Five Fun and Functional Toddler Beds
Are you ready to put away the baby crib? Have a second baby coming and need to evict your older child from their crib?
Deborah Lin-Dyken, pediatric sleep disorders expert says:
“There’s no set time when you have to replace your child’s crib with a regular or toddler bed, although most children make the switch sometime between ages 1 1/2 and 3 1/2. It’s best to wait until your child is closer to 3, since many little ones just aren’t ready to make the transition. Of course, you’ll need to move your toddler to a bed when he’s simply too big or too active to sleep in a crib anymore. And once he’s potty-trained, he’ll need to be able to get out of bed to use the toilet. Another reason parents make the switch to a bed is the impending arrival of another baby. If this is your situation, make the switch at least six to eight weeks before you’re due. You want your toddler well settled in his new bed before he sees the baby taking over “his” crib.”
Here are five fun and functional toddler beds:
Kidkraft Princess Toddler Bed: $104.23
Is this not the most precious bed ever? Perfect for little princesses! It is low to the ground so toddlers can easily get in and out. A standard crib mattress fits the bed and bed rails help to keep them from rolling out. Gold crowns and decorative painting make it something special!
DaVinci Sleigh Toddler Bed: $129.00
Classically styled, this bed comes in several colors including hard to find black. The sturdy frame is made from New Zealand Radiata Pine and fits a standard crib mattress.
KidKraft Firefighter Bed: $109.95
KidKraft’s Firefighter series will make any boy or girl feel like a little hero! The Fire Truck bed is brightly colored and has cool ladder cut-outs that also work as bed rails. A special storage compartment is great for keeping a special bedtime story close at hand. The silkscreened fire truck details really stand out. Fits a standard size crib mattress.
Little Tikes Lightning McQueen Roadster Toddler Bed: $196.00
This is the toddler version of the hugely popular twin sized model! Great for little fans of the movie! The bed accepts a standard crib mattress. Beds like this one make it easy to create a theme room for your toddler!
Kidkraft Nantucket Bed: $80.00
Low to the ground for safety, this bed is simple and fresh looking. It fits a regular crib mattress and is solidly build from MDF and has a non-toxic finish. It’s very attractive, even down to the affordable price!
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