A kids bed can be such a source of wonder and fun! I remember the day that my Dad unloaded what seemed at the time to be a giant load of wood into my bedroom. At the time, I didn't even know what a "bunk-bed" was. You can imagine how thrilled I was when I saw the end result!
Bunk beds are okay for kids a little older, with toddlers and little kids, there are some fantastic possibilities. Toddler beds now come in a dizzying array of choices - colors, disney characters, cartoon characters, race cars, fire engines, even choo-choo trains! If your little one is into a character, there is a kids bed for him. Or her! They come in equal parts, girl or boy!
How to Shop for a Kids Bed
When you're looking for a new bed for your child, there are some key points to consider. Fortunately, because of a wide selection and many reputable merchants, the process can be made easy with these simple Do's and Don'ts:
Do...
- Look for a good return policy - make sure you check out the return policy before you buy. Fortunately, theKIDshoppe.com does this for you, and we'll let you know which merchants are best.
- Look for free shipping - there are too many merchants out there charging an arm and a leg - somtimes this will increase your purchase price for a kids bed by 25%!
- Read the specifications of the toddler bed you choose - especially for themed character beds, there is typically a weight limit around 50-60lbs.
Don't...
- Worry too much about growing out of it - many of the themed kids beds are inexpensive enough to get a new one every year!
- Forget to buy a good mattress - they are almost never included. We'll point you in the right direction to a nice selection here.
- Leave out bedding. Here's an idea - you can have other family members give bedding and sheets as an accessory gift.
- Worry! Here at theKIDshoppe.com, we've done the research for you, just check out our reviews and you'll find the kids bed you're looking for from a merchant you can trust.
What Kids Beds are Hot This Year?
We could have told you this before we got the sales figures from our merchant partners - our young testers knew the answers! This year, there are what we consider the "big 3". No - not the auto-makers - the Kids Bed makers! Dora the Explorer Toddler Bed, Thomas the Tank Toddler Bed, and the Disney Princess Bed are the hot sellers.
Here is a great gift idea: A Room in a Box! Dora the Explorer, Disney Princess and Disney Pixar Cars (a very cool race care toddler bed) come as a "Room in a Box." The Box comes with a themed bed, table and little chairs, and even a toy organizer (yeah right!). Definitely a recommended buy!
As an Elflet, Jingles loved his kids bed...
"I built a fort from my bed, I'm smart as a fox - it was easy to do with a Room in a box!"
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