How to assemble a crib with a pendulum: instructions and assembly diagrams

A crib is probably the first purchase of future parents expecting a baby.
Currently, there is a huge variety of cribs available, varying in size, shape, color and material. The easiest and fastest way to assemble this furniture is to hire a craftsman. But sometimes you not only want to save money on calling a specialist, but also simply take part in this exciting process yourself. Below we will figure out how to assemble a crib yourself.

Features of a crib with a pendulum

Modern models of cribs for newborns are produced with an additional mechanism - a pendulum.
The main feature of these models is their special oscillatory movements, which are very similar to rocking a baby in the arms of its parents. The pendulum mechanism starts independently at the slightest movements of the baby. This function helps the baby calm down and fall asleep faster. The main condition that must be met when installing a crib for newborns with a pendulum is not to install the crib with its moving sides close to the wall and do not forget to install the latches.

Necessary tools and accessories

For assembly, it is important to immediately take care of all the required tools and accessories. Often a list of them is presented in the instructions.

For most products, the following items are sufficient:

Bolts, self-tapping screws, nuts, confirmations and euroscrews (for modern models).
Screwdrivers, wrenches.
Screwdriver with attachments.
Pliers (used when working with metal products) and a hammer.
Level, roulette.

It is also better to prepare the assembly site. You can cover the floor with newspapers and fasten the sheets with tape - this way the flooring will remain protected from accidental damage, and you will have less to clean up. Another option is to use cardboard packaging from under the bed parts. You need to make sure that the surface is smooth and clean.

Types of pendulums

Pendulum mechanisms differ from each other in their swing trajectory.

There are several types of pendulum:

Longitudinal. Creates oscillations of the sleeping place back and forth.
Transverse. Rocks the crib left and right.
Universal. Perform longitudinal and transverse movements.

Depending on the model, the amplitude of the berth's vibrations ranges from 5 to 15 cm. To prevent the crib from constantly swinging, the pendulum mechanism is equipped with a blocker.

Review of the pendulum swing mechanism of a baby crib

What is it and how does it work?

Pendulum cribs are a type of children's furniture that allow you to rock your baby back and forth or from side to side. The main advantage of such models is that they allow the baby to quickly get used to his new place. After all, motion sickness occurs right in the sleeping place.

Round crib pendulum made of wood

White crib pendulum

Among the disadvantages, the high cost compared to other models is noted. It will be easy for the child to get used to motion sickness and subsequently, without it, it may be difficult for him to fall asleep or calm down.

If the pendulum system is fixed poorly or incorrectly, this will lead to injury to the baby.

It is important to take this into account when assembling a crib.

White crib pendulum

Functional crib pendulum made of wood

This type of furniture is made from natural wood. It is coated with water-soluble varnish. The main functional part of the entire structure is the pendulum mechanism. In order for the pendulum crib to stop moving, it is necessary to secure the mechanism using special clamps.

Beautiful crib pendulum made of wood

Pendulum crib with shelves

Bright crib pendulum

General recommendations for assembling a crib with a pendulum

Preparatory work

It is best to assemble a crib for a newborn in the room where it will be located. This way, you won't have to move it from room to room.
Remove the original packaging.
Place large parts of the bed to one side, small parts to the other.
Place small parts on a light-colored fabric or in a tray.
Prepare the necessary tools.
Before assembling, be sure to read the instructions, familiarize yourself with the diagram and watch the video on assembling the bed.
Check the completeness of parts and accessories according to specifications.
Before assembling, wipe the varnished coverings of the crib with a dry, soft cloth. To remove transport dust and give the bed its final appearance, flannel, cloth, and plush are suitable.
Do not neglect the preparatory stage, as these actions make the work easier and speed up the assembly process.

Preparatory work

The design of children's beds varies. For example, pendulum-type options are somewhat different than transformer models, rocking chairs or furniture with hinges. The process of assembling purchased goods occurs in 2 stages. It includes the preparation of components and installation of elements.

In order to assemble the bed in comfortable conditions and with high quality, you need to do the following:

remove unnecessary children's items; move excess furniture, thereby freeing up space that is important for ease of installation.

It is important to carefully check all metal and wooden components included in the kit. Their number must correspond to the information indicated in the instructions

If you find a missing item, you must immediately call the store.

It is also worth making sure that there are no flaws in the wooden surface. To do this, all pieces of furniture are carefully checked for integrity. If chips or old cracks are found, the product must be returned, since the damage threatens the safety of the baby.

Then you should sort all the parts. Walls, side parts and other elements must be assembled below on the floor into separate groups, taking into account shape and size. If there is no bed assembly diagram, then you need to find it in available sources of information. Following the assembly algorithm will help to avoid problems, especially for those people who are faced with such work for the first time.

Instructions for assembling a crib without a drawer with a longitudinal pendulum

How to assemble a crib without a drawer with a longitudinal pendulum:

Attach guides to the backs of the crib from the inside using screws.
Attach the bed-lattice to the headboards of the bed. A screw and washer are used for fastening. Do not tighten the screw too much with a wrench.

Specification of crib parts First stage of assembly

Install a fixed fence between the backrests and secure with screws.
Tighten all screws.

Second stage of assembly

Third stage of assembly

All screws are tightened only after the fixed guard has been installed.

Assemble the pendulum base: insert 3 connecting bars between the right and left frames.
Fix the pendulum bars to the frames.

Fourth stage of assembly

Connect the assembled pendulum mechanism to the crib using a screw.

Install a movable fence. The fence posts are removed by lifting them up and moving them out of the hole.

Fourth stage of assembly

Fifth stage of assembly Assembling beds with a universal pendulum

Tools

First I prepared the tool. Everything you need to make a bed with a lifting mechanism with your own hands is included in the following list.

Screwdriver for fastening furniture base frame parts.
Tape measure and metal ruler for marking MDF sheets.
Drill for drilling holes in metal parts of lifts.
Pencil for marking.
Drills for wood and metal.
Drill and key for confirmations for assembling fragments of the bed frame.
Iron for edging furniture tape.
Jigsaw for cutting MDF.
Clamps (2 pcs.) for fixing housing parts when assembling the housing.
Hacksaw for cutting boards to required sizes.
Knife for removing protruding parts of furniture edge strips.
Set of wrenches and sockets.
Hammer.

Instructions for assembling a wooden crib without a box with a transverse pendulum

How to assemble a crib with a transverse pendulum:

Insert barrel nuts into the rocker.
Secure the rocker with a screw to the bottom of the back of the crib.
Attach the bed-lattice to the headboards of the bed. A screw and washer are used for fastening. Do not tighten the screw too much with a wrench.

Specification of crib parts

First stage of assembly

Install a fixed fence between the backrests and secure with screws.
Tighten all screws.

Second stage of assembly

Third stage of assembly

All screws are tightened only after the fixed guard has been installed.

Assemble the base without a drawer: insert 3 connecting bars between the right-left frame.
Fix the pendulum bars to the frames.

Bed models for the bedroom

How to make a bed with drawers, which model to choose? There are many options for single beds, the selection depends on the overall design of the room, its purpose, the availability of free space not only for the bed itself, but also for the drawers that will be pulled out. A free space equal to the length of the drawer is required. The best option is to use a design with a podium, in which all the drawers will be located at the bottom, i.e. near the floor. But if space allows, then the drawers can be mounted on the side of the bed. This option is more suitable for a children's room.

Drawing of a bed with drawers. To make a bed with drawers, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

wooden boards for the bed frame and drawers;
chipboard slabs for flooring under the mattress;
plywood for lining the frame, for the bottom of future boxes;
wooden beam;
beams and wooden posts for the bed frame;
drill and screwdriver for assembly;
jigsaw;
metal ruler, simple pencil;
hammer;
furniture nails, screws, wood screws;
roulette;
crosshead screwdriver;
construction stapler;
special upholstery fabric;
handles for drawers;
guides, rollers for drawers.

Instructions for assembling a crib with a pendulum and a chest of drawers

Cribs with a pendulum and a chest of drawers
How to assemble a crib with a pendulum and a chest of drawers:

Assemble the bed base.

Attach the wooden rails to the headboards of the bed using self-tapping screws.
Install the jumper between the bases on the ties and dowels.
Connect the backs to the bases using screws, barrels and dowels.

Assemble the playpen.

Place the bed between the backs of the playpen and secure them at the desired level using screws and barrels.
Secure the rear and front sides with screws.

Assemble the mechanism for lowering the side according to the diagram.

Assembling the bed base

Assembling the playpen

Secure the guides.

Attach drawer guides to the side walls of the chest of drawers. Screw the first self-tapping screw into the first hole of the guide, the second self-tapping screw into the hole in the guide, coinciding with the hole in the wall of the chest of drawers.

Assemble drawers.

Assemble the façade, side and rear walls using dowels and ties.
Secure the bottom of the box with nails.
Place the drawer on the guides.

Install dowels only in the side walls of the box, and not in the front, otherwise it can be damaged.

Assemble the roll-out box.

Assemble the side walls of the box and the partition.
Install the partition with self-tapping screws.
Secure the bottom with nails and screw on the wheels.

Fastening the guides

Assembling crib drawers

Assemble the chest of drawers.

Assemble the chest of drawers using eccentric fasteners according to the diagram.
Connect the sides using dowels and eccentric ties.
Screw the sides to the table using Euroscrews.
Place the changing table on the chest of drawers using dowels and secure with ties.
secure the back wall of the chest of drawers with nails.

Install a chest of drawers and a closed drawer.

Option 1. Place the chest of drawers on the base of the bed and attach it to the headboard with 2 screws. Close the fiberboard box with slats according to the diagram.
Option 2. Install the stock on the base. Fold the fiberboard with the slats according to the diagram.

Install the pendulum mechanism.

Install the pendulum mechanism on the headboard, side wall of the chest of drawers and the back of the playpen on the screw.
Screw the stoppers into the back and into the hole in the side of the chest, opening the bottom drawer of the chest.

Install drawers.

Place the dresser drawers on the roller guides.
Push the roll-out drawer in place along the wooden guides.

Assembling a chest of drawers for a crib

Installing a pendulum on a crib Assembling a crib with a chest of drawers and a pendulum Forest Lovely Giraffe

Warnings

Check the condition of the crib every week for damage, such as loose bolts, that could harm your baby. You can also check if the wheels on the crib are ok.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. This is the best way to ensure your child's safety.
Check the FDA website regularly to make sure your crib meets safety standards. Many types of cribs pose a risk to children.

Sometimes there are situations when it becomes difficult to assemble a crib for a child, and nothing in the instructions is clear. Therefore, you have to look for help on the Internet.

Rules for using the crib

Make sure the crib meets certification requirements.
Remember that the manufacturer is not responsible for defects that arise when the buyer does not comply with the rules for using a child’s bed. Such defects include mechanical damage (breaks, chips, etc.).
Operation of the crib is permitted in dry, ventilated areas at a temperature of 10-28C and a relative air humidity of 50-70%.
Large fluctuations in temperature and humidity, dampness and close proximity of heat sources cause accelerated aging of the paintwork, warping and deformation of the wood.
All parts must be secure and the screws must not be loose to avoid injury.

Video

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Varieties

Different types of cribs differ from each other, first of all, in reliability and service life. You should take a responsible approach to choosing a crib so that it lasts as long as possible and does not endanger your children.

Cradle

A cradle is ideal for a newborn baby. Your baby will sleep more comfortably in a small cradle than in a large bed. This crib takes up little space and can be moved freely around the room. However, it is worth remembering that the cradle is suitable for a baby no older than six months, and when he begins to stand on his feet, the child will need a larger crib. Many parents use a stroller cradle instead of a cradle. The shape of the cradle resembles a mother's tummy, so a recently born baby will sleep peacefully and pleasantly in such a crib.

Among other things, the cradle can be easily placed right next to the parents’ bed so that the mother can hear the baby’s call at any time. In addition, thanks to its lightness, the cradle can be moved anywhere at any time without disturbing the baby’s sleep.

Classical

The classic design of a baby crib will fit into any room design. Such cribs are usually quite simple and functional. The sleeping area is fenced on all sides with lattice walls, one of which can be dismantled. Most classic cribs are designed for children under three years of age.

Transformer

The advantage of transformers is the ability to adjust the size of the bed depending on the height of the child. Therefore, this bed has an increased service life. Transformers also have shelves for diapers and bottles. Thanks to the sides, the baby will not fall out of the bed while sleeping. Most models have a built-in mattress and storage cabinets.

The disadvantage of such models is their significant weight, which creates inconvenience when moving. In addition, their width cannot be changed - increasing the space is only possible along the length. The transformers have small shelves, so you won’t be able to put absolutely all of your baby’s things in them.

Manege

The playpen is a special folding structure. The playpens are suitable for children from six months to three years. As a rule, playpens are made of lightweight materials such as plastic, metal, fabric, due to which they are light in weight and can be moved from place to place without problems. Playpen models are equipped with a protective net that will protect the baby from midges and mosquitoes.

A playpen is a lightweight type of bed, so it is quite easy to move it from place to place. It is usually equipped with wheels for moving around the house. It will be easy for a young mother to move the crib with her baby without outside help, without distracting the child from sleep.

The playpen has a folding design, it can be easily folded so that it does not interfere with cleaning. The bottom of the structure is a stretched fabric, so you don’t have to purchase a separate mattress for it. The surface of the fabric is smooth and soft, which will have a beneficial effect on the child’s posture. Caring for the crib is very simple, since the fabric elements can be easily removed and replaced, and can be washed at any time.

Universal option

The main feature of the universal pendulum (as you might guess) is that when assembling the crib, you can choose an active, more convenient option - longitudinal or transverse. Moreover, it is possible to alternate longitudinal movement with transverse movement. This way the baby can get used to both.

It is worth noting that if one child likes longitudinal rocking, then this option is not always acceptable for another child. And it can take more than two weeks to understand which type is suitable in each particular case. This is precisely the beauty of assembling a crib with a universal pendulum - thanks to the presence of two swing options, the baby will have a restful sleep.

Typically, parents purchase beds several years in advance, and during this period of time some changes may occur, including rearrangement of furniture. Having universal children's sleeping furniture in stock, you don't have to worry about upcoming rearrangements. This bed will take any convenient place.