How to Convert White Metal 4-In-1 Crib to Full-Size Bed

Many parents buy a convertible crib for their baby, because these cribs convert to toddler beds, daybeds and full-size beds when their child grows. Cribs can be easily converted to full-size headboards, but parents will need to purchase a metal frame for the bed. Depending on the manufacturer, the bed frame might be purchased through them. It is important for parents not to convert the crib into a bed until the child is old enough to sleep on it unsupervised without falling.

Full-size bed frames
Screwdriver
Allen wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the bolts on the top and bottom sides of the front rail using an Allen wrench. Unscrew other barrel nuts and screws supporting the front rail. Remove the front rail from the crib, and store in a safe location. Save all the remaining barrel nuts, screws and bolts for future use.
- 2
  Locate the mattress support bolts on each corner of the crib. Remove the bolts connecting the mattress support to the crib using an Allen wrench. Store the mattress support and bolts in a safe place.
- 3
  Remove the bolts supporting the side rails of the crib using an Allen wrench. The bolts are usually located on the top and bottom of each side rail. Store the side rails and bolts.
- 4
  Secure the bed rail to the crib back rail, which becomes the bed's headboard, with bolts. If your crib includes adapter plates, install them on the bottom legs of the head board with the bolts provided with the adapter plates.

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