How sturdy is the bed when u remove 1 side of the crib 4 toddler? When the mattress is on highest setting w/ side off what does it Measures, floor up?
523858
Honestly just as sturdy as with all four sides. I can lay in it with her. I however do not know how high the highest setting measures but it's only a few inches
713225
The mattress rests on a relatively thick wood slab which is bolted tightly to the crib with four nice, solid metal fasteners that you ought to tighten with a wrench. I'd trust the crib to hold my baby's weight until he's about 18-24 months old or 25 lbs, whichever comes first. Though it holds up when my toddler daughter (2.5 yrs, 35 lbs) climbs inside, I would never let her jump in it. It's very sturdy when all the screws are tightened well, but it's still too lightweight to withstand the kind of thrashing a larger toddler can give it!
587082
I think we lowered the mattress when our son was able to reach up and grab the bumper - we anticipated that he would be pulling up - sometime before he pulled up on the sides. My second son is 4 months and hasn't rolled over yet, so we haven't lowered it yet. If you have to ask yourself twice, that usually means just do it! You'll feel better. What's it going to hurt? It's better to lower it too early than too late.
801162
I have it for my daughter and she loves it! You could use it until your baby can stand up and reach it. If you lower the crib, you could still use it.
32288
Only use it occasionally, when my grandchildren visit. It is a safety issue and is illegal to sell drop down cribs anymore. You can adjust the height of the mattress up or down depending on the age & size of the child.d
1154103
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.
1879020
The cot sits a little more than 1ft off the ground. It is very sturdy and for kids Well worth the price. My 6ft, 147lbs daughter lay on it to aggrevate the 4year old and it holds. Awesome buy.
1882794
I think it is sturdier than that. I really like the crib. We use it with our 13 month old grandson, and he is heavy, too.
2261478
Definitely heavier than a standard crib mattress but totally manageable. When I change the crib sheet I generally pull out one end and lift the whole thing on top of the crib to rest diagonally so I don't have to hold it up while also wrangling the sheet. This makes the weight not an issue for me.
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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.
634283
I remember reading somewhere in the product description that the crib is good until 2 years old but if you have a tall child maybe sooner. My 6 month old still fits very comfortably in it. It's a solid wood foundation.
351415
No...when you convert the crib to a toddler bed you are only removing the front bar and front panel. The rest of the crib stays put together, so the mattress still fits
1619107
It is low, but not a problem. The mattress is a decent size. We like it. Its quite sturdy as well. Changing diapers while inside the crib can be a back strainer though.. so if you have a changing pad/station, then this shouldn't be an issue.
1485193
I don't know about the other cribs. The sides are fixed and you just bend over. So far, it doesn't bother me at all to bend over.
935893
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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It gets more sturdy once the sheets are attached. It will stay up to certain standards with the toddler. The little ones will need help to assemble. We set size limits to cut down on mess. If they don't listen it goes back into the Rubbermaid. You can build just about anything you can imagine it does come with an idea book also.
541873
As is, we (the parents) didn't feel comfortable on the top bunk. But we just added 4-6 more 1X4 slats from Lowe's and now it's a lot sturdier. 2 adults can sleep on the bottom bunk just fine. We love this bed. It's survived two moves so far, and still as sturdy as the first day we put it together.