Make sure the frame holds a standard-size crib mattress. Look for The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certification sticker on the packaging. This way you will ensure the bed has been tested for thousands of potentially hazardous chemicals and meets strict standards set for kids' furniture. Make sure the bed has no sharp corners or protruding hardware that may pose threat while your kid hops in and out of bed.Ĭonsider getting a toddler bed with a GREENGUARD Gold Certifation. Plus, you won't be able to cuddle with your tot for a bedtime story.Īlso, novelty beds are usually crafted from plastic, which doesn't make them particularly durable. Toddler beds typically come with a 50 pound weight limit, which means your kid will outgrow it pretty fast.
Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks, too. From race car beds to pirate ships, bedtime just got a whole lot more fun for everyone! While you'll spend more on a toddler bed than you will converting your crib, it's worth it for the huge variety of options that will get your kid excited about their new sleeping adventures. Once again, there are plenty of options to keep them from falling out. If they do fall, the impact will scare them more than it will hurt them. Plus, toddler beds are designed low to the ground so your little one can get in and out easily. If you need a new mattress, they're still cheaper than a twin size. Toddler beds help ease the transition because they use the same size mattress as your crib, so you can just move that mattress over. If you've worn out your crib, you're saving it for the next baby, or you simply want to get this big change over with, consider buying a brand new toddler bed. The only thing you may need is an adjustable rail to keep them from falling out. This is by far the most affordable solution, too, because you don't need new rails or a new mattress. The transition may be easier for everyone because the bed doesn't have to move, the configuration of the bedroom doesn't have to change, and your child will be able to make the change to a bigger bed more gradually. It's the same bed they've always slept in with the same comfy mattress. The benefit to doing it this way is that your child will already be familiar with the set up. If, however, you're one of those parents who like to plan ahead and you're furnishing a nursery for your newborn, do get a convertible crib, which is a crib that converts to a toddler bed by taking off the front rails. If your crib doesn't convert and your child is ready to move up, you can't do much but cry over spilt milk (no pun intended) and buy a brand new bed. This question should have probably been answered before your baby was born.
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