covering visible screws on crib?

kmm2150

We're looking at a crib that I really like, but DH can't get past the fact that you can see the metal screws on the head/footboard(?).  I'm wondering if there's an easy way to conceal these after the crib is put together. TIA! 

little nudger

It really bugged me when DH was putting ours together that there was no "plugs" for the holes. I dont even notice it now tho!

 

ebp913

We just put our crib together last weekend and I realized that I hadn't even noticed the holes when we picked the crib out originally.  I don't know about covering them but but I do think that when everything is all set up you probably won't even notice them. 

secst26

I read somewhere that they are left open so the screws can be tightened. The article suggested doing so monthly to ensure safety.

maramarrie

If you buy a darker crib they are really difficult to see. Also, higher quality furniture tends to do a better job of placing the screws so they aren't as visible or there aren't as many. If you choose a white crib you can always paint them with some acrylic paint, which would conceal them a bit.

I think the reason there are no caps for screws is because they would become a choking hazard if they fell or were pulled off.

dixee.deluxe

I ended up spending so much money on DD's crib to avoid this.  We picked a white one so they stood out to me in every one we saw.

srs5624

maramarrie:

I think the reason there are no caps for screws is because they would become a choking hazard if they fell or were pulled off.

This is exactly why a lot of the bolt-hole plugs were removed. They'd have to be removable so you can periodically tighten the bolts, so they're a choking hazard.

Never underestimate the ingenuity of a bored child stuck in a crib.

LaurenSweat

Depending on the color of your crib you can paint them.  I used white nail polish on mine and now you can't see them at all.  You can still tighten them, they are just painted a bit!

kmm2150

srs5624:

maramarrie:

I think the reason there are no caps for screws is because they would become a choking hazard if they fell or were pulled off.

This is exactly why a lot of the bolt-hole plugs were removed. They'd have to be removable so you can periodically tighten the bolts, so they're a choking hazard.

Never underestimate the ingenuity of a bored child stuck in a crib.

That didn't even occur to me!  The crib is white, so I think we could just dab some paint in there and they wouldn't be noticeable.  Thanks!

CrazyToast

DD's crib has been together for probably 15 months now (her bday was yesterday) and we never even noticed the holes.  I wouldn't worry about it!