Baby & Family · Head-to-head
Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib vs DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Which should you buy? Here's the honest call, pulled from our full The Best Cribs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Hudson wins on the total package - solid wood, GREENGUARD Gold certification, four mattress heights, and a toddler kit already in the box. The Kalani delivers most of the same substance for less money and converts further, making it the smarter buy if the full-size-bed endgame matters more than looks.
Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib
Buy itThe design-forward convertible that includes its toddler conversion kit in the box - the rare crib that looks premium and plans ahead.
- Toddler bed conversion kit included in the box, so the next stage costs nothing extra
- Solid New Zealand pine with GREENGUARD Gold low-emissions certification
- Four mattress heights and a sturdy, wobble-free frame per owner reports
- Mid-century spindle design that owners consistently praise as nursery-defining
- Finish can scratch and show wear with rough handling, so it may not survive multiple kids looking new
- Stops at daybed stage - no full-size bed conversion like some rivals
DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Buy itThe long-running value champion: solid pine, GREENGUARD Gold, and a path all the way to a full-size bed.
- Converts from crib to toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed - the longest runway here
- Solid New Zealand pine construction with GREENGUARD Gold certification
- One of the most-reviewed cribs on the market, with owners consistently reporting years of sturdy service
- Four mattress positions and a classic curved silhouette that fits most nurseries
- Toddler rail and full-size conversion rails are sold separately
- Too wide to fit through a standard doorway once assembled, and some owners report rough edges or small shipping dents
Side by side
| Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib | DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Parents who want a modern statement crib with the toddler transition already paid for | Value-focused parents who want one bed frame to last from newborn to big kid |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib - The design-forward convertible that includes its toddler conversion kit in the box - the rare crib that looks premium and plans ahead. Choose the DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib instead if value-focused parents who want one bed frame to last from newborn to big kid.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Cribs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).