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When should your baby transition to a toddler bed?

When should your baby transition to a toddler bed?

Transitioning your baby from their cot to a toddler bed is a big milestone! But when is the best time to make the switch? Typically, most babies are ready to make the switch around 18 to 24 months old, or when they’re 90cm tall. Some parents choose to do so around 18 months, while others wait until their child is closer to 3 years old. There isn’t necessarily a “right” answer, as every family is different and will have their own unique circumstances. If your child’s closer to 3 y …
17th Feb 2023 Room to Grow
How to Choose a Kids Bed

How to Choose a Kids Bed

Choosing a kids bed can be like walking into a minefield with so many options available on the market. It’s so important to consider all the aspects and features of a bed because sleep is crucial to your child’s development. We’ve come up with some tips and considerations to take into account when choosing your child's bed. Age The age of your child matters. You wouldn’t put a one year old in a bunk bed due to safety concerns and similarly, you wouldn’t suggest a teenager should, no m …
11th Jan 2023 Room to Grow
Best Toddler Beds of 2023

Best Toddler Beds of 2023

The time has come for your child to transition from a cot to a ‘big bed’. Searching for the best toddler bed is no easy task, but choosing wisely could see your child's bed last them up until starting school, so selecting the right bed will make your life easier in the long run. Sleep is essential for your child’s growth and development, so we’ve come up with a selection of the best toddler beds for 2023, so you can help your toddler sleep soundly. Toddler beds A toddler bed usu …
11th Jan 2023 Room to Grow
What Bed Should a One Year Old Be In?

What Bed Should a One Year Old Be In?

Choosing the right bed for your child can be tricky, and finding one that is safe, secure and comfortable is a parent’s top priority. With so many options out there, we’ve come up with some recommendations of what to look out for, as well as bed choices to keep your little one-year-olds nice and snug night after night. Due to safety reasons, we suggest children aged one should remain in a secure cot or cot bed. It is recommended that children of this age need around 11-14 hours of sleep …
10th Jan 2023 Room to Grow
How to Choose a Toddler Bed

How to Choose a Toddler Bed

Transitioning to a toddler bed is a really important part of your child’s early life – and it can be a big step! Therefore, choosing the best bed is imperative to help your little one settle, feel comfortable, and get a peaceful night’s sleep. Here, we’ve collated our top tips that you should consider when buying your toddler’s first bed. Safety When choosing the right bed for your toddler, safety ultimately comes first. It’s important that the bed is stable and low to the ground, …
10th Jan 2023 Room to Grow
Why you shouldn’t buy a bunk bed

Why you shouldn’t buy a bunk bed

If you have children similar in age, or often have guests or family visiting with kids who will be sleeping over, a bunk bed can seem like a great, space saving option. Unfortunately, they’re not always the right solution, with a number of considerations to take into account before making your decision. Here we discuss the pros and cons of bunk beds and how to decide if they’ll work for you and your family.Space One of the key advantages of a bunk bed is space. If your little ones are shari …
9th Jan 2023 Room to Grow
How to Have a Relaxing Bedtime Routine with Children

How to Have a Relaxing Bedtime Routine with Children

Unfortunately, many children sleep less than recommended. Children often develop sleep problems when they are very young. Since sleep is very important for a child’s health and growth, parents should start with a bedtime routine as soon as their child is able to sleep through the night. It is important to establish a relaxing bedtime routine when children are little so that it becomes a habit by the time they are in school. A good night’s sleep can prevent some childhood sleep problems such as n …
19th Jul 2022 rtg
How to Transition Your Child to Their Own Bed

How to Transition Your Child to Their Own Bed

The transition to sleeping alone for a child who has been co-sleeping can be difficult, for both the parent(s) and the child. The process of moving your child to his own bed and room needs to be a gradual process, even if they say they want to sleep alone.First, you need to prepare your child’s individual sleeping space making is safe, secure, and comfortable. Additionally, once you make the determination that your child is ready, you need to prepare for an adjustment period and possible regress …
19th Jul 2022 rtg
Bunk Beds vs Loft Beds: What’s the Difference?

Bunk Beds vs Loft Beds: What’s the Difference?

With the array of different children’s beds on the market it is a common misconception that any bed with a ladder is deemed a bunk bed.Bunk beds in the traditional sense are two beds, one above the other to minimise the footprint of the bed by having one bed at height. They are ideal for: Smaller bedrooms where space is at a premiumChildren sharing a room Offering an extra bed for when guests come to stayThe main feature of a bunk bed is two beds, but they have diversified over time with offse …
14th Jun 2022
Kids Bunk Bed Safety

Kids Bunk Bed Safety

It is pretty fair to say that ‘Kids love bunk beds’! The excitement of climbing a ladder to bed and sleeping up high, being able to share a room with a sibling or having a friend to stay for a sleepover. There is just something very appealing about having one bed stacked upon another bed!  As a parent, there are all sorts of concerns when it comes to letting your child or children have a bunk bed. The most important questions asked are about safe bunk beds and what to look out for when con …
27th Apr 2022 rtg

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