Aspen Stages Crib with Drawer - Oak

1. Posted: Oct 11 2007

   Well, this product has gotten a lot of bad reviews, but I think if it was cheaper it would take a lot of the sting out of it. I initially chose this crib because of the storage and the fact that it was solid on both ends. I didn't want my daughter in a baby "jail"! It is true that the ends are more veneer than solid wood, they are flimsy panels. My daughter has not yet succeeded in kicking a hole through them yet, although she did damage some of the wood by teething on it. Assembly wasn't too hard, although the bolt sizes vary and that made it hard to put together (I had to call and order some extra bolts), but I did it all myself with a couple of instances where I needed my husband to hold something up or tighten a bolt for me. It is very easy to drop the side rail, as well as lower the mattress setting when it is time to do so. I have only had good experiences with their customer service department, they are courteous and efficient. My one complaint is that after using it for 15 months, I just had to spend upwards of $60 to replace the side rail, as it was no longer under warranty and the top bar was cracked all the way through under the teething rail. I do think it gets a lot of wear and tear in that spot, but for a $400 crib, I kind of expect better. Overall, a pretty piece of furniture, but caveat emptor for sure!!

2. ( 3 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jun 16 2006

   I have to completely agree with the bad reviews Storkcraft receives. My friend purchased this crib from them. It arrived with the bottom drawer missing. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to contact customer service to resolve the matter, she gave up. Thankfully, her husband is a carpenter and will make a drawer for it, but it is ridiculous that he has to make a drawer for a brand new piece of furniture. Until he can get the drawer done, they are storing linen in boxes underneath the crib on the floor where the drawer should be. Crying shame. Regarding the sturdiness, the crib does shake a bit more than I would like. Letting down the railing was difficult. I stopped trying for fear I would break something. My friend purchased the entire furniture collection and the other pieces are sturdy and fine. I am not entirely impressed with the look of the honey color of this furniture. It looks a little too fake laminate for my taste (of course I didn't tell her that). And it looks too dark to be called "honey". Therefore, be sure to check out the wood colors carefully before purchasing because other honey oak colors I have seen are lighter than this one. Overall, it seems Storkcraft is hit or miss in regards to quality. My friend also had shipping problems with this company. After it was all said and done, she advised me never to purchase furniture from Storkcraft, and neither will she ever again. I definitely intend to heed that sage advice. Why take the gamble when there is sooo many other manufacturers that make nursery furniture?

3. ( 5 of 6 found this review helpful ) Posted: Apr 14 2006

   I bought this crib in white. What a disapointment. The finishing is awful. No decent mobile will fit this crib. It is not so easy to assemble as people say here. I actually bought another one (that cost only $ 169.99) and put this one for sale.

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