| Have you finally (perhaps reluctantly) decided that it's | | | | be a big jump right out of a crib. Most people are |
| time to move your child out of their crib and onto the | | | | familiar with the basics of a twin bed, but thanks to the |
| next level? Even though you lovingly selected your | | | | overwhelming demand, there have been a number of |
| child's crib and nursery bedding with the utmost care, it | | | | new and innovative designs put on the market in |
| may be time to realize that your baby is growing and | | | | recent years. You can find everything from a |
| her bed needs to grow with her. But, don't despair, | | | | traditional slat poster or sleigh style bed, to a whimsical, |
| there are beautiful youth beds and bedding available | | | | colorful masterpiece that your child is sure to love. Loft |
| and now you get to put the same devotion into | | | | beds, bunk beds, and captain's beds are just a few of |
| choosing her big girl bed that you did for her nursery! | | | | the other styles you can choose from. Many of them |
| Here is what you need to know as you shop for your | | | | offer such things as: trundles for your overnight guests, |
| child's 'big kid' bed: | | | | extra storage space for your never-ending supply of |
| There are basically two styles of youth beds to | | | | clothes and toys, or guard rails to prevent children from |
| choose from - toddler beds and twin beds. | | | | falling off during the night. |
| Toddler Beds - Toddler beds are low to the floor and | | | | It doesn't matter if you're looking for a something to |
| sized somewhere in between a twin bed and a crib. | | | | match your already existing décor, or one that |
| They are not only the right size for a toddler or young | | | | can be a jumping off point for an entire over-haul, |
| child, but they also come in a wide variety of designs | | | | there's something out there that's perfect for you. |
| that will almost guarantee that you'll find just what | | | | Keep in mind that shopping for a complete child's |
| you're looking for. Toddler beds have become | | | | bedroom collection that includes a youth bed as well |
| incredibly popular over that past couple years, which | | | | as matching dresser, desk or night table is a way to |
| has made them incredibly easy to find and at very | | | | ensure your child's bedroom décor is |
| reasonable prices. Toddler beds can be great for a | | | | coordinated and pleasing. This can save you countless |
| while, but will have to be replaced as the child grows. | | | | hours of searching for matching pieces elsewhere. |
| This style of youth bed can be found in sturdy wood | | | | Whatever you choose, a youth bed can be a fantastic |
| or metal designs that will last through multiple children | | | | way to help your little one make a smooth transition |
| and many years. | | | | from his or her crib to a big-kid bed of their very own. |
| Twin Beds - Twin beds can be a great choice, but can | | | | |