Finding an Affordable, Modern Crib Made in the USA

Soon after finding out I was pregnant, I started a private Pinterest board for nursery ideas.  I was mainly stalking the internet in search of the perfect mid-century style, American-made crib for the little sapling’s nursery.

Why an American-made crib?

Not only do I feel we should support American manufacturers, I’m leery of the quality and safety of items originating in China (where the majority of cribs are made).  Ryan ate his baby furniture – yes, ate it – to the point where his mom said she had to get new furniture for the next baby.  If our little one is going to be chewing on, and possibly ingesting, her furniture, then I’d rather go with an American-made and hopefully safer quality crib.

Before I started checking the origin of each crib, the Dwell Studio Mid-Century Natural Crib was my favorite.  At $799 it wasn’t cheap, but I only plan to have one baby, and frankly – I just figured I’d splurge on this and save on the rest of the nursery, using thrifted and handed-down items.

Then I found several cribs from mainstream retailers that were actually made in the USA and had simple or mid-century lines.  Several are still pinned to my Pinterest board if you’d like to take a look.

When I went to order the Low Rise Crib from the Land of Nod  in Natural (photo below shows white) one month later, it was discontinued.  Then I tried to order a different crib from another mainstream retailer, and it was also discontinued. Both were Made in the USA.  This continued with several other options.  What the heck?

I wish I’d pinned them all to my board, because there were more than I’m listing here – but now they’re discontinued, I can’t find them to show you.

The next day I did more searching.  There were still some American-made cribs in our price range, but none had the fun style that I’d been hoping for.  Several had the more traditional, high-backed, sleigh bed style that I really was hoping to avoid.

At this point there was one mid-century style still Made in the USA, the Harper Crib from Pottery Barn Kids, but it only came in painted wood, and we both wanted a varnished or natural wood tone.

A Small Business Saves the Day!

Then my friend Steffanie showed me a crib made by a small business in New England.  It was fun and modern, had an unpainted option, and was in our price range.

Ryan and I were sold and ordered it on the spot.

The Caravan Crib by Kalon Studios is handmade of maple wood by a small business in New England, and has funky modern lines.  It doesn’t get more perfect than that.

The crib should arrive by October 1st, but the few negative reviews I found were based on a delay in manufacturing and shipping – many people received their cribs much later than the advertised 6-8 weeks.  If production is slow, we have several months of leeway of course.

To be honest, though, I’m hoping it arrives during October.  I can’t wait to see the beautiful maple crib and  get this nursery put together!

If you’re looking for an American-Made crib, there are several options still pinned to my Pinterest Nursery board. I hope this helps you!