Crib question for STM+ moms

[CaptainLeela]

This is kind of random, but is there a benefit to having a heavier crib as opposed to a lighter crib? Or vice versa?

[ellabb043]

I think the only benefit is not spending a ton on any crib unless you plan to use it consecutively for multiple children. I was shocked as a first time mom with how quickly she grew out of her crib and that we didn't really have the time or space to store it.

[littlecookie]

I never really tested weight of crib. Ours is real wood and we got the full bed conversion kit at the same time. Plan will be to use it for the long haul. We haven't had the size issues as PP. DS is over 3 and tall for his age and think we still have a while before we need to convert to the full.

[mpiemont]

I never really thought about the weight of a crib at all. (We have 2 kids in cribs right now and are buying a 3rd for this baby.)

[SassyPants150]

I would imagine that maybe with some of the heavier wood materials, you might have crib that is more scratch/dent resistant? Ours scratch if you breathe on them which means during teething DD took chunks out of her crib in places. Otherwise I can't see any reason why a heavier weighted crib would have any extra benefits.

[honeylemon]

We have one of each. They're both perfectly adequate and I actually prefer the lighter one.

[la79al]

Ours is a super light IKEA crib.  I loved being able to move it so easily to retrieve dropped pacifiers.  

[snapdragon]

I'm sure it's the same as with any piece of furniture--generally heavier means more durable/better quality. It's not like lighter cribs are unsafe, though, so I really don't think it matters.

[jennadesigns]

I have a very heavy crib and it's a pain in the ass to move, especially to retrieve dropped nuks. I'm sure lighter ones make that a lot easier!

[purpleroses]

I had never really thought about it before, but ours is light enough that I can slide it easily to retrieve things that have been dropped behind/under it and that's nice. God help me if I ever have to move the dresser we bought for our nursery!

[CaptainLeela]

Thanks ladies! I originally had planned on getting a fairly lightweight one but was second guessing myself thinking maybe a heavy one would be more stable or something.

[scattered]

I tend to get a wild hair up my ass every few months and want to rearrange our furniture, so I prefer the lighter ones for that purpose.