Best toddler bed

Looking for a toddler bed that you and your little one will love? We can help. Toddler beds are made for youngsters who have progressed from sleeping in a cot but aren't quite ready for a single bed. Lower to the ground than singles and smaller, they are designed so that your child can get into and out of bed with ease. For the utmost stability, there will usually be an extra leg at the center of the bed. Plus, to help keep your child safe when sleeping, particularly the wrigglers, these beds come with bumpers – sometimes called 'safety rails' – and a headboard. As well as two bumpers at the top, some options come with two at the foot of the bed, too.

A worthy investment, these can be used for quite some time, provided your tot still fits. Of course, there are plenty of styles out there, some more pared-back, some more playful. So, to help you in finding the perfect toddler bed, we've picked out some of the best you can buy. Our favorite, the Dream On Me Portland 3-in-1 convertible toddler bed, comes complete with a headboard, footboard, and four bumpers. It's also easy to set up and can be converted into two children's chairs – neat, right?

The Dream On Me Portland 3-in-1 convertible toddler bed is one of the best you can buy. This toddler bed features a bell-shaped full panel headboard and footboard, and it boasts four sets of safety rails, too. It's designed to be low to the floor and it has a capacity of 50 pounds. The best part? It can be converted into two child chairs and a table after you're finished using it as a bed.

Made from pine wood and easy to assemble, this toddler bed comes in two colors –lavender or white.

The Dream On Me Brookside toddler bed is a very affordable option. This toddler bed has a headboard and two slatted safety rails. It's a great transition bed for less fidgety toddlers who can be trusted to sleep the right way up. It can support up to 50 pounds in weight while it features wooden mattress support tails.

With a modern frame and 12 color options from black to blush pink, sky blue, and pebble grey. This toddler bed is made from New Zealand pine wood.

Making bedtime that little more fun, the Delta Children plastic toddler bed is a great pick for Mickey Mouse lovers, Paw Patrol fans, or the Frozen obsessed. This toddler bed has a headboard and footboard and it comes with two attached guardrails for safety purposes. It can hold up to 50 pounds in weight and once constructed, it sits at 26.18-inches high.

Made from plastic with a sturdy steel frame, this toddler bed comes in a range of different characters. Choose their favorite and bedtime will never be a struggle again.

The Delta Children MySize toddler bed is a great non-slatted pick. This toddler bed has a headboard, footboard, and two attached guardrails. Sitting at 23.5-inches high, this bed is non-slatted for added safety reasons. A better pick for fidgeters.

Made from solid wood and extremely stylish, this toddler bed comes in three colors —grey, white, and chocolate. It's also a bargain.

The KidKraft Houston toddler bed is a simple, no-frills choice. This toddler bed has a headboard and two safety rails. It sits low to the ground for safety purposes while it's easy to assemble.

This toddler bed is made from MDF. It comes in three finishes from honey to natural and white.

Constructed from durable wood, the Delta Children Disney interactive wood Toddler bed is a super-cute choice that your little angel will love. With elevated sides, which act as secure guardrails, and a bedtime checklist, it helps to keep your child safe as they sleep and instill a bedtime routine. Thanks to the interactive date-and-time spinner, the bed can also be used for learning the time, making it both educational and classically functional. 

It has a safe and hard-wearing finish, and because it is low to the ground, it is well-suited to younger or smaller children.

Add a little color to their room with help from the Dream On Me Elora Collection toddler bed. This bed has a headboard, a footboard, and two safety guard rails. It also measures 28-inches high so that your toddler can climb on and off it, safely.

Available in your choice of grey, emerald, fuchsia pink, fusion coral, lime green, or wave blue, there's a color to suit everyone. It's also made from solid New Zealand pinewood!

Our verdict

Haven't quite decided on the perfect bed for your youngsters to catch some zeds? Don't sweat it. We have summarized our top choices below. 

Our favorite is the Dream On Me Portland 3-in-1 convertible toddler bed, which is not only elegant but also smartly designed. When it is not being used as a bed, it can be converted into two child-sized chairs and a table. Genius! Looking for something contemporary and stylish, but can't part with too much? The Dream On Me Brookside toddler bed is a budget-friendly choice. Searching for a little childhood magic? The Delta Children plastic toddler bed is ideal, with Minnie or Mickey Mouse, Spiderman, Lion King, Toy Story, and plenty of other classic designs to choose from. 

After something without slats? The Delta Children MySize toddler bed is a chic and modern choice. What about something uber-simple? Well, it has to be the KidKraft Houston toddler bed, a no-nonsense choice that performs. For something low to the ground, the Delta Children Disney interactive wood toddler bed is ideal—plus, it's educational! Finally, if you can't resist a splash of color, the Dream On Me Elora Collection toddler bed is available in a selection of unique shades.

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