I had a very similar situation where my mom had saved the jenny lind crib that i slept in.
How to assemble old jenny lind crib.
It was made in 85 and is still a beautiful piece of furniture but the more i researched the more i realized that safety won out over sentiment for me.
A jenny lind crib is one of the most popular forms of cribs available today.
First place the headboard flat on the ground and attach the latch brackets to the headboard which will hold the rails in place.
It is easy to figure out how to construct the crib without having the original instructions.
I wonder if someone would please scan a copy of jenny lind cradle instructions instructions with a parts diagram and replacement parts and email them to my baby s cradle is approximately 10 years old and i have no idea where the assembly instructions manual or the package of parts that i need to assemble it are.
Next fit the side panel over corresponding cam screw attached to the end panel and fasten barrel cam with a set screw as shown.
The spindles are less than 4 apart but it is a drop side crib.
They are sturdy convertible and easy to assemble.
The right way to assemble your crib may vary depending on the brand you have but the general process is usually the same for most brands.
It was time to repurpose this antique piece and convert this jenny lind crib to a bench or a daybed.
If for some reason the instructions for the crib have gotten lost there is no need to worry.
Then slide the stationary rail which will form the back of the crib into.
In the next few days i ve brainstormed how i would cut down fasten saw refinish and recreate my old crib.
After doing my best to help a friend put her jenny lind baby crib together i made the decision to add a place where other moms to be could go to ask for help in finding replacement hardware and assembly instruction manuals for various brands of this popular crib.
It is a 1984 jenny lind and it appears to be in perfect condition.
Page 5 jenny lind crib assembly instructions insert 1 barrel cam into side panel as shown making sure the barrel cam opening is aligned with through hole in upper end of the side panel.
I had an old jenny lind crib that has been sitting in my moms attic for the past 5 years.