Baby Cribs/Beds

[Scoony]

I have two pregnant daughters, one with twins. Both are due late summer to fall so I have some time.

I know I will be making a crib for one of them, possibly both.

I am looking for something that can be converted from a crib to toddler’s bed to child’s bed. I have been looking at the Wood Magazine 3 in 1 bed plans and if I go with that one, will probably do some modifications as I am not a big fan of those solid sides. That also has two different foot boards, one for the crib and child’s bed, and another for the toddler’s bed. I would like to possibly eliminate the need for two different foot boards.

I am interested in seeing what other woodnetters have built and/or what other plans are out there.

[stevejh82]

First of all, Congratulations! New babies are exciting for everyone! I have built the 3 in 1 Wood Magazine bed 4x for different friends and family. I always omit the toddler rail. The first one I built was for our first Son, and we were able to transition him without the use of the toddler foot board. It is a good idea, but not really a necessity. I couldn't see the return on the extra effort required.

As far as the solid ends, each one I have built has slats that match the head/foot board instead of the plywood panels. I think it really makes the crib stand out.

[Scoony]

Steve,

Did you use the hardware kit from Product America? How was the quality of the kit?

[BrokenOlMarine]

My daughter is due in November, I too will be making a crib... so I will be watching for Cribs and info...

[cme4dk]

I made the 8 posts out of 1 1/2 inch square maple. Purchased the following hardware from Rockler.... Heavy Duty Wrought Steel Bed Rail Fasteners (4-Pack)-Select Size .

[Birdseye Bill]

The Products America kits are good. The crib I made is now on the third grandbaby and nothing has been replaced. Have fun building and putting them to sleep in it.

[cme4dk]

This past weekend I completed a crib for my first grandchild to be born this week. I searched online for plans for a basic crib and found none, but I found a picture on pinterest and used that as a starting point for my design. I used standard bed hardware ordered from Rockler, so I can take the sideboards off from the headboard and footboard. In the future I can turn it into a youth bed if I want by making a longer sideboard. Something for you to think about.

[MichaelMouse]

This one's from slightly reinterpreted Rockler, which was, originally, from Woodsmith, I believe. If you plan on reusing the footboard, I'd make your corners out of 2+ x 2+ stock to accept rails. With no drop sides any more, it actually simplifies the conversion.

[ed kerns]

I built this one awhile ago. Based very loosely on Wood magazine's design along with a blatant rip off from a catalog pic. Its Red Oak. I can't say I care for the finish, but then, it wasn't my idea. Like Wood's plan, this is done with knock down hardware and will convert to a twin bed.

[wood2woodknot]

Now that's cool !!!