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Many parents tend to believe that toddler beds are simple furniture and comparatively cheap. After all, no one in their right mind would spend hundreds of dollars on a bed that would potentially last 3 to three years.
Nevertheless, you can get a number of toddler beds available in the market today. If you're shopping for one, here are some kinds of beds for you to think over.
Simple
These toddler beds are of straightforward designs with wooden, steel and/or plastic frames. Although this type of beds normally has no fancy carvings, some may consist of pictures of popular cartoon characters to appeal to kids of that age bracket.
If you have a younger child and intend to pass the bed down, then a simple unisex design is definitely a great option. Not only you can use it by both sexes, you don't have to bother with your younger child not liking the characters on the bedframes. You have to be aware that what your older child prefers may not necessarily be what your younger you can wind up liking.
Theme
Theme-based toddler beds will always be well-liked by young kids. From fire truck to carriage shaped beds, you are certain to manage to find one that appeals to your child.
However, keep your eyes peeled on theme beds is the child may end up playing more than sleeping on such a bed. For example, if you get your son or daughter your child bed in the shape of Thomas The Tank Engine, you might have difficulty convincing him to rest, especially on those first few nights. It doesn't take much to excite a toddler and we are all aware kids' imagination often run wild without much prompting.
Therefore, there is always that risk having a theme toddler bed. Similarly, it can encourage your young child to sleep on it but alternatively, you would have to assess if it would cause too much trouble getting her or him to rest rather than play on such a bed.
Convertible
Much like baby cribs, toddler beds too have convertible models which make them more economical over time. You have to spend more how to get one but it helps you save the cash and hassle of shopping for another bed 2 or 3 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 may be the lack of models. After all, if parents wanted convertible baby furniture, they would have begun using the crib that can convert completely right into a full-sized bed. With this particular lack of demand, it is only natural that there is merely a narrow range of models available for sale.
Others
Other toddler beds of great interest include individuals with canopies which give them a princess look and modern with contemporary platform designs. And if you can afford it, there's always the luxurious toddler bed costing on the thousand dollars fit for royalty with its extravagant designs.
Whichever type of toddler bed, it is certainly tempting to buy one. But one last suggestion is don't buy your child bed the way it is small and cute. The cuteness will fade away before long. It may be wiser to consider if your little one can skip the toddler bed stage and move to a full-sized bed instead. Some kids can while others can't. Therefore, assess your child's readiness first before deciding on the type of bed to buy.
