When our kids are ready to move into their very first bed, picking the right one can be worrisome.
After all, moving from a baby bed into a child's bed is a huge step for them, hence; getting the perfect first bed requires careful thought and consideration.
First of all, before we make this move, we should discuss it with our kids beforehand so they won't feel instantly intimidated when they suddenly see that their old, comfortable bed has been replaced with a strange contraption that looks big and scary.
Discussing their fears and worries openly can help them through this transition phase.
To further help us out in this area, we can ask our kids to choose their bed with us so they can have their personal inputs on choices and pick one that they will feel most comfortable with.
Designs Just for Kids To make the transition a fun experience, we can select our child's bed with funky, colorful and fun designs.
There are headboards that are painted with some of the most popular characters kids love these days.
From cartoon superheroes to Disney characters, cute little flowers and angels, animal pictures and alphabet prints; the styles are aplenty.
If there isn't one that's up to our child's liking, we can always decorate the headboard ourselves - which is another great idea for kids to truly love their first beds.
Sheets and pillowcases for a child's bed also come in many different designs and prints.
We can also pick these together with our kids to make them feel that they are part of making important decisions regarding their first beds.
These will definitely add to the appeal of the bed so our child will instantly take to their beds without any hassles.
Safety and Durability If we are looking to use this bed for a few years, durability is of utmost importance.
The more durable the bed support, the more years that our kids will enjoy their beds.
Since kids sometimes like to jump up and down on the bed, sometimes even with their friends; getting a bed that can withstand wear and tear should likewise be considered.
We should also check the materials the bed was made from, especially if our kids are prone to allergies.
By ensuring that the bed is made from non-toxic materials, we can be certain that our kids will not suddenly suffer from any allergic reactions.
The same goes for the bed mattress.
We should check the kind of foam inside the mattress not only for comfort but also for avoiding health risks.
There are a lot of bed mattresses these days for children's beds that are made from organic materials.
This is not only excellent for helping conserve the environment but also for providing our kids with a safe, non-hazardous bed that will give them a comfortable rest each night.
Finally, before getting a specific bed; we should ask our kids to try the bed for size and comfort.
Once we have undertaken all the essential steps that go into buying a bed, we are now ready to get our kids their very first grown-up bed.