Rated 2 out of
5
by
sarabeth369 from
conversion kits
i loved this crib at first. my child has maybe slept in this crib a handful of times and the paint has already chipped. i have been searching for months for the conversion kits and cannot seem to find any. i can't even find the rail that matches. i have emailed Graco Support asking what parts i needed to buy as well and instructions on converting the crib to a toddler bed and i have never gotten an email back. i'm very disappointed.
Date published: 2021-11-03
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Deb5710 from
Deceiving
We bought this for our grandson thinking it would last him as he transitioned to a toddler bed, however there does not seem to be any conversion kits to a toddler bed. We thought originally when we bought it all of the necessary components would be included, but they were not. Then we figured we would buy a conversion kit. I have searched and there are no conversion kits for this 4 in 1 crib. Even your official website does not offer a conversion kit to purchase. This crib is very misleading from the way it is advertised! It should be labeled crib only since it doesn’t convert to a toddler bed. How are we supposed to convert it? Very dissatisfied with this purchase. I can only recommend this as a crib, not a convertible bed.
Date published: 2021-10-30
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Sansa33 from
Not convertible
I bought this item two years ago and like pretty much everyone else, i feel misled for not being able to convert this to a toddler crib. I can’t find the rail anywhere. What a joke. The only reason I had purchased this was to be able to covert it down the line.
Date published: 2021-10-29
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Kaylie from
Alright crib
We liked this crib as my child was a newborn, but now it’s time to turn the crib into a toddler bed. I cannot find the conversion kit anywhere and as described in previous reviews, the stretcher bar is not separate. I tried putting in the model number for replacement parts, but it keeps telling me it’s an invalid model number.
Date published: 2021-10-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Melissadob from
Doesn't convert into a toddler bed as advertised
I bought this bed 1 year ago and it worked fine as a crib, but now we are ready to convert it to a toddler bed, and the so called “conversion kit” you need to buy separately is not for sale ANYWHERE. This was advertised as a 4-in-1 product!! How misleading and sneaky. If i had known it doesn't convert to a toddler bed and can only be used as a crib, I would not have purchased this.
Date published: 2021-10-25
Rated 2 out of
5
by
MamaPadilla from
Difficult
We bought this crib 2 years ago and I really did love the crib itself. I realized after putting it together that the conversation kits were not included. I bought the toddler rail- which 2 years later I realize was actually not the correct one and the right one is nowhere to be found. I should have purchased the bed conversation kit too, because now I can’t find that piece ANYWHERE. So much for 4 in 1. Very frustrating.
Date published: 2021-10-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
VanessaC from
Misleading
We purchased 2 of these for our twins. They worked well as cribs but calling them 4 in 1 beds is ridiculous. If you want to turn them into toddler beds, there's no way to accommodate a toddler rail- you just take off the front of the crib leaving it totally open. And to turn it into a twin bed, you need to buy a bed frame...so essentially it's just a headboard at that stage. I see why the price was low on this. They should market it as what it is, a crib with a slight amount of extra potential, certainly not anything more.
Date published: 2021-10-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Meeep13 from
How do I convert to a toddler bed?????
I cat find a conversion kit anywhere this is disappointing
Date published: 2021-10-15
Rated 3 out of
5
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BNic from
Love the crib, not the toddler bed
Like everyone one else is saying you have to buy the toddler rail separately and I can’t find it anywhere! Which sucks because I bought this crib because it’s suppose to be a 3 in 1. But it looks like we’ll be having to buy a toddler bed.
Date published: 2021-10-12
Rated 2 out of
5
by
MarMurr from
Can't convert to toddler bed
Worked fine until it was time to convert crib to a toddler bed. The color is great and I would like to continuing using it but it requires the conversion piece. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Date published: 2021-10-11
Rated 1 out of
5
by
JN Mommy from
Unable to convert to toddler bed
We bought this bed 2 years ago for our daughter & now that we are ready to convert it to a toddler bed, the “conversion kit” is nowhere to be found. This is not a 4-in-1 product as described, just a plain crib that Graco misleads as a convertible bed. I wanted this crib for our second baby but I will not be buying from this misleading company again.
Date published: 2021-10-09
Rated 1 out of
5
by
MM14619 from
Great as a crib, but struggling to convert
Just like other reviews, we used this well as a crib, but we want to use it as a toddler bed and can't find the kit anywhere online. Very misleading description! Would not buy this or recommend to anyone.
Date published: 2021-10-09
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Amy0 from
Misled
Purchased approximately 2 years ago and now that we are considering converting the crib into a toddler bed I realize that piece will need to be purchased separately. I don't see how this can be considered a 4-in-1 convertible crib if all it is is a crib. After investigating it seems that any conversion will require us to purchase an additional part. So where I thought I was being smart with my purchase in getting a piece of furniture that will save my family money and grow with my child I feel I was taken advantage of.
Date published: 2021-10-07
Rated 1 out of
5
by
EllieMay from
Won't convert to a toddler bed!!
We have loved this as a crib but now that my son is moving up to a toddler bed, I can't find the parts I need to convert it to a toddler bed. nothing is compatible with the stand-alone Benton. And if the rails are actually $50 each and you need two? Might as well just buy a new crib. Very disappointed and frustrated with this purchase. Graco, please fix this!
Date published: 2021-10-02
Rated 1 out of
5
by
CAmum from
Where is the conversion part?
Bought this over a year ago and now my toddler is ready to be in the converted crib where is the conversion part? Very misleading! It’s not 4 in 1 if you have to buy more things to convert it with? And where do I even find the ‘conversion kit’ very sneaky from Graco, you buy this wonderful crib for your newborn baby under the pretence it’s going to last a good while but once your baby grows bigger? No chance!
Date published: 2021-09-28
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Tomtom from
Converter kit nowhere to be found
Love the crib, but now that it’s time to convert it, the kit is nowhere to be found.
Date published: 2021-09-19
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Chan1987 from
Not convertible ble at all
Description is very misleading. Says it can convert to a full size bed, but you would have to buy another kit and there’s not one even available. I thought I was saving money, but I would have to buy another bed. Poor advertising.
Date published: 2021-09-18
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Monsey from
Love it as a crib but…
I was happy to receive this as a baby shower gift. I love products that grow with my child. Now that it’s time to transition my son to a toddler bed it is impossible to do so with this crib! I cannot find the toddler rail for sale anywhere. The purpose of putting this product on my registry was because it is 4 in one. Disappointment in the long run.
Date published: 2021-09-13
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Daded from
Not a toddler bed option available….
While this is promoted as a toddler bed the support rail for the conversion is not included and I cannot even find it to purchase.
Date published: 2021-09-12
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Bethm625 from
Annoyed
Agree with everyone else here. This was a good crib but I’m extremely frustrated that I can’t find the toddler bed guard rail anywhere! Graco is still selling this crib but doesn’t even have the guard rail on their site! What’s the point?
Date published: 2021-09-10
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Sylvi from
Misleading
My husband I, chose the bento convertible 4 in 1 thinking it would be the best choice for our baby as he grows. It was great for him as a infant but now now he is a toddler and there is no way to convert it into a toddlers bed. I’ve searched around for the toddler rail and no luck, if I would have known this was going to be the case I wouldn’t have bought it.
Date published: 2021-09-04
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Disappointed mommy 00124 from
It's really a 1.in 1
Loved this crib till I needed to change it to a toddler bed. I was really disappointed when it didn't come with the pieces to convert it. Now I need to find the pieces and they were practically impossible to find. When I did fine them they are 159.00 a piece and you need two. I can find a brand new toddler bed for the cost of the rail for this one. This makes absolutely no sense. I have the whole set dressers and changing table. I feel really mislead. It's says all you need and that is a lie.
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 3 out of
5
by
K8needs2sleep from
Need a guardrail
Worked great as a crib. But like other parents I need a guardrail now to convert to toddler bed and am having trouble finding one online that I can be sure is compatible. Can you please point me in the right direction?
Date published: 2021-09-02
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Rasch from
Great crib for under 2!
We love our Graco convertible bed perfect color, very durable and easy to assemble. However, we now want to convert it to a toddler bed and there is no guard rail?? I thought we got a great deal on this crib but now I have to buy guard rails at $108 a piece for a crib that I thought was convertible to a toddler bed. It feels like it’s a little bit of false advertising since guard rails are recommended for toddlers so I just assumed all the pieces came to this convertible crib.
Date published: 2021-08-30
Rated 2 out of
5
by
JoHo17 from
Buyer Beware!
Like many other reviewers, I too feel misled. Had no problems until I needed to change the crib into a toddler bed. The toddler convertible does not include the front support rail as shown in their product images (lower bar with Graco logo on left corner). Conversion is not included and haven’t found it available for purchase anywhere. The model number/date does not work with the numbers on my crib. Unless you’re ok having your precious little one sleeping on a toddler bed with an exposed steel frame and a less than sturdy frame support (with a non-existent front bar), best stay away from this “1-in-1” crib!
Date published: 2021-08-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jassynem from
Shouldn't be called a 4 in 1
I love it but now need to convert it to a toddler bed and don't have the guard rail or conversion bar so is this truly a 4 in 1? The color is great and I intend to use it for quite some time. Can someone from Graco help?
Date published: 2021-08-29
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Char1otte from
Only Imagination and More Money Make This a 4-in1!
The Benton was a decent crib but as others have mentioned, it doesn't convert to a toddler bed. Since we've purchased it, new wording has been applied to the description that it converts to a day bed. But as any parent knows, you'll need a rail as children get adjusted to the new setup. Not only does it not come with a rail, you cannot purchase one. It doesn't exist for this model. Additionally, because of the spring frame sinking lower than the crossbar on the outer frame of the bed, you cannot adequately or safety connect any other bedrail made for this purpose. We eventually got a toddler bed rail knowing it wasn't going to attach to the bed and would also damage the frame in the process -- which hurts any resale value, of course. Now, as I feel like I've settled on being in this for the long haul, I came back to find out how to turn the frame into a full-bed headboard, etc. Nope! There is apparently some kit I need to buy. Well, not gonna happen. I'm letting this mess go.
Date published: 2021-08-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Cassiopeia from
Can’t make into toddler bed
Where is the toddler rail converter piece?
My daughter is a climber and I am ready to convert the crib in a toddler bed. The crib doesn’t include the piece and there doesn’t seem to be aMy place to buy one.
Date published: 2021-08-26
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mommy311 from
Toddler piece?
It seems we are having the same issue as many people. We are now ready to convert the crib in a toddler bed and the crib doesn’t include the piece. What is worst there’s no where to be found. I wished I had read these reviews, before buying. If anyone has a solution please let me know.
Date published: 2021-08-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Vic Rem from
Okay as a crib…but toddler bed??
Hey! So this has been great as a crib, but now it’s time for us to convert it to a toddler bed and am super disappointed as to what this entails. The assembly instructions just say to remove the front panel, but there’s no lower bar as pictured and I am super not comfortable with those exposed support beams, especially with active kids. I came to the websites to look for a conversion kit but am finding nothing. I’m giving it mid marks because it was nice as a crib.
Date published: 2021-08-23