Starter beds for toddlers – making the transition from a cot to a single sized bed. A selection of toddler beds for kids aged 2 to 6.
It’s surprising how fast children grow and sooner or later the time will come when you want to upgrade form a cot to a proper bed. There is no perfect age for when this occurs – all kids are different after all? However, the best way to make the transition is start with a toddler bed which is just like a full-sized single bed but just a bit smaller and lower down to the floor so it’s easy to get in an out of. Ideally you’ll want a bed which incorporates a safety rail at one or both sides, just in case, but you’ll probably be surprised just how quickly your youngster adapts to his or her new sleeping space.
Starter Beds from Kiddicare
Kiddicare has a range of starter beds in a selection of designs and colours. The Baby Weaver beds (above) are a cost effective solution, starting at just £59.97 and available in blue, pink and white or natural wood colours. Kiddicare also stock a premium starter bed range made from teak and oak or painted white for a classic look which will last for years and years and particularly suitable if you are planning a large family.
Kidsaw Toddler Beds
These cute whimsical beds from Kidsaw are easy to assemble and look great in any child’s bedroom. Available in blue or pink.
GLTC Toddler Beds
A great choice of toddler beds for girls and boys from Great Little Trading
Doll’s House Toddler Bed – made from solid rubberwood and mdf with a white painted finish and pink trim – from £110
Hadleigh Toddler Bed – a solid pine, white painted junior bed with high side rails – from £130
Truck Toddler Bed – a junior bed in the fashion of a pick-up truck – made from tough mdf and painted with a tough lacquer - from £110
Digger Toddler Bed – great for young boys this junior bed is finished in the style of an earth digger and features a handy toy/bedding box at the front – from £130
John Lewis Junior Beds
These great value beds are solid and sturdy and come complete with safety rails. The antiqued wood bed is made from solid pine and just £69. The white painted bed is made from birch and costs £97.