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What paint to use on baby crib

Q. My daughter is expecting, and we've bought a used crib that needs to be repainted. I can't seem to out if there is a special paint for this, or just standard spray enamel will do. I understand that just being "non-toxic" may not be enough. I really appreciate any inputs on this. Thanks.

Mark Watson
Homeowner - Altus, Oklahoma
2004

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Q. I recently received a crib for free. Once I attempted to put it together I realized it was missing parts. I called the manufacturer and it was missing a lot of parts. So I decided to order the parts and and decided I would paint the crib black. I went to Lowes and explained my project. They suggested Kleanstrip Liquid Sandpaper ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , Zinsser Bullseye 1-2-3 ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , and Rustoleum American Accents [affil links] (I chose a semi-gloss. They also suggested I use sponge roll brushes instead of a traditional brush. The crib looks wonderful and is safe for my son.

Nicole Jvon
- Seattle, Washington
2005

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Q. I would like to change the crib colour from pink to blue. Which Paint & Brush will be good for this? The crib is not so old. Its only 8 months old.


Thanks in advance,

Sreelesh Kochu
Software Engg - Loveland, Ohio
2007

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Q. Hi,
I cannot find any manufacturer of cribs to present me with the MSDS sheets on the finishes used on the cribs. Non-toxic is not enough. There's lead, as well as many other heavy metals in the ppm, being used. Even though it's acceptable. Any ideas please?

Thanks,
Robin

Robin Medeiros
- somerset, Massachusetts
February 20, 2008

Ed. note: We don't believe there is lead on any crib manufactured in many decades. Most (nut not all) heavy metals are actually necessary micronutrients rather than toxins.

Q. My daughter is expecting in may and she wants to paint the crib what paint does she use. Thank You .

Diane Kelly
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
February 10, 2009