Hi,

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?

Thanks in advance,