Baby Crib Instructions Manuals & Owner Documentation

Crib instructions are manufacturer-issued manuals that provide model-specific assembly and safety information for a baby crib. These manuals are created and maintained by the crib manufacturer and may vary by model and production year.

Parent assembling a baby crib with instruction manual on nursery floor

This page provides reference information related to official crib instruction manuals by brand and model, outlines common situations in which original instructions are unavailable, and lists manufacturer or safety-agency resources associated with crib documentation. It does not provide assembly instructions or replace manufacturer guidance.

This crib instructions page functions as a central reference hub for manufacturer-issued crib manuals, owner documentation, and related identification resources across brands and production years. While supporting pages focus on narrower topics such as missing hardware, parts identification, or discontinued crib models, this page connects those materials through the shared lens of official documentation and record-keeping. Visitors commonly arrive here while attempting to locate original manuals, verify model-specific information, or referencing related documentation such as the crib parts identification hub when manuals or hardware listings are incomplete. By consolidating these reference pathways in one place, this page supports documentation research and historical record identification without providing assembly guidance, repair instructions, or usage recommendations.

Reference Information When Crib Screws Are Missing

When crib screws or bolts are missing, the applicable reference material varies based on the identifying information available for a specific crib. The links below point to brand-specific reference pages, measurement reference material, and manufacturer resources associated with compatible parts identification.

Missing instruction manuals are common with older, secondhand, or inherited cribs. Over time, manufacturer-issued manuals for brands such as Graco, Evenflo, Simmons, and Delta have been referenced through this page. The content here relates to crib brand and model identification, the location of official manuals, and manufacturer or safety-agency documentation associated with discontinued or unavailable materials.

For broader, non-model-specific pregnancy and nursery planning topics, related informational material is available in the pregnancy questions section.


Identify Your Crib Brand and Model

Crib manufacturer labels or stamps are commonly located on the inside of the headboard or mattress support frame. These labels typically list the manufacturer name, model number, and production date, which are used for instruction manual identification and recall reference.

When mattress support frames, springs, or hangers are missing or damaged, additional reference material describing crib mattress support systems and identification terminology is available here: crib mattress support frame and spring identification help.

Recall and Safety Notice References

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) maintains a public recall database indexed by crib brand and model.

General crib safety standards and design classifications are described in the reference guide: how to choose a safe crib for a baby nursery .

A portable crib example commonly mentioned in discussions is the BabyBjörn travel crib, which uses a self-contained frame and model-specific mattress format rather than a traditional crib assembly.


Missing crib hardware or specialized brackets are frequently associated with discontinued or secondhand crib models. The baby crib parts guide describes how crib parts are categorized by brand and model and lists commonly referenced sources used for compatibility documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crib Instructions

Availability of replacement crib instructions

Replacement instruction manuals are typically accessed through the original crib manufacturer or through official digital manual archives maintained by the brand.

Information used for crib instruction identification

Crib brand names, model numbers, and manufacture dates listed on frame labels are used to associate a crib with its original documentation.

Purpose of original crib instruction manuals

Original manuals document the design specifications associated with a specific crib model, including hardware listings and configuration references.

Reference material when instructions and hardware are unavailable

Manufacturer documentation and published safety guidance are commonly cited when original manuals and hardware are no longer available.

Additional reference material related to missing crib components is available here: Can you use a crib with missing parts?

Brand-specific reference pages include: Graco crib instruction manuals, Baby’s Dream crib parts, Jenny Lind crib hardware, DaVinci crib parts, and Childcraft crib parts and resources.

Information related to secondhand crib evaluation is documented here: Is it safe to buy a used baby crib?

Community-Shared Manuals & Experiences

For some discontinued crib models, official manuals are no longer distributed by manufacturers. The submission area below contains community-shared references, scanned manuals, and descriptions of individual experiences locating documentation for older crib models. These entries are informational and not manufacturer-issued.

🧰 Reference Tools & Manuals:
Manufacturer documentation may reference specific fasteners or hardware types originally associated with a crib model.

Safety Considerations Referenced in Crib Documentation

  • Manufacturer manuals document original hardware and fastening configurations.
  • Cribs are designed with model-specific bolts and fasteners.
  • U.S. safety standards define allowable crib slat spacing.
  • Published safe-sleep guidance addresses crib environment conditions.

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Request Crib Instruction References

The submission form below collects requests for publicly available crib instruction manuals or reference information related to specific crib models. Submissions commonly include brand names, model identifiers, and label details.

This section contains archived visitor-submitted references related to crib instruction manuals and documentation. These materials are preserved for historical reference and model identification context only and are not manufacturer-issued instructions. This page does not provide assembly guidance, repair advice, conversion information, or recommendations for crib setup, modification, or continued use. Only the original manufacturer can confirm model-specific documentation, hardware requirements, safety updates, or recall status.

CRIB INSTRUCTION MANUAL REQUESTS

Editorial & Safety Note



This section is intended for sharing and locating crib instruction manuals, model information, and publicly available reference resources.
It is not intended to provide assembly, modification, or repair instructions.





Some older cribs were manufactured with designs that no longer meet current U.S. safety standards.
If a crib includes any movable or drop-side rail, safety agencies advise that it should not be assembled or used.





Content shared here reflects individual experiences and publicly available documentation.
Only the original manufacturer can provide official instructions, confirm model-specific requirements, or issue safety updates.





Submissions must not include step-by-step assembly guidance, repair instructions, or advice on modifying or continuing to use a crib.

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Reference Information

Manufacturer manuals, customer support pages, and recall databases typically rely on a crib’s model number and production or lot number for accurate identification. These details are commonly printed on a label located on the inside of the headboard or footboard, or on the underside of the mattress support frame in some older crib models.

For visual examples of the screws, bolts, brackets, and fastener styles referenced in manufacturer manuals and parts lists, see the crib hardware identification reference.

MANUFACTURER CONTACT & MANUAL REFERENCE DIRECTORY
The manufacturer contact details below are provided as reference information only. These contacts have been shared or verified by visitors as potential sources for locating original owner’s manuals or product documentation for specific crib models. Availability of manuals and support may vary by model and production year.

BASSETT CRIB MANUAL REFERENCES
Bassett Furniture customer support has historically been listed as a source for crib documentation:
Phone: 1-877-525-7070

JARDINE CRIB MANUAL REFERENCES
Jardine Enterprises customer support contact information reported in older crib manuals:
Phone: 1-800-295-1980

SIMMONS CRIB MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Simmons Kids customer care contact details for product documentation inquiries:
Email: customerservice@sjfdec.com
Phone: 800-218-2741 or 920-779-4004

GRACO CRIB MANUAL RESOURCES
Graco provides official product documentation through its customer support portal:
Graco Baby Customer Support & Manuals

JENNY LIND CRIB INFORMATION
Historical information and community-reported resources related to Jenny Lind cribs can be found here:
Jenny Lind Crib Reference Page

Manufacturer contacts and community-shared resources are provided for reference purposes only. Only the original manufacturer can confirm model-specific documentation, safety updates, or official instructions.

Unique Baby Gear Ideas does not supply or distribute owner’s manuals for cribs. The site provides a reference space where visitors may share publicly available documentation or point to official manufacturer resources for locating crib manuals and related product information.

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