Changing Bed Height on an IKEA SUNDVIK Crib - Demonstration and Review - Clueless Dad 

Same! I was genuinely worried about the time I was about to lose and in 5 minutes, it was done

Great. I have been thinking about doing some videos about the other Ikea models too. I think they're mostly very similar.

To the age of what may be used by the child

Good luck! It's pretty easy. And we're still very satisfied with the crib overall. I've taken this crib apart and put it back together a few times since filming this, and it gets easier each time. :-D

Thanks for your comment. Yeah the back thing is big. Once you strain your back you realize just how much you use your back muscles for lifting your kid, not just into the crib but also into the high chair, bath tub, etc, etc. PS - I made a second video that's more generically aimed at all IKEA cribs (since they're almost the same design wise). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fHzlKIZQ1fc.html

No problem!

No problem! thanks!

Thanks. Yes, I did a video about this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fHzlKIZQ1fc.html - but for Stuva you need to take care about removing the drawer part correctly. Be careful not to break anything.

@@CluelessDad we have the Stuva crib, it was gifted to us secondhand, already assembled. We can't figure out how to remove the drawer part. Any tips??

@@alessiadomanico94 it looks like the whole drawer assembly comes out if you have one side off (similar to how i show in the video to lower the crib). It looks like there's just wooden pegs, so it should come out w/o pulling too hard. You can check the instructions here - www.ikea.com/us/en/assembly_instructions/stuva-crib__AA-760581-6_pub.pdf

If you are removing the side, you can change the height at the same time. (or vice versa, if you're changing the height, you could switch to the version w/ the side off. but obviously that depends on your kid. we lowered the height pretty early (by the time our kid could lift himself up onto his feet, ~6-7 months). We didn't remove the side to a 'walk in bed' until he was like almost 3.

Thank you!

Glad we could help!

Glad it helped!

Thanks!

Glad we could help! Good luck!

Thanks! That was two kids ago, so yes, she got better! :-P

@@CluelessDad So glad for that. Much appreciated again for the great video. I'm on the other end of this parenting journey - just getting started.

Sweet! Thanks!

Yeah, its probably not that hard to make new positions with a few drill holes. The problem is your kid is going to outgrow the crib that much sooner. Even at 24 months, our baby is able to climb up the side of the crib if he really wanted to. Another option would be to get a step stool to stand on (a very stable one), or cut the legs shorter if your height is a problem.

@@CluelessDad thanks very much!

I actually did this when we moved recently, we tried switching to the one side version. Basically if the crib is already assembled, you can just loosen the 4 hex bolts on one end. on the side you want to remove, take those all the way out. and remove that side's bolts from the other side too, and take the side piece out. then put the single plank that replaces it into place. Its kind of hard to explain via text. I'll have to do a video on this soon! thanks!

The bed comes with an alternate plank to go along the bottom on the side you want to remove the "side fence". You need to use that plank along with the screws and nut sleeves that you just removed from the side fence.

you can get a set of allen wrenches from a hardware or homewares store that will fit it.

Thank you!

I just checked, the top of the plank is about 22cm and 42cm in the two positions. you need to add the height of the mattress to that of course to figure out the bed height. I think drilling new holes for the plank wouldn't be that hard if you wanted to make a custom height. But since you are removing one of the sides of the crib, you need to double check how the beam that replaces the side slats fits with the new bed height (is there a gap, etc).

Thank you. That helps a lot!

@@CluelessDad Sorry, do you mean it's 42cm from the floor to the plank in the highest (top) position?

I don’t think that would be safe

You're welcome!

Just did this.. I see a lot of people not knowing about the holes under the bottom. Thanks for the video

Hey! The one shown in the video is a Himmelsk from Ikea Hong Kong - www.ikea.com/hk/en/catalog/products/70319702 But it looks like its not available on the Ikea US website. it may not be available here. (I think it may be illegal in some market because consumer safety groups have said that crib bumpers are now considered dangerous too).

Bumpers have been proven to be unsafe. Read up on safe sleeping guidelines 😊

If you put it next to your bed, you need to check if the crib mattress height matches the bed height. You can put the bed plank in the upper position when the side is removed, but there will be a gap between the bed plank and the side piece, so it could be dangerous if your baby fell down in that gap. And more importantly, you need to secure this crib directly to the bed so there's no chance the two could become separated and the baby fall down between them (could get crushed or suffocate in bedding). Either with screws or straps to make sure they don't separate. I would avoid this kind of modification unless you are VERY careful to do it safely.

Clueless Dad thanks so so so much

there are some commercial cribs available online or DIY solutions for 'co-sleep' cribs. google to check those. you can see how they connect to the bed mattress to keep it safe.

Clueless Dad I will check it thanks once more 😊

I'll settle for some free credits to buy more stuff to film. ;-)

+Khaled Elgendy I just recently had to move it back down for our son who was a little over 8 months at that time. The key issue is can your baby stand up yet? Our son got to the point where he could pull himself up to standing by pulling on the crib bars. At the higher position, that means he can potentially fall out over the top of the crib. Unfortunately the crib is a lot more difficult to use when the bed is low. Takes a lot more back muscle to get the kid in and out. Be careful to avoid straining your back.

I think we will keep it at the lower level and put something underneath the mattress to elevate as a interim solution.we know our baby is so active and I believe the higher level is not going work for her in a couple of weeks or in a month time.

+Almas khan sorry for my late reply. Assuming the gulliver has the same design on the bottom board and how it fastens to the side pieces, it's totally possible to drill new holes at a new height that matches your bed. The trickier part is connecting your bed to the cot safely so there's no chance for a gap to form and a hand or foot to get pinched (or worse, the baby could fall out if they separate). You can google some ikea DIY blogs from ppl that have made these types of 'hacks' to ikea cots. I think you could probably put some straps under your mattress that lash the back side of the cot to the far side of the bed. You just need to make sure it stays very tight.

PS - you can also buy some dedicated, adjustable cosleeping beds that probably will work. It would be safer than doing something DIY.

Clueless Dad Thank you so much for your kind reply and helping me out. I will definitely keep your points in mind it will help alot. Thanks once again 😊

No problem. Please check out our other videos too. ;-)

That one was from our other crib. A stokke sleepi. They’re frowned upon nowadays though.

I lowered it after my kid could pull himself up to standing while in the crib. (I felt like at that point he could quickly figure out how to climb over the side...) So around 7-9 months, depending on when the kid starts crawling and standing.

@@CluelessDad thank you!

Did you see my other video with the assembly for this crib? - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UvUZ3IdsUME.html If you can't figure it out from the instructions, its probably possible to get ikea to help you assemble it. (or find a handy man who can do it...)

Thank you! The instructions have no mention of the pins and bolts to place the bottom board. You're a lifesaver!!

no body our kid is 3. He’s starting to out grown it (we took the side off). But probably you could use it up to 4 or 5 max.

yikes! I've heard of kids climbing out of cribs in general, which definitely is a scary thought. My daughter, who is ~15 months now can reach up and she tries to get her leg up over the side, but won't be big enough for that for a while. One option is to put side rails (also sold by ikea) on all the sides to raise up the barrier, but in that case getting the kid in and out will be even harder. I think if your kid can climb out already, either look for another crib or switch to the open side configuration of this w/ a side rail to keep the kid from rolling out in their sleep (they can still climb in and out at will though.... but at least they won't be falling from a height...)

These are not padded bumpers they are quite thin.

@@Mugwort_Sage-ReefIt doesn’t matter They’re dangerous