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Many parents tend to believe that toddler beds are simple furniture and relatively cheap. After all, no one in their right mind would spend 100's of dollars on a bed that would potentially last only two to three years.
Nevertheless, you can aquire a number of toddler beds available for sale today. If you are searching for one, here are some kinds of beds for you to think over.
Simple
These toddler beds are of simple designs with wooden, steel and/or plastic frames. Even though this type of beds usually has no fancy carvings, some may contain pictures of popular cartoon characters to attract kids of this age bracket.
For those who have a younger child and intend to pass your bed down, then a simple unisex design is always a great option. Not just you can use it by both sexes, you do not have to bother with your younger child not liking the characters around the bed frames. You need to be aware that what your older child prefers might not necessarily be what your younger one may end up liking.
Theme
Theme-based toddler beds are always well-liked by small children. From fire truck to carriage shaped beds, you're bound to be able to find one which attracts your child.
However, keep your eyes peeled on theme beds is your child might end up playing a lot more than sleeping on such a bed. For instance, if you get your son or daughter your child bed shaped like Thomas The Tank Engine, you may have difficulty convincing him to sleep, especially on those first few nights. It does not take much to excite your child and that we are all aware kids' imagination tend to run wild without much prompting.
Therefore, there's always that risk with a theme toddler bed. Similarly, it may encourage your young child to rest on it but alternatively, you would have to assess if it would cause an excessive amount of trouble getting her or him to sleep rather than play on such a bed.
Convertible
Much like baby cribs, toddler beds too have convertible models which make them more economical in the long run. You need to spend more how to acquire one however it saves you the money and hassle of shopping for another bed two or three years in the future. Some are convertible to a daybed while some can become a twin bed whenever your child has outgrown the toddler-sized one.
The unfortunate thing about convertible toddler beds is the insufficient models. In the end, if parents wanted convertible baby furniture, they'd have begun using the crib that may convert completely right into a full-sized bed. With this particular insufficient demand, it is only natural that there is only a narrow selection of models available in the market.
Others
Other toddler beds of interest include those with canopies which give them a princess look and modern with contemporary platform designs. And if you really can afford it, there is always the luxurious toddler bed costing over a thousand dollars fit for royalty with its extravagant designs.
Whichever kind of toddler bed, it is certainly tempting to buy one. Only one last word of advice is do not buy your child bed simply because it is small and cute. The cuteness will wear off after a while. It might be wiser to consider if your little one can skip the toddler bed stage and proceed to a full-sized bed instead. Some kids can while others can't. Therefore, assess your son or daughter's readiness first before deciding on the kind of bed to purchase.
