Download Article Show Download Article When it's time to update your youngster's sleeping arrangements, you can save some time and money by directly converting his or her crib into a toddler bed. The simplest option is to use a universal guardrail. If that won't work or if you want to embark on a more advanced project, you can trim down one of the existing sides into a toddler railing, instead.
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX If your child’s starting to outgrow their crib, you can turn it into a toddler bed in a couple of hours. One way is to remove one side of the crib with a screwdriver and attach a premade guardrail in its place. If the guardrail is about 2/3 of the bed’s length, your child can get in and out of bed on their own while having a barrier to stop them rolling out. Alternatively, you can unscrew the crib’s base and re-attach it higher up. Then, cut an opening in one of the sides and attach a small ladder in its place. That way, your child can easily climb up to their bed and have a rail to stop them from falling out. For more tips, including how to recycle the wood from your crib to make a ladder, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 150,846 times. Did this article help you?Does a crib convert to a fullOnce your baby outgrows the crib, it can be changed into a toddler bed with a safety rail. It can also convert into a “day bed” (which is essentially a toddler bed without the rail). Lastly, the crib can convert into the headboard for a twin or full bed, depending on the model.
What size bed does a 4 in 1 crib turn into?4-in-1 Crib, Toddler & Twin Bed Models
Convertible cribs with four stages change from a baby crib to a toddler bed with a safety rail, a toddler daybed without rail, and finally into a twin bed.
What is the next size bed after crib?Toddler beds
Most children will use a toddler bed for, on average, one year before transitioning to a larger bed.
How does a crib turn into a bed?Converting the Crib into a Toddler Bed
In all convertible cribs, one side of the crib is removed and replaced with a low safety rail. The safety rails are designed to protect a toddler from rolling out of the bed, but are low enough on one end so that the toddler can easily crawl into the bed.
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