Which bed rail for a toddler bed? We have a crib that converts to a toddler bed when you remove one side. However, I have been unable to find any kind of bed rail to use with this? Has anyone else found a bed rail that can be used on a toddler bed? I have bought two and returned them both becuase the first thing it says on the directions is do not use with a toddler bed. Which bed rail for a toddler bed? We have a crib that converts to a toddler bed when you remove one side. However, I have been unable to find any kind of bed rail to use with this? Has anyone else... » Read More Which bed rail for a toddler bed? We have a crib that converts to a toddler bed when you remove one side. However, I have been unable to find any kind of bed rail to use with this? Has anyone else found a bed rail that can be used on a toddler bed? I have bought two and returned them both becuase the first thing it says on the directions is do not use with a toddler bed. « Show Less
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A new prodict just came on the market that can be used with convertible beds. It's by Kidco - Kidco Wood convertible bed rail. I just purchased it for my toddler's converted day bed and it works great! We really love it. I purchased it from another site and didn't have to pay shipping - look around. One word caution, because it is a new product I has\d a hard time finding it in any store. So this was an online option only. Hope this helps.
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You could raise the crib mattress up one notch, and then you should gain the necessary room in insert the bulky bed rail frame that way. If you look at a picture of the Kidco Convertible Bed Rail on another site (just google the name), you'll that is what they've done. Hope this helps!
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It comes with a piece of wood that I assume you use to replace the side that you take off. It just enables the child to crawl in and out of the bed. I assume you are talking about the "guard rail" that is for sale. The crib does not come with a "guard rail" to protect your child from falling out of the bed when it is set as a toddler bed. It just comes with the piece that enables you to transform it to a toddler bed. Hope this makes sense. :-)
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we got a bunky board which was suggested since we were going to use bed rails and a box spring would have been too thick. For a child you don't need the box spring but for an adult I would suggest it. I love this bed. I have 2 daughters and we got the first bed for our oldest when she was out of the crib and now that our second daughter is out of the crib we got another of the exact bed. We did spend a bit more on good mattresses but they both love their beds.
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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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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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Telly, I agree, The one we bought only has two positions all the way up for newborns and all the way down for toddlers. We had a terrible time putting this thing up as the instructions confusing. However we like the crib very much and have gotten good use for it. P/S We fold it up and slide it under our bed till we need it.
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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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It comes with a side rail and different screws so it can be made into a toddler bed with or without the side rail. It doesn't fully convert to a twin bed though.
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This bed doesn't require any rails because you will ONLY use the headboard and footboard parts of this toddler bed to make a full bed frame. The headboard (back of the bed from the picture) and footboard (front section of the bed) will be attached to a generic bed frame (a metallic bed frame you often get it for free or $50-70 from a furniture score (http://www.amazon.com/Kings-Brand-Rollers-Locking-Wheels/dp/B00ABGSTY2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid;=1432250065&sr;=8-5&keywords;=metal+bedframe). So, this toddler bed cannot be really upgraded to a full bed (Maybe it can be called as "upgrade"). Rather, you can reuse headboard, footboard, and maybe a drawer sections of the bed. Hope it helps! This bed doesn't require any rails because you will ONLY use the headboard and footboard parts of this toddler bed to make a full bed frame. The headboard (back of the bed from the picture) and footboard (front section of the bed) will be attached to a generic bed frame (a metallic bed frame you often get it for free or $50-70 from a furniture score (http://www.amazon.com/Kings-Brand-Rollers-Locking-Wheels/dp/B00ABGSTY2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid;=1432250065&sr;=8-5&keywords;=metal+bedframe). So, this toddler bed cannot be really upgraded to a full bed (Maybe it can be called as... » Read More This bed doesn't require any rails because you will ONLY use the headboard and footboard parts of this toddler bed to make a full bed frame. The headboard (back of the bed from the picture) and footboard (front section of the bed) will be attached to a generic bed frame (a metallic bed frame you often get it for free or $50-70 from a furniture score (http://www.amazon.com/Kings-Brand-Rollers-Locking-Wheels/dp/B00ABGSTY2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid;=1432250065&sr;=8-5&keywords;=metal+bedframe). So, this toddler bed cannot be really upgraded to a full bed (Maybe it can be called as "upgrade"). Rather, you can reuse headboard, footboard, and maybe a drawer sections of the bed. Hope it helps! « Show Less
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As in the toddler rail when installed? Or the top rail in a full crib form?
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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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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.
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I would recommend a toddler bed rail for a bunk bed. Bunk beds will have a wider and longer mattress than a crib mattress. Usually the mattress on a bunk bed is thicker (higher) than a crib mattress as well. Meaning there would only be a few inches of rail sticking up past the mattress using a crib rail on a bunk bed. The higher toddler bed rail will compensate for the thicker mattress. The toddler bed rails will be longer and provide more coverage.
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I have already answered your question, but meant to tell you that the full size crib is a 4 in 1 crib. It will convert from crib, to toddler, to daybed or full size bed with conversion rails. The mini crib only converts to a twin size bed
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No it doesn't come with a toddler rail. It is a lovely, sturdy and well made crib, though! :(
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Hi Minnie, I wonder if you find out (or purchased) the bed frame to convert this crib to a full size bed?... I have the same situation right now, my daughter is excited about getting a bigger bed and I would like to use this crib since I like the design a lot! I searched on Graco's website to find a compatible part that fits the crib (don't take any chance), and found it but haven't ordered it yet. Could you please, tell me if you were able to find the part, and provide more details about it? I wish the specif. would include this as well :( Many thanks in advanced! Yiliam.
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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.