Using A 30 Year Old Crib

With any crib bassinet or play yard follow a few simple rules to keep babies sleeping safely.

Using a 30 year old crib.

They will even more valuable when we reuse them. Whether you re using a hand me down or used crib it s important to make sure the crib is usable. Turn your old crib into a big chalkboard easel for your porch. If it passed all the specifications for a new crib and it was solid feeling i would.

What a great project. Make sure there are no gaps larger than two fingers between the sides of the crib and the mattress. Consumer product safety commission cpsc recommends against using a secondhand crib. They re perfect for seasonal decorating parties and more.

Have all your babes grown up and he or she no more needs the crib. Old cribs can be dangerous for babies if they don t meet modern crib safety standards. If you have several cribs turn them into a couch. Now it is time to transform them in something more practical.

Doing a preliminary search for any obvious problems can help you identify potential issues recognize if you should keep the crib and protect your baby from. Keep your magazines handy behind a chair or off in the corner by turning one side of the crib into a magazine rack. The cpsc has recalled more than 11 million dangerous new and used cribs since 2007. Top 30 fabulous ideas to repurpose old cribs.

This is a. Even seemingly minor things on a crib such as a faulty latch may harm your baby. If you do they recommend not using a crib that is more than 10 years old. There is another option though you can repurpose old cribs.

It also converts to a full size twin bed using the back as a headboard but we have never used it that way. Many new parents treasure the idea of using an antique crib for their newborn that has been passed down a generation or more. The crib itself is a convertible style and with the older girls we have used it as a day bed toddler bed by taking off the front rail. Look at them and let the imagination begin to work.

My repurposed life turned this old crib into a storage toy bench. So i can t say for sure that i would use it. 30 years old is too new for me to worry about lead paint. Others search for a beautiful antique crib or a super thrift store find.

When considering giving or receiving a crib secondhand make sure the crib. I saw a 30 year old crib not too long ago and for fun we checked it out. To prevent suffocation never place pillows or thick quilts in a baby s sleep environment. Take a look at how some upcycling geniuses have been turning old cribs into other amazing pieces.