Are convertible (4-in-1 and 5-in-1) cribs worth it?

Community consensus is mixed-to-positive. Owners on r/BabyBumps and r/beyondthebump generally like that one piece of furniture grows from crib to toddler bed to daybed (and sometimes full-size bed), and several report years of use. The recurring caveat: conversion kits and toddler guardrails are almost always sold separately, so factor that added cost in upfront rather than assuming the box contains everything.