LaJobi announced it was “suspending wood furniture operations” as a result of financial troubles at parent Kid Brands. LaJobi makes cribs under the Bonavita, Babi Italia, Europa Baby and Heidi Klum brands as well as licensed cribs for Graco and Nursery 101 brands. The company will sell off the remaining inventory.
In a joint statement, Graco said it was ending its license agreement with LaJobi and seeking a new partner to manufacturer their popular low-price cribs.
Kid Brands reported financial results on May 22 that included a sharp drop in sales and profits, including a stunning 61.2% drop in sales at CoCaLo, a nursery bedding division. LaJobi’s sales dropped 31% in the most recent quarter, as did sales of bedding line Kids Line. Kid Brands also owns the Sassy line of baby toys and gifts, which was the only division to show an increase in sales.
LaJobi’s sales have been deteriorating for a couple of years, having never recovered from the recession and management turmoil at Kid Brands. The company indicated in SEC filings that is is facing significant “liquidity challenges” and there is “substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.”
As a result of these issues, we’d do NOT recommend the purchase of LaJobi furniture, including the Graco licensed cribs, at this time. We are concerned the company will not be able to provide future service and replacement parts.
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Wow, isn’t this true! I am a desperate mom. I need some sort of conversion kit for my baby italia crib that is the bolt in type (not the slide in slot type). Any and all advice/help would be greatly appreciated.
did you get a replacement piece? I am also looking for a part?
Concetta
Babies R’Us and Amazon still sell parts for Babi Italia. They may not have individual bolts, but they do have rails and conversion kits. They’re probably just selling off remaining inventory, so I would say move fast, but you should be able to find some parts at one of those retailers.
OH WOW ~ HELP !
I am in desperate need of a conversion to bed for the Babi Italia eastside crib. Can I get the railings from another crib that is made by babi italia??? HELP !
I need instructions on how to assemble the EASTSIDE LIFESTYLE CRIB
Hello
Will someone please help me find an conversion kit for my eastside lifestyle baby italia crib.I have been searching for a long while. Is there a compatible kit that I can use? Please help!
I’m looking for a toddler bed conversion rail for a Bonavita Lifestyle crib in chocolate. I know the company is no longer in business but was wondering if I purchased a rail for another one of their cribs would it still work with mine? I’m ok with the color and style not matching just want the hardware and rail to match the crib holes, etc. Anyone know or have ideas? My daughter is ready to convert her crib but just want to be safe. I don’t want to spend the money and it not work.
HELP, need the hardware to assemble crib. Bought five years ago. Another baby due in March and can’t find the hardware. Like to get set of the hardware bolts and screws. All else fails, tell me the length of the bolts and screws please. I think I found parts diagram but lengths are not shown.
I’m in the same boat, I need all the hardware for the crib. I was able to find the product manual for mine online and I wrote a list of what I need. If you haven’t found out your lengths and it’s the same crib I’d be happy to help. Mine is the somerset convertible crib (graco). I was hoping to just order a package of what I needed.
Jennifer,
I have the Bonavita crib. A friend gave it to me but I can’t find the hardware. Can you tell me where you found the product manual so I can find out what bolts I need as well?
Thanks!
I also have the Lajobi Newcastle crib in Rustic Cherry and need to get the conversion rails to convert to full size. Anyone else have any luck finding this?
Did you have any luck finding the conversion kit for the Lajobi Newcastle Crib in cherry? I’m currently doing the same.
are any bonavita conversion kits available to convert toddler bed into a full? please advise.
I am looking for a conversion kit to full size bed in Pinehurst Lifestyle in Espresso. Can anyone help me!
Did you ever find this? We are looking for the same thing!
I have the Europa Baby Geneva 4-in-1 convertible crib and I need instructions and parts to turn it into a day bed. Any info on where I can look? I’m not finding anything.
Hi there everyone—we see the posts asking for help sourcing parts or conversion kits for LaJobi. Bad news: we are unaware of any sources for these items. When a nursery furniture company goes bankrupt, there is no alternative source for parts. Other crib makers are wary of the liability of making conversion kits for other companies . . . if it doesn’t work and a child gets hurt.
If anyone finds a source for instructions or parts, let us know!
Wish we had better news,
Alan & Denise
authors, BABY BARGAINS
I just bought in clearance a bonavita crib and the store manager told me that one of the partners of Lajobi who makes Bonavita started a new Company named Bivona & Co. You can check their website to see if they can help you.
Hi Ana
I love Bonavita products and am desperate for a crib from them can you tell me where you found a Bonavita crib? All I am finding online is Babi Italia products.
Bivona & Company has no connection with LaJobi. Bivona & Company was formed in 2012. I would caution consumers to be very wary on using parts and hardware from other manufacturers/brands as it is not safe.
If you are looking for hardware for the Lajobi line I would suggest that you try Products American. They are very helpful and in some cases are able to provide you with the replacement parts for the Lajobi line of cribs. Products America phone number is 800-772-1041
im trying to find a replacement right side for nursery 101 crib because where the bolt and screws go it is cracked and I have used this same crib with my first two kids and I really want to use this one with my third coming in November. please someone help me been looking for a long time now.
What type of rails does one need to convert a Babi Italia Pinehurst crib to a full size bed. Does anyone have a picture of what is needed. Do regular metal rails connect to this crib?
Hi Jocelyne: Bad news on that one—you need a specialized conversion kit. And because the crib is now discontinued, it is no longer available. Wish we had better news,
alan & denise
Do you still ha e your pinehurst? I need a need bottom spring as I bought the crib not knowing the seller gave me a spring that wasn’t for it. Wondering what the measurements are?
Looking for a guardrail for my Bonovita crib, linen grey. I didn’t think about buying it when we bought the crib.
Bad news on that Tawnya—unfortunately, those rails are no longer available to purchase.
I have a Graco crib that is about 5 years old, and I was planning on using for our newest addition. However, the spring mattress support needs to be replaced because it has been dented by over zealous jumping and/or an adult sitting on it. My question is, is it even SAFE to find a replacement (assuming I can), or is it more advisable to get an entirely new crib? There is a website I found, productsamerica.com, that sells crib parts.
Because your crib’s mattress support has been damaged and the company that manufactured it (LaJobi) is out of business, we would suggest buying a new crib. I don’t know if that web site would be able supply a correct replacement part. And I’m not sure that is worth the risk! You can buy a brand new crib for under $200 today.
So, I have the daybed set up and conversion kit for the Newcastle rustic cherry crib but we’ve lost the front side during a move and can’t seem to find another anywhere. I don’t know if anyone still has their crib that didn’t get a conversion kit that wanted to sell in the new England area? Either that or I may just part with the conversion kit for sake since it seems to be a hot ticket item. We literally just pulled it out of the box brand new! I’m so disappointed.
Do you still have your conversion kit to full size bed?
Hi, I have the Bonabita Peyton lifestyle crib and someone there away my guard rail!
Trying to replace it and it looks like the Lajobi Classic Guard Rail CLASSIC WHITE Model number 0897841 is the same as the Peyton guard rail. . Do you know if this will fit, are they compatible? I see a couple on ebay so trying to decide as the latino one is cheaper after shipping..
Ana on September 15, 2020 at 11:04 pm
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Hi, I have the Bonavita Peyton lifestyle crib and someone threw away my guard rail!
Trying to replace it and it looks like the Lajobi Classic Guard Rail CLASSIC WHITE Model number 0897841 is the same as the Peyton guard rail. . Do you know if this will fit, are they compatible? I see a couple on ebay so trying to decide as the Lajobi one is cheaper after shipping..Please let me know if these are compatible or which guard rail might be compatible with peyton.
excuse typos on my last message!
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I have a babi italia mayfair curved convertible crib in blackberry. I do not have the instructions any chance someone has them?