Your toddler is growing fast, and with time will inevitably need to make a transition from his/her cot or crib into a bed. When this time comes, you need to think outside the box, to make the transition easy, and the baby cooperative. A car bed is the best gift you can give to your toddler. Here are a few ideas on how to make a car bed for your toddler.
The first step on making a car bed is to come up with a plan, which will encompass the car design you want for your toddler. You can also decide on the color of the car but this usually comes after you have decided on the car design. Some of the designs you can use are a Ferrari, Zonda, Lamborghini or a Porsche.
After deciding on your car, the next thing to do is draw the design. The best place to do this is on one piece of your Medium density fiberboard on which you want to make the bed. After you are done, you can then go on to the other side and cut out your plan using the first piece as a template.
Lay your template and use clamps or vice grips to secure it on the work bench. Use the jigsaw blade to refine the shaped areas of your car, and the circular saw for the straight edges. Stay within the borders of the pencil lines, and make sure the jigsaw blade stays perpendicular. Use the first piece as a template to cut out the other piece to make them identical.
If you decide that you will have a car that has a slanted front then you will be required to cut out a piece of the MDF to accommodate the thickness of the mattress and to allow the bed to move about well. You can utilize swivel screws as they enable you to open the front part when you need to construct the bed. You should also do the same thing for the back part to prevent your kid from banging his or her head on any piece.
Once you are done cutting the four major parts, screw and glue them together. Drill some pilot holes to accommodate the screws. For extra stability, ensure that the front and head board of your car are attached to the outside edges of the long pieces.
Now that you have assembled your bed, the next step is to paint with the color of your choice. For the priming and painting of the MDF, make sure that your working area is well ventilated. For the undercoat of the inside and outside of the car, spray evenly, covering the entire piece. Allow the primer to dry, about two hours before spray painting the bed.
To get the complete authentic look, you should add the decals onto the car. You can then use sticker kits that look like wheels, if there is room in the design. Headlight and bumpers stickers can also be quite useful. When you are done you can now transfer the bed to the room where it should be and place the mattress on.
The first step on making a car bed is to come up with a plan, which will encompass the car design you want for your toddler. You can also decide on the color of the car but this usually comes after you have decided on the car design. Some of the designs you can use are a Ferrari, Zonda, Lamborghini or a Porsche.
After deciding on your car, the next thing to do is draw the design. The best place to do this is on one piece of your Medium density fiberboard on which you want to make the bed. After you are done, you can then go on to the other side and cut out your plan using the first piece as a template.
Lay your template and use clamps or vice grips to secure it on the work bench. Use the jigsaw blade to refine the shaped areas of your car, and the circular saw for the straight edges. Stay within the borders of the pencil lines, and make sure the jigsaw blade stays perpendicular. Use the first piece as a template to cut out the other piece to make them identical.
If you decide that you will have a car that has a slanted front then you will be required to cut out a piece of the MDF to accommodate the thickness of the mattress and to allow the bed to move about well. You can utilize swivel screws as they enable you to open the front part when you need to construct the bed. You should also do the same thing for the back part to prevent your kid from banging his or her head on any piece.
Once you are done cutting the four major parts, screw and glue them together. Drill some pilot holes to accommodate the screws. For extra stability, ensure that the front and head board of your car are attached to the outside edges of the long pieces.
Now that you have assembled your bed, the next step is to paint with the color of your choice. For the priming and painting of the MDF, make sure that your working area is well ventilated. For the undercoat of the inside and outside of the car, spray evenly, covering the entire piece. Allow the primer to dry, about two hours before spray painting the bed.
To get the complete authentic look, you should add the decals onto the car. You can then use sticker kits that look like wheels, if there is room in the design. Headlight and bumpers stickers can also be quite useful. When you are done you can now transfer the bed to the room where it should be and place the mattress on.
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