Baby Trend RC81 Trend Plus Nursery Center

Warranty Information

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Please contact Baby Trend for replacement parts, service, and repair.

The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase. Any product subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, or accident, or that has had its serial number altered or removed, invalidates all claims against the manufacturer. Any damage to property during installation is the sole responsibility of the end user.

Contact the Customer Service Department at 1 (800) 328-7363 Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (PST). Return Authorizations are required prior to returning product(s) to Baby Trend®. Warranty is valid only in North America.

*Toys and mobile may vary.

Important Safety Warnings

Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and USE of product. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

Playard Warnings

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in serious injury or death.
• INFANTS CAN SUFFOCATE:
• In gaps between a mattress too small or too thick and product sides.
• On soft bedding.
• NEVER add a mattress, pillow, comforter, or padding. Use only the mattress provided by Baby Trend. The playard mattress/pad is specially designed to prevent suffocation.
• To reduce the risk of SIDS, pediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed on their back to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
• ALWAYS place child on back to sleep.
• NEVER use plastic shipping bags or other plastic film as mattress covers. They can cause suffocation.
• NEVER use a water mattress with this product.

Strangulation Hazard

• NEVER LEAVE INFANT IN PRODUCT WITH SIDES DOWN. Infant may roll into space between pad and loose mesh side causing suffocation.
• Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a string around a child's neck. DO NOT suspend strings over playard or attach strings to toys.
• NEVER place the playard near a window where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child.
• Child can become entrapped and die when improvised netting or covers are placed on top of a playard.
• NEVER leave child in product with sides lowered. Ensure sides are raised and locked whenever child is in product.

Playard Floor and Side Rails Warning

• The playard, including side rails, must be fully erected prior to use.
• Make sure latches are secure.
• Discontinue use when child can climb out or has reached 35 in. (890 mm) or 30 lbs. (14kg).
• When child can pull to standing, remove bumper pads, large toys, and other objects that could serve as steps for climbing out.
• ALWAYS provide supervision. Never leave child unattended.

General Playard/Nursery Center Warnings

• ALWAYS ensure the playard, changing table, and napper are safe by checking regularly that every part is properly secured.
• NEVER leave the Bassinet, Changing Table, or Napper in place when a child is in the playard. Only one child can use the Playard/Nursery Center at any time.
• NEVER use this product if there are any loose or missing fasteners, loose joints, broken parts, or torn mesh/fabric. Contact Baby Trend Customer Service at 1-800-328-7363 for replacement parts, repair, or instructions. NEVER substitute parts.
• This product is not intended for commercial use.

Bassinet & Cradles Warnings

• FALL HAZARD: Do not use when infant begins to push up on hands and knees or has reached 25 in. (635 mm) or 15 lbs. (6.8 kgs).
• ALWAYS check that the bassinet is securely locked on the base/stand.
• SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Use only the pad provided by Baby Trend. NEVER add extra padding, pillows, comforters, or other mattresses.
• ALWAYS use the restraint system. Adjust belt for a snug fit.
• NEVER use plastic shipping bags or plastic film as mattress covers.
• Use bassinet with only one child at a time.
• NEVER place a child under the bassinet.
• The bassinet must be fully assembled and installed before using.
• NEVER leave the bassinet in place when child is in playard.
• Discontinue use of the bassinet when child begins to push up or has reached 25 in. (635 mm), 15 lbs. (6.8 kgs), or 4 months old.
• Child can become entrapped and die when improvised netting or covers are placed on top of a play yard.

Changing Table Warnings

• FALL HAZARD: Falls can happen quickly. STAY within arm's reach.
• ALWAYS secure product to support frame per manufacturer's instructions.
• SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Changing tables are not designed for safe sleep.
• NEVER allow baby to sleep on changing table.
• NEVER leave changing table in place when child is in bassinet or playard. Flip changing table down when not in use.
• Always use the safety belt.
• Discontinue use when child begins to push up or has reached 25 in. (635 mm), 15 lbs. (6.8 kgs), or 4 months old.
• Do not use if damaged or broken.
• ALWAYS use the restraint system.

Parts List

Check the parts to make sure you have all the parts for this model before assembling the playard.

• Playard / Corralito / Parc
• Travel / Storage Bag / Bolsa de viaje y portaobjetos / Sac de transport ou de rangement
• Bassinet with metal support tubes / Cuna con tubos metálicos de soporte / Couchette avec le support métallique tubes
• Short Bar with Clip (2) / Barra corta con gancho (2) / Barre courte avec Crochet (2)
• Straight Bar / Barra Recta / Barre droite
• Mattress / Colchón / Matelas
• Changing Table / El Cambiador / Table à langer
• Parent Organizer / Organizador para Padres / Organisateur pour Parent
• Toy bar / Barra de juguetes / Barre à jouets
• *Toys and mobile may vary.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Use only household mild soap and warm water. DO NOT USE BLEACH. DO NOT MACHINE WASH.

Assembly Instructions

To Assemble Playard

1. Step 1: Prepare Frame. Unzip the carry bag and remove the playard frame. Undo fastening straps and set the mattress aside. Do not push the center down yet. [Diagram 1 shows frame removal.]
2. Step 2: Erect Top Rails. Pull up each top rail one at a time, ensuring both tubes latch securely and the rail is rigid. Do not pull from the center latch release. The center must be raised while locking rails. [Diagram 2 illustrates erecting rails.]
3. Step 3: Lock Center. Once all four top rails are locked, push down on the center handle. The center mechanism will automatically lock. Test each rail for rigidity. [Diagram 3a shows pushing center handle, 3b shows testing rails.]
4. Step 4: Place Mattress. Place the mattress on the playard floor with the padded side facing up. [Diagram 4 shows mattress placement.]
5. Step 5: Secure Mattress. Insert the hook & loop fasteners on the underside of the mattress through the slots in the floor on each end of the playard and fasten them to prevent the mattress from moving. [Diagram 5a shows fastener insertion, 5b shows fastening.]
6. Step 6: Operate Brakes. To operate brakes, press down on levers. To release, lift levers. [Diagram 6 shows brake operation.]
7. Step 7: Prepare for Folding. Raise the center of the playard floor as high as the top rails. Gather legs and wheels towards the center. [Diagram 7a shows releasing fasteners, 7b shows raising center.]
8. Step 8: Fold Rails. Locate rail latch release. Squeeze lever with two hands to release tubes, then push down. Ensure both tubes release for the top rail to fold. [Diagram 8a shows latch release, 8b shows pushing down.]
9. Step 9: Wrap Mattress. Gather all corners and center tightly. Wrap the mattress around the playard frame with the padded side inward. [Diagram 9 shows gathering corners.]
10. Step 10: Secure Mattress for Storage. Secure hook and loop fasteners by feeding them through loops on the mattress end and folding them back. Place folded playard into carry bag. [Diagram 10 shows securing fasteners.]

To Assemble Bassinet

1. Step 11: Connect Support Tubes. Connect opposing mattress support tubes attached to the bottom of the bassinet. Ensure tubes are connected as shown. [Diagram 11a shows tube connection, 11b shows correct connection.]
2. Step 12: Position Bassinet. Position the bassinet over the fully assembled playard. Secure by pushing down firmly on each plastic support clip until snapped into place. [Diagram 12 shows bassinet placement.]
3. Step 13: Place Mattress in Bassinet. Place the mattress in the bassinet with the padded side facing upward. Fasten tabs underneath the mattress to secure it. [Diagram 13 shows mattress placement in bassinet.]

To Remove Bassinet

• Remove mattress, canopy. Disconnect mattress support tubes. Unsnap all clips and lift bassinet.

To Assemble Changing Table

1. Step 14: Attach Fabric to Bars. Insert the changing table fabric sleeve through the straight bar. Locate holes on straight bars to insert (2) short bars. Ensure pins click and go through pinholes. Slide fabric down short bars to complete assembly. [Diagram 14a shows fabric through straight bar, 14b shows short bars inserted, 14c shows fabric slid down.]
2. Step 15: Attach Table to Frame. Lay the changing table onto the playard frame. Insert clips attached to short bars onto side legs of the playard frame, above stoppers. Snap buttons on flap down onto the playard. [Diagram 15a shows table on frame, 15b shows clip attachment, 15c shows button snap.]
3. Step 16: Secure Changing Table. When flipped up, secure the changing table to the playard frame using the hook and loop fasteners provided, attaching them to the side rails. [Diagram 16a shows fastener locations, 16b shows secured table.]

To Use Changing Table Restraint System

1. Step 17: Secure Child. Place child on changing table, ensuring hands and arms are clear. Bring restraint around waist and clip buckle. Tighten strap until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. To remove, unsnap buckle. [Diagram 17a shows buckling, 17b shows tightening strap.]

To Remove Changing Table

• For temporary removal: Undo hook and loop fasteners and use rotation hinge. Rotate table to the side of the playard.
• To remove: Reverse assembly step 15. [Diagram 18a shows rotation hinge, 18b shows table rotated.]

Parent Organizer Assembly

1. Step 21: Attach Organizer. Connect the parent organizer by sliding the two connecting clips over an open portion of the top rail of the playard. Ensure clips attach without interfering with other features, ideally between bassinet clips. [Diagram 21a shows organizer attachment, 21b shows top view of clip placement.]

Toy Bar Assembly

1. Step 18: Install Toy Bar. Push each clip of the toy bar onto the playard rails. The long end of the clip goes on the inside. Do not clip onto bassinet clips. [Diagram 18a shows toy bar clip placement, 18b shows not to clip onto bassinet.]
2. To Remove Toy Bar: Pull both clips out of the playard frame simultaneously. Store away after removal.