by Cheryl James
Parents may become worried that a crib is not the safest place for their toddler to sleep when the child outgrows or begins climbing out of the crib. When deciding to transition the child from a crib to a "big" bed a wonderful option is a toddler bed. The original crib mattress is usually able to be used with the toddler bed so that parents do not have to buy an another mattress. If the parent prefers, the crib bedding can also still be used with the toddler bed to expand the life of other dcor. Toddler beds are made with your growing toddler in mind. They are a safer alternative, to a twin size bed, because they are lower to the ground so that the toddler can get on and off safely. These beds are also equipped with small rails or raised sides at the top half of the bed so that the child will not roll off during the night. Some baby cribs are made to specifically transition into a toddler bed when the child outgrows the crib. One side is removed on these cribs and the mattress is placed on the lowest position available. Most cribs that convert to a toddler bed also come with a smaller side rail that is then attached in place where the removable side was located. This is a great choice for parents because it saves money and also eliminates the need to find storage space for the crib. The child may also prefer this option because the bed is familiar to them. There are many options when looking to buy a toddler bed. A wooden toddler bed is the most popular choice for most people. These toddler beds come in a variety of colors and shades of natural wood. Toddler beds made of metal are also a popular choice that come in a variety of basic colors.
There are also toddler beds that are made of a combination of plastic and metal. Toddler beds come in a large assortment of styles including contemporary styles, basic and traditional styles, as well as sleigh bed designs. An exciting option is a themed toddler bed. Little boys might enjoy a bed that is designed to look like a train, race car, or fire truck. A good option for a little girl might be a princess castle or a princess carriage design. Some little girls might even enjoy a pink race car bed. To help get the child excited about making the transition to a toddler bed, a themed bed is a great idea. Having the child help pick out the bed that they like might also be a good way to get them excited about the new bed. There are many options for toddler beds available in today's market. Parents and children are bound to find a bed that fits both their style and preference. Parents will have a sense of security knowing that their toddler has a safe environment to sleep in. Most children can sleep in a toddler bed until they reach 50 pounds, 5 years of age, or until they outgrow the length of the bed.
Toddler beds are designed especially for toddlers. Toddlers can easily get on and off the bed without the fear of them hurting themselves due to these beds being lower to the ground than a typical twin size bed. The beds also have higher sides or small rails at the top half of the bed to keep the child from rolling off during the night.
Some cribs are made to convert into a toddler bed when the crib is no longer needed. When converting these cribs to a toddler bed only one side is removed and the mattress is lowered to the lowest level available. These cribs also generally come with a small side rail that parents can attach after they have taken the removable side off of the crib. This is a wonderful option because it saves the parents from having to store the crib and also saves money. The child may also benefit because it is a familiar bed to them.
When looking to purchase a new bed for a toddler, parents have many different options. The most popular is a wooden toddler bed. Many different colors and natural shades of wood are available in these beds. Toddler beds made of metal are also a popular choice and come in a variety of basic colors. There are also toddler beds that are made of a metal and hard plastic combination. Many different styles of toddler beds are also available including styles that are basic and traditional, sleigh bed designs, and styles that are contemporary.
Another toddler bed option is a themed bed. A great themed toddler bed for a little boy might be a bed designed to look like a fire truck, race car, or train. A little girl might enjoy a bed that is designed to look like a carriage or princess castle. Some little girls might also enjoy a pink race car bed. A themed bed is a fun way to get the child excited about transitioning to a new "big kid" bed. Another great way to get them excited is to allow them to help in deciding on the right bed for them.
In today's market there are a variety of toddler beds available. Parents are sure to find a bed that both suits there taste and their child's personality. Parents will also feel at ease knowing their child is in a safe bed while sleeping. A child can generally use a toddler bed until they reach 5 years of age or about 50 pounds or until they outgrow the bed in length.
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