Head to head
DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 vs Graco Benton 4-in-1 (2027)
Head-to-head comparison of the DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 and Graco Benton 4-in-1: the mid-tier versus budget 4-in-1 for 2027.
DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Solid New Zealand pine with four mattress heights and full 4-in-1 conversion.
- Conversions: 4-in-1: crib, toddler bed, daybed, full-size bed
- Mattress positions: 4
Graco Benton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
The budget 4-in-1 with classic styling and solid pine construction.
- Conversions: 4-in-1: crib, toddler bed, daybed, full-size bed
- Mattress positions: 3
Our recommendation
Choose the Kalani if the budget allows; the fourth mattress position, New Zealand pine, and JPMA certification justify the step up. Choose the Benton if every dollar counts; you keep all four conversions and solid pine, giving up only refinements. Both serve the full decade.
Mattress positions and materials
The Kalani offers four mattress heights in New Zealand pine; the Benton offers three in standard pine. The practical difference is finer height adjustment during the sitting-to-standing months. Both are solid wood, which is the important part; the pine grade is a secondary concern.
Certifications
The Kalani carries JPMA certification with independent lab testing to ASTM standards; the Benton meets ASTM standards without the JPMA mark. Both meet mandatory CPSC requirements identically. The JPMA mark is meaningful third-party verification, not a safety gap.
Price and finishes
The Benton is the clear budget winner with fewer finish options and plainer styling. The Kalani costs more but offers more colors and a slightly more refined look. Over a decade of use, the price gap amortizes to very little per year.
Choose DaVinci Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib if…
- You want four mattress positions
- JPMA third-party certification matters to you
- The budget stretches to the mid-tier
Choose Graco Benton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib if…
- Lowest price for full 4-in-1 conversion
- Three mattress positions are sufficient
- Savings are better spent on mattress or glider
Questions, answered
Do they use the same mattress size?
Yes, both take a standard full-size crib mattress around 52 by 28 inches. Mattresses are interchangeable; the fit check is the same two-finger gap rule.
Are the conversion rails interchangeable?
No. Toddler rails and full-size bed rails are model-specific. Buy rails from the same brand and model line as your crib.
Which holds up better over ten years?
Both are solid pine and structurally sound. The Kalani's higher-grade pine resists dents slightly better, but the difference is cosmetic, not structural.