What we typed
Disassembled baby crib in box
Panels stacked flat make a slim, heavy carton, the shape parcel networks handle most predictably.
Nursery
Passing a crib to the next family, priced
Cribs get handed down more than almost any furniture, and the handoff usually crosses state lines. Broken down flat, our example carton priced at $43.09 to $67.99 from Newark to Atlanta on 2026-07-27. Assembled, the same crib would not fit any parcel service, so the screwdriver session is not optional; it is the ticket in.
Flat-carton quotesAll-in at checkoutRun 2026-07-27
Flat is the only way
These are 2026-07-27 rates for the take-apart carton in the example. An assembled crib has no parcel price to compare against.
The carton we quoted
We gave the calculator a disassembled baby crib in a box and the Newark, NJ 07102 to Atlanta, GA 30303 pair. Its answer is reproduced below.
Packed box it returned
29.9 × 15 × 3.9 in
76 × 38 × 10 cm
Dense at 44.1 lb (20 kg) despite the slim profile.
Route
Newark, NJ 07102
to Atlanta, GA 30303
Weight leads on this one; the flat shape keeps dimensional charges out of the picture.
| Carrier | Service | Price | Estimated transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | Ground | $43.09 | 3-4 business days |
| UPS | Ground Saver | $46.61 | about 4 business days |
| FedEx | Ground Economy | $52.38 | 4-5 business days |
| FedEx | Ground | $59.62 | 3-4 business days |
| UPS | 3 Day Select | $67.99 | 3-4 business days |
UPS Ground led here, and the dearest row tops out at $67.99. Compare that with renting a van for a six-state drive and the label wins comfortably.
Heirloom handoff checklist
Cardboard between panels
Slip sheets stop panel faces from rubbing finish off each other across a thousand miles of vibration. Blankets work when cardboard runs out.
Rails need end caps
The long rails poke through boxes first. Fold cardboard shoes over each end and tape them on before the rails go in.
Send the manual along
Original instructions, or your photo series of the teardown, taped inside the carton turns reassembly from an evening into twenty minutes.
Crib handoff questions
How much does it cost to ship a crib?
A disassembled crib carton ran $43.09 to $67.99 between Newark, NJ and Atlanta, GA when we quoted it on 2026-07-27. The flat shape keeps it in normal parcel pricing despite 44 pounds of wood.
Can a crib ship assembled?
No parcel service will take one standing up; the assembled footprint blows past size limits. Unbolt the four panels, stack them with cardboard between faces, and the crib becomes an ordinary heavy box.
What do I do with the hardware?
Bag every bolt, barrel nut, and bracket, label the bag, and tape it to the inside of a panel. Photograph the assembly steps as you take it apart, and reassembly at the other end stops being archaeology.
Does the mattress travel in the same box?
Keep it separate. A crib mattress compresses awkwardly against hard panels and pushes the carton into a bigger size band. Boxed alone or vacuum-bagged, it ships cheaply as its own parcel.