How to Choose Your Child's First Bed?

At what age should a child sleep in a regular bed?

Your child is growing fast and the idea of changing beds crosses your mind all day long? Here are all the answers to your questions with several bed ideas according to your expectations!

If your child is under 3 years old and starts climbing out of their crib, you might be wondering if they are ready to be placed in a big kid bed to ensure their safety.

According to Katherine Hodson, certified pediatric sleep consultant and owner of Kat Naps, you should wait to move your child to a toddler bed until they are 3 years old, if possible. "I always advise my clients to keep their child in the crib as close to 3 years as possible... Before age 3, young children have not developed the part of the brain related to control and impulse... But of course, if your child is constantly trying to get out and can swing their leg, then it’s time to move them for their safety."

What type of bed is best suited for a toddler? What makes a good child's bed?

Harlequin Extendable Child Bed

Sometimes, the transition from a baby bed to a big kid bed is not easy, especially when it comes to choosing the right bed for your child. There is a wide variety of styles, materials, and features, and it can be difficult to choose the one that best suits your toddler.

Single Bed with Guardrail

White Jumper Convertible Bed with Extendable Mattress (140 + 60 Cm)

The ideal bed during a transition can be either a single bed with a safety rail or a cabin bed because they create a true cocoon for the child where they feel comfortable.

Moreover, safety is the most important factor to consider when choosing a bed for a toddler. Such a bed should be equipped with guardrails on the sides to prevent your child from rolling out of bed.

Cabin Bed

White Cabin Bed with Ladder and Slide 90 X 200 Cm

If you choose a cabin bed, it can make the transition from a crib to a big kid bed easier. Besides having fun during the day, your child can sleep safely at night. Then imagine the pride in your child's eyes when they show their amazing cabin bed to their friends! Every child's dream!

Montessori Bed

Similarly - you can choose to trust your child and opt for a Montessori-style bed - with the base close to the floor for more safety, but without guardrails to allow the child to decide to get up and get up by themselves, it is also easier to get in and out of and helps minimize injuries in case of a fall.

For this, we have cabin beds but also the junior child bed Yomi by Charlie Crane is a great example of a Montessori-style bed.

At what age should bed rails be removed?

Convertible Baby Bed, Classic, Whitewashed

Every child has different needs and motor skills; not all children develop at the same pace; but generally, between 2 and 3 years old, the baby bed rail is removed to meet their need for independence. The bed is for many children a reassuring landmark where they sleep but also find themselves like in a little cocoon.

What type of bed to choose for a small space?

Perch Bunk Bed - Birch

When choosing a bed, don’t consider it in isolation, but think carefully about how it will be placed in the room, especially how it will fit with doors, windows, and other furniture. For example, if you buy bunk beds, make sure the ladder is on a side where your children can access it safely. However, we consider that top bunks are reserved for six years and older for safety reasons.

From a certain age and in a narrow room, it is also interesting to favor loft beds. It saves space since it is possible to create a desk area or “playroom” underneath.

Also, don’t just think about what you need today, but also what your family will need in the years to come. Will you need to accommodate an additional child in the room in a few years? Thanks to a loft bed, it is possible to add an extra single bed underneath when the baby arrives in the shared room after a few years with mom and dad.

Storage and Drawer

Captain Fritz Bed With 3 Drawers & Trundle 90 X 200 Cm

For such small beings, children accumulate an astonishing amount of stuff. Toys, books, artwork, clothes, shoes, school bags, sports equipment... as they grow, everything piles up very quickly.

Under-bed drawers are an incredible space saver - allowing you to store just about anything under the bed. These under-bed drawers can also serve as an extra bed, with special mattresses for under-bed drawers for additional guests or sleepovers!

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