IKEA SNIGLAR Crib

Proof that a safe crib does not have to be expensive. It is solid beech, complies with the US federal crib standard, and costs about $130. What you give up is adjustment. There are only two base heights, so you drop it to the lower one as soon as your baby can sit, and the only toddler step is removing one side once your child can climb in and out safely. Pair it with the 27 1/2 x 52 inch mattress size IKEA specifies, and check that no gap is left at the edges.