Crib maker Baby’s Dream shutters
Last updated: (Buena Vista, GA) Georgia-based crib manufacturer Baby’s Dream has closed, BabyBargains.com has learned.
Baby’s Dream ended a 27-year run as a family-owned maker of cribs earlier this year, when the company quietly closed its doors. While there was no formal announcement, two former Baby’s Dream retail dealers confirmed the company stopped production in mid 2017. Unfortunately, several retailers reported that they company left unfilled orders for conversion rails—customers need these rails to convert Baby’s Dream crib into full-size beds.
Baby’s Dream web site is now down; the last post to Baby’s Dream’s Facebook page was July 14. Baby’s Dream Twitter feed shows its last post in December 2016.
Baby’s Dream was among the first crib makers to commercialize convertible cribs (called Crib4Life), cribs that converted to full-size beds once a baby outgrew a crib. Baby’s Dream cribs were designed with headboards and footboards that would morph into adult beds (with conversion rails).
Based outside Atlanta in Buena Vista, Georgia, Baby’s Dream was sold almost exclusively in juvenile specialty stores—and that probably contributed to its demise. The number of independent retail baby stores has declined sharply in recent years, beset by competition from Amazon and chain stores like Buy Buy Baby. Former Baby’s Dream retailers like Great Beginnings in Maryland and Goore’s in Sacramento were among a wave of indie baby stores that closed in the 2010’s. Other furniture makers like glider-rocker maker Little Castle have shuttered in 2017 as well.
Baby’s Dream also suffered from various production woes and customer service snafus. In the mid 2000’s, Baby’s Dream moved production of their furniture to Chile—only to have its plant destroyed by not one but two separate fires in 2007. The resulting delivery delays meant some customer had to wait up to 24 weeks for furniture, which further damaged Baby’s Dream reputation. A 2010 earthquake in Chile caused more production delays.
In 2015, Baby’s Dream suffered another black eye when the company recalled 4600 cribs for lead paint. In our last review of Baby’s Dream in 2016, we documented several customer service snafus that angered parents.
Unlike other crib brands that embraced ecommerce by selling cribs on Amazon and Target, Baby’s Dream only sold its wares on its own web site.
If you are looking for conversion rails or spare parts for a Baby’s Dream, we have bad news: you are out of luck. Several customers have reached out to Baby’s Dream Facebook page to get crib hardware, but have received no reply. If you come up with a solution, please post to the comments below for others to share.
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Please, help us find Baby’s Dream-drop Gate Crib-ocean-espresso assembly instructions pdf. We bought a used crib. The owner promised and never sent the directions for assembly. WE want to inventory the parts to make sure we have everything needed for assembly.
Do you still need this? I have a hard copy, I could scan into a PDF at work Monday
I need this ! can you scan it to me!!!
Would you mind sharing with me too?
Searching for mattress support for Baby Dream Nest generation convertible crib.
I have this if you still need it. It is the spring Support for the mattress, correct? We have an extra one.
Do you still have the pdf? I lost my manual and I need it again.
I need it too
I need it as well if anyone has it to email or a link to share.
Do you still have the PDF with the instructions?
Thanks
Hello,
I am looking for the same conversion rails for the Nottingham. Saw a few on Amazon, but in the wrong color. Did you happen to find any information. So frustrating. I should have bought long ago
Anybody know where i can find replacement parts for the renaissance crib? Bought one on fb market place but its missing bolts and such!!
Is there anyone who still has Baby Dream for sale?
No, the company is out of business. There are used cribs being sold on eBay or Craigslist.
I’m looking for a manual on the 2015 installation for serenity crib
Inam getting ready to sell complete set convertible crib dresser chest and hutch
I am looking for the toddler post caps in espresso, if you have them I could buy from you?
Do you still have this or the conversion kit?
I’m trying to find the adult rail dimensions for Baby’s Dream Nottingham, but I can’t find them anywhere. I see some items that might work, but nothing with definitive. Hubby is crafty with woodworking, so we plan on just making the rails, but I can’t find any close-up image despite my best googling. Any advice?
I have a baby’s dream furniture crib set & Need the assembly instructions for the crib, how do I go about getting that? I have model code & all. Please & thank you
Hi Cheyanne: Unfortunately, we don’t have assembly instructions. Unless you can find them archived online, there is no resource as the company is out of business. Wish we had better news!
I have the Enchanted Collection and need the conversion kit. Any help with dimensions would be awesome.
Hi Tamieka: Thanks for dropping by our site. Bad news: the conversion kits are no longer available, since the company is out of business. We are unaware of the dimensions of the kit—unless someone else reading this thread can chime in with any answer! Thanks!
I have a Baby’s Dream Elle crib. that was my grandson’s crib. The hardware has been missed placed. I need replacement hardware. The crib was purchased in 2003. Saw where the company has closed. Can you help with my problem.
I have the Espresso Sugar Crib and wanted to purchase the parts to convert it into a full or queen bed. Does anyone know where I can purchase them?
Has anyone tried to convert the youth bed to the twin bed? We bought the twin conversion kit back in 2010 in preparation of someday moving our son into it. In that time, we moved, and I completely dismantled the unit, but kept all the hardware. I don’t have the instructions anymore, and I’m looking at something similar online, but it’s confusing.
We are looking for the hardware, especially the cam locks, to attach the rails to the headboard.
I have the baby’s dream park ridge convertible crib. My son is a toddler now, but we can’t recall whether the crib converts to a day bed before transitioning to a full size bed. Does anyone know whether the crib converts to anything before it jumps to full size? Trying to save some time before hunting for the full size conversion kit.
Looking for the hardware to put crib back together lost it in a move , any suggestions where I can purchase !
It’s a generation next drop side crib .
I have this crib and can make you a copy of the pages if you still need it.
Could I get a copy of the instructions please.
Brenda Morrow
Me too! You have no idea how much this would be appreciated! I have unused conversion rails, but we now have to get the toddler bed back to a crib (and the toddler did not what the “side” on it when using it so we are all mixed up). Really lost with lost instructions
Michelle MacRone from Denver
Hi Michelle,
Would you be willing to sell the conversion rails? We need the adult rails in espresso, if you have them.
Could I get a copy too please?
I have a baby’s dream/Cocoon L4000 series crib, I have the conversion rails for the full size bed, but desperately need conversion instructions, it seems maybe I do t have the correct hardware. Any help would be most appreciated!!
I am looking for the instructions and hardware for the Baby Dreams Eternity crib. Does anyone have a hard copy of the instruction manual?
I need instructions for the baby’s dream ocean to covert to toddler bed
If anyone has a set of conversion rails for the Baby’s Dream Cirque metal crib, or knows of ones that will work, I would be forever grateful! If you have some you don’t need I would be happy to pay top $$. I bought my daughter’s crib in 2017 and of course made the fatal mistake of not buying them at the same time. It also seems like most standard bed rails won’t work since of course they drilled the holes at a different than standard width.
Lauren I tried to post something I saw about converting to full bed for your crib but not sure it’s legit site or if comment even posted
I also have the cirque crib..did you find a solution to converting it to a full bed?
I came across this website when trying to locate the Baby’s Dream Furniture website. I’m disappointed that they are no longer in business, but glad that this information is posted. I currently have the Generation Next and have all the instruction sheets and colored pictures to go along. Let me know if you need them and I will be happy to post.
Ruby, I could really use the instructions for the Generation Next crib.
Hello Ruby! I urgently need the Generation Next assembly instructions. I would appreciated if you could please share it. Thanks.
I need all the instructions please.
Can you please share these instructions with me….
Lauren, I also have the cirque crib and need to convert it! Have you figured anything out?
Carrie or Lauren, do you know if this bed will convert to a toddler bed or if it goes only from crib to full?
I bought the Legendary crib in 2000 and already have the rails to convert to a full. It’s been stored for years, and now we’re sending my son off to college with this unit. But now I can’t find the instructions and I thought there may have been some hardware in the bag I had them stored in. Any help anyone has would be appreciated. PDF of instructions? At least to see if I have everything I need.
If you still need them I have the instructions
Would love a copy of the instructions please. My crib has been in storage nearly 20 years and now our son wants to use the crib for his new baby.
We have the Baby’s Dream Generation Next Serenity crib and have somehow lost the spring piece for the bottom of the crib. Does anyone happen to have one theyd be wiling to sell or know another way to go about replacing the part? It’s kind of an important piece for the crib. ♀️
Mindy,
I’m not sure which version I have of Serenity, but I do have the spring piece. If we can figure out a way to transfer it, I’m happy to sell it to you, if you still need it!
Mindy, if you have other parts for the Serenity crib you are willing to sell, or if you have the assembly manual, I will gladly pay for a copy.
https://manualzz.com/doc/23000263/%E2%80%9Cserenity%E2%80%9D-crib-instruction-sheet
I’m looking for the hardware for the Serenity crib. My son used this crib and now I’m ready to assemble it for my granson but can’t find the hardware.
This is from a 2011 archive, but the links still work to get you the assembly instructions.
https://web.archive.org/web/20110902022623/http://www.babysdream.com/AssemblyInstructions.aspx
You can also go here: https://web.archive.org/web/sitemap/http://www.babysdream.com/ and then click on the “Site Map”
Then you can choose the year you purchased your product, and click on the circle somewhere to get you to the website (the archived website). I found Assembly Instructions under Customer Service.
We have the Kids Classic crib (crib to college model} which we just bought. We have all the instructions for it but we are missing the strike plates for the top drop down rail. Does anyone have these that they would be willing to sell? If anyone needs copies of the instructions I will more than gladly send you a copy of them.
Sandy – wow – what a great link! Thank you so much! I didn’t realize you could find archived web pages, and that was a great find to get the instructions to convert our Everything Nice Sugar Crib into a Youth bed. Unfortunately, if looks like we’re missing a part. We don’t have the youth post caps. Does anyone have these caps?
Need all parts for the angelica canopy crib
I have a Generation Next crib and looking for the mattress support. Anyone know where I can find a replacement? Thanks!
I have a mattress support I don’t need anymore. Where are you located? I don’t know how much it would cost to ship or if it would be worth it to do so. I’m in Wash DC metro area.
Does anyone have the spring mattress holder they don’t need. I have generation next convert able crib
I have a mattress support I don’t need anymore. Where are you located? I don’t know how much it would cost to ship or if it would be worth it to do so. I’m in Wash DC metro area.
When you say mattress support, are you referring to the adult rails?
I know it’s been over a year since you posted this, any chance you still have the mattress support?
I have a Kathryn crib, currently in crib mode. I have the instructions but they’re sparsely written – need to know how to lower the mattress in crib mode (we have a stander already!) Anyone have any experience with this? Is it just disassembling it and putting the mattress support arms in lower holes?
Hello I have a a crib the model code is SECRPCH and the cut number is 4747-2 I’m trying to figure out how to convert it to a toddler bed or even if it converts to one? It was given to me and never came with instructions. Thank in advance for any help.
I am also looking for the adult rails to convert our Heritage Collection (Memphis) into a regular size bed. Willing to pay for them if anybody have a set. I have the instruction manual but it’s not very descriptive.
Hi
I would like the price of the convertion kits rails… of the rennaisance model crib… i hope you have them..
I have a Baby’s Dream Generation Crib. Unfortunately during a move I misplaced the hardware. I would like to get rid of the crib. I also bought the conversion parts to make into a full size bed, that are still unopened in the box. Does anyone know where I can obtain crib parts?
I found the instruction manual and parts pages on line. I have had this for many years in my garage, and need to get rid of it. It is the antique white color ( cream).
Do you have the generation or the generation next conversion kit?
We are looking for the conversion kit for the serenity in cherry. Broke a rail And the hardware was damaged also. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have the adult rails to convert the generation next crib. We bought a set in 2006 with our crib, but over several moves the entire kit seems to have disappeared. We are now looking to convert the bed.
I have a convertible Generation crib (cherrywood) I purchased in 1997. I am looking for a few parts. Does anyone have these or know if I can get them at a local hardware store? (3) 1 1/4″ gate pin, (1) 60mm bolt and (2) strike plates. I would also like a new piano hinge for the drop gate but it is not necessary.
I was able to find all the parts except for the special strike plates. If anyone knows where I can find these, please let me know. Thank you.
Did you find the replacement piano hinge for the drop gate? If so, can you tell me where? I have a generation crib that was our son’s and we are giving it to him for his son. I want to replace the hinges with the new hinges that were made when they issued a recall.
Here are assembly sheets for numerous Baby’s Dream Conversion – drop front cribs and others: https://www.google.com/search?q=Baby%E2%80%99s%20Dream%20Crib%20Conversion%20drop%20front&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CQufv_1wxv7PBYbXeqJ3ZRN6Y&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CAIQrnZqFwoTCPiE7uj9lO0CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI&biw=1903&bih=920.
It appears one will have to figure out how to make the adult bed rails that would be held by the B80 bolts.
I have a full set of instructions for Convertible Ocean Safety Gate Crib. I am happy to share a copy. I am ready to convert to a toddler crib. I am missing the 6 tension pins and 4 plastic spacers. I would love to purchase for anyone that has them–
Looking for a conversion kit to the adult size bed for a Generation next crib.
I just found out that Baby’s Dream closed and I am also looking for the adult size bed conversion kit. I have the Generation Next crib in chestnut. If anyone has detailed photos of the rails (especially the connecting ends) and the hardware needed I’d appreciate it. I’m looking to have some made as a last resort.