How to Replace Pottery Barn Crib Hardware

On this page (7 sections)

1. How do you identify Pottery Barn crib hardware?
2. How do you match a replacement fastener?
3. Can a general crib hardware kit fit a Pottery Barn crib?
4. Should you order original replacement parts?
5. How do you replace the missing hardware safely?
6. What should you check after installation?
7. Which replacement option should you choose?

To replace Pottery Barn crib hardware, identify the crib model and match the fastener and its connector before ordering. Don't use the crib while a structural screw or nut is missing, or a joint is loose.

A broad assortment may contain a screw that looks close but has the wrong length or head. Check the crib's manual or contact Pottery Barn Kids with the model information and clear photos of the joint.

How do you identify Pottery Barn crib hardware?

Find the model first, then identify the missing fastener by its measurements and mating part. Cribs can use different hardware across models, so the brand name alone isn't enough to choose a replacement.

Look for a model label on the crib and check the assembly paperwork. Take a photo of the whole crib, the loose or empty joint, and a matching fastener from another joint if one is available.

Record the fastener's diameter, length, head style, and thread. Also note whether it passes into a barrel nut, threaded insert, or another connector.

Our guide to How to Choose Crib Hardware: What to Know explains how to compare those features.

What if you can't identify the model?

Ask Pottery Barn Kids to identify the crib and its replacement part before substituting hardware. Share the model details, photos, and measurements you gathered.

Don't guess based on appearance or a general description such as “crib bolt.” If you can't confirm the part, keep the crib out of use until you can.

How do you match a replacement fastener?

Match the fastener's diameter, length, thread, head, and connector to the original. Every part needs to seat properly without forcing or changing the joint.

Measure an intact fastener from the same crib, if possible. Length can be measured differently depending on head shape, so use the manufacturer's instructions or compare the part directly with a known original.

Check the connector too. A screw that fits through a hole may still be incompatible with the barrel nut or insert it must engage.

Review baby crib parts to understand how fasteners fit into the frame's other components.

A hardware assortment may help when its measurements match the crib and its connector. The XOOL kit includes M6 socket head screws in 35, 45, 55, 65, and 80 mm lengths, along with nuts and a hex wrench.

The kit's description calls out Delta cribs in particular. That doesn't confirm compatibility with a Pottery Barn crib, so verify the model and measurements first.

Can a general crib hardware kit fit a Pottery Barn crib?

It may fit only when its exact parts match the crib's hardware requirements. Terms such as “universal” or “fits most cribs” aren't proof that a kit suits your model.

Compare the kit's bolt dimensions and nut type with the original. If a kit includes several lengths, choose only the length confirmed for that joint.

Don't combine parts just because they share an M6 label.

The Lhazemu 100-piece set includes M6 bolts in 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 mm lengths, plus barrel nuts and a hex key. Use it as an option to compare only after checking the crib's requirements.

The Lhazemu 85-piece set includes M6 screws from 20 to 80 mm, with barrel nuts and wrenches. Its range may help with measurement matching, but the set's stated universal use doesn't guarantee fit for a particular Pottery Barn model.

For a different brand's model-specific guidance, see how to replace Babyletto Hudson crib hardware. Its instructions are about Babyletto, so use Pottery Barn's model information for your crib.

Should you order original replacement parts?

Start with Pottery Barn Kids or the crib manual when original hardware is missing. The manufacturer can help you confirm whether a replacement is available and which part matches the model.

Provide the model name or number and a clear description of what is missing. Ask whether the replacement includes the required nut or washer, and whether the crib's instructions require any specific installation steps.

If original hardware isn't available, ask the manufacturer to confirm an alternative's measurements and fit. A generic kit should be considered only after that check.

How do you replace the missing hardware safely?

Follow the crib's assembly instructions and use only a confirmed matching part. Stop if the screw binds, the nut won't align, or the joint doesn't close as intended.

1. Keep the crib out of use while the structural part is missing.
2. Confirm the model and identify the fastener from the manual or manufacturer.
3. Compare the replacement's size and connector with the original.
4. Install it as directed, using the specified tool and steps.
5. Check every joint and make sure the frame is assembled as instructed.

Don't enlarge holes, force a fastener, or substitute a different connector to make a part fit. If a joint is damaged or the frame remains loose, contact the manufacturer before using the crib.

What should you check after installation?

Check the complete crib against its manual before putting it back into use. Confirm that the replacement part is seated correctly and that all other hardware is present and secure as directed.

Look for gaps, wobble, misaligned parts, or damaged wood around the joint. If anything looks different from the assembled crib shown in the instructions, stop and ask Pottery Barn Kids for guidance.

Keep spare screws and nuts in a labeled container for that crib model. Don't mix spare parts from another crib unless the manufacturer confirms they are compatible.

Which replacement option should you choose?

For Pottery Barn crib hardware, choose a manufacturer-confirmed part when you can; consider an assortment only after matching its measurements and connector to the crib. The XOOL set has five M6 lengths, while the Lhazemu 100-piece set has five and the 85-piece set has seven.

Use a kit only when the crib model and every relevant measurement line up. If you can't confirm fit, leave the crib out of use and contact the manufacturer.

For broader options, compare the best crib hardware replacement kit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use universal hardware on a Pottery Barn crib?

Only if the fastener matches the exact crib joint and the manufacturer permits it. Compare thread size, diameter, length, head style, and the mating nut, then confirm compatibility for your model.

A kit described as fitting most cribs does not confirm fit for every Pottery Barn crib.

How do I find my Pottery Barn crib model?

Check the crib's labels and paperwork for the model name or number, then contact Pottery Barn Kids with that information and a description of the missing part. Photos of the crib, joint, and any matching fastener can help identify the right replacement.

Can I use the crib if one bolt is missing?

Don't use the crib when a missing bolt affects a structural joint or leaves the frame loose. Keep the crib out of use until you identify and install the correct part, then follow the crib manual to check the assembly.

What should I measure before replacing a crib screw?

Measure the screw's diameter and length, and note its head style, thread, and matching barrel nut or other connector. Compare it with an intact fastener from the same joint if available.

Confirm the measurements against the crib manual or manufacturer before buying a substitute.