Babyletto Lolly Crib Review: What I Think After Using it for 3 Years
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After searching the depths of Pinterest and Instagram for a cute, well-made, modern baby crib, I settled on theย Babyletto Lolly Cribย for my first son. I liked that it was made of solid wood, Greenguard certified, that it converted into a toddler bed, and of course, that it suited the modern nursery design theme I was going for.
I bought the crib in the fall of 2015, a few months before my first son was born. He used it for 2.5 years as a crib, and a the for another year as a toddler bed. When we were done with it, I actually sold it to another family for $150 on Facebook marketplace, since itโs still a popular style thatโs often sold out in the color I bought it in (white).
If youโre considering this crib for your little one, here’s myย Babyletto Lollyย crib review, including what I liked about it, and a couple things I didnโt.
My Babyletto Lolly Crib Review
Babyletto Lolly Crib: What I Liked
- Itโs Greenguard Gold certified.ย When I was shopping for a baby crib, I wanted a product that would be safe for my son. So, I searched exclusively for products that were Greenguard Gold certified. This means they donโt offgas harmful VOCs and contribute to a healthier air quality than products that arenโt Greenguard Gold certified. According to the company, โThe Lolly has undergone rigorous scientific testing for over 10,000 chemical emissions and VOCs. It contributes to cleaner indoor air, creating a healthier environment for your baby to sleep, play, and grow.โ
- Itโs modern, but not too modern.ย Style-wise, the Lolly is great for almost any nursery design. It goes well with a modern, Scandinavian theme, but itโs also subtle enough that you can use it as a modern moment in more traditional spaces. I liked this in case I wanted to use it for another child down the line and change the style of the crib.
- It converts to a toddler bed. Babies are only in their cribs for a few years, so itโs nice to get extra use out of a crib that converts to a toddler bed. Convertible cribs are also nice transition for toddlers who might be climbing out of their cribs or are ready for a โbig kidโ bed, but donโt want to leave the security of their crib. I didnโt realize how nice a convertible crib was until I bought a second crib for my second son (my older son was still in the Lolly), and it didnโt convert. Now, as Iโm trying to get my younger son out of his crib, heโs scared of a big bed and doesnโt want to leave the crib. It would have been nice to have the extra transition stage.
- The price.ย As far as cribs go, this isnโt the cheapest on the market, but for the quality, the $499 price tag is well worth it.
- The quality. This crib holds up. Not only did it last through 3.5 years of a rambunctious little boy using it as a trampoline, we moved it from Seattle to Chicago, and then Chicago to Connecticut, disassembling and reassembling it each time. It held up, and itโs fairly straightforward to take apart, if thereโs a move in your future, too.
Babyletto Lolly Crib: What I Didnโt Like
- Paint chips. For the most part, I loved this crib and canโt say a bad thing about it. One drawback I will call out though, is that the white paint tends to chip around the bed rail. This is because my kid chewed on it, and ran race cars around it, and generally mauled it, but I think most kids tend to do those things (maybe?), so itโs something to know if youโll be upset that the crib paint is chipped in a couple years time.
Overall, after getting 3.5 years out of this crib, though, it was in good enough shape that I was able to sell it for $150 โ I think thatโs a testament to its quality!
