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Graco Sarah Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cherry | 
| Brand: Graco
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $127.00
as of 3/9/2010 13:41 PST details
You Save: $22.99 (15%)
New (3) from $127.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 803
Color: Cherry
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 49.6
Dimensions (in): 57.3 x 29.6 x 43.3
MPN: 3001654-043
Model: 3001654-043
UPC: 654582974565
EAN: 0654582974565
ASIN: B002CRSKDI
Release Date: November 20, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Crib converts to a toddler bed (no guard rail needed for conversion); daybed and full-size headboard (bed frame and mattress not included) | | • | Three-position mattress height adjustment | | • | Stationary sides | | • | Five-year limited warranty against manufacturer's defects | | • | Assembly required |
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Product Description
This crib is cleverly designed to grow with your child from infancy through the teen years. The traditional sleigh design of the Graco Sarah 4-in-1 convertible crib makes it a popular choice for baby's nursery, especially with safety minded parents. This sturdy crib features stationary side rails for a safe sleeping environment for baby with a mattress platform that adjusts to three different heights depending on the age of your baby. This lovely crib easily changes into a toddler bed, daybed an
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Highly Recommend March 7, 2010
V. Raja (oakland, ca)
I don't know what the other reviewer is talking about because my husband and I put this together rather quickly, we followed directions and everything was great. It's safe, fit, and sturdy. I can't wait for my baby girl to get here so she can sleep comfy in this beautiful crib! I love the cherry finish and even though I dropped the parts a few times, nothing chipped off or broke off! I highly recommend this crib if you're looking for a beautiful and safe crib for your newborn! Again, please follow the instructions to the tee and you will be good to go!!!
Great crib March 2, 2010
D. R. Kane
Love this crib
Awsome price for a great product. The color is beautiful and it's super sturdy.
Very easy to assemble.
 Cheap Crap February 18, 2010
John P. West (Albany, CA)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I can't believe it, but this is another product I would give zero stars or negative stars if possible. My wife normally researches these things before purchase, but can't explain why she bought this. I've assembled my share of shoddy furniture from components, but putting the Graco Sarah Classic Crib together was a particularly bad experience. Anyone rating this assembly experience as easy must work for Graco or its apparent subcontractor, LaJobi.
My first clue to the challenges I would face was an entire page in the instruction manual in large uppercase letters. "STOP (underlined) IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE YOU RETURN THIS TO THE RETAILER PLEASE FOLLOW PROCEDURES ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM". Those instructions told me to call during business hours, or to send an email or fax, which I assumed would be a waste of time until I actually began assembly. At one point I really did want to return the product, but had already discarded the box, and wasn't even sure if a return would be possible. I stumbled through the process without writing or calling.
I felt like the instructions and warning labels had been translated from a foreign language by someone who didn't have English as a first language (Graco's "international team"). For example, I still don't know the meaning of the following "IMPORTANT" message affixed to the bottom stretcher bar: "Remove the fixed side closest to the bottom stretcher bar." Is that important to assembly, or to disassembly? If it's important to assembly, why isn't it in the instruction manual? Some instructions were specific to drop-side cribs, so maybe that part is used in other models and the warning applies to those. The bolt lengths did not exactly match the diagrams provided, maybe due to the fact that "Model shown is example only. Styles may vary". I was never able to identify the "metal spring (F) with tabs", but from the diagram I think they must have actually meant one of the connectors attached to the metal spring support platform (based on the singular terminology, I was looking for one different from the others).
While caring for an infant, it's not easy to find enough time to assemble such a contraption, so the fact that I took the time to write this review should provide an indication of my level of dissatisfaction. I couldn't imagine approaching 28 bolts (eight of three inches in length) with the hex wrench provided, so I went with a power drill. My ongoing lack of sleep, caring for an infant concurrently with constructing the crib, and the mismatch between the diagrams and the actual parts led me to discover only after partial assembly that the manufacturer had drilled some holes deep enough to affix the wrong bolts. Even pieces that I'm sure I put together correctly did not seem to fit perfectly - some of the barrel nuts were flush with the wood, some were recessed, and some protruded from the holes. My next discovery was that the cheap bolts easily strip, leaving shards of metal around the crib in the child's room, and likely making proper future disassembly impossible. I estimate that assembly, partial disassembly, and reassembly took four hours with a power drill - I can't imagine how long it would have taken with the manual hex wrench.
I would not recommend purchasing this (or any self-assembly crib from Graco, for that matter) to anyone not willing to return it after some frustration. If you do buy one, I suggest first checking the return policy, keeping the box, allocating sufficient time, and assembling it before your child arrives. It is a rather large piece of furniture (I think we might be able to get it out of the child's room without a sledgehammer if we first take the door off the doorframe), so you probably want to start with this device instead of a cradle, and assemble it in the room where you intend for it to remain for the duration of its use.
The instructions indicate that one might need a "flat head" screwdriver (probably to manipulate the barrel nuts, which due to the various angles of approach, is probably best achieved with two people), but I'm not sure why they also list a Philips screwdriver. I do have two guess uses for the recommended hammer, one of which would require something more like a rubber mallet, and the other of which would be more like a sledge.
I am still not entirely sure that I assembled this correctly, which doesn't give me a great sense of confidence in the bed in which my child will sleep for more than a year. I feel like the manufacturer spent more resources on product appearance and marketing than on overall quality. Anyone reviewing the assembly process highly likely works for the vendor or has assembled other cribs of even less quality. After doing a little research, it appears that Graco just slapped their branding over a LaJobi product, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence in Graco (see [...]). I did appreciate the repeated message, "Adult assembly required" (I was age thirty-seven during the assembly).
In summary, this product typifies how the rush to market and relentless drive to cut manufacturing and documentation costs has eliminated much of the quality from today's consumer products. Much of my frustration could have been avoided if anyone within the company had actually read and tried to apply and consequently updated the assembly instructions. Even before reading the 1-star review, I was considering disposing of this thing, but now I have to give it serious thought (even though I don't remember any plastic pieces). For now my child sleeps in a portable crib.
Nice Crib February 8, 2010
Jill Chapman (West Michigan)
The crib arrived before the estimated delivery date. It was in perfect condition, packaged very well, and assembled together without any problems. It looks great, works great and my new granddaughter doesn't know it yet, but she loves it!!!
So Far So Good! January 18, 2010
T. Clancey (NEWPORT NEWS, VA, US)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My husband and I put this together in less then 20 mins! Arrived as expected, beautiful color (doesn't look cheap,) structurely sound, and JPMA certified. My main concern was it not having a drop-side, however, the height is PERFECT. With the ADJUSTABLE mattress spring board (metal) at it's highest level and a 5-6 inch thick mattress, the baby is within a safe and not to deep reach (about 2 feet.)
GREAT deal! Crib @ $127.00 and mattress @ $45.00 = New crib set for under $200.00. This is if you can find the items with free shipping.
Currently, I cannot find any problems and am VERY satisfied with this product. I will come back and comment when the crib has had more use.
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