Although a cool idea Probably would not meet safety codes.

I would also be concerned over safety and fire codes that go with cribs.

Thanks. Here’s what I found: Mandatory Standards Full size Cribs
The five new key requirements of the standard are:

1)Traditional drop-side cribs cannot be made or sold; immoblizers and repair kits are not allowed
2)Wood slats must be made of stronger woods to prevent breakage.
3)Crib hardware must have anti-loosening devices to keep it from coming loose or falling off.
4)Mattress supports must be more durable.
Safety testing must be more rigorous.
“Cpsc.gov/full-size cribs”

Do you know exactly what 1) means? I was going to buy a standard wood crib, and standard mattress. Also I planned on reframing/upholstering the couch for durability/safety and aesthetic. Not sure where I’d go about 4) I’ll look further into it. Thank you guys! It could be a no go, but If I can make it work and safely I’ll be sure to send a picture!

https://www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards/Rulemaking/Final-and-Proposed-Rules/Full-Size-Cribs

Although its a creative idea, i dont think the risk is worth the reward here.

It is a very large piece that could only be used while the baby cant crawl because the back height is too low.

You dont seem to take into account pinch points, flammable materials or any of the very specific design regulations:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/12/28/2010-32178/safety-standards-for-full-size-baby-cribs-and-non-full-size-baby-cribs-final-rule

years ago the sides of cribs could be lowered for ease of getting baby in or out. I think a few babies were injured and/or killed when they would accidentally "collapse". So, I think #1 is referring to those older cribs.

Agreeing with all the reasons why not to do it, and adding one more important issue:

air flow. Three of the sides are solid...reminds me of the old berths on sleeper trains.

I can see no sense in this .

@soshadog so from what I’ve gathered, after a very long and interesting read, under cpsia section (104)c No one not you, not me nor a carpenter and upholster a master in his trade could ever dream about designing and producing a full size or non-full-size crib of any child product/furniture/frame anything of the sort. And given their “New Crib Standards” as of 2010, the definition of “crib” has changed to corporation.. With strict laws to follow for any one not in the “corporation.” So tell Scooter he’s not getting that race car bed this year. Only “owners and operators of child care facilities, family child care homes, and places of public accommodation/hotels and motels, as well as to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of cribs.” Can make sell or distribute (Sec.104 C 2) This article goes more in depth about the safety standards,
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/2056a if you’re interested.
The majority of incidents reported, 82% percent are defects in child products produced and approved sold through their safety standards.
3% percent, the minority of incidents includes non-drop-side or drop gate failures, sharp catch-points, pinch points, stability and/or other structural issues.

Patricia I thought a miniature crib designed as an vintage Chaise Lounge would be a beaut. Like that luxurious 18th century feel, hand carved, Elegant curve wood work. All while being ironic and modern/hip With a touch of I’m 27 I made this happen.

If it's for you and your baby, go for it!

What I question about your design is the back cushioned area. We've learned, since my daughter was a baby, that crib bumpers are unsafe. I still see them sold, which is hard to believe, though now there are mesh versions. It's that the very young baby can get their face wedged into the soft surface and airways can be blocked. They are too young to free themselves. I did see exactly how this could occur with my granddaughter as she began turning in her crib. Another issue is pulling up and that back curve would be very enticing in a few short months, leading to possible falls. I get that you'd like to innovate on what seems a rudimentary design, but I recommend using your skills on wall art, play structures, or other safe outlets. You might check out some Montessori wooden structures online. Best wishes for lots of fun to come.

I think the chaise would be a lovely addition to a nursery, as a place for a parent to sit and read, feed, cuddle the baby. And would easily transition to a toddler's room.

@talavern The Montessori wooden structures are really cool, thank you!

@talavern it’s funny your brought up Montessori wooden structures, I was viewing some on Ety. I built this for my son last year! I didn’t even know.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/950667166/kids-montessori-design-play-room?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=montessori+wood&ref=sc_gallery-1-1&plkey=ac6f6f5167b053f4cbb6d364997f1d57e35f7b77:950667166&pro=1&col=1

Such nice work! I can't find a picture of the arch my granddaughter's mom made but it's the simple one with rungs and has been a big hit - rainbow colored too. And for a younger one, the Ikea wooden gym toy was also great (when she was still laying where we put her). You could improvise on that easily.

You’re going to laugh, so this whole idea started because me and my gf watch shark tank all the time, and I always joked I was gonna make a baby chair for a couch LOL We were talking about just this! We drew this out then it led us to the lounge crib LOL

Here’s the final product guys and girls lol

That code does not state that one cannot make a crib; it states that one cannot make or sell a *drop-side* crib, and that immobilizing the drop side does not make it okay, as it's still a drop-side crib. The rest of it is the specs for a non-drop-side crib being made or sold.

The link SashaDog provided also does not restrict who can make cribs; it specifies who will be held to the standards for cribs and definies what constitutes a crib. I think you may have misread someof the semi-colons as colons ... it lists groups to which the statute applies: those manufacturing and/or selling cribs were one such group, those in child care and various other facilities and situations were another group, not a definitition of the first group.

If you do not fully understand the standards of making a crib, design or manufacture should probably be contracted out to someone who does.

Throwing out ideas that have not been created to standard because "it was a joke" runs the risk of someone not reading the part about it being a joke and trying to make it without understanding the safety concerns because they saw the idea on the internet and thought that made it okay.