Shopping for a convertible baby bed? be prepared to assemble that bed after it is delivered to your home. The cost of a convertible crib may seem to be very expensive, at first. Although, it the long run, you save money. Why is that? The reason is that when your baby grows into a toddler, you can turn the crib into a toddler bed.

Why You Need to Assemble a Convertible Bed
If you are purchasing a bed online or in a retail store, you won’t get the fully assembled bed sent to your home. The store will ship the bed to you in parts that you simply put together. This format saves you money in shipping, since a compact box is much cheaper to ship than a full-size crib.

The shipping box is easier to handle and move into your baby’s nursery. You won’t have to take off the bedroom door to move the bed into the bedroom Understand that assembling a crib saves you money in shipping and handling. So, what do you need to get ready to assemble the bed when it arrives?
The Three Things You Need to Assemble a Crib
To recap, you will assemble your baby’s new crib right in the baby’s bedroom, not in the living room.. To put the bed together quickly and easily, without redoing the assembly process, make sure to have these things on hand.

Instructions
- The manufacturer’s Instructions with pictures
- Any videos provided by the manufacturer or dealer
- A visual of assembled crib

Space
- A relatively empty bedroom so that you have enough space to maneuver the bed when it is fully assembled
- Place to lay out all of the parts including the sides, foot, and head of the bed, the mattress frame
- Inventory everything that comes in the package. Check your list of parts against the instructions and hardware part list.
- Tip: Make each part of the bed with a Post It note so that you can identify it with the instructions.

Tools
- Any tools listed in the instructions. Most beds require screwdrivers, pliers, an allen wrench,to tighten the nuts and bolts
- A rubber mallet to tap the parts into place. If you use a steel hammer on wood parts, you’ll mar the finish and dent the wood.

You Are Ready to Put the Bed Together
Read each step of the instruction guide before you begin. Then, before you fasten any bolts or screws, fit the parts together, so you know how they go together. Do each step in order. Most instructions number all of the steps, so do Step One before Step Two.

Most convertible cribs have different mattress positions, like low, middle and high. Set the mattress position to fit the age and size of your child. The instructions will tell you which mattress height is best for the height of your child. Typically, the younger the child, the higher the mattress setting.

Tighten all screws, nuts and bolts so that the convertible bed is solid and stable..

Test your bed’s stability, once you’ve assembled it. Does it wobble? Do any parts feel loose? Do you feel confident that your baby wil be safe in the crib? Remove any gaps between the sides, mattress, and rails that could trap your baby’s head or body.

You can assemble a convertible baby bed very quickly when you follow these steps. It’s not rocket science. Just remember to read and follow the instructions, have enough space to assemble the bed and use the correct tools for the job. Your baby’s first bed will become a safe place to sleep soundly while growing up into a healthy child.