| Beds and bedrooms traditionally were used to sleep | | | | decide before you step into your first store. |
| in. However, nowadays, kid's bedrooms are used like | | | | Once in store, the basic decisions make regarding |
| more like a 'playground. Further, kids prefer their beds | | | | colour and or style, other factors such as price and |
| to be beautifully designed or have a funky edge so | | | | quality will be other deciding factors. A good quality |
| they can show off to their friends. These spaces | | | | construction is something that should never be |
| have become versatile spaces for kids to relax, | | | | compromised on. The base of the bed should be able |
| entertain or even do fun activities like playing | | | | to withstand a decent amount of weight of your |
| imaginary pirates. | | | | child. You wouldn't want your kid to fall through the |
| The bed is the centre piece of every bedroom and | | | | bed while he or she is jumping vigorously (as they |
| before letting your kid jump into the bed, there are a | | | | do). If you are planning on getting your kid a bed |
| few things to look into such as design, construction, | | | | made entirely of timber, make sure the wood is |
| budget and materials used. These may be important | | | | good quality. Alternatively, white furniture is often |
| as it can determine the safety of your child while | | | | made from MDF. This is a strong durable product |
| using the bed and how long the product will last. | | | | which is able to be shaped easily. MDF is isotropic, |
| One major factor is the age of the child you are | | | | which means that it has no grain making it not prone |
| buying the bed for. A newborn up to a toddler usually | | | | to splitting or warping over time. It also means that |
| sleeps in a cot. But not all cots are safe for | | | | the paint finish is very smooth. It is important that |
| newborns. There are a few things to consider for | | | | the bed you are purchasing is sturdy. If it is not |
| your baby's cot. Is it stable? There are cots available | | | | sturdy on the showroom floor it may not be the |
| on the market that act like a swing. Some say that | | | | right purchase so to physically place you hands on it |
| baby sleeps easily as they are swayed from side to | | | | and give it a gentle shake should determine this |
| side. If you are present while doing this, then you can | | | | factor. After all, you don't want to have to replace |
| control the speed of the swaying. But, what if your | | | | the bed within 5 years, this should be a purchase that |
| baby is left alone and his older brother or sister came | | | | lasts your child right up until they leave home. |
| in and played with the crib? So maybe a non-rocking | | | | Therefore, maybe spending a little more time and |
| fixed cot is the best option, especially as they grow. | | | | money will be worth it in the long run. |
| Look for a cot with side railings so that your child will | | | | It is important to measure your kids room before |
| not fall out of the cot when sleeping or when they | | | | you go and possibly take the room layout with you |
| wake up. Cots should be very safe environments; | | | | to show the store owner. Placing the bed and other |
| especially because parents cannot be present all of | | | | furniture in the right place can help give a room a |
| the time and cots often act as playpen till mum | | | | great feel and also make the functioning of the room |
| arrives. In Australia there are stringent tests before | | | | and easy one for your child to use. |
| cots go to market so for peace of mind make sure | | | | The other factor is the size of the bed, single, king |
| you check it is Australian Tested & Approved. | | | | single, double or queen size. These days, parents |
| Going from the cot to bed usually happens between | | | | want their kids to have the 'bigger bed'. However, |
| the age of 2 to 3years of age. This step is | | | | the bed size will be determined by the room size. It is |
| monumental for both child and parent as it often | | | | also important to note that a king single is 15cm |
| signifies that it is time to become a 'big kid'. Lots of | | | | wider and 15cm longer than the single size. It is a |
| positive discussion and celebration often help this | | | | great size, particularly if you have tall kids as it will |
| hurdle to be exciting and much anticipated. A great | | | | accommodate them right through their teenage |
| way to make this transition easy is to take your little | | | | years. The king single and queen beds are the same |
| one with you to shop for their 'big bed'. | | | | length. The single and double beds are the same |
| When looking, choosing a style that suits your home | | | | length also. However, the best sizes to consider for |
| is important and as there is a huge range of beds | | | | kids are either the single or king single as linen in kids |
| available for kids. A simple determining factor is if the | | | | prints are readily available. |
| bed's style matches existing decor and/or furniture. | | | | The bed you choose for your child is an important |
| Often this purchase requires matching bedside tables, | | | | decision. Maybe 'Google' KIDS BEDS or KIDS |
| chests of drawers and possibly a desk etc. so you | | | | BEDROOM FURNITURE before you actually step into |
| may need a bed that is part of a bedroom range. | | | | store. If you take your child with you this could be a |
| Also, do you want white or timber, modern or | | | | fun day out for both parent and child. |
| traditional are some of the things that are good to | | | | |