A modern 3-in-1 crib against a traditional 4-in-1 that converts all the way to a full-size bed — both GREENGUARD Gold, both solid wood, both value favorites.
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These two convertible cribs land on nearly every shortlist, and they share more than they differ: both are GREENGUARD Gold certified for low chemical emissions, both are solid-wood frames with a four-position adjustable mattress height, and both are strong values. The real split is how far each converts and how it looks. The Babyletto Hudson is a 3-in-1 (crib, toddler bed, daybed) with a mid-century-modern, even-slat design; the DaVinci Kalani is a 4-in-1 that adds a full-size-bed conversion, in a more traditional, softly curved style.
Quick verdict: pick the Kalani if you want the crib to convert into a full-size bed your child can use for years; pick the Hudson if you love the modern look and don't need the full-bed conversion. We haven't assembled and stress-tested either; this leans on published specs and our methodology, the rubric behind our best cribs roundup.
This is the Kalani's edge. As a 4-in-1, it goes crib to toddler bed to daybed to a full-size bed with a headboard, so it can follow your child from birth into the grade-school years and beyond. The Hudson, as a 3-in-1, converts to a toddler bed and daybed but nota full-size bed. If you want one frame that lasts as long as possible, the Kalani's full-bed conversion is a genuine reason to choose it — just note that on both cribs, the conversion kits (toddler rail, and for the Kalani the full-bed rails) are sold separately, so budget for them.
This one's personal. The Hudson is the design pick — clean lines, even front-and-back slats, and a mid-century silhouette that anchors a modern nursery. The Kalani is softer and more traditional, with gently curved lines that suit a classic or transitional room. Neither is "better"; match it to the room and the rest of your furniture. Both come in a range of finishes.
Both meet the same crib safety standards required for cribs sold in the US, and both add GREENGUARD Gold certification, meaning the finished product was tested against strict chemical-emissions limits — a meaningful signal for furniture in a room where your baby breathes for thousands of hours. On either crib, the safe-sleep rules are identical: a firm, flat, snugly fitting mattress, a tight fitted sheet, and nothing else in the crib. Pair whichever you choose with a properly fitted mattress from our best crib mattresses guide, and set the mattress to its lowest position once your baby can pull to stand.
Both are among the better-value solid-wood, GREENGUARD Gold cribs you can buy, and prices move with sales — check the cards below. Choose the DaVinci Kalani if the full-size-bed conversion and traditional look fit your plans; choose the Babyletto Hudson if you want the modern design and a 3-in-1 is enough. Either way, factor in the separately sold conversion kits when you compare total cost. Live prices and specs are in the cards below.
| Converts | Crib → toddler bed → daybed |
|---|---|
| Certification | GREENGUARD Gold |
| Style | Mid-century, even slats |
| Mattress heights | 4-position adjustable |
| Converts | Crib → toddler bed → daybed → full bed |
|---|---|
| Certification | GREENGUARD Gold |
| Frame | Solid sustainable pine |
| Mattress heights | 4-position adjustable |