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Many parents tend to think that toddler beds are pretty straight forward furniture and comparatively cheap. In the end, nobody within their right mind would spend 100's of dollars on the bed that will potentially last 3 to 3 years.
Nevertheless, you can get a number of toddler beds available in the market today. If you're shopping for one, here are some types of beds for you to consider.
Simple
These toddler beds are of simple designs with wooden, steel and/or plastic frames. Although this kind of beds usually has no fancy carvings, some may consist of pictures of popular cartoon characters to attract kids of this age group.
If you have a younger child and intend to pass your bed down, a simple unisex design is always a great option. Not only it can be used by both sexes, you don't have to worry about your younger child not liking the characters on the bed frames. You have to be aware that what your older child prefers may not necessarily be what your younger you can end up liking.
Theme
Theme-based toddler beds are always well-liked by small children. From fire truck to carriage shaped beds, you're certain to be able to find one that appeals to 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 example, if you get your child your child bed in the shape of Thomas The Tank Engine, you may have difficulty convincing him to rest, especially on those first few nights. It does not take much to excite your child and that we all know kids' imagination tend to run wild without much prompting.
Therefore, there's always that risk having a theme toddler bed. Similarly, it can encourage your youngster to sleep onto it but alternatively, you would need to assess if it would cause an excessive amount of trouble getting her or him to rest instead of play on such a bed.
Convertible
Just like baby cribs, toddler beds too have convertible models which make them cheaper over time. You need to fork out more how to get one however it saves you the cash and hassle of searching for another bed two or three years in the future. Some are convertible to some 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 lack of models. In the end, if parents wanted convertible baby furniture, they'd have begun using the crib that can convert all the way right into a full-sized bed. With this lack of demand, it is only natural that there's only a narrow range of models available in the market.
Others
Other toddler beds of interest include individuals with canopies which give them a princess look and modern with contemporary platform designs. And if you can afford it, there is always the luxurious toddler bed costing over a thousand dollars fit for royalty using its extravagant designs.
Whichever kind of toddler bed, that is certainly tempting to buy one. Only one last suggestion is don't buy your child bed simply because it is small and cute. The cuteness will fade away after a while. It may be wiser to think about if your child can skip the toddler bed stage and move 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.
