FAQs

The natural warmth of wood is a lasting value. Character marks, checking and grain variations are part of the beauty of wood and, therefore, should not be a concern. Wood will absorb the finishing materials differently, resulting in a slight variation.

The drop-gate is a small portion of the top front side that can be let down to access your child without moving the whole front. Benefits of the drop-gate:

• This is a patented mechanism that has a beveled construction that prevents finger pinching and
• The design requires both latches to be engaged/disengaged simultaneously, thereby refraining small children to access the baby.
• The drop-gate front is also very quiet and lets you access your child without creating the noise of the entire front moving up and down.
• Can be converted into 3 different stages: a crib, toddler bed (no additional purchases required) and an adult, full-sized bed (bed rails required).

A drop-side crib does not have a gate, instead the whole front side moves up and down. The benefits of the drop-side crib:

• Can be converted into a toddler bed. (Additional guard rail purchase suggested)
• Designed with cost savings in mind
• All drop-side cribs have two-step locking system. This construction requires the front frame be lifted as the lower rail is being pushed releasing the spring guide to disengage the frame.
• All drop-side cribs accommodate optional bottom drawers for extra storage

All cribs come with one instruction sheet and hardware to assemble the crib and the toddler bed. The toddler bed conversion kit is also included within the box. We do not offer any mattresses. We recommend that you ask your retailer for assistance with this. Rails for adult bed conversion is an additional purchase.

The distance between the slats on our cribs are regulated through Consumer Product Safety Commission. Our cribs meet or exceed the regulations set fourth by CPSC. The regulation is not to exceed 2 3/8" between the slats. With slats spaced farther apart, a baby's head could become trapped between the rails, resulting in serious injury.

Practically speaking, yes, if ordered within a reasonable period of time.

We use the same basic paint, so other than product aging, you should not have a noticeable difference. Of course, it is best to have all your products manufactured and stained at once.

All of our cribs are made of solid wood and weight can range anywhere from 80 to 140 lbs. The solid wood contributes to the sturdiness of our products. Our cribs meet or exceed the CPSC regulations as with the JPMA regulations. We use a non-toxic stain and lacquer finish.

If treated with care, this solid wood product will last you for many years to come. Once every week, wipe your Baby's Dream furniture with a damp cloth. If you encounter any roughness in the finish of your new crib, fold a piece of regular white paper, not tissue or newspaper, and rub in the direction of the grain with a soft, lint-free cloth. If refinishing, use a non-toxic finish specified for children's products. Let dry, sand with products such as folded paper or dishwashing sponge and, finally, apply water-based baby's safe lacquer for the perfect matching shine.

The time that you convert will depend on each child's individual comfort level, maturity, and size. When the toddler is able to climb out or reaches the height of 35" (90cm), the crib should be transitioned to the Toddler Bed stage. In most instances, toddlers will be able to sleep in the Toddler Bed stage comfortably between the ages of 2-5 years old.

We recommend converting the crib to the Adult Bed stage after your child reaches 6 years old, with proper adult supervision. Note that the Adult Bed is not a toy. To avoid head entrapment or hanging hazard, do not allow children to play or climb on Adult Bed. Once a crib has been converted to a toddler/youth bed or adult bed it is not intended to be converted back to a crib. In that instance it will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.