Toddler Times
The 12 Coolest Toddler Beds
Toddler beds range from simple and affordable to out of this world modern style.
People used to ask me all the time, “When will you move Harrison to a toddler bed?” and I would stare at them in horror. WHY WOULD I WANT TO REMOVE THE BABY CAGE CRIB? Give him freedom? ARE YOU NUTS?
Then one day during nap, I opened his door to catch him right as he launched himself over the crib railing. My heart nearly stopped, but I found the wrench and took off the front of the crib. A few days later, we added a small half-rail and after only two nights of misery, our kiddo adapted quickly to his toddler bed.
We added a few special blankets and a pillow to solidify his “big boy status,” and I have to admit that I find his room even more darling than I did before. Oh, and watching him crawl into the bed at night, complete with footed jammies? My heart nearly explodes every time from the sweetness.
We chose to go the simple route with a Munire convertible crib and matching rail, but there are so many cool options to choose for your slumbering tot!
What is your favorite?
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Kourtney commented on Jan 23 12 at 8:30 pmWe did the same thing you did, but when Elijah started jumping up and down on said toddler bed and we went in one day to find a random bolt in the floor…well we thought it was time to get the extra twin bed out of the attic!
Megan B commented on Jan 23 12 at 8:48 pmMy boy sleeps in the Thomas bed pictured, and he still loves it – over a year after he got it. (Oh, and I scored it used for 1/3 of that price!)
Nicole commented on Jan 24 12 at 8:23 amI love the Fire truck but we are going strait from the crib to a full bed.
Heather commented on Jan 24 12 at 8:41 amAwesome toddler beds!! Im cheap so I was excited when I scored a pink Disney Princess toddler bed for free, someone had thrown it out and it was in near perfect condition :D But it is still sitting in the garage, lol My Reesie is 2 1/2 and still sleeping in her crib..she loves her crib!
Amanda P commented on Jan 24 12 at 10:01 amI’m sticking with the crib as long as possible, but we also plan on going from the crib straight to a full bed (with rails).
Gina commented on Jan 24 12 at 2:30 pmWe have a Lightning McQueen bed for my oldest (not in the race car shape, just LIghtning-themed). He LOVES it. We actually bought it new from a tag sale – couldn’t pass up the deal!
Erin commented on Jan 31 12 at 8:05 amMy little one sleeps in a Spongebob Squarepants toddler bed – $60 – though I got mine for free from a friend whose kid refused to sleep in it.
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