how to convert to toddler bed? Can anyone help me with this?
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you take the front side off, put the mattress in the lowest setting, and use this product http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Convertible-Crib-Bed-Rail/dp/B002ZDFVP4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top 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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I still use it as a crib, but it is supposed to be able to convert to a twin size bed when you purchase the conversion rails. They cost about 85.00 I believe. This I am sure of.
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Actually, a toddler bed (as it is known) has three walls to allow the toddler to get out of, or into, the bed on their own. I plan to convert my granddaughter's bed when she's old enough, although I am not altogether satisfied with the manufacturer's suggestion to just remove the front side because it would leave the edge of the mattress and spring exposed. I plan to fabricate a length of PVC lumber (that white stuff), because it's soft and there are no splinters to worry about, to fit over the front just to cover where the edges of the mattress and spring are exposed (so they won't slide around, or where she might get caught), but allow her to easily roll out of the bed over the panel I install. But it won't be for a while, yet.
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I used toddler sheets... To be honest this bed really isn't worth the money.... If you lived in las Vegas I would give you mine.
1945106
It comes with the toddler conversion piece but you'll have to buy the piece that converts it to the full size bed.
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The headboard and footboard for the toddler bed conversion are already part of he dream on me crib; they are the front and back of the crib. The only item you need to purchase when converting the crib is a twin mattress with box spring and the standard metal twin bed frame. The head and footboards are bolted onto either end of the standard frame to complete the toddler bed. I hope this answers your question.
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Yes, you would need to invest in some rails if you want to convert it to a toddler bed. The existing sides are too tall.
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I wondered the same thing so, I called Dream on Me , so I could before purchasing and they said that the "conversion kit" would just be any standard bed frame, which you could get from any store, but what I did find interesting was that you would need to buy the seperate leg post if you want to detach the changing table and use it seperate.... and you can buy that on the bottom of the webpage where they say "to complete the set".
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I haven't tried it yet since my baby is only 7 months old. It does say it can turn into headboard and footboard. I do stare at it from time to time to see how that would work because the bed frame is not included and I'm not sure what part makes the safety side rails when turn into a toddler bed. Hope this helps.
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We opted not to buy the toddler rail, so I do not know which one to steer you to. I did want to say that it does not need a kit to convert it to the toddler be (unless you just want the railing) converting it is as simple as removing the support screws and lifting off the proper side.
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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. A toddler bed mattress is too small. You need a twin size bunk bed mattress.
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I wasn't paying attention when my husband was putting it together but you are suppose to be able to use the changing table as a night table when u convert the crib to a toddler bed. I know there are a couple of pieces that I will have to order to convert it to the toddler bed but not sure if I will have to buy any pieces to use for the stand alone night table. And also, I don't know where all the negative comments are coming from with this crib. We love it and it is beautiful and well built. Very sturdy and looks a lot more expensive than what we paid for it. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is shopping for a crib. I wasn't paying attention when my husband was putting it together but you are suppose to be able to use the changing table as a night table when u convert the crib to a toddler bed. I know there are a couple of pieces that I will have to order to convert it to the toddler bed but not sure if I will have to buy any pieces to use for the stand alone night table. And also, I don't know where all the negative comments are coming from with this crib. We love it and it is beautiful and well built. Very sturdy and looks a lot more expensive than what we paid for it. I would highly recommend this... » Read More I wasn't paying attention when my husband was putting it together but you are suppose to be able to use the changing table as a night table when u convert the crib to a toddler bed. I know there are a couple of pieces that I will have to order to convert it to the toddler bed but not sure if I will have to buy any pieces to use for the stand alone night table. And also, I don't know where all the negative comments are coming from with this crib. We love it and it is beautiful and well built. Very sturdy and looks a lot more expensive than what we paid for it. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is shopping for a crib. « Show Less
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This bed does not come with the additional material to turn it into a full size bed. There is only a toddler rail included.
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Yes, the only thing that doesn't come with this is the conversion to a full bed. But it will have everything you need to go to a toddler bed to a day bed. It takes a while to assemble, but it looks really nice when it's done. Have another person there to help you though.
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...the crib we purchased was a convertible crib which turned into a toddler bed and then a headboard and footboard. The changing table come off and can be used somewhere else.
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I think all you need is the toddler rail and screws, and it came with that. It may not come with the pieces needed to make it a full sided bed, though. I used it until my son was two, and then bought him a new bed and am using the crib for my baby girl now. Their customer service is really great, though! I realized we were missing some pieces a year later, so I contacted the manufacturer, and they shipped the pieces out free of charge. Maybe contact them to be sure?? Any standard sized baby mattress would work. I went to babies r us and bought the one that was most comfortable in my opinion. An organic mattress would be the only thing I would suggest to buy since it would be free of so many more toxins. They can be pricey, though.