Hello, I am looking to get some good ideas for my daughter's crib which converts to a daybed. It did not come with a bedrail and all the ones that are currently out there, are too long for the bed and she wouldn't be able to get in or out of the bed easily. If I don't use a rail, would I be safe that she wouldn't fall out? What have others done? Thanks for all your ideas!!
Deb
Hi Everyone, thanks for all your ideas and support. What I ended up buying was the "Especially for Baby" bed rail from toys r us/babies r us for only $23. There is only a small wedge for her to get in and out of, but it works great. Last night was her first night and it worked like a charm. She slept great and it was wonderful to be getting ready in my bathroom and see her smiling face this morning as she opened the bathroom door :) It's funny though, she did sleep right next to it, which she usually doesn't do.
We took the wheels off of the crib to make it lower. I also put soft pillows and blankets on the floor next to the crib just in case my son did roll out. With the wheels off, the mattress was only about 6 inches from the ground. This also made it easier for him to get in and out by himself. I think he may have rolled out a couple of times but all was well after that.
I used the Safety 1st Secure Lock Bed Rail for my son's crib when we made it into a toddler bed. Here is the link: http://www.safety1st.com/can/eng/Products/Home-Safety/Bed... You can adjust the sides to be as long or short as you want. We left about two feet at the end of the toddler bed so he could climb in and out. We bought a second rail when we transitioned to a full size bed so we could have both sides protected. They "hug" the bed rather than running along the side. I felt much safer with this rail because I worried he would fall into the crack between the rail and mattress and get stuck with other bed rails. Good luck with the transtion.
I know it might sound silly, but I just placed a chair with it's back to the side of the bed. It worked great. I only used it for a few weeks, until I got comfortable knowing that my son won't fall out at night.
In my case, the chair was more for my peace of mind than for Markie - he never even leaned on it. After a month - we took it away. He doesn't toss and turn a lot, so I felt OK removing the chair. If your daughter is all over the place - you might want to keep it there longer.
Good luck!
Maybe look online for a shorter bedrail -- my sister in law has one that is VERY SHORT for her son...I can check with her and see if she knows the brand and they still make it. Her youngest just turned 4 and her oldest boy is 14 so it might be kind of old. Good luck! Also, my daughter's convertible crib did not come with the bedrail- you had to order it separate. Check the manufacturer online -- and you might need to call. Our bedrail cost $29 that attaches (pretty much the cost of buying another sort of bedrail) and worth getting something that fits appropriately.
you can roll up a big beach towel & put it under the fitted sheet & make a barrier. It works for us!
