Multi-stage convertible crib

Abstract

A convertible crib comprises at least one first stage configuration; at least one second stage configuration; and at least one or more panels that are used in both the first and second stage configurations. The first stage configuration comprises a different size of the crib from the second stage configuration. The first stage configuration may comprise a different height of mattress from the second stage configuration. A plurality of stage configurations may be provided, wherein each configuration is selected from the group consisting of: a bassinet; a non full-sized crib; a non full-sized toddler bed; a non full-sized day bed; a full-sized crib; a full-sized toddler bed; a full-sized day bed; and a junior bed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A convertible crib, comprising:
 at least one first stage configuration;   at least one second stage configuration; and   at least 1 or more panels that are used in both the first and second stage configurations.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible crib of  claim 1 , wherein the first stage configuration comprises a different size of the crib from the second stage configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible crib of  claim 1 , wherein the first stage configuration comprises a different height of mattress from the second stage configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible crib of  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of stage configurations, each configuration selected from the group consisting of: a bassinet; a non full-sized crib; a non full-sized toddler bed; a non full-sized day bed; a full-sized crib; a full-sized toddler bed; a full-sized day bed; and a junior bed.