Convertible crib

Abstract

A rectangular, infant crib which can convert into various configurations, especially to allow for a parent to co-sleep with an infant wherein the front wall is capable of folding downwards to a horizontal position and has a plurality of legs on the outer side of the front wall that are capable of folding down in a manner to support the front wall in the horizontal position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A rectangular crib having a vertical long front and back wall and a vertical first and second side wall connecting the two long walls comprising:
 a) the front wall having an outer and inner side, the front wall capable of folding downwards to a horizontal position, such that the inner side is in the uppermost position;   b) a plurality of legs positioned on the outer side of the front wall in a manner to support the front wall in the horizontal position; and   c) a mattress for positioning on the front wall inner side when the front wall is in the horizontal position.   
     
     
         2 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  wherein the mattress is attached to a top rail of the front wall. 
     
     
         3 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  wherein the mattress is a breathable gel mattress. 
     
     
         4 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  wherein the first and second vertical side walls are removable from the crib. 
     
     
         5 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  which further comprises an additional wall positioned at an outside edge of the mattress. 
     
     
         6 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  wherein the legs fold away when the front wall is in the vertical position. 
     
     
         7 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  wherein the legs are removable. 
     
     
         8 . The rectangular crib according to  claim 1  which further comprises a second mattress for positioning on the first mattress when it is positioned on the horizontal long front wall.