What beds are best for toddlers?
The transition of moving from a cot to a bed is a big step in a toddler’s life. So what kind of bed is best; a divan bed to stick all their toys under, a specially designed smaller bed for toddlers, or even a normal single bed with appropriate mattress. It is easy to make a decision with all the best beds available at bedstar.co.uk.
Every toddler is different; therefore the time when they should move into a bed is different for every individual. As a guide a good time to move them into a bed is when they start to show signs of independence, i.e. they have figured out how to climb out of their cot. Safety is paramount; therefore when this starts to occur you need a lower to the ground bed to avoid accidents.
You have three options when choosing a bed for this next stage, a cot-bed, a single child’s bed or a toddler bed.
The cot-bed is fantastic for this transition period. They are cots that can then have their sides removed resulting in a bed. Look under children’s starter beds at bedstar.co.uk for some options. These are definitely the money saving option, and also prevent the toddler feeling insecure, as it is still their cot, but just without the sides. However some believe a complete change at this stage is advisable.
As said before you can choose from the Toddler bed or a standard Child’s bed. The toddler bed has the added advantage of being lower to the floor, therefore making it safer if the child does roll or fall out of bed (all available at Bedstar.co.uk). A child’s bed will last you longer as you can keep it for years as your child grows into it. However it would be advisable to attach a rail on the side to prevent falling out of the bed.
So choose wisely, consider safety and make it exciting for the child. It is a big deal moving into a bed, so celebrate this. The more exciting it is for the child the less daunting and scary it will become. Browse bedstar.co.uk for your many options and combine the best bed with a wonderful mattress and you cannot go wrong.