I own 2 Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 convertible cribs (now in day bed configuration) for my twins. I would like to convert them to full sized beds, but I didn't purchase the rail conversion kits when I bought the cribs 4 years ago. Now, Simplicity is out of business COMPLETELY. It's like a ghost town online trying to track down anything Simplicity. I've tried Craigslist, Ebay, Overstock, etc , and every baby store imaginable. My next thought is to get any kind of conversion rail kit that would (hopefully) be a close match in color to the cribs. However, I'm worried that the holes won't match up, and I'll end up having to drill holes, and mess up the (expensive) rails. Ahh, a lot of work with three small boys under foot all the time. Does anyone know where I can buy new, used, any kind of Simplicity rails.. or something that would be compatible? Thank you!
We had the same problems. I found out that the headboard will attache with the extender plate which you should have to a full metal frame, so that is what we did. Hope this helps.
most of the conversion kits are pretty similar. So when you go to a store or online take pics of what your crib rail area looks like and the dimensions of where things are at. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that way.
If ebay, craigs list or amazon doesn't have it..I doubt you're gonna find it. I'd hire a carpenter/handyman and he should be able to help you match paint, drill etc. ESPECIALLY if you are afriad of destroying it yourself
I'd sell what you've got and buy a new bed.
HERE ARE SOME LEADS I FOUND ON ANOTHER WEBSITE. I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR THE CONVERSION RAILS...
I have been looking relentlessly for these bed rails for a few months now and I have found the supplier who has taken over for Simplicity which made the Sydney and Ellis cribs.
The company is called Elfe Graco. There telephone number is 1-800-667-8184. They are located in Quebec.
Tell them what crib you have and what colour you are looking for. They will ask you for the model number and the manufacturing date which is located on the crib mattress support (In the middle of the instructions).
AND THIS ONE:
There is a company in Canada that has the conversion rails and other parts you are asking about. They do deliver to the US. There name is The Kiddies Store. The Ellis collection is called the Sydney.
Phone number is 1-800-755-4857
web site is http://www.tjskids.com/simplicity-sydney-4in1-convertible....
Might be quicker and less expensive to just invest in a couple nice new twin beds. I found a beautiful day bed for my oldest daughter when she was ready at a nice furniture store, and it was on clearance for $80.
Call or visit a local mattress store. We opted to not purchase the rails for our convertible crib and now we're ready to convert it. The local Sleep Country salesperson had several viable options for us to consider.
