REASONS TO BUY
Posh look
Lots of adjustability
Good mattress fit
Quicker assembly
REASONS TO AVOID
Heavier
Harder to move
Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1 Review
An attractive, minimalist crib with a wide range of height adjustments that fit many mattresses well
Credit: Matt Lighthart
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Our Verdict
The Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1 is a substantial and beefy crib that makes a statement in any nursery. The unique design and criss-cross end caps make it a talking and anchor point. We love the wider range of height adjustments for the mattress platform and the easy assembly. This crib is largely pinewood, includes wood dowels and minimal engineered wood, and is Greenguard Gold Certified. We had no difficulty in assembly, and it was one of the quicker setups in the group despite our hardware being loose in the box. In our tests, the Equinox fit all crib mattresses without a problem, offering smaller gaps but enough space for easier sheet changes. It is a larger crib, so it might be harder to fit it in smaller nurseries. Overall, we think it is a winner for most families with the space, and the lower price is just a bonus.
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| Awards |  Best Overall Crib |  Best Bang for Your Crib Buck | |||
| Price | $300 List $282.68 at Amazon | $230 List $199.00 at Amazon | $220 List $169.00 at Amazon | $300 List $229.57 at Amazon | $160 List |
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| Bottom Line | A minimalist design with something extra that has a good adjustability range and fit most mattresses without a problem | Budget-friendly crib with a minimalist look and platform height for standing toddlers, but the height range is smaller, and the convertible parts are not included | A larger opening leaves bigger gaps with mattresses, but it is easy to set up and has a deep platform setting for toddlers | While some mattresses were not a great fit, we still love the simple design and lower stature that could be good for petite parents | A disappointing crib with flaking paint and loose fittings after a relatively short testing time |
| Rating Categories | Storkcraft Equinox... | Carter's by DaVinci... | Delta Children Esse... | Storkcraft Beckett... | Graco Benton 5-in-1 |
| Mattress Fit (40%) | |||||
| Eco-health (20%) | |||||
| Adjustability (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Assembly (20%) | |||||
| Specifications | Storkcraft Equinox... | Carter's by DaVinci... | Delta Children Esse... | Storkcraft Beckett... | Graco Benton 5-in-1 |
| Footprint Dimension | 58" x 29.5" | 55.6" x 29.6" | 53.8" x 29.6" | 53.5" x 29.5" | 54.8" x 29.1" |
| Rail Height From Floor | 35 in | 35.4 in | 34 in | 33.8 in | 34 in |
| Height Platform Settings | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Platform Height Max | 19.0 in | 16.5 in | 15.5 in | 17.8 in | 18.0 in |
| Platform Height Min | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 6.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Manufacturer Claims | • GREENGUARD Gold Certified • JPMA Certified |
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • Made of solid, sustainable New Zealand pinewood and TSCA-compliant engineered wood |
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified • JPMA certified • Made of sustainable woods like New Zealand pine wood, poplar and TSCA compliant engineered wood |
• JPMA Certified | • Non-toxic finishes • JPMA certified |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Storkcraft has been around since 1945, they are a family company dedicated to bringing innovative and safer products to the market.
Performance Comparison
We tested the Equinox for everything from mattress fit to adjustability, and it performed better than most competitors.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Mattress Fit
While the outside of the crib is one of the biggest in the group, measuring 58" x 29.5", it has a fairly standard-sized mattress opening.
In our tests, all mattresses easily fit inside the crib. With the mattress pushed all the way to one end and one side, there was less than a 0.5-inch gap or smaller.
It has what we call the Goldilocks fit, where it is snug enough to be safe but with enough gaps to make changing bed sheets fairly easy.
The Equinox is a larger crib that is Greenguard Gold Certified.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Eco-health
The Equinox scored above average for eco-health.
While there isn't much going on here, it is Greengaurd Gold certified and has a metal mesh mattress platform, which is our preference over MDF.
The Equinox is a Greenguard Gold Certified crib.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
The listed materials are pinewood, poplar dowels, and wood composites. The Greengaurd Gold certification means lower emissions and potentially healthier air in the nursery.
Being able to easily adjust the mattress height on your crib is important as your little ones getting taller and more adventurous.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Adjustability
The Equinox earned a higher-than-average score for adjustability.
This crib has four height options with an adjustment range of 10.8 inches, from 19 to 8.2 inches from the ground. The wider range means a potentially longer life as your child grows taller and more mobile.
The Equinox has a wider platform height range than most competitors.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
While it is a convertible crib, it doesn't come with the components required to convert it to a toddler bed, and you'll need to make additional purchases.
The Equinox platform can be adjust using the included Allen wrench.
Credit: Matt Lighthart
It isn't a deal breaker in our minds, as most folks, in our experience, do not convert their crib to other products.
Despite having to sort our hardware that had escaped from its packaging, the assembly of the Equinox was not challenging.
Credit: Graham Faulknor
Ease of Assembly
The Equinox was a relatively easy crib to assemble, with an assembly timein our tests of 33 minutes.
Our box had an open hardware box, and all of the parts were loose, but we found them all and were able to sort them without a problem. It comes with a ball-end Allen wrench for tight places, but we didn't think it was particularly useful.
There were two sets of fasteners that were similar in size, and if they had been in their rightful place, it probably wouldn't have been confusing, but given that ours were not, it took a little extra time to sort them.
The Equinox is one of our favorite cribs, scoring well in most metrics
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Should You Buy the Storkcraft Equinox 3-in-1?
The Equinox is a Greenguard Gold-certified crib with more platform adjustability heights than most competitors. It has a simple farmhouse aesthetic with X crosses on each end and a straight bar foot for a stable design. We like this crib with a 10.8-inch platform range, but it is on the bigger side thanks to the end cap design that creates a length that could be too long for some rooms or spaces where you hope to place your crib. However, given the clear assembly instructions and mattress opening that worked well with our favorite mattresses, we think this reasonably priced choice could be a good choice for those who have the space.
What Other Baby Crib Should You Consider?
If you are less interested in a wide range of platform height options but instead hope for a different design or packaging with no styrofoam, the Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 and the Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 are worthy of consideration. With impressive quality and attention to detail, both options are lovely to look at and easy to use. While both had different challenges during assembly, neither was so hard we wouldn't recommend it, and it is largely a one-time operation. If your budget is smaller, the Carter's by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 was easy to assemble, is Greenguard Gold Certified, and worked well with our test mattresses for a lower price.
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