Would/could you paint a crib?
I really like the style of the Jenny Lind cribs, and there is a white one for sale on my CL, with what looks like teeth marks on it, DH is very handy, so he could fill that..buuut could I paint it? Say, red. The whole thing?
My concern is when the baby starts teething if they bite it?
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pomelo / 5321 posts
I'd say yes! There are so many painted cribs online. I'm not sure what kind of paint would be best to use though. I googled and found a website with organic/non-toxic paint. You definitely have options. If you do paint your crib, I'd get some rail guards for when LO gets older and wants to chew on the crib.
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
There is no way I would do this but I guess maybe if you got organic/non toxic paint. I would guess that would be expensive though. Maybe paint plus a non-toxic sealer on it?
pear / 1769 posts
I have seen online that people have done it, but it isn't a risk I would personally take. I would certainly research which paint would be the safest to use if you choose to do so.
ETA: I'm not a fan of modifying any baby gear - they have such strict guidelines as it is for a very good reason.
clementine / 930 posts
DH is planning on building our crib and we will be painting it when it's done. I just found this paint that I'm thinking about trying out. You can order samples too: http://www.quiethomepaints.com/pages/organic
Also, if you don't like the plastic rail guards, they have these cute cloth ones all over etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78617078/padded-cloth-crib-rail-protector-cover?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=Cloth+crib+teething+guard&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=Cloth+crib+teething+guard
cantaloupe / 6923 posts
Ummm get it! I have a Jenny crib and adore it. But it's red and I think I'm going to paint it yellow or mint. Let's have matching everything lol.
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