He used two 1×4’s to create back supports (one in the middle, one on the bottom) then wood glued then screwed it into the back of the new joint head board.He used a Dremel to cut the top trim on 2 sides so it would be flush with the sides of the top of the crib.He used the crib head board and foot board only, he donated the slates and springs.He shared with me a verbal how-to as best as he could: Sorry! However, all instructions will differ anyway as cribs have so many different styles. Nate actually surprised me by making a swing out of a crib so I don’t have a step by step for you. Here’s to many more memories with my growing babes! Tips to turn a crib into a porch swing It was in excellent condition when they were done with it so we kept it in storage thinking we would pass it onto our grand babies.Īs time passed and after drooling over my many pins of easy to make headboard benches and diy crib swings, I decided to cherish our sweet crib and re-purpose it into a functioning porch swing. I’ve seen up-cycled baby cribs turned porch swings all over the place and FINALLY made my own! Luckily, my babies weren’t biters and all four of them used the same crib.

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