At some point it's going to happen - you'll no longer need the crib. Maybe you've converted it to a toddler bed but even that comes to an end. How do you repurpose parts of your crib? Jump below for some of the great ideas Benita of Chez Larsson came up with...
Our favorite from her wonderful list is to use the bottom of the crib (the one in question had wood slats) as a low play table. Just put a thin piece of wood on top, affix some wheels and you've got a low to the ground table that can easily slide under the bed for quick clean up and storage. Her other great ideas include a ceiling-mounted potrack and a radiator cover. To see the rest of her brainstorm list check out her post here.
Image via Chez Larsson
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Or you could donate it to a family in need. SIDS is more prevalent in low-income families, often because the baby ends up sleeping in an unsafe situation like on a couch or chair. There are many agencies that will take donated cribs. Our crib was over 10 years old, but we were able to donate it b/c it met today's safety standards. We were also able to get a copy of the owner's manual from the original maufacturer to donate with it...it just took one call to the manufacturer.
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Better idea avimom
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Great idea, avimom, and I never would have thought about getting the manual, but that's genius. If you don't reassemble the crib correctly it won't be as safe...
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in this case, benita says the rest of the crib was trashed - only the base was still good. not sure what was wrong with it, but apparently it was not in condition to be reused by another family.
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In that case, very cute idea :)
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