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Simplicity Transitional Bed Instructions

Transitional cribs are beds that grow with your child. The Simplicity Transitional Bed, also manufactured under the Graco brand name, starts out as a crib for your baby. As your child grows, the crib can be converted into a toddler/day bed, eliminating the need to purchase a new bed for your toddler. When your toddler outgrows this version of the transitional bed, the back side of the crib form the headboard of a full-sized bed.

Things You'll Need

  • Philips screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unscrew the block brakes from the drop track on each crib leg under the dropside. Lower and remove the dropside. Replace the block brakes in the drop track so you will not lose them. The bed is now ready for a toddler.

    • 2

      Remove the bolts from the metal springs in the back corners of the bed near the mattress frame. Remove the mattress frame. Unscrew the bolts to remove the side rails. There are two bolts on each leg of the back rail.

    • 3

      Detach the side rails from the back rail. Remove the wood dowels from the front of the back rail. Replace the wood dowels and bolts in the side rails for storage so you don't lose them. The back rail is now ready to be used as a headboard in conjunction with a full-sized metal bed frame.