A 5-in-1 convertible crib converts from a standard crib to a toddler bed, a daybed, and finally a full-size bed, using the same frame from infancy through the years a child sleeps in a twin or full mattress. The Graco Benton 5-in-1 Convertible Crib is a straightforward version of that idea: a fixed-side, GREENGUARD Gold Certified crib in white with a mattress support that adjusts to three heights as your baby grows.
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Graco Benton 5-in-1 Convertible Crib, White
Graco Benton 5-in-1 Convertible Crib, White
$184.99
The Benton has a classic slatted silhouette with a gently arched top rail on the headboard and straight, tapered legs -- a shape that reads more traditional than the boxier platform cribs on the market right now, worth knowing going in if your nursery leans toward curved, softer furniture instead. The finish is a solid painted white across every panel and slat, with no wood grain showing through, so it pairs cleanly with warm wood accents, muted greens, or a high-contrast black-and-white nursery alike. The crib is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning it's tested for low chemical emissions, and the mattress support adjusts to three height positions so you can raise it for a newborn and lower it once your baby starts pulling up to stand. It carries a 4.6 average rating from more than 9,500 reviews on Amazon, with the conversion process and overall stability among the most repeated points in that feedback. The main thing to plan for: like most 5-in-1 cribs, the toddler-bed guardrail and full-size bed rails are typically sold as separate conversion kits rather than included in the box, so budget for that purchase before you actually need the next stage. It also fits a standard full-size crib mattress, not a mini-crib mattress, which matters if you're shopping for a mattress separately. Compared to a mini crib, the Benton takes up more floor space but goes the distance instead of being outgrown in a year or two -- worth the trade-off in most standard-size nurseries, less so in a small apartment where floor space is tighter than storage capacity. Compared to cribs built with an attached changing table or under-crib drawers, the Benton is lighter and easier to move through a doorway or reconfigure later, though you'll need a separate dresser or storage piece for clothes and linens. For a full look at sizing and additional photos, see the Graco Benton crib listing before you decide.
Buy on AmazonWhat to Look For in a Convertible Crib
A few details are easy to miss until the crib is already in the room.
Fixed sides, not drop-side. Older drop-side cribs were phased out for safety reasons; every crib sold today, including this one, should have fixed sides on all four panels.
Mattress height positions. Look for at least two or three adjustable mattress heights, so you can lower it as your baby becomes more mobile without needing a new crib.
Certification. A GREENGUARD Gold or similar low-emissions certification is worth checking for, since a crib mattress sits closer to a baby's face than most furniture in the house.
Conversion kits sold separately. Confirm whether the toddler rail and full-size bed rails come with the crib or need to be bought later -- it changes the real cost of a "5-in-1" over its full life.
Mattress fit. Standard full-size cribs use a different mattress than mini or portable cribs, so check which one a listing actually calls for before ordering a mattress separately.
If you're planning the rest of the room around it, our guide to building a kid's room that actually grows with them covers furniture that carries past the nursery stage. For more nursery furniture built to last multiple stages, browse the full cribs collection.