As an adult, bed shopping seems a fairly standard process:
you measure your room, go to a store and have a lie down on some test beds,
choose what you want and wait for it to arrive. Choosing a bed for your child
is less easy - for one, it will have to last them years of growing. While
there’s a lot more to consider, the process is pretty similar - just make sure
that your child is involved in the choice too.
Safety First
The first consideration when buying a child’s bed should be safety - this is an investment for
the next 10 to 15 years of their life, so choose wisely. If opting for a
standard single bed, you have little to worry about. Cot-like frames are
available if your child worries about falling out, and these can be customised
over time. When choosing a bunk bed, keep an eye out for quality materials and
EU quality standards marking to show it has passed the required safety tests.
Choosing A Mattress
Children are very resilient, but a softer mattress is more
of a guarantee of them getting a good night’s sleep, while supporting their
growing bones. The Sleep Council advise taking your child to
a store to lie down on some of the test beds and see what they like, but
remember to check in regularly over the coming years to ensure the bed still
serves them well. After all, a teen who is suddenly 6ft tall won’t sleep well
on a short bed.
Storage Solutions
Fortunately for parents, there are plenty of different beds
that combine sleeping with storage, perfect for two children sharing a room or
for small bedrooms. Kids Beds Online offer standard bunk beds for
sharers; while their cabin or high beds have space underneath for a wardrobe or
desk. Some cabin beds have shelving units on the bunk alongside the bed,
creating a bedside table to safely keep a glass of water and a reading lamp.
Working Together
It’s hard to overstate the importance of working together
with your child to make decisions about their comfort and future. Although it
may well be your house, their sleeping space is their chance for
privacy, and it’s important to respect that. You might find the decision making
process easier if you narrow down a few choices and allow your child to choose
from those, and be sure to let them choose their own bedding - for younger
children this creates a sense of security, and for older kids it’s a chance to
exercise their budding independence.
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