Kids Come in All Shapes and Sizes (And So Do Their Beds) - Overview of Different Kinds of Kids Beds

Every kid is different, and no two kids have exactly the same needs and desires when it comes to where they rest their weary little heads at night. As a parent, it's important you understand the differences between the various kinds of kid's beds so that you can make the right choice for you and your child's best night's sleep.

Two for One - Bunk Beds

Though there are many different types of bunk beds as well, the general idea of all of them is two beds stacked one atop the other. A ladder on the side or end of the bed allows the child sleeping in the upper bunk safe access up and down. You can easily inject the unique personality of each of your children into their bunk bed by giving them each their own unique bedding befitting of their tastes and interests.

An interesting variation on a standard bunk bed is a single-over double, or a bunk bed with a single bed on top and a double bed on the bottom. A futon bunk bed has a futon bed for its lower half.

Bunk beds are perfect space-savers for siblings sharing the same room or children who have lots of sleepover guests. The upper bunk in a bunk bed should only be used by children 6 years old and older.

The Ultimate Space-Saver: Murphy Beds

For small rooms, the perfect space saver is a Murphy bed - a bed that you can stow away into the wall when it's not in use. With a Murphy bed, you can easily add play space and/or study space to any kids bedroom no matter your space limitations.

An Elegant Touch: Canopy Beds

Installing a canopy over a child's bed not only adds a feeling of luxury and decadence to the bed (and the whole room, for that matter), but it also tends to make some children feel safer sleeping alone in their rooms. A canopy bed provides an element of shelter and a sense of protection for children prone to nighttime anxiety.

Baby Steps Up to Toddler Beds

If you believe that your child is ready to make the transition away from a crib but is not quite ready to make the leap to a big kid's bed, you might find toddler beds the perfect intermediary solution. Toddler beds are typically lower to the floor than standard beds, making it easier for small children to safely and securely climb in and out. Other features of toddler beds

include scratch-proof coatings and curved corners.

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