Best Mini Cribs of 2024
Have a small nursery? These tiny cribs are short on space but not on style.
By Jen LaBracio, CPST and Briana Engelbrecht | Medically Reviewed by Brittany DiBardino DO
Does thinking about how to fit a crib—along with all the other baby gear—into your home throw you into a panic? Consider a mini crib. It’s a major space saver and sometimes a multitasker, too, doubling as a bassinet or transitioning into a toddler bed down the road.
Babylist’s Top Picks for the Best Mini Cribs
- Best Folding Mini Crib: babyletto Origami Mini Crib
- Most Affordable Mini Crib: Delta Children Classic Mini Crib with Mattress
- Best Convertible Mini Crib: babyletto Gelato 4-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib
- Best Vintage Mini Crib: Namesake Abigail 3-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib
- Best Mini Crib with Storage: Carter’s by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib with Trundle
- Best Jenny Lind Mini Crib: DaVinci Jenny Lind 3-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib
- Best Mini Crib for Small Spaces: Bloom Alma Mini Crib
- Best Mini Crib with Changing Table: DaVinci Autumn 4-in-1 Mini Crib & Changer Combo
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Babylist’s Picks for the Best Mini Cribs
Best Folding Mini Crib
What Our Experts Say
This simply designed mini crib folds flat for easy storage so it’s easy to tuck away if you need to when it’s not in use. It features locking casters on its feet to allow it to roll easily from room to room and is Greenguard Gold Certified like many other Babyletto products. We love the clean, fresh style that fits in with any room decor and the selection of colors.
What’s Worth Considering
You’re sacrificing fold for longevity here; unlike some of the other mini cribs on our list, the Origami doesn’t expand to a larger crib or a toddler bed. It does have two adjustable mattress heights, however.
Additional Specs
Dimensions | 38.625” x 25.375” x 36” |
Convertible? | No |
Mattress | 1” thick |
Child Guidelines | 0-18 mos; stop using when child begins to climb or reaches 35” |
Most Affordable Mini Crib
What Our Experts Say
This scaled-down crib is big on style and small on price. The classic design and clean lines work with any type of space, and it’s the most affordable mini crib on our favorites list. It also comes with one of the thickest mattresses at almost three inches, so you may be able to skip buying a separate one if your little one seems comfy.
What’s Worth Considering
You’ll be able to transition this mini crib into a twin bed when your little one is ready to make the switch with the addition of a conversion kit.
Additional Specs
Dimensions | 38.25” x 41.25” x 26” |
Convertible? | Converts to a twin bed (kit sold separately) |
Mattress | 2.75” thick |
Child Guidelines | Newborn to 50 lbs |
Best Convertible Mini Crib
What Our Experts Say
A perfect choice for a sleep space that can go the distance, the Gelato transitions from a mini crib to either a toddler bed/daybed and eventually a twin size bed. We love the crib’s modern style and Babyletto’s commitment to environmental sustainability. It’s made from eco-friendly, non-toxic materials and Greenguard Gold certified.
What’s Worth Considering
You’ll need the toddler bed conversion kit and the twin conversion kit, both sold separately, to morph this mini crib, but it’s well worth the added cost to take it from the baby days all the way through the big kid years
Additional Specs
Dimensions | 39.75” x 26” x 35” |
Convertible? | Converts to a toddler bed/daybed and a twin bed (kits sold separately) |
Mattress | 1” thick |
Child Guidelines | Newborn to 30 lbs |
Best Vintage Mini Crib
What Our Experts Say
This vintage-inspired crib stands out from many other mini cribs on the market and is the smaller version of the brand’s bestselling full-size Abigail Crib. The design was inspired by classic American metal cribs and it’s made from premium steel.
What’s Worth Considering
This mini crib has four adjustable mattress positions and converts to a toddler bed and a daybed with a separate kit. There are also removable casters in case you need to move it from room to room.
Dimensions | 40.25” x 27” x 42.5” |
Convertible? | Converts to a toddler bed and a daybed (kit sold separately) |
Mattress | Includes mattress pad; crib mattress sold separately |
Child Guidelines | Stop using when child begins to climb or reaches 35” |
Best Mini Crib with Storage
What Our Experts Say
If you’re considering a mini crib because you live in a small space, you’re probably also wondering where you’re going to store all the things that come along with having a new baby. Meet the Colby. This simple, stylish mini crib has two large drawers built right in where you can stash extra crib sheets, swaddles and whatever else you want out of sight. It’s also one of the more affordable mini cribs on our list.
What’s Worth Considering
In addition to the built-in trundle storage, the Colby will last for years. There are four different adjustable mattress heights and the crib converts to a mini toddler bed, daybed and eventually a twin-size bed with separate conversion kits.
Additional Specs
Dimensions | 34.6” x 25.6” x 40.6” |
Convertible? | Converts to a toddler bed and a twin bed (kits sold separately) |
Mattress | 1” thick |
Child Guidelines | Newborn to 30 lbs |
Best Jenny Lind Mini Crib
What Our Experts Say
You don’t have to sacrifice the classic look of a Jenny Lind crib if you don’t have the space—it’s now available in a mini crib. We love the spindled sides and the wheels for easy portability.
What’s Worth Considering
Like many of the mini cribs on our best-of list, this one is also convertible to a mini toddler bed or a daybed with a separate kit.
Dimensions | 39.5” x 26” x 37.25” |
Convertible? | Converts to a mini toddler bed and daybed (kit sold separately) |
Mattress | 1” thick |
Child Guidelines | Stop using when child begins to climb or reaches 35” |
Best Mini Crib for Small Spaces
What Our Experts Say
The Bloom Alma has the slimmest profile on our list. The lockable wheels mean you can move it from room to room, and its narrow shape makes it a cinch to get through smaller-than-standard doorways. It even folds for storage and adjusts to two mattress heights.
What’s Worth Considering
This mini crib is the most expensive on our list. It also has a shorter lifespan than some of our other picks thanks to its extra slim design. For an option that will take you through about two years old, check out the Alma Grow Crib model.
Additional Specs
Dimensions | 37 1/4” x 19 1/2” x 33 1/8” |
Convertible? | No |
Mattress | 4” thick |
Child Guidelines | 0-12 mos |
Best Mini Crib with Changing Table
What Our Experts Say
A mini crib is a smart pick if you’re short on space, and this one offers yet another small living perk: a built-in changing table and shelving. It’s ideal as an all-in-one crib + changer solution and is Greenguard Gold Certified.
What’s Worth Considering
The Autumn converts into a mini toddler bed, a day bed and a twin-size bed with separate conversion kits. And the changer/shelving unit converts to a nightstand.
Dimensions | 58” x 26.5” x 44” |
Convertible? | Converts to a mini toddler bed and day bed and a twin bed (kits sold separately) |
Mattress | Includes a mattress pad; mattress sold separately |
Child Guidelines | Stop using when child begins to climb or reaches 35” |
How We Chose Our Best Mini Cribs
We asked thousands of real Babylist families about the baby products they love the most, then took the top mini cribs they shared with us and added our own research and insight. We think you and your little one will love at least one of these items too.
What Is a Mini Crib?
A mini crib is a smaller version of a full-size crib. Mini cribs and full-size cribs share many of the same features, just in a reduced size.
Mini cribs are more portable and more compact than full-size cribs. Some mini crib models come with wheels, making it easy to move your baby from room to room. Some can be folded flat to store in a closet or under a bed, ideal if you’re short on space or need to store one at a sitter or grandparents’ house.
How Big Is a Mini Crib?
While the interior of a full-size crib must measure 28 inches wide (+/- 5/8”) and 52 inches long (+/- 5/8”), a mini crib generally measures anywhere from 20-25 inches wide and about 34-40 inches long.
Are all mini cribs the same size?
No, all mini cribs are not the same size. If you’re shopping for a mini crib, be sure to measure your space and check those measurements against the dimensions of the specific mini crib you’re interested in.
How Long Can a Baby Sleep in a Mini Crib?
Many mini cribs last until it’s time to transition your child to a toddler or twin bed—around two or three years old. (Or when they start climbing the rails!)
Some mini cribs convert into toddler beds or even twin beds with the addition of a conversion kit. Pro tip: if your mini crib doesn’t come with a conversion kit included, purchase the kit at the same time you purchase the crib just in case the model becomes discontinued.
What Is the Best Mini Crib Mattress?
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations require that all mini cribs are sold with a mattress included. However, these mattresses are often fairly thin and skimpy, so you may want to purchase an additional mattress separately.
Be sure the dimensions of the mini crib mattress you choose match the interior dimensions of your particular mini crib. For an extra safety check, be sure that there isn’t more than a half-inch gap between the perimeter of the mattress and the perimeter of your mini crib when the mattress is centered and isn’t being compressed. You’ll also want to check to be sure there isn’t a gap greater than one inch at any point when the mattress is placed against the perimeter of the crib.
And don’t forget the sheets! You’ll need specific mini crib sheets since standard-size fitted crib sheets won’t work.
Jen LaBracio,
Senior Gear Editor, CPST
Jen LaBracio is Babylist’s Senior Gear Editor and a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). When she’s not geeking out over car seats, testing out a new high chair or pushing the latest stroller model around her neighborhood, she likes to run, do all things Peloton, listen to podcasts, read and spend time at the beach. In her past life, she worked for over a decade in children’s publishing. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and their two boys, Will and Ben.
Briana Engelbrecht
Assistant Editor
Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and guides. She’s also a certified lactation counselor. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.