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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"ANY MATTRESS USED IN THIS CRIB MUST BE AT LEAST 27 1/4 INCHES (69CM) BY 51 5/8 INCHES (131CM) WITH A THICKNESS NOT EXCEEDING 6 INCHES (15CM)." That's what the directions have for the crib. I still have the directions since I'm now converting the crib to a toddler bed. Majority of all cribs sheets will fit this mattress. I've never had a problem.
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Crib converts to a toddler bed (no guard rail needed for conversion), day bed and then a full size headboard and footboard
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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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You can use it with a convertable crib that you have changed to the toddler bed mode, but not as it is still in crib mode. The rail has hinges that stick out on the side of the mattress so the walls of the crib would get in the way of those.
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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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Yes it is too small for a toddler bed, you need a regular size crib mattress for a toddler bed.
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Toddler beds are smaller than a regular twin bed. You could Google the size of a twin mattress vs a toddler bed mattress.
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Hi Jocelyn,The mattress should be standard size, I believe twin size will be too big for this toddler bed.Best regard,Henry
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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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There's a separate conversion kit (rails, etc.), that you need to purchase in order to convert it from a crib to a bed. If you can, either search by the title for the crib listing itself, or go through your orders and pull up the crib listing; it should show a section of items people bought with the crib, and it may show that kit. 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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It does not take long to convert the crib to a toddler bed, maybe 30 min?It takes even less time to change the mattress height of the crib mattress, but removing the mattress is the easiest way to do so.
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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 . . . .
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You just lift the bassinet part out of the top to convert it for an older baby. It is very easy to do.
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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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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.