When should children transition from a cot to a bed?
One of the toughest parts of watching your child grow up is knowing when to make the move from cot to bed. It’s a big moment – and every child reaches it in their own time.
As a general rule, most children move into a toddler bed around the age of two. However, some may want to stay in their cot for a little longer, while others might be ready to upgrade earlier.
Explore our bunk bed ranges
Free up floor space with our range of bunk beds so that your kids can play, learn and unwind all in one place.
Rover bunk bed
The Rover Bunk Bed makes the most of a compact space, adding two bunks, a variety of shelves, and a large drawer within its frame. Ideal for smaller or shared rooms, this sleek kids bed features modern recessed handles and a choice of finishes.
Infinity Battlebunk
The X Rocker Battlebunk High Sleeper Gaming Bed turns your bed into the ultimate high-tech command centre of comfort. This gadget-packed, space-saving bed includes RGB smart lighting, infinity mirrors, storage and a desk with built-in wireless charging.
Stompa Compact Bunk Bed
This compact bunk bed can also be reassembled as two separate single beds, making it amazingly versatile. With a space-saving footprint, this bunk bed is ideal for smaller rooms, and the sleek, trendy design is perfect for boys and girls alike.
Stompa Classic Bunk
The smart Stompa Classic Bunk Bed is a great space-saver - and because it's a bunk bed, it makes bedtime more fun for everyone. This versatile, contemporary bunk bed can also be assembled as two single beds for ultimate flexibility as your kids grow.
What mattress is good for bunk beds?
When you’re looking for a mattress that’s good for kids’ bunk beds, you need to make sure that the mattress isn’t deeper than the side of the frame and doesn’t cover or extend taller than the side rail.
Many of our kids’ bunk beds are sold with mattresses that fit perfectly into each bunk, offering plenty of support and comfort.
Check the product description of any of our bunk beds for our recommended mattress depth.
What mattress firmness is best for my child?
A medium-firm mattress is often the sweet spot for little ones. It offers enough support for growing bodies, helps limit tossing and turning, and makes it that little bit less tempting to bounce on the bed. For more information, head over to our kids mattress buying guide or read our more general mattress buying guide.
What if my child frequently has sleepovers?
If you’re expecting more than one sleeper in your child’s bedroom, we’d highly recommend bunk beds. From single bunk beds to double bunk beds, these kids’ beds provide sleeping spaces for multiple kids, without taking up more square footage than a single bed frame.
You could also choose a trundle bed, as the pull-out sleeping space can comfortably accommodate a smaller guest sleeper.
What if my child wets the bed?
Accidents can happen throughout the night, but luckily there are ways to prepare. A washable mattress protector helps to protect the bed and the mattress, as do washable bed pads. Both ensure that your child’s mattress stays protected and lasts beyond the bed wetting phase.
Should I consider kids’ beds with additional features?
Some of the most useful additions to a kid’s bed are extra storage solutions or even additional sleeping spaces. This includes children’s single beds with pull-out drawers or shelving areas, kids’ bunk beds, and single beds with trundles.
These additions don’t impact the safety or comfort of a kid’s bed but provide plenty of extra storage space to help declutter a kid’s room. Or they grant extra sleeping spaces, without imposing on the available floor space of a bedroom.
