We are hoping to try to get my son to sleep in a bed over the next 4 months (he is almost 17months old now) - as we are expecting another baby in February 2010 and will use DS's cot for the new baby (we didn't use a bassinet) - so we don't have to buy another cot.
I'm not sure what sort to get or where to get it. Not sure of whether to get a double, single or even a bunk bed (obviously not for the top level at this stage, but in time, as our bedrooms ain't that big).
We looked at the single beds at SuperAmart, but they seem to tall - I would prefer something lower to the ground, so that DS can easily get on and not be too far to fall as well, even though we'll have those rails up of course.
We then looked at a Beds 4 Kids shop, which had some cool themed beds - DS loved the Thomas one - he ran over to it, climbed up and put his head on the pillow. He knew exactly what it was for (which I thought was pretty good considering he's never slept in a bed - not even ours really). So thought this might encourage him to sleep better in a bed - but the cost for this type of bed was about $600 + mattress price. I wasn't planning to spend so much - but then again we will get a second use of it when this new baby (who we know is also a boy) is ready for a bed, but still $600+ seems alot for a single bed.
So now I'm turning to you guys to help me/us decide, cause I'm starting to confuse myself and not sure where else to look.
What bed would you recommend and where did you get it?
I have heard toddlers outgrow toddler beds pretty quickly as the matress is too small.
With Nina, she went straight into a single bed from the cot. She had no problems getting in and out of it. We just used a side rail until about 6 months ago.
Emily's first night in a single bed is tonight, so I'll let you know how she goes in the morning
We got DS the Mammut bed from IKEA. He loves it - close to the ground, and although it is skinnier than the other single type beds, he ends up in our bed for half the night anyway!!!
We've decided that our 2 kids are going to share a room when we move again and we are going to buy bunk beds - with the double on the bottom so they can both share that (hopefully getting them out of OUR bed!!!)
DD2 moved into a single bed (really nice frame bought off ebay & mattress bought new) with no problems at 16 mths. I figured the frame will probably be used for the next 15 years or so (as mine was!) so i just went with a normal single bed. She has no problem climbing in & out sometimes using the bed sheet to gain a grip to climb up!
We bought a race car bed off the internet (can't remember the website). DH had always wanted one when he was a kid. Its close to the ground and has sides, but fits a single bed mattress. We bought a thick foam mattress, as if you bought an innerspring mattress it'd be very heavy to make. DS loves it but doesn't stop him from coming into our bed during the night. Also, its difficult to get out of if you fall asleep in it with DS when you're pregnant .
Ds went into a big bed when he turned 2 (his choice). All we had for himwas a king single ensemble. It's hard to get sheets for it, but for now he's got a single doona, with single flat sheet as his fitted. He doesn't move much! As for getting in and out, he can def get out. We're moving soon, so i'll get him a step or something to get back in. Maybe then I won't get a visitor in my face at 1am who says (far too cheerily) "hi mummy!" ( it's cute though!)
We bought a toddler bed for our 3rd child and I love it.. Just put our DD in it..
Ds3 was in it till he was 3. But I think they are great. Only thing to watch for is the base.. If it has bars like mine you will either need an innerspring matress or put a peice of wood down.
I went back and forth for ages changing my mind about the kind of bed to get for DD. In the end, we paid about $700 for a double white timber one from 40 Winks.
It has two heights, a footend (DD still moves about a bit and it saves her falling off the end), is good quality (so hopefully will last until she wants to buy her own), can double as a guest bed if needed, and can fit a fat, pregnant/breastfeeding mum for story time or night cuddles if necessary.
If you'd have asked me a year ago if I would buy my toddler a double bed, I would have thought you were crazy. But I am super happy - it's working really well in all ways for us.
Thanks for everyones reponses...still confused though
The main problem I seem to be having at the moment is finding somewhere to look at beds, as I didn't really like the quality and types of beds at SuperAmart - but we have formed a list of places we can look at which will attempt to visit tomorrow.
Also still not sure whether to go single bunks or single (possibly themed)- but don't think we will do the toddler sized bed as not sure who mentioned it (can't remember if I saw it on here or somewhere else), but would like the bed to have just enough room for us to lay down or sit on the bed with him to read or even comfort if need be.
Will keep you posted on what we end up with and how it works ( it all works anyway )
i have been looking at beds alot lately as im in the posistion, im thinking of getting bunks as they can be seperated this way i already have a bed for bub thats arriving in january when she needs it.
toddler beds fit a standard cot mattress and since my boy is tall i dont think this will last long.
i have priced bunks and have managed to find some at a furniture store for $600 plus mattress cost, i fiqure good investment for beds that will last a long time and its works out cheaper then buying 2 single beds....
thats my thoughts but will continue to watch this thread in case an option i hav not thought of pops up
We just bought a toddler bed for DS2 as Anelise is going to need the cot real soon.
We discussed possibly buying a regular single bed first but then decided against it as DS2 hasn't slept in a bed apart from ours, and he has me & DH to stop him rolling out. We bought him a wooden toddler bed from Toys R Us for $145 on special... we've yet to put it up but we liked it for the fact that due to SIDS recommendations, Anelise will need a new cot mattress anyway so DS2 can use his mattress on the toddler bed, he already as all the manchester to go on the bed and it is little enough for him to not be too worried about it... and when he is finished with it, the cot will come down and Anelise can use it.
Toddlers first bed?
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