Having the right tools on hand is essential. While the crib comes with a basic Allen wrench, professional assemblers and experienced parents recommend having these items ready:
| | Purpose | Better Option / Pro Tip | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Phillips Head Screwdriver | For driving the vast majority of screws. | Use a cordless drill/driver with the clutch set to a low setting . This speeds up assembly and prevents accidental overtightening, which can strip the screw or damage the wood. | | Allen Wrench | For securing hex bolts. | While one is often included, a multi-tool with Allen bits or a T-handle Allen wrench offers better leverage and is much easier on your hands. | | Measuring Tape | To verify alignment and ensure the crib is square. | — | | Level | To make sure the crib is perfectly even and doesn't wobble. | A small, simple spirit level is ideal. | | Hammer or Rubber Mallet | For gently tapping dowels or joints into place. | A rubber mallet is safer, as it won't mar the wood like a metal hammer can. | | Work Gloves | To protect your hands from splinters and sharp edges. | — | | Small Containers / Ziploc Bags | To keep screws, bolts, and other small parts organized. | — |
(sold separately) which attaches using four 2-inch Allen head bolts. Having the right tools on hand is essential
Align the side rails with the headboard and footboard. Use 2 ¾-inch bolts for the headboard and 2-inch bolts for the footboard (usually attached from the inside). Final Safety Check:
Never place the crib near windows with blind cords or drapes. Usage Limit: | | Measuring Tape | To verify alignment
Remove the front panel and replace it with the toddler guardrail (sold separately, check if your model includes it). Full Size: You will need the Babi Italia Bed Frame Conversion Kit Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Select the highest set of adjustment holes on the interior corner posts. This makes lifting a small infant in and out much easier on your back. Unfold the support brackets on the metal mattress spring. check if your model includes it).
Insert the long bolts (with washers attached) through the corner posts of the footboard into the side panels.
Attach the near the bottom of the back panels using barrel nuts and bolts. The barrel nut should be inserted into the crossbar hole, aligned to meet the bolt coming through the frame. 3. Install the Mattress Support