DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by Nicole Howell : Sturdy and stylish

The crib arrived in perfect condition. The instructions for assembly were easy to follow and the finished crib is very stylish! The stain is a beautiful color and design helps keep the baby safe (No sharp edges and all parts fit very well together). Overall, I am more than pleased with this crib!

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by M.Jarock "Mom of two under three" : I love this crib!

This is crib is beautiful and sturdy. Easy to build and easy to use (no moving parts). I like that the crib doesn't drop down, then I don't have to worry about my kid figuring it out and possibly hurting himself. I am 5'5" and I have no problems picking up and laying down a sleepy baby. Moving the mattress height is pretty easy too, I just did it the other day in a matter of minutes.

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by Sundedo "Sundedo" : Great looking crib...though alittle darker

We decided to order the DaVinci Kalani based on others reviews since it's not sold in a lot of stores.

It arrived packaged very well and took my wife and I about an hour to put together. That was with taking our time and making sure everything was fitting correctly and not scuffing the finish. We did ding it once, but with the lighter color finish, it's not very noticeable.

On the subject of color, it does appear darker than the image shown. It's not a big issue, but some might be disappointed.

I measured the mattress location after assembling the crib to verify that the mattress we have on our registry will fit. Guess what, it won't. The dimensions are 52"L x 28" W. Make sure you double check.

All in all, it's a VERY sturdy crib and I have no doubts that our little girl will love it. The rails are slim enough that they should fit any mobile/crib toy.

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by Lauren Maar : Amazing and Beautiful!!!

I L-O-V-E this crib! I'm a first time mom and had been doing research on the 'perfect' crib since we had found out at 3 weeks along! I had seen a few other cribs, liked them, but could never get a good deal on shipping or be able to pick them up at the store. Finally my Husband and I 'settled' on the Kalani in Espresso. I saw it had high reviews (other then scratches and hard to read directions) but personally everything was fantastic! The crib was so well packaged that there was no damage in shipping, and the only scratches on it were from me assembling it BY MY SELF (6 months preggo) and they aren't that bad. BUT I do have to say that I can see it scratching a lot in the future, but most cribs that we looked at had that same issue...The directions were easy to follow (even with preggo brain) and it took me maybe 2 hours total with potty and lunch breaks and once again, I was able to do this all by myself and it was EASY! Oh, and the color of the Espresso is perfect! It's not too dark (they can go overboard and it looks black) and not too red (almost like dark cherry) but it's a perfect chocolatly rich brown that will go well with any decor!

I would highly reccomend this crib to anyone who will listen. It's beautiful, sturdy and looks like it will last through all of our babies (planning on 2 or 3) Overall a great buy!!!

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by Strolen : Solid crib with horrible finish.

First the good. The crib is beautiful and it's very sturdy. The wood is great and I do love it. It is a little difficult for me because I'm short and the front doesn't go down, but I also like it for the same reason. There are no moveable parts to pinch little fingers. I like how the whole crib doesn't move when my daughter jumps up and down.

But, the finish is terrible. It scratches extreamly easily and there are teeth marks all up and down the rails. I scratched it on accident with just my fingernail. We are going to have to refinish it when my daughter is older.

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by Krubra : Great crib for the price

This crib in Espresso is beautiful. It was easy to assemble. I did not have any problem with the box being damaged or the product arriving in poor packaging.

It does scratch easily, which it why I gave it 4 stars. We have 1 large scratch on the crib from assembly that luckily isn't too obvious. I'm sure more scratches will develop over time.

To one of the reviewers that commented that the screw holes should come with covers......the product does not come with screw hole covers because those fall off easily and pose a choking hazard. I won't not recommend covering the screw holes. Plus, it looks fine without it.

I chose this crib over the DaVinci Emily due to comments about toddlers trying to climb out and getting limbs stuck in the space between the top and middle rails. This model eliminates that problem, and worth the additional cost.

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by IT SuperFreak : Exquisite Build and Finish!!

This is a great product. It is built from very high quality pine, and is extremely sturdy. Assembly was straight-forward and the hardware included is excellent quality as well. Our baby moves around quite a bit during sleep, and this crib does not move one bit! As a result, she sleeps very soundly at night. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by J. Lorenz : absolutely beautiful and no problem with scratching

I scoured reviews to find the best crib for our baby. The Da Vinci Emily was top-rated by Consumer Reports, but this one wasn't rated at all. The Emily and the Kalani seem very similar, and this one was rated just as well by all the online reviews, so we bought this one in espresso after months of charting out the positives and negatives of all the espresso cribs I could find.

First, the positives. It took my husband and I about two hours to assemble this crib. We weren't in a hurry, and the directions were straightforward, but it just took some time to make sure it was all put together correctly. The wood is gorgeous! It's an absolutely beautiful espresso and matches our other espresso furniture perfectly. Everyone is stunned by how lovely this crib is!

We've moved once with it already - had to unassemble and reassemble - which was no problem. Our daughter is not quite four months old, so I can't vouch as to long-term wear and tear, but I lean on it often and it is totally sturdy, like you'd expect a regular bed to be. Maybe even more sturdy than a regular bed. In fact, it seems so amazingly sturdy that I've been tempted to climb in there with her!

Now for the negatives: Oh wait, there aren't any. I expected this crib to scratch easily because of other reviews, and so we were careful with it while putting it together, but it really hasn't been a problem. I think there are a few small marks where the button of my pants has leaned against it, but you'd have to look close to notice and they are still the espresso color. More like indentations than scratches. This crib is most certainly heirloom quality and far exceeded our expectations. It's one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture we own, and certainly nicer than any other cribs I've ever seen.

Update after one year: There are still only a few small marks from jean buttons, but our little darling has left some rather visible teeth marks along the rail. We don't mind them, but you may want to consider a protective cover when your child nears the biting age. Our daughter has probably only scraped her teeth on the thing less than ten times, but each time has left a visible mark. The crib is still incredibly sturdy, though, and we know parents who have converted theirs into a toddler bed now and said they could both sit on it with their child! Still a five-star crib in my book, despite a few teeth marks.

DaVinci Kalani Convertible Crib in Espresso
Review by M Campos Barker : all the features in one crib

I was on the fence about spending $600 on a solid crib or this one. I finally decided on this one because as it turned out, the expensive Sorelle also used cam-locks on most of their cribs. So that was the deal breaker. The Kalani is sturdy despite the few cam-locks. Grandpa had no problem with the assembly and finished within an hour. This is for my 3rd child as I converted the old one already. Features that were hard to find in one crib but offered in this one:

1. rich cherry finish that complements other cherry furniture in the baby's room.

2. heavy and sturdy

3. 4 height settings. Perfect for a shorty like me to easily set down a sleepy baby. most cribs only offer 3 settings that are either too far apart or does not make much of a difference.

4. mattress springs. i don't like slats or MDF panel to support my bouncing baby boy. slats are a pain to adjust and MDP could slip and slide around.

5. toddler rail is included, which saves a hundred bucks.

6. converts to a head and footboard sleigh bed.

Cons:
Nothing for the crib. But I would not spend $$ on the furniture accessories from DaVinci. $400 bucks for baby size dressers? MDF and cheaply made? I would recommend going to a furniture store and purchase a real dresser for less or at least comparable that will outlast the crib stage. I have Broyhill dresser, chest, and nightstand for his room that matches the crib and I know will last after he's done with the crib (off to college and converted back to a guest room).

Another recommendation:
corner changing table in cherry. I don't recall the brand but the color match is great and can be used as a credenza once potty trained. fits nicely in a corner, does not take up much space. I don't like the DaVinci changing table as it looks silly to use it as anything else with that immovable side rail.

Crib bumper: PBkids- super thick and 'cushiony' or RHbabyandchild- cover removes for easy washing.

I'll post a photo once all the decor is up. So, good luck and congrats on the new baby!