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Lay the headboard flat on the ground with the side facing inwards to the crib showing up. You can recognize this side by the holes for the brackets or dowels that will usually exist on the inward side. Some beds show little difference between the headboard and footboard. Simply choose one of the pieces and lay that one on the ground facing up. These brackets will eventually attach the headboard and footboard to the mattress support so they must be facing the inside of the crib. Some headboards might already have the latch brackets attached; if so move on to the next step. Cribs that have long thin side boards (usually those with drop rails on each side) will attach differently. For these, insert the hardware of the side board into the headboard and footboard. If there is a location to screw these pieces together then you should do so. For newborns you will want the base of the crib at the highest level so you would attach the brackets or side rails at this level. Older babies will need a lower crib base. Most stationary rails will have dowels on the ends. Slide the dowels into the latch brackets on the headboard and footboard on one side of the crib and screw them to the crib. This attachment might require you to screw the rail in place. Using your Phillips screwdriver, screw the pieces together. They should be tight enough that the rail does not shake. Sometimes your stationary rail will not have dowels but rather attach only by screws. In this case use your Phillips screwdriver to attach these screws to the rail. Again, this should be tight enough that the rail does not shake. If your crib has side boards and two drop rails then you will not yet attach the rails. Skip to the next step. The mattress support will be a board, a panel (looks like a ladder) or springs in a frame, depending on your particular crib. This is what the mattress will be resting on so it is very important that this be secure. Slide it into the appropriate height and attach to the headboard and footboard using either screws, nuts and bolts or another type of fastener, depending on your particular crib. If your crib is new you may need to attach some parts such as brackets to the mattress support before attaching it to the headboard and footboard. For newborns attach the mattress support at the highest possible height. Older babies will need slightly more space and thus the mattress support should be placed lower, depending on the age of your baby. There will usually be a manufacturer sticker showing which side faces down on the mattress support. If you have a crib with two drop rails then you will attach the mattress support before attaching either of the sides. This way you can reach down into the crib more easily while attaching the support. Stand the drop rail onto the latch brackets on the headboard and footboard. Each side of the drop rail will have a metal rod, which is used for sliding the rail up and down. Insert the metal rods into the holes in the headboard and footboard and attach using screws (or another fastener depending on your model crib). You should first attach the bottom of the rods on each side before attaching the tops to secure the rail and keep it steady while you are working. On the edge of your mattress support may be two loose springs. Pull them over a dowel and insert the dowel just above the bottom hole of the drop side rail. This will prevent your drop rail from falling all the way down to the floor if it is not secured properly. Shake the crib. It should not wobble when you try to shake it. The drop-side(s) should also be firmly attached, not loose, and be able to slide up and down. This is to ensure the safety of your baby. There will not be any hardware to go with the mattress; you can simply lower it into the base of the crib and let it rest there. There should be no more than two fingers' width between crib side and mattress. This ensures your baby's safety when moving or rolling around. Some cribs may have wheels on the bottom to make them easier to move around. Slide the wheels into the holes on the bottom of the four posts of the crib to secure them. Be certain they work properly both in movement and while locked. There should be locks on at least two of the wheels to prevent the crib from moving around while your baby is inside. Keep your baby safe for as long as the crib is in use by checking that the bedding is not too hot, the crib is in good condition and that your baby is not too big. This will help keep your baby safe while using your baby crib. Usually you would stop using the crib when the baby is 32-35 inches (81-89 cm) tall or climbing out of the crib. If your baby is able to climb out of his/her crib, you can also lower the bottom portion to keep your baby safe.

Summary:
Lay the headboard flat on the ground. Attach the latch brackets onto the inside of the headboard. Attach the stationary rail to the headboard and footboard. Attach the mattress support to the base of the crib. Attach the drop rail(s) to the front of the crib. Slide the loose springs over a dowel and insert it just above the bottom hole in the drop side rail. Check the soundness of the crib. Slide the mattress into the crib. Attach the wheels if you wish. Check your crib weekly for loose bolts and sharp edges and ensure proper bedding.