how to convert to toddler bed? My daughter is ready for a toddler bed but I cannot find any instructions or pictures for that matter of how to convert it to a toddler bed. I've came across a few references to a daybed but that's all. Can anyone help me with this? how to convert to toddler bed? My daughter is ready for a toddler bed but I cannot find any instructions or pictures for that matter of how to convert it to a toddler bed. I've came across a... » Read More how to convert to toddler bed? My daughter is ready for a toddler bed but I cannot find any instructions or pictures for that matter of how to convert it to a toddler bed. I've came across a few references to a daybed but that's all. Can anyone help me with this? « Show Less
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you take the front side off, put the mattress in the lowest setting, and use this product Kidco Convertible Crib Bed Rail to make a short side to keep the toddler from rolling out. graco does not make or sell a conversion kit to make it a "toddler bed" that most people assume.Kidco Convertible Crib Bed Rail
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Just remove the 4 bolts holding the side on that is closest to the stretcher bar.
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you take the front side off, put the mattress in the lowest setting, and use this product KidCo Convertible Crib Bed Rail to make a short side to keep the toddler from rolling out. graco does not make or sell a conversion kit to make it a "toddler bed" that most people assume.
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Thank u for your help but that was very confusing and didn't explain much at all. COuld you PLEASE elaborate? I would really appreciate it!
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It was for my daughter & son in law. I do know #1 is the crib #2 is toddler bed. #2 Toddler bed has 4 sides you remove the one rail and replace it with a 5th sidebar rail. #3 the day bad you just use 3 sides. #4 is a headboard for a regular bed. That is what they told me. I have only seen it as a crib and everyone loves it. Hope this helped. :)
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I have not used it as a full size bed. But if you mean an adult full size bed, then you definitely need to buy something. This goes from crib to toddler bed only
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I would say for the crib. Simply because when you remove all sides and use the back as a headboard on a traditional bed set up you are then using regular bed rails and box springs which offer different support. For the toddler/daybed setup you are still using the crib mattress and supports. Hope that helps.
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Toddler bed with the 3/4 rail conversion attachment? No. Toddler bed i.e. twin bed with head and foot board? Yes. This mini crib goes from a crib with four adjustable heights, to a twin sized big girl or boy bed. There are no conversion sets for the 3/4 rail length that would go on one of the two longer sides. Only the full sized crib goes from crib to toddler bed to full size big girl or boy bed with head and foot board. It is still a great bed. My large almost 2 year old daughter still fits, barley, but won't be able to use this until she has graduated to a bed.
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The conversion rails should have come with the crib. Mine came with two, for converting it to a toddler bed and day bed. I don't think they can be purchased separately. You could try to contact the company, but good luck with that. They are a terrible company to deal with.
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Any standard crib mattress will work (we used a Sealey orthopedic), but when you try to covert it to the toddler bed it requires a larger size mattress that is no longer made, and is impossible to find. I have looked all over the internet trying to find the mattress that this crib requires. I found one site that carried it, it was discontinued, and it had a list price over $200. As I listed in my other review, this a great crib until you want to use the convertible option.
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extensions you can see on the web: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VX4QI8?ref_=pe_527950_34207370#productDetails and the picture is #4 (the last one) which shows that the 5th position is convertable to the toddler bed. that one does not supported my one.
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We bought the twin bed set when transitioning our little guy to a "big boy" (twin size) bed. I would not recommend buying this set for a toddler bed. Everything would be too large. You may be able to get away with the comforter if you tuck a lot of the excess material on the back side of the toddler bed but the bed sheet, fitted sheet and bed skirt will all be extremely over-sized. We do love the set though!
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No unfortunately it doesn't convert to a twin bed. There are cribs out there that convert to toddler beds, then to a twin. My son's was like that. But the problem I had was that in order to convert it to a twin, you have to buy a kit. I'm not sure if most convertible cribs are like that or not.
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I have a convertable crib using toddler bed version now. So its still my crib matress but there is plenty of room to get it on, no struggle or tight fit just right. I measured the matress then checked the bedding info.
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Hey I would contact the seller via email and let them know. The instructions are simple and just one page. The bed is still going strong here so it is worth the effort. They should be able to send you a copy or you can type in product info on google to see if instructions are online. Good luck
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Just your regular crib mattress will do. It does convert to a toddler day bed but even the toddler beds use the same crib mattress. I just went to check the tag on the mattress and it says 27x51 inches. Enjoy.
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The crib comes with a converter rail so you don't need to buy any additional pieces! We love it because it hardly looks like a crib when you convert it to the toddler bed. It's not a full size twin or full bed though.
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Hi Jared, yes I think so. My son turns 2 next month and he is also average sized and it's perfect for him now but I do think that it will be time to get him a twin sized bed by the time he turns 4. If he has issues with falling out of his bed you can order bed rails on Amazon.com for cheap and then when he is ready to sleep without them you can remove them and keep using the twin sized bed. :)
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My son is 4 but just above average size. I got it for him when he just turned 3, and he has never really cared for it much. He has always liked big beds. If your son is going straight from the crib to the toddler bed, then this type is a good choice. But when I bought this particular bed, they sent me some of the wrong pieces. Instead of wasting my money and sending it back, I had to drill holes in it myself to make it work.
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Hi Dorian,Technically, a 'toddler' is approximately two-years old, and most likely walking. Their little bones are getting stronger, and are exercised more once they start alking and eventually running. About that time you may want to consider 'turning' the matress to the more orthepedic-friendly side for toddlers and smaller children as their 'comfort-needs' are now differnet than when they were infants.Ultimately it is up to you, but the 'toddler-side' is more chushy, ans supportive of a larger little one . . . .