Toddler beds

Toddler Beds for the Move Out of the Cot

The moment a toddler starts climbing out of their cot is usually the moment parents realise it's time for the next step, and a proper toddler bed makes that transition far smoother than jumping straight to a full-size bed. Whether you're moving a child from cot to bed for the first time, need something low enough to prevent night-time tumbles, or want a fun themed frame to make the switch exciting, FastDaddyshop stocks toddler beds and junior frames designed with younger children specifically in mind. On our site you can order low-profile frames under 25 cm off the ground for ages 18 months to 4 years, beds with integrated guard rails, and cot-bed conversions that extend as your child grows.

Choosing a toddler bed: what our customers ask most

• What age is a toddler bed suitable for? Our consultants often advise the switch from cot to toddler bed once a child reaches around 90 cm in height or starts climbing the cot rail, typically between 18 months and 3 years. From the experience of FastDaddyshop's managers, most toddler beds fit children comfortably up to around age 5, at which point a standard single frame usually takes over.
• Do toddler beds need guard rails? In practice, a guard rail on at least one side is worth having for the first few months after the switch, particularly for children who move around a lot in their sleep. We'd flag an expert caution: always check the rail height suits the mattress thickness used, as a mismatch reduces how effective it is.
• Standard toddler mattress size or cot-bed size — which fits? From experience, most toddler beds use either a 70 x 140 cm cot-bed mattress or a 140 x 70 cm junior size, so it's worth checking the exact frame dimensions before ordering a mattress separately, as the two aren't always interchangeable.

Once your toddler bed is sorted, it's worth thinking about the rest of the room around it. Many of our customers pair a toddler bed with a kids' desk for early drawing and homework, add kids' storage for toys and clothes, or bring in a step stool to help little ones reach the sink independently. Browse the full FastDaddyshop children's range to furnish the whole room together.