with the curved sides, the first level is perfect for a newborn , however, the next level drops the mattress so low that I can barely reach the mattress. I would love to see an additional level for the mattress.

This a great looking, sturdy crib and I like that I will be able to convert it to daybed, toddler bed and possible twin or full size with additional parts. The shipping box was very well packed so there was no damage to the parts. It was easy to put together. I chose the cherry finish and the color is exactly what I expected. I spent about an hour and a half by myself assembling it. I am using it for my 18 month old grandchild so I need to have the mattress level on the lowest setting due to the curvature of the side rails. There is a concern that the bars are spaced so that her knees can get wedged in between the bars when she is frolicking inside of the crib, although I think this is a concern with any crib. This has happened a few times so I tend to be aware when she waking from sleep in the unit. Other than that, I am happy with this purchase.

Beautiful crib, and for the price it can't be beat, BUT word of advice, WD-40 !!! A necessity when building this crib. There are soooo many stickers that are very difficult to remove. WD-40, let it set on the stickers for a min the use a credit card to remove all the stick.

Assembly was a little more challenging than IKEA but not difficult. Anyone who's successfully completed elementary school and can hold a screwdriver should be able to get this done in a few hours.Ours did not smell - contrary to all the previous reviews. We let ours air out for a couple of days prior to assembly for good measure but there really was nothing to indicate that we should - other than the reviews on Amazon.The crib feels sturdy and looks nice, we are happy with it. Drawers are roomy and offer a good amount of storage. The legs are slightly too short for a Roomba to pass under the crib so we raised them a little and now it's fine.

When the crib first arrived to our house, the box was dented and partially mangled. Before opening it, I contacted Amazon to let them know about it, and find out what I need to do in case any of the inside parts were damaged. Amazingly, when I opened the box, all of the pieces arrived to my home and none of the wooden parts were appreciably damaged.Assembly was straight-forward and the crib has met our needs. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a solid wood crib, at a fairly reasonable price.

My husband and I selected this crib/changer combo as we have limited space in our home, and the combo seemed that it would take up less room than getting a separate changing dresser. There is definitely sufficient storage for a dresser in this model as well - three drawers for clothing and burp clothes and three compartments we are using for diaper supplies, changing mats etc. As others have mentioned, the changing pad isn't a "standard" size, so you can't buy a cute cover for it, which is a bummer. I have mediocre sewing skills, so I am planning on making my own, and I also purchased some washable changing liners to go on it as well.The crib came flat-packed as expected, and was covered in cardboard dividers and thin styrofoam liners. We did have one dent in one of the rails, but it doesn't bother me enough to request a replacement (small dent, no cracks). There were a few scratches as well, but again nothing that was going to bother me, so we left it as is. I put this together by myself in about 2 hours, with my husband helping for another 30 minutes to get the mattress based and final rails set up. I think you do need two people right at the end to get the base level and the rails up, but other than that, one person can handle most of the construction.Unlike other reviews, I didn't notice any smell at all and I am very sensitive to smells. I constructed in a well ventilated room, and we had taken all the pieces out of the box a few days before I started building it, so maybe it had already aired out. Inside the drawers to have a slight "Ikea-like" smell to them that I think pretty much any new furniture would have.I would definitely recommend this crib to anyone looking to save a little space and have less furniture in their nursery.

A few pieces came marked up which I was bummed about and I would definitely say be careful as the material isn't that durable but for the price and the overall outcome/look is why I give it 4 stars because you can not see the markings..if you're looking for more sturdy real wood I would look elsewhere..but will have to pay more..but again for price I am happy with product.

When I read the reviews about this product I was convinced that it was the right crib for my newborn, and even it has serve its purpose the little drawer handles come off all the time, all of them get loose and I always have to fix them because of the poor screws quality... In another hand My husband told me he had no problems with the instructions. He did it in 3 hours just because I was still in the hospital with my newborn and he was with my 3 year old son at home and had to also take care of him. so I don't know what went wrong with all those reviews about the instructions it just have to be put them in order and that't it. I agree that its very sturdy and strong and even the changing pad it's a little small area but I had a regular sides pad that I used with my first son and even it's a little bit tide it's not so bad but I know my 5 month old baby it's not going to fit in there for so long, he is getting so big that I'm sure by his 7th month of age he is not going to fit anymore, but no big deal. I gave 4 stars because of the drawers and I still think its needs to be improve.

I looked for a crib for many months before deciding on this one. With Amazon's free shipping and no sales tax it was the best deal on the web by far as well as the added benefit of free returns if purchased from a gift registry. This was pretty essential since buying blind on the web without seeing a product (especially one as large and expensive as this one) can end up being a terrible decision but Amazon took away that fear and has made the decision to make purchases from their site our "Go-to" move. Basically once again Amazon did exactly as they promised and the buying through them was pain free and easy as pie.As for the product itself, once I received the pieces and started assembling them with my husband, I knew I made the right decision going with this crib and the line itself. The crib is beautiful and with the attached changing table it makes our nursery (which is only a room about 10'x10') seem like it has a lot more space. I highly recommend this crib and changer specifically for those looking to save space with a changer that doesn't run length wise along the wall which obviously takes up a lot more space. The setup was also not too bad, we split the build into 2 days since we started late the first night, but overall only took about 2 hours going at a fairly leisurely pace.One of the negatives I have seen is that the side of the crib that is attached to the changing table right now would make it so that we wouldn't be able to separate the changing table from the crib until we plan to convert this into a full-size bed since the side of the changing table is what makes up the right side of the crib. That being said, in our personal situation we won't need to separate these two pieces until that time so the issue is moot but for others contemplating all of the options, this is one of the drawbacks I have discovered.Another slight negative comes with the changer specifically. After contemplating how I was going to be using the changer (e.g. needing easy access to wipes, diapers, baby powder, diaper rash cream, etc.) I noticed that the shelves that are located on the side of the changer might not make this the easiest setup. The openings aren't very tall and the space is really deep which is great for holding lots of items but making most too hard to reach when you have a squirmy baby on the changing table. However, I did find some great slide-out wire drawers from Bed Bath & Beyond and attached them to the top and middle shelves. I did leave the bottom one open in case I want to store some larger stuff, plus the bottom shelf has a lip at the bottom edge making this a little more difficult to find a slide-out drawer that could clear this lip. These are very nit-picky things but something to think about when you're putting this much money into an investment like this.And one last nit pick about the changer is that the space for the changing pad is smaller than almost every changing pad you can buy and the one that comes with the changer is super flimsy and thin. This made me go on a search for a pad that would fit the small space and provide a little more cushion for my little one. After searching for many hours on Amazon and finally moving onto another site, unsuccessfully also, I realized there are almost no changing pads out there that are the right size for this changer (the length head to toe is about 27" or 28"). Almost all changers are 30" at the shortest, one I found was 29" but was too wide, but nothing shorter than 29". After lots of going back and forth I decided on the LA Baby 4 Sided Changing Pad 30", White from Amazon. As shown in the title, IT IS 30" long, however I decided to try it and just cut off the length to fit the space on my changer since I would be putting a cover over it anyway. I just received that in the mail and decided to see if it would fit in the space on the changer before I cut it up and I was able to kind of just squish it in. I'm usually kind of a freak about not putting things into spaces they don't exactly fit into but this honestly works perfectly. It also makes it so that I don't have to screw the pad into the changer to make sure it doesn't move around, it just wedges tightly into the top space. So this negative is ultimately not a negative at all since I'm sure there are other changing pads you can order that fit your style, budget, desires, etc. that will also wedge into the space so don't worry!Overall giving this 4 stars since there are some things that could have been better but the VALUE is tremendous and the main reason this gets above average in my book.

I definitely knew when I was paying $100 for a crib that it wouldn't be the best quality. I also know that I've never used convertible cribs for anything other than the crib so I wasn't concerned about this crib lasting my child years. That said, the crib was already chipped and missing paint when I opened the packaging. If you plan on purchasing a crib that will convert and last a long time, this may not be the bed for you.

once assembled it feels cheap. I feel like if i lean against it the rail will snap. It arrived damaged as well. Overall it looks great just wish it was heavier.

We bought the crib as a gift for a baby shower.recently when the baby was ready for a crib they opened and were going to assemble but behold no instructions.i could have probably figured it out but the young couple could not.they called me and then I called Amazon.first after a 35 minutes of confusion I was no where.besides there broken English and inability to problem solving.I asked them to call me back ha ha.the next day I called again got a foreign call center will another broken English speaking rep in a small room where I could barely hear the broken English rep over all the back ground noise which I continued to tell him about.once again there was no resolve after another 20 minutes of confusion I got frustrated and hung up.when I cooled off I went to dream on me .com and got the instructions on a pdf file and forwarded to the young couple.Amazon customer service was absolutely no help!!!!!!!!! After wasting an hour of my time and them selling me an incomplete product he offered me a 5$ coupon I laughed so product was some what ok but amazon customer service 0

Support mattress really give me a hard time. The support mount should be in the side of support mattress. But this is not in the side, so it's really tough to fit with leg.

Easy to set up,strong and sturdy,the height adjustment is definitely a positive.However,one of the railings came with a bad scratch.the bars separating in the head and foot railings are even and mobil placement does not appear attractive on them.

Love the crib, it was packaged ok, but it has several dings on it. Rather disappointed, but I'll have to live with it, as we took all the pieces out and tore the box up to put in the trash right away. I would have liked a product without any damages. I'll add the photos to show you what is wrong with it.

Ok , so I give 0 star to the part that this took all day to make because the parts are not labeled and comes with no direction as well.I give 0 star because some parts came with scratches and cracks .However once you figure it out and put it together it looks good and is sturdy for the nursery. It also is much cheaper than the store bought cribs.So I totaled my rating to 3 stars.

This crib is beautiful. Now, with that being said it came in a bunch of pieces (which my husband expected) and wasnt too hard to put together, however the back of the crib where the sleigh-back post is has a HUGE bend in it. So the back does not lay flush with the rest of the crib. I was not going to return the crib after building it and watching my husband struggle for days to try and get it together in a timely manner but I was extremely upset that for almost 400 dollars there is a large gap between the curve in the wood and the crib post itself. So that was kind of a let down. Over-all though it is beautiful and I love the fact that you can switch the position of the mattress height.

I'll start by saying that if you don't have patience, then you probably either need to purchase the package that includes professional construction or go with a completely different crib. The package arrived in decent condition considering the size and weight. All the pieces were in good condition, with no scratches or dents. What really made this experience less than average, was the fact that maybe 2 of the 100 parts in the package were labeled, including the hardware. My husband and I spent almost an hour labeling the parts ourselves to make sure we had everything we needed. The rest of the crib construction went smoothly, was completed in about 3.5 hours, and turned out beautifully. I plan on calling storkcraft during business hours to speak with someone regarding the part labels, as this is no fault of Amazon's. The cost of the crib is too expensive for them not to label the pieces, especially with something that has that many parts.

This crib is very difficult to put together and the instructions were very difficult to understand. This is NOT something you can purchase and think you can put together without really studying the directions!!! "Studying". Also - I made the mistake of purchasing the "recommended bundle " that amazon offered. The baby changer pad did not fit the crib. It was too long. Don't by the bundle. Once you build the crib, measure it and go buy the changing pad separately.

Love this crib. Absolutely love it. However, whomever's job it was to come up with the instructions and pack this crib failed miserably. Some pieces were scratched or dinged, but not noticeably enough that we felt like sending it back. Still, some might not be so lucky, so up your packaging game Storkcraft. Second, the instructions might as well have been written in Mandarin Chinese. Though it was easy to sort the parts in the beginning, none of them have sticker labels anywhere on them and once we started to move around and scatter parts, it was hellish trying to find the right piece. Also ending up having to take the crib apart twice because we missed a step that was not clearly marked out. I've put together two other different cribs that were by far much easier than this one.Lessons to be learned: better packing and better instructions.

The crib/changing table looks very nice. It was pretty easy to assemble, Took my husband and I maybe 2 hours (with breaks). However, I would not buy this product again. I think it is a ok piece of furniture for the price. But it did arrive with a small broken piece that I was able to easily fix with superglue and it had multiple (maybe 10) areas where the wood was either nicked or had scratches. And not tiny little nicks, quarter size areas. And this was before we put it together so it had arrived in that condition. It sounds like more work than it was worth to return it however for this reason I would not recommend this item. Maybe it was just a bad batch that I received but when you buy something new you want it to look new and unfortunately it does not.

First of all, i received a damaged product. I wonder why It couldn't bear the normal wear & tear? Looks like the quality of the wood is not so good. I don't want to use the broken crib and returning it back.

Lightweight, pretty easy to assemble but came in damaged.

its a bit flimsy for something a baby sleeps in

Will have to call the vendor for missing pieces. Let alone instruction booklet. It's a great looking crib though.

I give it 1 star for looks.I give it 1 star for price.I take away a 1 star for smell. Oh my goodness the smell is HORRIBLE!!! Smells like mothballs and paint mixed together!I take away 2 stars for safety. I hope they recall this one. Even though it was Prime. My kids ended up ripping the box. So I guess we are "stuck" with it. But, it won't be used as a crib! Maybe a toddler bed (take the front rail off). I can stick my hand in between the mattress and rails. I thought the whole "drop down sides" thing was a stupid thing to ban from cribs. So, if I think this is dangerous. It is. And back to that smell. I have yet to buy anything organic. EVER. But, I do question what chemicals are in this crib to make the smell. Ugh!This is our 8th kid. We had a crib that was used for the other 7. Unfortunately, it met it's end right before this last kid is due. (Let's just say a certain neighbor kid is no longer allowed in the house). It kept the mattress snug so tight you could put about 2 fingers if you were lucky between the rails and mattress. However, when they made the drop down sides illegal, they stopped manufacturing it. We have a Simmons Beautyrest for cribs mattress if your curious. In otherwords, nice crib mattress.

It was broken, and we had to return it. The wood must not be very durable, which was unfortunate because we really didn't want to wait for another crib and my husband found out 3/4 of the way into assembly.

Some cracks began to appear in the wood after 3 months of use.

the product arrived with injuries and scratches. It has a few blows on the sides

When using the attached changer, my baby's arms/hands get stuck between the rails and pad. Bad design. Should have been solid.

Loved it originally. But after less than a year of use....the changing table is broken in half. So now i have a combo and can't use half of it. The slots on crib are tok close together. My baby gets her legs stuck all the time and i have to pry it out while she screams in pain.

the crib is now put together and is beautiful. I think maybe two of the several pieces were marked with a letter. But none of the other pieces were marked. Not even any of the different screws. So when putting together and reading instructions, you pretty much have to guess each part. Good luck!

Many scuffs on the crib. Directions would have been fine if more than 5 pieces had been labeled with a letter or a number. Also the screws were not labeled so you had to guess or try and match up as best you could. Took way longer to put together than it should have. It is a very pretty crib- scuff marks aside- but after the struggle to get it together we didn't really want to rip it apart and get replacement pieces for the damaged ones.

Crib is not usable it came out the box very damaged. With several cracks

Was putting together and wood snapped. Cheaply made wood, would NOT recommend to anyone!

Adorable looking crib from what I could see out of the box. It was missing all the piecing to connect it together. Ended up sending it back and buying a different crib all together. Pretty disappointed.

Missing instruction book

I loved the look of this crib, but we returned it because it was very light weight and cheap feeling. I would rather spend more money on a better quality bed.

I have missing parts in these.I was given this product with no manual describing installation.

Don't buy this crib. We had to have the crib delivered twice and it was broken both times. We question the quality of the materials.

Damaged parts. Unlabeled. Cheap feel.

There are cracks all over the headboard... when I tried to have the seller replace the cracked piece they made it impossible! Thinking the receipt and Amazon description would be sufficient, I removed the sticker on the bottom of the crib when assembling. However, they apparently also need to know the country and date of manufacturer, which can only be found on that sticker. Very disappointed to say the least!

It has some kind of chemical smell and some of the pieces were damaged. When I installed it, I felt like I bought a used crib instead of a brand new one. It is totally not worth the price. Terrible!

I ordered this crib on January 18th, and good thing it was delivered fast because it showed up in a completely beat up box. I had to wait until today to assemble it because I work during the week, and after taking everything out of the huge box I find that there are no instructions on how to assemble it at all. I'm sure I can't return it either because I've taken everything out and unwrapped it all looking for the instructions to be hidden some where. I am so disappointed that I have to buy another crib.

We were surprised when we found out that the crib we needed urgently was received in such shape (broken)!!