It’s been a tumultuous last few months in the baby crib biz: we’ve seen a massive recall (Jardine), bankruptcies (Shermag/Chanderic and Morigeau) and complaints about late/slow delivery (Munire).
So, here’s an update to our crib chapter—and some buying advice if you crib shopping now:
• There is a some good news out there in crib land: Creations, a new brand launched in 2007, has fixed their previous quality problems and is now garnering much more positive reviews, retailers and consumers report. Creations is in the same price range as Munire, so if you are worried about Munire’s struggles with on-time delivery, take a look at Creations.
• On the lower end (and sold at BRU), Babi Italia (Bonavita) is a good choice for about $300. If you only have $200 to spend, Delta makes several simple cribs that are in stock at BRU.
• Ragazzi has started shipping its revamped line and the reports so far are positive. Of course, the other top-rated cribs brands in our book (example: Westwood, Capretti, Pali, Young America by Stanely) are still going strong.
• If you want furniture made in North America, Morigeau has started shipping again. Although they are working through a backlog of orders, this might be an option if you have time to wait. (Morigeau filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year and is working to reorganize their business).
So that’s the latest news! As always, feel free to chime in with your thoughts.
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I purchased a three piece Capretti set in March and have yet to receive one of the pieces. Thankfully, the missing piece is only a nightstand and something I do not need right away. The store is blaming the delay on Capretti and told me they have had several delays with their products. Have others experienced this problem or I am being fed a line?
I purchased a three piece Capretti set in March and have yet to receive one of the pieces. Thankfully, the missing piece is only a nightstand and something I do not need right away. The store is blaming the delay on Capretti and told me they have had several delays with their products. Have others experienced this problem or I am being fed a line?
Since we weren’t able to find anything that wasn’t made in Asia, we opted for the Newport Cottages line of cribs and furniture custom made in California. Other than the fact that it definitely took longer to get it than the book described, we love it. It is beautiful and very well made. Of course, it’s a big investment, but our daughter can have the furniture forever. Our second choice was one of the Munire lines that was recalled, so we’re definitely happy with our choice.
Since we weren’t able to find anything that wasn’t made in Asia, we opted for the Newport Cottages line of cribs and furniture custom made in California. Other than the fact that it definitely took longer to get it than the book described, we love it. It is beautiful and very well made. Of course, it’s a big investment, but our daughter can have the furniture forever. Our second choice was one of the Munire lines that was recalled, so we’re definitely happy with our choice.
We bought a 3 piece Child Craft set through Costco. It is Made in the USA, JPMA certified and was fairly inexpensive as compared to other ones we looked at. It was delivered when they said (about 8 weeks). It has held up wonderfully over the past 18 months. We love it and would recommend it! I just checked the site but it looks like they have a small selection now. Check back often as they change stock.
We bought a 3 piece Child Craft set through Costco. It is Made in the USA, JPMA certified and was fairly inexpensive as compared to other ones we looked at. It was delivered when they said (about 8 weeks). It has held up wonderfully over the past 18 months. We love it and would recommend it! I just checked the site but it looks like they have a small selection now. Check back often as they change stock.
Yet more Munire woes… My mother purchased a Munire crib back in April for our baby (due in Sept) and we’re still waiting. Apparently their excuse is the high gas prices and their reluctance to send out more than one delivery truck per month. Seriously?! I’m now resigned to the fact that we probably won’t have a crib until our kid is a few months old.
Yet more Munire woes… My mother purchased a Munire crib back in April for our baby (due in Sept) and we’re still waiting. Apparently their excuse is the high gas prices and their reluctance to send out more than one delivery truck per month. Seriously?! I’m now resigned to the fact that we probably won’t have a crib until our kid is a few months old.
We’ve been having serious problems with a Babi Italia crib purchased from Babies R Us. Purchased and paid in full on May 15, came in in 3 weeks and we picked it up beginning of June. When we went to put it together we realized that the hardware on the dropside was already broken and the side could not be used. Babies R Us told us a replacement would come in in 2-4 weeks. 8 weeks later we are getting the run around from both Babi Italia and Babies R Us. Babi Italia first said that it would be “another 4-5 weeks” which would mean that if does come in then it would have taken 16 weeks from the time of purchase. Babies R Us said they would try to pull a piece from another crib, but we have called Babies R Us repeatedly and are always told by the individual we speak to that “they will call us back by the end of the day” after they look into it. They never call us back, so we call back the next day, only to get the same story. Finally today Babies R Us said that they have called and faxed Babi Italia and have not been able to get through so they don’t know what is going on and if the piece is coming in at all.
We’ve been having serious problems with a Babi Italia crib purchased from Babies R Us. Purchased and paid in full on May 15, came in in 3 weeks and we picked it up beginning of June. When we went to put it together we realized that the hardware on the dropside was already broken and the side could not be used. Babies R Us told us a replacement would come in in 2-4 weeks. 8 weeks later we are getting the run around from both Babi Italia and Babies R Us. Babi Italia first said that it would be “another 4-5 weeks” which would mean that if does come in then it would have taken 16 weeks from the time of purchase. Babies R Us said they would try to pull a piece from another crib, but we have called Babies R Us repeatedly and are always told by the individual we speak to that “they will call us back by the end of the day” after they look into it. They never call us back, so we call back the next day, only to get the same story. Finally today Babies R Us said that they have called and faxed Babi Italia and have not been able to get through so they don’t know what is going on and if the piece is coming in at all.
We bought a crib and nursery set by Young America by Stanely. Everything about the experience was terrible. We ordered a crib, dresser and bookcase. The drop-side crib is difficult to move up and down, then drawers on the dresser don’t slide easily and are “off register” and we had to return three bookcases before we got one without major damage. They fixed some of the problems, but a majority were considered “shipping” problems and couldn’t help us. The retail store was difficult to deal with too. Two other friends have Stanley cribs and they reported similar issues. I would not recommend this line. For the price you pay, it should be quality furniture, and at a minimum good customer service. I was very disappointed in both.
We bought a crib and nursery set by Young America by Stanely. Everything about the experience was terrible. We ordered a crib, dresser and bookcase. The drop-side crib is difficult to move up and down, then drawers on the dresser don’t slide easily and are “off register” and we had to return three bookcases before we got one without major damage. They fixed some of the problems, but a majority were considered “shipping” problems and couldn’t help us. The retail store was difficult to deal with too. Two other friends have Stanley cribs and they reported similar issues. I would not recommend this line. For the price you pay, it should be quality furniture, and at a minimum good customer service. I was very disappointed in both.
We purchased a Munire crib and case pieces 2 years ago with our first child – has been a great investment so far as we can tell to this point. We’re expecting our second child in December and have gotten very confused over where to look now. Had considered Baby Appleseed but scared of the recall. Our local boutique shop (where we purchased the Munire furniture) now has a line from Cocoon. Has anyone had any experience with this line? Would look at Munire again but worried about the shipping issues.
We purchased a Munire crib and case pieces 2 years ago with our first child – has been a great investment so far as we can tell to this point. We’re expecting our second child in December and have gotten very confused over where to look now. Had considered Baby Appleseed but scared of the recall. Our local boutique shop (where we purchased the Munire furniture) now has a line from Cocoon. Has anyone had any experience with this line? Would look at Munire again but worried about the shipping issues.
My daughter is expecting her first baby and is on a very tight budget. She is considering ordering the Storkcraft “Heather” that she found on wal-mart’s website. Does anyone have any experience with Storkcraft’s furniture? We don’t expect anything fancy for the price (under $200), but we do expect something that will be safe and not self-destruct. If anyone has any info we would appreciate it.
My daughter is expecting her first baby and is on a very tight budget. She is considering ordering the Storkcraft “Heather” that she found on wal-mart’s website. Does anyone have any experience with Storkcraft’s furniture? We don’t expect anything fancy for the price (under $200), but we do expect something that will be safe and not self-destruct. If anyone has any info we would appreciate it.
We ordered a Creations crib and dresser (Summer’s Evening) a few weeks ago and it arrived only 2 weeks later! We picked it up last weekend and our room is already set up…our baby is not due until March but we thought the delivery time would be much longer. My husband set up the crib (dresser was in 1 piece already) and it was very simple. This furniture is high quality and absolutely beautiful! We would highly recommend Creations furniture!!
We ordered a Creations crib and dresser (Summer’s Evening) a few weeks ago and it arrived only 2 weeks later! We picked it up last weekend and our room is already set up…our baby is not due until March but we thought the delivery time would be much longer. My husband set up the crib (dresser was in 1 piece already) and it was very simple. This furniture is high quality and absolutely beautiful! We would highly recommend Creations furniture!!
I emailed the authors of baby bargains about Cocoon furniture and they said it was part of Baby Dreams and reviewed on p 54 of the 7th edition. Good luck
I emailed the authors of baby bargains about Cocoon furniture and they said it was part of Baby Dreams and reviewed on p 54 of the 7th edition. Good luck
I purchased Creations (white Summer’s Evening) furniture in 2007, and I have had nothing but problems with it. On top of outrageous delivery delays, the first 2 cribs were broken. The paint on the armoire doors is turning yellow, and new cracks appear quite often. I seriously doubt they have improved the quality, and I would caution you to STAY AWAY FROM CREATIONS FURNITURE!! We are currently converting the crib to a full size bed and realized there are no instructions with the rails. It appears that the company failed to supply anything to cover some holes on the headboard, as well, which will look terrible.
I purchased Creations (white Summer’s Evening) furniture in 2007, and I have had nothing but problems with it. On top of outrageous delivery delays, the first 2 cribs were broken. The paint on the armoire doors is turning yellow, and new cracks appear quite often. I seriously doubt they have improved the quality, and I would caution you to STAY AWAY FROM CREATIONS FURNITURE!! We are currently converting the crib to a full size bed and realized there are no instructions with the rails. It appears that the company failed to supply anything to cover some holes on the headboard, as well, which will look terrible.
We ordered a bunk bed from Capretti, and I would never recommend this manufacturer. We ordered our bunk bed in August, and we were promised delivery on four different dates on which the furniture never appeared. It is December 23rd, and we are told that it will now be January before we receive the bed. My son has been sleeping on the floor since October, and we are without a bed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
We ordered a bunk bed from Capretti, and I would never recommend this manufacturer. We ordered our bunk bed in August, and we were promised delivery on four different dates on which the furniture never appeared. It is December 23rd, and we are told that it will now be January before we receive the bed. My son has been sleeping on the floor since October, and we are without a bed for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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