Munire Essex Crib Review

I had the hardest time trying to pick a crib for our nursery but ultimately decided on the Munire Essex in Classic Chestnut. I read Baby Bargains and quizzed other moms, went to numerous baby stores and the Munire was a top notch choice. We also wanted to match the crib with our existing furniture and the chestnut was a great choice. My husband was able to put it together in relatively short order. We had to get some replacement springs due to a voluntary recall but it was a very easy process and their customer service was fantastic. My son has reflux and we ended up having to tilt the mattress in the crib but it was easy to do. The one point I would note is to make sure you have some touch-up wood markers on hand. When baby starts to teeth or when using a mobile attached to the crib, the finish seemed to scratch easily. I was a little surprised given Munire's reputation that it wasn't a tougher finish, but it wasn't bad. Bite guards can be bought and put on the crib to prevent future dings. The best feature of the crib is that it's convertible to a toddler bed, and ultimately a full size bed with a headboard and a footboard (many other convertibles don't have the footboard, so this is a nice bonus).