pottery barn kids MARLOW CRIB - User Manual

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Summary

Safety and Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety warnings for crib use, including age, size limits, and prohibited items.

Specific Hazard Alerts

Highlights specific hazards like strangulation from cords and fall risks when the child can stand.

Mattress Size and Fit Requirements

Specifies the required dimensions and thickness for crib mattresses to prevent gaps.

Key Assembly and Usage Instructions

Provides critical instructions for safe assembly and use, emphasizing adult supervision and keeping instructions.

Pre-Assembly Preparation Steps

Details steps for preparing parts and the workspace before starting assembly, including checking components.

Product Components Identification

Crib Parts List

Lists and identifies the main crib components: ends, sides, and mattress base.

Hardware and Tools List

Lists and identifies all necessary hardware, bolts, dowels, and tools for assembly.

Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Attach Brackets to Mattress Base

Instruction for attaching brackets (I & J) to the mattress base (C) using bolts (G).

Step 2: Assemble Crib Ends to Sides

Instruction for connecting crib ends (A) to stationary sides (B) using bolts (D) and dowels (F).

Step 3: Install Mattress Base

Guidance on installing the mattress base (C) at the desired height using bolts (E).

Step 4: Attach Remaining Sides

Instruction for attaching the remaining crib sides (B) to the structure using bolts (D) and dowels (F).

Step 5: Final Checks and Placement

Final steps for uprighting the crib, tightening connections, and storing assembly instructions.

Care and Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning and Upkeep

Provides guidance on cleaning the crib, including recommended cleaning agents and storage advice.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The provided manual describes the assembly, usage, and maintenance of the MARLOW CRIB from Pottery Barn Kids. This crib is designed to provide a safe sleeping environment for infants and young children, conforming to applicable regulations promulgated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Function Description

The MARLOW CRIB serves as a secure and comfortable sleeping space for infants from birth until they are able to climb out or reach a height of 35 inches (89 cm). It features a mattress base that can be adjusted to different height levels to accommodate the child's growth and developmental stages. The crib is constructed with slatted sides and ends, ensuring proper ventilation and visibility.

Usage Features

Assembly and Setup: The crib requires assembly by two or more adults, and all instructions must be read carefully before beginning. The assembly process involves attaching the mattress base to the crib ends, and then connecting the stationary sides. Specific hardware, including bolts, wood dowels, and brackets, are provided for assembly. An Allen key is included for tightening fasteners.

Mattress Requirements: A crucial safety feature is the specified mattress size. Any mattress used in this crib must be at least 27 1/4 inches (69 centimeters) by 51 5/8 inches (131 centimeters) with a thickness not exceeding 6 inches (15 centimeters). This ensures there are no dangerous gaps between the mattress and the crib sides where a child could suffocate. The manual explicitly warns against using a mattress that is too small or adding additional padding under an infant.

Adjustable Mattress Base: The mattress base (C) can be installed at three different height levels: Level 3 (highest), Level 2, and Level 1 (lowest).

• Level 3 (Highest): This position is typically used when the child is born, making it easier for parents to access the infant.
• Level 1 (Lowest): The mattress must be set to the lowest position before the child can pull to a standing position or climb out. This is a critical safety measure to prevent falls. To change the mattress base position, bolts (E) must be removed, the base realigned with the holes at the desired height, and the bolts re-attached. It is important not to fully tighten the bolts until all connections are aligned.

Safety Warnings and Precautions: The manual emphasizes several critical safety warnings:

• Suffocation Hazard: Children can suffocate on soft bedding. Pillows, comforters, and soft mattresses should not be placed in the crib. Plastic shipping bags or other plastic film should never be used as mattress covers.
• Strangulation Hazard: Cords, straps, hood strings, or pacifier cords should never be placed in or near the crib, nor should strings be suspended over the crib or attached to toys. The crib should not be placed near windows or patio doors where a child could reach blind or curtain cords. All fasteners must be tightened to prevent parts of the body or clothing from getting trapped.
• Fall Hazard: Once a child can pull to a standing position, the mattress must be set to the lowest position. Bumper pads, large toys, and other objects that could serve as steps for climbing out should be removed. The crib should no longer be used when the child begins to climb out or reaches 35 inches (89 cm) in height.
• Structural Integrity: Regular checks are required to ensure all parts are properly and securely in place, and that no parts are loose, missing, or damaged. Substitute parts should never be used. If replacement parts or additional instructions are needed, Pottery Barn Kids should be contacted.
• SIDS Risk Reduction: Pediatricians recommend placing healthy infants on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), unless otherwise advised by a physician.
• Water Mattresses: A water mattress should not be used with this crib.
• Teething Rails: If the crib is equipped with teething rails, they should be replaced if damaged, cracked, or loose.
• Warning Labels: Warning labels on the crib are permanent and should not be removed.

Maintenance Features

Regular Checks: Parents are advised to check the crib regularly for damaged hardware, loose joints, loose bolts or other fasteners, missing parts, or sharp edges, both before and after assembly and frequently during use. Loose bolts and other fasteners must be securely tightened.

Cleaning Instructions:

• Dusting: The crib should be dusted often using a clean, soft, dry, and lint-free cloth.
• Spills: Spills should be blotted immediately and wiped with a clean, damp cloth.
• Chemical Cleaners: The use of chemical cleansers, abrasives, or furniture polish on the lacquered finish is not recommended.

Storage: If the crib is to be stored, it should be kept in a cool, dry place. All original hardware should be carefully packaged to protect it from loss or damage.

Refinishing: If refinishing the crib, only non-toxic finishes specified for children's products should be used.

Hardware Integrity: Only vendor-supplied hardware should be used for assembly to maintain the structural integrity of the item. Power tools are not recommended for assembly as they can damage hardware and split wood. Metal brackets on the mattress base should not be removed after installation.

The manual also includes a reminder to place the assembly instructions back into the envelope mounted on the mattress base for future reference, ensuring that important information is always available.

pottery barn kids MARLOW CRIB Specifications