How To Construct A Convertible Baby Bed Quickly In Under An Hour
When you are shopping for a convertible baby bed
, be prepared to assemble that bed after it is delivered to your home. At first, buying a convertible crib can be an expensive investment. Yet, when you count the days, weeks and years your child sleeps soundly, it is priceless. Why is that? The reason is that when your baby grows into a toddler, you can turn the crib into a toddler bed.
Why Assemble a Convertible Baby Bed?
After you buy a bed in a retail store or on-line, the company does not ship a fully assembled crib to your front door. The crib will be sent in a box, "knocked down" - that is packed in parts. It's cheaper and you save more money.
A compact box is easier to move into your baby's nursery than a full bed. It will fit through the doorway, while a free standing convertible crib will not. Understand that assembling a crib saves you money in shipping and handling. So, what do you need to get ready to assemble the bed when it arrives?
The Three Things You Need to Assemble a Crib
To recap, you will assemble your baby's new crib right in the baby's bedroom, not in the living room.. For a quick and easy assembly - the very first time, be sure to have these three resources at your fingertips.
Instructions
- Step-by-step instructions, complete with illustrations
- Any videos provided by the manufacturer or dealer
- A picture of what the assembled bed looks like
Space
- A relatively empty bedroom so that you have enough space to maneuver the bed when it is fully assembled
- Place to lay out all of the parts including the sides, foot, and head of the bed, the mattress frame
- Inventory everything that comes in the package. Compare your list of hardware parts to the list in the instructions.
- Tip: Make each part of the bed with a Post It note so that you can identify it with the instructions.
Tools
- Recommended tools by the manufacturer, including screwdrivers, an allen wrench, pliers or wrench to tighten the nuts and bolts
- A rubber mallet to tap the parts into place. If you use a steel hammer on wood parts, you'll mar the finish and dent the wood.
How to Put the Bed Together
Read each step of the instruction guide before you begin. Then, practice fitting the pieces together before you fasten any screws or bolts. Do Step One and finish it completely before you go on to Step Two. Complete each step in order.
Most convertible cribs have different mattress positions, like low, middle and high. Depending on the size and age of your baby, set the mattress height to fit your baby. The instructions will tell you which mattress height is best for the height of your child. Most brands recommend that the mattress be positioned higher for younger children.
Make sure that all bolts, screws and nuts are tightened so that the crib is strong and sturdy.
Test your bed's stability, once you've assembled it. Does it wobble? Do any parts feel loose? Do you feel confident that your baby wil be safe in the crib? Remove any gaps between the sides, mattress, and rails that could trap your baby's head or body.
You can assemble a convertible baby bed very quickly when you follow these steps. You don't have to be a car mechanic. Just remember to read and follow the instructions, have enough space to assemble the bed and use the correct tools for the job. Your child's new bed will be a haven to sleep securely as she grows up.
by: Allison MacKenzie
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