Side by Side Comparison of: Stork Craft vs American Baby Company

Really pretty crib. Colour is much nicer than the pictures show. We really wanted a crib that looks very simple, so that I can move it from one room to another and it would go with the surrounding and we got exactly what we wanted. It looks really simple and it is very easy to blend it into any room you want. It was really easy to assemble, it took my husband less than an hour to put it together with two kids continuously interfering him. The crib is solid wood and really sturdy, it has no wobbling what so ever. I'm really excited of the idea that you can also take one side off and start to train your child for toddler bed. My oldest went straight from closed crib to toddler bed and it was a bit hard for him to get used to it. So I hope this will help my youngest one to kind of get an idea of normal bed. We haven't tried all the configurations yet, but for now we are super happy with it.This bed is a really good quality for a really good price.

Absolutely LOVE this crib! It's super sturdy, has a great finish, and was a great price! I can definitely see what some reviewers meant by confusing directions/difficult packaging for the hardware. I think for the price it's an excellent purchase, however. I didn't see what some other reviewers were saying about holes drilled in the incorrect places - ours were perfect. I'm not entirely sure if it is a problem they have since fixed or what. But ours were great. It took my husband around twenty minutes to put together. This crib sits fairly low when on the bottom position for older babies, and I would say it's around 10" from the ground. This means any dust ruffle you get should be VERY "short". Speaking of short - as other reviewers have mentioned, it could be a real pain if your baby is not standing up yet, as you really have to practically climb into it if you are a shorter person, to reach down to baby! But for the price, I still give it five stars. It is so much value for your dollar imo! <3 Also - The Trend Lab Fleece CribWrap Rail Covers for Crib Sides (Set of 2), White, Narrow for Crib Rails Measuring up to 8" Around! and Trend Lab Fleece CribWrap Rail Cover for Long Rail, White, Narrow for Crib Rails Measuring up to 8" Around! are excellent purchases to make this item last even longer. They fit great and should really enhance the longevity of this product, especially if you plan to use with more than one child.

For the price, you can't beat this crib. We got it in gray and the color is extremely close to the images displayed on the Amazon listing - which is exactly what we were looking for. We did have to backtrack once when we initially assembled the crib, but it wasn't too bad and I think it was more user-error than the instructions. (We moved several months after having baby and it was really easy to disassemble and reassemble at the new house). Others have mentioned that the parts were not labeled and that the crib had a chemical/new paint smell, but our pieces were all labeled and I don't recall there ever being a chemical smell.The crib is very sturdy, standard crib mattress fits perfectly and while baby currently only naps in the crib, it has worked very well. I had a c-section and am fairly short (only 5'3"), but with the mattress at the highest level was able to get baby in and out of the crib with ease after about 2 weeks.This crib looks nice, is sturdy, fairly easy to assemble, and affordable. You can't ask for much more!

Here is my review:GENERAL LOOK:- General construction, finish is very nice. There is some factory paint / finish smell, so I recommend opening the box or assemble the crib to leave it out of the package to air out. The paint smell aka VOC disappears in time, similar to when painting a room via latex paint, not as strong as using a oil base paint. But be sure to air the crib prior to having your new born sleep in it.-Gray is much darker than in pictures. Darker than a battle ship gray, more towards a dark gray color so be aware. It fit our overall baby room design so we're happy. Paint job is clean and very durable finish and should last with usual care and use.ASSEMBLY:- Instructions are clear and everything is labeled properly. Everything was packaged very well, arrived in under 2 days (We have Prime)- Many commented saying there was no labeling to each panel, but there actually are little round stickers at the ends with labels ex. A1, A2 or B1, B2. Just carefully look at the diagrams in the assembly manual, labels are given and just match the hole cut out and you can easily figure out the proper orientation.- Hardware is complete in a sealed package with an 4 mm Allen key tool. (similar to all these flat pack furniture kits) As a big FYI, I would recommend using a ball head metric 4 mm Allen key as well and you don't specifically need it but a Phillps #2 or a Slot head/ flat head screw driver would be nice to hold the female tension nut when assembly.MY GENERAL EXPERIENCE:- I assembled the crib in about 15 to 20 minutes and the parts are very easy for a one person assembly. Just take your time lay things out and if you have the above mentioned tools, this will make your life much easier.- Crib fits the standard mattress 52 x 28, and has 2 adjustment height points.- Slats are good distance apart so no fear of having the baby getting stuck, though anything can happen so its a matter of setting up safety based on your personal concerns. But I have no concerns for the safely of our new born baby, crib is very solid.- One thing to note: I can see how other people can easily snap the sidewalk bolts as the tension they provide in assembly can easily shear off the bolt heads. Therefore I first recommend assembling the crib just tight enough (not final assembly torque) that you have it all assembled and can make the necessary adjustments to square off the corners and get the hardware to align straight and into the countersunk holes. Dont tighten the hardware in a crooked angle, this will damage the wood, place a odd sheering load on the hardware bolts which can potentially snap due to being over tight. The key thing is to have the bolt head sit flush and flat in the countersunk holes.Once you have everything aligned then tighten all the bolts, corner to corner and keep in mind not to ruin your initial alignment. But DON'T over tighten the hardware. There is no need to over torque the hardware, just a good n tight some where in the 10 ft pounds of torque or tightening a tad bit stronger ex. when closing a bottle cap on a bottle of soda before you put on its side in your refrigerator, just a tad tighter than normal, but not gorilla tight, there is no need.FINAL CONCLUSION:Great price for a nice crib. I recommend it highly, just air out, take your time in assembly and don't over torque the hardware.Hope my review helps. Best wishes to your new born baby. Cheers!!

I think for the price, its great. It's exactly what is was wanting and needed. It's simple and modern. It seems durable and sturdy. I'm not afraid to put my baby in it. Easy to put together, just make sure you follow the directions.

This color of this crib is beautiful! Our baby is due in December so we haven't tried it out yet, but it was very easy to put together and is sturdy. The only negative is it has a strong paint odor, so I recommend putting it together a few months before you need it so it can air out. Other than that, it's a great crib for a great price.

So far I really like these. I bought this double pack so I could double up sheets in case there is an accident and I can just rip the first layer off and put the baby back down asap. They fit the crib mattress wonderfully and they aren't so thick that the second layer was hard to put on. So far, so good. Can't wait to see how they hold up after first accident.

When our large dog had a leg injury and could jump up on the couch, I purchased a baby mattress so he'd have something comfortable to lay on, on the floor. My smaller dog likes to pee in the house sometimes and the mattress was a huge temptation. I purchased this waterproof cover and it has saved the mattress on several occasions. Very durable, waterproof and cleans up well !

Soft and durable. Previously, we weren't using a crib pad under the sheet in the crib and boy, am I glad we purchased this. I have peace of mind knowing that it fits snugly around the mattress, makes the crib more comfortable for baby, and also protects against and overnight leaks.

Love it, I was skeptical at first because I have never heard of this company, but it works well and holds up pretty good after numerous and numerous of washes. Its a nice fit as well-- its snug and tight but not too tight.

My 3 month old son vomit all the milk that he had drank on his mattress but luckily, i had this waterproof fitted sheet over the mattress. The milk did not get to the mattress. it was machine washable. after the wash, it still looked nice. The fabric was nice and fit perfectly over the crib mattress. I would buy it again once it has worn out.

I bought two of these so I would always have one for the crib if one was in the wash. I layer them (mattress+cover+sheet+cover+sheet) in case of middle of the night accidents, just take off the top sheet and cover and you still have bedding for the rest of the night without having to remake the bed or wash immediately.

Was very easy to put together and I am not very savvy on building furniture. Took about an hour and a half. It's nice and light. I love how sturdy it is though. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that it did come with a couple minor nicks. Nothing to serious though and easily concealed with a wood marker. I had to give it a couple days to air out as well, it smelled like brand new furniture should, and I don't think the smell would have affected the baby but just to be on the safe side. Great buy.

I would give 5 stars but this crib was so darn hard to put together!!! The instructions did not make sense.. Thank goodness for YouTube but even after that, it was still complicated because the stuff was so hard to screw in!!! It's a very nice crib but I never want to put one together ever again or even take it apart.

Came well packaged with all necessary parts, easy instructions - took about 40 min and two of us to put together. Overall, the finish is as expected and size as stated. I will say it feels less sturdy than the mini-crib we replaced it with (i.e. a little wobbly when I grab the rails and shake as our toddler would). If you have a strong/forceful/slightly abusive toddler, I would not recommend this particular model. However, it has been standing without any issues for the past 4 months.

For the price it's nice. But, it's pretty basic so just know that. It's pretty light weight so if you're baby's room is on hardwood floors like ours, be prepared to invest in a decent rug. Also, the lowest setting the crib can go does not go that low so we'll have to figure something out once baby gets to the age where he can starts pulling himself up. Otherwise, we love the slate gray--goes perfect with our yellow room.

Beautiful crib, loved the color ! It is everything I wanted. Arrived on time, It was easy to put together, the parts don't have the stickers with the letters so you just have to pay extra attention to that. I'm really happy !

I love this crib. It is beautiful and modern. I am only giving it 4 stars because it came slightly damaged.

I got these as back ups for when I am washing another that I received as a baby shower gift. I think these are ok quality, but I can't speak to how they will hold up. I'm not sure I would be happy with the quality if I was planning to use as a primary, but good enough as a back up.

The price was right. It is a good enough mattress for as often as my grandbabies are here. But if I were a new parent I would probably get in that is not foam.

I returned this item so I can't give an in-depth review. However, it arrived in excellent condition and I believe it would have worked out well if I had kept it. I

Fits snug which is great for infants. No issues fitting a sheet over top of it. So far it's soft and I don't have any concerns! Will update if we have issues.

Great fitted crib sheet that should fit almost any crib mattress. Love that it is waterproof and Amazon had a great price for it. Fits our crib mattress perfectly and tight without much extra slack. Highly recommend

This has a bit of a smell coming out of the bag, but nothing that was concerning since I wash everything. I wish the padding was a little more thicker but it still works well.

HiBefore i decided to buy this crib i made a lot of research and also read a ton of reviews. i saw that a lot of people were righting that the parts came not labeled and they had a difficult time to put it together. but on the other hand there were a lot of other reviews saying that it did come labeled and it was easy to build. so i went a head with it and i bought the crib. it arrived fast even though it got delayed.when i un-boxed all the parts and laid them out on the wall i saw i was in for a big surprise NONE OF THE PARTS HAD LABELS ON THEM NONE OF THEM DID . i took the instructions booklet and started trying to figure out what goes to what , it was really really frustrating a thing that could have taken me 20 minutes to build was gonna take me way longer, i was gonna put it back in the box and send it strait back to where it came from. but i am not a quitter , so i started putting the 2 sides together and when i came to connect the 3rd side i saw that it didn't make sense the holes were not aligning so i had to undo some screws and panels and had to change it around because i figured that what the instructions booklet was telling me to do was messed up and not correct, they had it all wrong. finally after an hour and a half the crib was done .over all it was messed up putting it togetherthe crib was filthy and dirty needed a good cleaningcolor is way darker then the pictures (they should use Mac's to Photoshop the pics)i give it 3 stars because i still like the crib but guys if your not handy and you have no patience to mess around and build and undo and rebuild then think twice before you get it, don't be like me thinking that you will be getting parts that are labeled cause that's what i did and i ended up not getting labeled parts.but i do gotta say that its still a very pretty crib and its bigger than what i expected so im happy and i hope my daughter will like it

Directions were vague and hard to follow, especially since the pieces weren't labeled. The crib is nice, but there were some deep scratches in the wood (they were painted over). For the price, not terrible.

It is sturdy and it looks good for a $100 crib. I'm not giving it a higher rating because while we were assembling it, we discovered that some of the holes were not drilled in the correct positions. If you don't mind the extra hassle and have a drill, it's not too hard to drill your own holes and put it together.

The holes were way off. If you're not handy with a drill do not order. It also took over 2 weeks to be delivered, that's with Prime.

It's cheap...but you get what you pay for. Hard to follow directions. My husband had to drill addition holes because the predrilled holes did not match up. If you're not handy don't buy it. I would not have been able to put this together alone.

The other reviews that mentioned the problem with assembly were spot on--there's no markings to indicate what posts belong to which part of the crib--so after assembling it incorrectly I spent 30+ more minutes taking it apart and replacing it correctly.One (only one) of the bolts and nuts that were provided were incorrect--I contacted Storkcraft and 10 days later I had the correct piece free of charge. The mattress (a standard crib mattress 52x28) fits perfectly. The springs which hold the crib up are attached funny and have a metal part that kind of protrudes and seems like kids can stick their fingers down and get to them--not sure if this is going to be an issue. It is hard to explain this portion without being able to upload a picture. The baby is coming in a week or two so I will have to ammend this review if it becomes an issue.This is a full sized crib. Once you assemble it--be prepared to have to take it apart if you need to move rooms/get rid of it/sell it/etc. If you need to do this, I'd recommend putting letters on the bottom of the posts yourself or reassembly will be a bear again.Pros:1.Good customer service--they sent me the missing/incorrect part and were fairly easy to get on the telephone. They were very nice.2. For as low-priced as this crib is, it looks as nice as many of the $300-$500 range cribs3. It seems to be extremely sturdy, not shaky at all.4. Assembly with an allen wrench and provided nuts/bolts. No advanced hardware neededCons:1. There is only two size adjustable heights. This may be a problem if I have a c-section. I am 5'4'' and reaching down to the highest level is a challenge for me. My mother in law (who is 5'0'') stands no chance of being able to get the baby in and out without a stool.2. The problems with assembly (see above)--you have a 25% chance of actually getting this thing put together correctly on the first try as the crib pieces are not numbered/lettered and the instructions aren't entirely clear. It's not impossible, just frustrating.

Frayed out after first wash and it's not smooth anymore. I put another cotton smooth fitted sheet on top of it.However; it's a very good water-proof sheet and it does the job.

When the pad arrived 2 days ago I was excited for it. However a couple things convinced me this was only worth 3 stars. First, the elastic around the edge is not very strong. I mean both in how tightly it wraps the pad around the mattress and the quality of the elastic. Honestly, the elastic doesn't look like it will last the 2 years we need it to. Secondly, I put it in the washer and dryer when it arrived and it came out looking kinda gross. It seemed it had caught every loose strand of hair and lint in the load and velcroed it to the top layer. Also, the top layered had "pilled" quite a bit and looked raggedy. I will probably return it and buy a better quality one.

I purchased two of these to use on crib mattresses my dogs sleep on. I have two bull-mastiffs. The water proof portion works great, but they don't wash well. They fuzz up the first wash. Not a huge concern with me since I also use a normal crib sheet over top of these.

The fabric gets fuzzy after one wash. You don't see it once you put a mattress cover over it but I was hoping a little bit better quality...

I personally see it as adding more cushion than anything. It is nice yo hsbecthat extra barrier between the sheets and the bed but it is not 100%

Just as cover it is ok. What I really needed was something to make the mattress more comfortable for the baby and this does not add much, I still will need to find foam to put under the pad.

Crib was damaged. outside box looks fine, appears to be from the factory. Would have sent back, but there was not enough time to do so. Assembly was also a pain, as the parts aren't labeled. Cannot recommend.

Ordered two of these cribs for twins and both have holes in wrong spots....anyone else have this problem? Not very happy

I was not impressed with the misplaced stickers on the crib...the ones that said attention this is the inside of the crib....when in fact it was not the inside!!! I almost had the crib together and had to take it all back apart...I am 9 months pregnant...and I have to say I was a bit frusterated!!! Had it not been for the stickers...I would have realized the holes for the metal box spring went on the inside of the crib...ugh!!! I do love it now that it's all put together...but...I'm going to have to find some caps that fit over the screws...don't really like that they are visible from the outside of the crib.

It looks great but I was going crazy trying to figure out what was smelling so strongly. I threw out my brand new crib mattress but the nursery still had a strong smell, kind of burned my eyes...weird taste in my mouth, very chemical smell. I got and organic crib mattress smell still there. Bought another of these cribs ( long story) set up in a different room different house...BAM there are those crazy fumes again! I don't even have a crib mattress in there.. Crib is the only culprit..I can smell it from the next room and feel it in my eyes. I do have a sensitive nose... But I bet your baby does too.

Parts were not labeled to match assembly instructions. Visible gouges in wood. Defective and missing hardware. The crib has to sit 99% assembled, unable to be used, until replacement hardware comes in. Not sure how this will convert to a toddler bed as shown. There is no additional bar to sturdy the crib once the front is taken off to convert. Very disappointed in this purchase.

Sure, the price is low but ugh.. the quality is just awful. Don't leave a toddler in this thing for two minutes or you'll have chipped paint everywhere. Would have done much better buying a nice used crib for the price. Not happy! Crib just feels cheaply made!

A stomach bug hit our house and I realized I didn’t have enough mattress covers. I needed several more in a hurry, and I wrongly assumed that this product was the same as our other ones (American Baby Company Waterproof Quilted Crib Size Fitted Mattress Cover made with Organic Cotton, Natural Color), except not made with organic cotton, so cheaper. That was not true - these are thinner and feel very plastic-y, where the others are soft and more cushioned. They have several layers and are more breathable. It seems like these would protect your mattress fine, but I’ll be returning them because they seem uncomfortable.

Started pilling the very first time I washed it. The material it's covered with is basically too soft and each time I wash it it looks messier and messier. If I don't brush it with my pill- remover every single time it creates an uneven sleeping surface under my baby's crib sheets. I just ordered a different mattress pad and plan on tucking this one in the back of the drawer for emergencies only.

I bought this hoping it was a little more padded than it actually is. Its more like a felt material with a waterproof backing. As I was really looking for a combination of padding for baby and waterproofing, this won't work...it just doesn't add any padding.

Washed this on warm when I first got it. Hung it to dry. Pilled terribly. It pilled so bad it's virtually unusable.

Did not like the material but washed it to see if it got better as a friend suggested. Wish I hadn't so I could return this. Very bad material.

Not sure how long these will hold up, the sides are a really light fabric.I think we will just use these as backups - rather than in the rotation as we planned

Description has changed-- we bought this when it was advertised as convertible to a toddler bed. Now that we're ready for that stage, we couldn't figure out how to convert. Makes sense, now that I see all the reviews claiming false advertisement, and a sudden new product description. Even more bothersome, we paid $120 and price has since dropped to 99, likely after they were busted for selling lies. Now we have a bed that's not usable by our toddler, and we're not putting her on a full bed.

We purchased this crib because I did not want to deal with finding the parts to our old crib. The crib showed up on time and looked like the quality was good. The crib went together how it should until it came time to place the metal framework for the mattress. The frameworks weld where the main frame meets was welded at an angle, which made the four little hanger brackets not line up with the holes. This was beyond frustrating, and I attempted to bend the frame to make it fit but it was not possible. The crib was half assembled sitting in our living room, and I had an angry 8 month pregnant wife. After an hour of trying to make the frame work I gave up and bought a new one from the local babies r us.

It's extremely easy to put together, but anyone with basic understanding of weight and mechanics could easily see that this crib can't take a lot of weight and jolting that a toddler or infant could inflict. My main issue is the fact that this entire crib had sections drilled either too low or too high. I got in contact with the warranty replacements line, and they sent me replacements for the errored pieces. But the replacements they sent me were the WRONG PIECES. I specifically sent pictures and verified the pieces with issues in all my emails with the replacement line, and they have failed terribly. I'd use it as kindling before I put my baby in this crib.

Screws wouldn't go into one side to hold up springs because they hadn't set the the nut part on the wooden siding to screw into. Very upsetting as I had the crib 80% done before I saw this.

The holes were not drilled properly. Had to drill many new holes in order to assemble this crib. Also, the stickers saying which side is the inside were not all correct.Now that there are extra holes in the crib that shouldn't be there, and considering the time spent making this work, I wish I had paid a little more and gotten a different crib.I never write reviews but thought I would on this since it is the worst purchase I have made in years.HORRIBLE.

This is a horribly built crib. My husband was putting it together and discovered the pre-drilled holes don't line up. This will be going back.

prewashed it in preparation for baby (gentle cycle with other crib bedding, then low heat in the dryer) - the mattress pad looks horrible, and is already pilling. Looks like it's been heavily used, not brand new. Not worth the money...

This is nowhere near firm. Not good for infants. Would not buy this again.

As soon as I opened the package, there was a strong chemical smell. My husband tried to convince me to wash it to see if the smell goes away but if it smells bad now, it can't be good long-term even. I don't want to expose my baby to bad stuff when he's so vulnerable. Returning it.

This is the 2nd mattress protector I purchased for my 2nd child. After washing and drying it once the material disinigrated. Apparently the manufacturer has downgraded

Just after the first wash, it left black particles all over the sheet. Not sure if that was a bad product or I got the bad version. Will not recommend.

Poorly made and returned it immediately