1987 Jenny Lind Baby Crib - I Need Replacement Parts

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Rating 1987 Jenny Lind Crib Part Replacements by: Anonymous The older Jenny Lind cribs are beautifully made, but the "no brand name anywhere" problem is indeed a problem and also extremely common with 1980s models. Here’s the fastest way to figure out what you have and what you might do next. 1) First: look for the "invisible" ID spots (1980s cribs hide labels) On many 1980s cribs, the brand/ID tag is not on the headboard. Check these places carefully: Inside face of the headboard or footboard, down low near the floor Under the mattress support (spring frame) — flip it up and look along the metal frame edges Inside the side rails, near where the rail meets the posts Bottom of the posts/legs (sometimes a tiny stamp) Any old screw holes where a paper label might have been removed (you’ll see a "clean rectangle") If there’s any number (even partial), write it down. 2) If there’s truly no label you might be able to identify it by construction details Because "Jenny Lind" is a style (spindles), not always the brand, the next best step is to ID it by features that narrow the manufacturer: Is it a drop-side crib (one side moves up/down)? How do the sides attach to the posts: hooks, bolts, L-brackets, pin-and-slot, cam locks? Mattress support style: metal spring frame vs wood slats Mattress height adjustment: hangers at the corners vs bolts through the posts Spindle thickness and post shape: rounded posts, turned details, finials, etc. If you can, take clear photos of: the whole crib from one angle one corner joint (side rail to post) the mattress support corners the exact area where hardware is missing Those four photos usually tell the story. 3) Decide what "parts" means — Do you need a compete hardware kit or are you lacking structural pieces? This is important, because the path is different: Missing bolts/screws/barrel nuts/brackets? You may be able to replace these with a crib hardware kit, but only if the sizes match exactly. Missing a side rail, drop-side track, corner posts, or mattress support frame? For a 1987 crib, those parts are often not realistically replaceable unless you find the same crib being parted out and the drop-side feature means the crib is unusable as a sleeping space for a baby anyway. Tell yourself the truth here: hardware is sometimes solvable; structural parts usually require a donor crib. I’m going to be direct because this is where people get hurt: If it’s a drop-side crib, replacement parts are not just hard to find — they can also put you into a situation where the crib is not usable by today’s standards, even if you believe you can "fix" it. If any missing piece affects the side integrity, mattress support stability, or corner rigidity, don’t improvise. If you’re hoping to actually use this crib for a baby (not just display), the safest outcome may be retiring it as a keepsake and choosing a newer crib. 5) Where to actually look when the brand is unknown If you’re still trying to source parts, these are the routes that work: Find a donor crib: search local marketplace listings for "Jenny Lind crib parts" / "spindle crib parts" / "vintage crib" and compare joints. Specialty crib hardware kits: only after you confirm exact bolt length/diameter/thread and barrel nut size. Crib parts resellers / salvage: sometimes they can match by photos and measurements. CPSC recall check: if you can identify even a partial model/manufacturer, it’s worth checking recalls before spending time or money on a crib that is ultimately unusable. 6) What I need from you to guide you correctly Reply with these details: Is one side a drop-side? (Yes/No) What parts are missing — hardware (bolts/screws/brackets) or a whole piece (rail/support)? Mattress support: metal spring frame or wood slats? Did you see any numbers anywhere, even partial? If you will respond with those details, I’ll tell you the most likely next step (hardware-kit path vs donor-crib path vs "retire it safely"), and what to measure so you don’t buy the wrong parts.

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