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Things to do with an old crib

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Y’all know I love a good up-cycle… you know, turn something into something else! (Check out these posts on garden planters, pallet projects, paint chip projects, DIY light fixtures.) And cribs are perfect for this because what else are going to do with an old crib once your kiddos are big or heck, what if the crib gets re-called. You could also always give it to a pregnant friend or family member. I know they would be forever grateful. Or even donate it to a local women’s shelter. But please just please don’t throw that sucker in a land fill.

19 Genius things to do with an old crib!

19 Things To Do with an Old Crib:

1. Kid’s table

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2. Wall hanging

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4. Trellis

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5. Chair

Upcycle an old crib into a chair

 

6. Outdoor love seat

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7. Magazine rack

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8. Plate rack

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9. Book rack

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10. Craft organizer

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11. Wagon

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12. Herb garden

Upcycle an old crib into an herb garden

13. Easel

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14. Jewelry Organizer

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15. Chalkboards

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16. Playhouse

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17. Picture hanger

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18. Fabric organizer

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19. Plate rack

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What do you do with old cribs? Have you ever turned it into something new? I’d love to hear…

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  1. Abby says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:11 am

    My plan for the weekend is to hang the railing from my son’s crib to the ceiling in the laundry room and have it as a hanging rack that is not in the way.

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    • Jamie Dorobek says

      May 20, 2013 at 1:38 am

      That’s a great idea! I’d love to see a pic!

      Reply
    • Sonya York says

      February 23, 2014 at 12:24 am

      Love to see after pictures

      Reply
  2. Laura @ The Experimental Home says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:18 am

    What fun ideas… Maybe I should take the dropside crib that has been in my father-in-laws attic for 30 years. 🙂

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  3. Patti says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Wow, talk about clever…I especially love the kids’ desk & outdoor loveseat.

    Reply
  4. Ale says

    May 18, 2013 at 5:44 am

    Hallo! nice ideas for upcycling a crib! For the moment I just have a new crib for my baby who is due to come “yestarday”… But it’s good to have already some tips for reuse it! TnX

    Reply
  5. Jen @ de Jong Dream House says

    May 18, 2013 at 8:09 am

    So many great ideas. We turned our son’s crib into a magazine rack for our bathroom: http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2012/05/repurposing-crib-as-magazine-rack.html

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    • Jamie Dorobek says

      May 20, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      Looks awesome! Thank you for sharing, Jen!

      Reply
  6. Christina @ No. 29 Design says

    May 21, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I turned my retired crib drawer into a toy storage bin on wheels. I covered it with fabric first and it now fits perfectly under a twin bed.
    http://www.no29design.com/2012/02/my-recycled-crib-drawer.html

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  7. Tracy S says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    These are great ideas. I have some crib left over after making 2 projects already. First a display for my son’s track ribbons- http://athomewithsweett.blogspot.com/2012/10/sports-ribbon-display-option-2.html?m=1
    2nd a display for my daughter’s swim ribbons- http://athomewithsweett.blogspot.com/2012/09/display-for-sports-ribbons-repurpose.html?m=1

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  8. amber says

    August 27, 2013 at 1:12 am

    I was desperate for a large piece of art, so I used the wire frame from my son’s old crib to make something for over our front door. I think it turned out pretty great, and when I replace it with something else, I’ll have the trippiest frame to train my beans, evah!
    http://www.lovenestdesign.com/fixing-up-the-foyer/

    I really like some of these ideas….

    Reply
    • Jamie Dorobek says

      August 27, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Oh wow! What a fun, FREE idea! Thanks for sharing, Amber!

      Reply
  9. Orline says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Love them all but don’t have ababy

    Reply

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