Creative Ways to Customize Your Crib into a Convertible Bed

As with any piece of furniture, especially one   designed specifically for childrenThere are of   course a few important security considerations   that you want to think about before buying your crib.

Among other things, the Gaps between the   beams, the presence of any   Cutouts, the Height of the   mattress compared to the top of the crib, and the   Corner post.

Regarding the distances between the bars, these should be spaced   apart no more than 2 and 3/8 inches apart to   prevent your baby from slipping through.    The cot should also have No cutouts on the head or foot   sectionas this can cause your baby to get   stuck.

The top of the crib rail should be next at least 26   inches from the top of the mattress.  You will need Lower the   mattress regularly to prevent the baby from falling or   climbing out of the crib as he gets older.

The corner posts should not exceed 1/16 inch in   heightas they could get caught on your baby’s clothes and   cause injury.

Before you buy, make sure your convertible crib meets the   requirements specific structural requirements   and has the correct certification to keep your   baby safe.  A quick way to do this is   to check to see if it does ASTM   approval.

ASTM has compiled a list of Standards for children’s   furniture to ensure that every piece of furniture created for   children has passed all safety regulations. You   can learn more about them and see details about each one   Product recalls Here.

• Are you looking for something ready to   go?

When you want to buy something that you can just set   it up and get startedThen it’s best to opt for a cot with one   Mattress included.  That way you know the The   mattress already fits the dimensions of the cot   perfectly.

To make your life even easier, Make   sure the crib has one Option with adjustable mattress   height So that you don’t have to change the mattress when your   child starts to grow.

• Do you want to be fully prepared?

While Some conversion cribs come complete with all   parts You have to convert them at every stage   You have to buy certain things from others like   the toddler Bed guardrail and the   Bed extension rails separately.

When you want to make sure it is you fully prepared   for converting the bed through each step, and if you have   storage room The best way to accommodate those   extra items is to make sure they are there included in the   first purchase or to Choose to buy all of the   parts at once.

• Like a bit of   versatility?

Some cribs are multifunctionalWith   additional space and storage space For your   convenience.  These are great to   consider when looking for one Some more places to keep items in   your kid’s room, especially things that you want to have on   hand when you euthanize, wake or feed your child at   night.

For those who are not blessed with the magical   touch to be able to Put furniture together   effortlessly, Many cribs have the option already   assembled on delivery. This saves you the hassle of having to   do this yourself.

However, if you are buying a convertible crib, keep that in mind   You need to make special adjustments to the structure of the   crib when moving from one type of bed to another.  The cot should come with   specific instructions and in some cases even   Video tutorials how it works.