20 Most Recent Kinderkraft Vermont Crib - Page 5 Questions & Answers

I might be able to copy instructions and send to you. Do you still need them?

I called babies r us and they gave me this number to a place where you can get replacement parts for Kinderkraft.

800 722 -1041

I ordered what I needed.

On the bottom of the front rail that drops (the drop rail), there are two plastic tension pieces (one at either end) that engage the two fixed, bottom rail slider hardware (the long, narrow pieces screwed top-and-bottom into the lower, inside portion of the tall, upright crib ends). These tension pieces are spring loaded, and the outer edge of each one rides along the outside (i.e., the parent's side) of the two bottom metal rail guides. Their purpose is to supply outward pressure against the lower part of the drop rail - that's what you push against when you press your lower leg upon the bottom of the drop side of the crib to lower it. They insure that when up, the drop side locks safely into place. I suspect these tension pieces are your problem. It sounds like they are improperly installed. Good luck.

had the same problem. Their site seems to be hijacked by someone else. But you can use this site: http://www.archive.org/web/web.php which keeps a copy of old pages on the internet. For me, clicking on the January 2006 link on this page: http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://kinderkraft.com worked. Good luck!

Any hardware store. Allen wrenches are usually sold as sets, this way you'll have many different sizes, and one of them will surely be the one you need (just have to know whether metric or standard, or buy both sets).

I went to the Products America website. They were very professional and knew exactly what I was talking about (even if I wasn't sure what to call things.) Someone else recommended this in another problem--it's worth your time.

Go to Products America's website: productsamerica.com. They have a 1-800 number you can call and they should be able to help you...

Congratulations on your new grandbaby!

I have the 1999 version of KinderKraft's Crib 'N Toddler Dreamer No. 305. (model # 305NAT) I don't know how similar these are to each other, but I have used mine over two years for my son and have not had any problems. I recently converted it to the toddler daybed and I am very happy with it.

The slats on mine are 1 1/2 inches wide and the gaps between them are 2 inches wide. The standard for checking gaps is a soda can. If a standard size soda can fits between the slats of a crib, it is not safe. I don't know about any of the other features of your particular crib, but I hope this helps.

I have model # 305, crib 'n toddler dreamer. I have the manual. If they are similar, I can email it to you.

If it is like my KinderKraft crib and you want to make it into a day bed, here is how to do it:

Where the bottom of the sliding rail rests at each end, there are small rubber bumpers that stop the rail from going down too far. With the rail in the up position, unscrew the rubber bumpers (remove completely), then drop the rail as usual except it will continue going down. Let it go down until it comes off the guides and you are done! I replaced the rubber bumpers on mine so I don't lose them, though. I actually just did this two night ago! :) Good luck!

P.S.

Your matress needs to be in the lowest postion in order to safely use this crib as a toddler bed!
My email is [email protected]. If I can help you any more with this, feel free to contact me. If your crib is very similar to mine, I can email you a copy of the manual.

I have the same problem. No instructions and I tried the solutions posted on this site but they don't work. Help!

I called babies r us and they gave me this number to a place where you can get replacement parts for Kinderkraft.

800 722 -1041

I ordered what I needed.

http://web.archive.org/web/20060803064940/http://kinderkraft.com/

This website has all of the older model and discontinued model cribs instruction manuals.

This is the website with all of the users manuals of older model cribs and even discontinued ones. There is also a number in each manual to call and order new parts. Hope this helps you all out. I know it did me! =)
http://web.archive.org/web/20060803064940/http://kinderkraft.com/

had the same problem. Their site seems to be hijacked by someone else. But you can use this site: http://www.archive.org/web/web.php which keeps a copy of old pages on the internet. For me, clicking on the January 2006 link on this page: http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://kinderkraft.com worked. Good luck!

model 680 http://www.productsamerica.com/ try here

I BELIEVE THE MODEL NO IS 710 OAK SERIAL NO ON MINE IS 01-87998.

Call PRODUCTS AMERICA 800-205-9642
They were wonderful.

you can use wood to carve one, it is not too hard especially if you have the right tools. I was also looking for the same parts, and the sliding rail. I did not find it and had to make one with a piece of wood.