Toddler bed quilt size?

[New York Sue]

Most cribs today come with an option to 'drop down' to a toddler bed, with a low platform.
Since the standard size of a baby mattress is 28 X 52, I'm figuring if I drop down on three sides 8" (allowing for shrinkage), I should be golden!
Right?
Does anyone have experience with this?

[Sandy Navas]

I think you are golden (toasted to perfection) but have no experience with toddler beds. However, I think your guesstimation is right on.

[Vonnie]

I'm thinking if you reduce enough to have width of fabric for the backing you won't need to piece the back.

I need to also think of quilt size for next baby quilt.

[New York Sue]

I'm thinking if you reduce enough to have width of fabric for the backing you won't need to piece the back.

I need to also think of quilt size for next baby quilt.

Excellent point, my friend!

[kensington]

Excellent point, my friend!

But, there are many fabrics and backings you can get at 60 inches so that your original size doesn't have to be compromised!

[auntiemern]

A toddler bed uses a crib mattress. So a crib size quilt will fit a toddler bed. They generally have some sort of 'sides' so I would not make a big drop for the sides. Hope this helps.

[kensington]

Yep... Toast with Apple Butter on it. You will be fine. Toddler beds do use crib mattress's.

[Bailey65]

I made my grandson a quilt for his toddler bed and it was a crib size quilt and it fit fine

[Iris Girl]

crib mattress for toddler bed. I would just make crib size quilt remember toddlers will not use a quilt like teens or adults on a bed. Tney just want to snuggle and don't care if it covers the whole bed and looks like better homes and gardens.. At least that is my experience with young kids

[New York Sue]

My DD likes a 'Better Home and Garden' kind of look....
And I can appreciate that.
I guess 'the apple don't fall far from the tree'....

Thanks for the approval, chicas!