The back rail and future headboard stands taller with prominent distinction throughout all phases of your child's growth as the crib transitions to toddler bed and full - size bed. (simplybabyfurniture.com)
There are even some parents that use the same crib mattress when their baby transitions to a toddler bed and that is OK if the mattress fits it well. (thankyourbaby.com)
While it isn't an exciting purchase, your child will spend several years of their life sleeping in their crib, eventually transitioning to a toddler bed. (earlymomentsmatter.org)