Sign In to Favorite Item EXTRA 10% off with code! Select Finish: 4 available Sign In to Favorite ItemToddlerIf your 2-year-old (or dexterous 18-month-old) has started to make like Houdini and attempt to escape the confines of his crib, it’s probably time to let him graduate to a big-kid bed. Got a crib that converts to a toddler bed? Then you’re all set once you make the change. But if you need to buy a toddler bed, read on.Your Toddler Bed OptionsYou have two choices for your tot’s new sweet-dreams spot:A toddler bed, which is a small bed frame that fits a crib-size mattress and often comes disguised as a spaceship, princess castle or sports car.A twin-size mattress and bed frame and portable safety rails.Both are safe, so let these benefits and drawbacks to each guide your decision.Buying a Toddler BedPros:Bed frames for children are pretty affordable for toddler gear, ranging in price from $50 to $200. Plus, most come with safety rails and accept standard crib mattresses, so you don’t need to buy these extras.
The fun designs and colors on toddler bed frames can up the excitement about transitioning from crib to bed.Most toddler beds are low to the ground, which is good news for your little one, who’s likely eager to climb in and out on his own.Cons:The weight limit for toddler beds is 50 pounds, which means your tot will eventually outgrow it. Another bummer: You won’t be able to hop in for a cuddle during his bedtime routine.Your mischievous little monkey may bounce out of bed (intentionally or not) in the middle of the night since toddler beds are so low to the ground.Many toddler beds are plastic, so they may not be especially durable.What to look for:A frame that holds a standard-size crib mattress. If the crib mattress you have doesn’t fit snugly into the bed frame, buy one that does. Gaps between the mattress and the frame pose an entrapment hazard.The toddler bed you buy has to be tough enough for your rough-and-tumble tot (and maybe some visiting pals as well).Side rails — or a toddler bed that lets you attach them.
These help restless sleepers (and tossers and tumblers) stay put.A smooth finish, rounded edges, and hardware that doesn't stick out, so your pipsqueak doesn’t get poked.The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certification. Look for this sticker on the packaging for any toddler bed and safety rails you buy. (It guarantees the product has met certain safety standards.)Buying a Twin BedPros:You’ll get more use out of it than a toddler bed, since it can hold your honey through high school (and beyond).Some twin bed frames feature kid-friendly designs or headboards that can get your sweetie psyched about sleeping there.It will be big enough to host you too, which comes in handy for snuggling while your child drifts off to dreamland.Cons:You’ll need to buy a twin-size mattress ($150 to $1,000), a twin-size toddler bed frame ($100 to $300), and portable safety rails ($20 to $100 each, and you’ll need one for each side of the bed that’s not flush against a wall). That adds up to considerably more moola than buying a toddler bed.
If the portable safety rails aren’t placed firmly against the mattress, there’s an entrapment hazard.Some twin bed frames are too high for a munchkin to mount easily.What to look for:Just like when buying a toddler bed, look for twin bed frames that are sturdy with a smooth finish, rounded edges, and hardware that doesn’t protrude.Portable safety rails should have the JPMA certification sticker on them. (A twin bed frame without a JPMA sticker doesn’t mean the product’s unsafe since it isn’t subject to JPMA standards.)You’ll need mesh safety rails if your toddler tends to toss and turn while he sleeps. If he stays still while he snoozes, steel or wood safety rails should be fine.FurnitureNurseryCribsBassinetsDressersChanging TablesRocking Chairs & GlidersOttomansSofas & SetteesBookcasesToddler BedsCrib MattressBedroomWorkspacePlayroomBeddingStorageRugsLightingDecorBabyToys & GiftsNewSaleRoom GalleryOur StoriesTop Baby Registry Items What is a toddler bed?Toddler beds make the transition from crib to big kid bed easier.
If your baby starts to climb out of the crib or is getting too big it's time to move to a toddler bed. These beds are lower to the ground making it easier for little kids to get in and out. They use a crib mattress and do not require guard rails.more Jenny Lind Toddler Bed Uptown Toddler Bed (White) Uptown Toddler Bed (Grey) Good Manor Toddler BedCome this weekend we’ll all get to set our clocks back an hour which means MORE DAYLIGHTS! The coming of spring always launches me into a flurry of cleaning, organizing, gardening plans and selecting a few choice projects to do in and around the home over the spring and summer months. I’m slowly starting to wean myself away from harbouring far too many grand ideas in my mind, because that just leads to disappointment. Pinterest, seemingly, is the new stage for the Mommy Wars and competition is fierce. A theory of which has only been pointed out to me by other bloggers, a thought that didn’t cross my mind before someone else decided it was an issue.
I thought it was rather more laughable, the amount of projects we all be pinning, that we know we’ll never have the time for.I’d wager that it’s only those individuals, who truly and actually LOVE to make things and tackle DIY projects – whose eyes will get round as pies with all of the possibilities. Reigning in some of my own far-fetched dreams doesn’t really have much to do with concerning myself with what other June Cleaver-ish capabilities and epic time management some other moms have.I’m not gonna snark on outlandish birthday parties or all of the DIY everything that’s going on, because – my precious energy? It’s only a mom-petition if I consider it one. (Plus, I not-so-secretly covet all of that action.) What I AM going to do is channel that energy to tackle some kick-ass projects this spring that I’ve been yearning to do. Because I sort of LOVE to make stuff. Almost as much as I love my children and partner, good coffee and food, daily yoga and running (who knew?!) and indulging in liquid libations every now and then.
First up on the calendar? Specifically, it’s a toss-up between switching out the crib and toddler bed in my kids’ shared room with a set of toddler bunk beds and also making a cosy corner reading nook / extra bed in the playroom for naps and toddler friendly sleep-overs. Because those have started happening.Help me choose why don’t you! Ana White has a brag listing feature on each of her DIY tutorials. The stuff her readers make? A M A Z I N G. Get the free tutorial via Ana White, via Being Brook I love the execution of this one. As seen on Twin Dragonfly Designs I just looked at my living room wall and thought about moving my vinatge couch to my sewing room/office and making a larger version (different colour palette), like this for that spot. We spend a lot of sweet mornings where the sunlight is glorious in this room and the retro couch while gorgeous, isn’t the most comfy for reading/jumping and body piling/snuggling. Get the tutorial via Project Nursery
Now this is fun, and doable space-wise for our playroom, since a number of their toy baskets and larger itmes could be stored underneath…or, it could act as a permanent fort. Get the tutorial via The Mommyhood MemosOne of Ana’s hardcore fans of her plans made this and about 20 other of her projects, making them truly his own! I don’t have the skills for something like this, but it is inspiring. Get the tutorial and more loft bed inspiration via Ana White Modern with a touch of rustic flair (pallets). Get the tutorial via The Mombot Get the tutorial via Apartment Therapy I really want to love this one. I love the rustic charm, although I fear it’s a bit rough tactile wise. I’d probably round the edges and maybe give it a translucent white wash and beeswax finish to brighten it up a bit, yet still keep the worn texture. Get the tutorial via Lori DanelleI really dig the un-toddleriffic look of this. Not everything has to scream toddlers!