Thursday, August 21, 2014

Factors To Consider When Buying A Car Bed For Your Kid

By Jamal D White


The right time to move your kid from the crib to the toddler bed is not exactly specific, although the right time should be between 2 and 3 years. Even so, you might want to wait until they have reached 3 years as they might be reluctant to move when they are younger. Consider the following aspects if you are looking to buy a car bed for your kid.

It is crucial for the bed to be close to the ground. This is to minimize chances of the child injuring themselves and to make it easier for the kid to climb up and down the bed. One can also make the bed more secure by placing cushions on the edges of the bed.

There is no better feeling than knowing that your child is safe when they are asleep. Therefore, to achieve the following you should purchase a safe bed. You can do this by buying a bed that has smooth and finished edges and avoiding ones that have sharp edges.

Spacing is another factor that you as a parent should consider when buying a bed. This is because there are beds that take up a lot of space in the room and might lead to untidiness especially when things are all over. Therefore, to avoid this it is advisable to go for a bed that comes with storage drawers, which can be used to store toys, extra books, pens and pencils.

It might also be a good idea to consider how much weight the bed can handle. You can get this information from the dealers, or check on the labels. There are some beds that are limited to just 50 pounds, like some plastic toddler beds. This means that you and your child cannot sit on it together, leave alone snuggling together. It is for this reason that you should go for the sturdiest one available.

Some color cues are attractive, especially if you put the right combination of contrast and shades of the original color. Children are especially fond of beds disguised as cars, and you could top this by adding a princess tiara or an emblazonment of a cartoon character of their choice. You might find that this was the stimulation that your kid needed to move from the crib to their own bed.

The frame for the bed should hold the mattress tightly in order to avoid accidents. If your bed does not hold the mattress properly, consider changing it. Gaps between your mattresses could prove to be a hidden hazard for your toddler, so watch out for any before installing your bed to see if it poses imminent threat.

It is also important to see if the bed that you have decided to buy maintains the right safety standards. You can do this by looking for a standard seal on the bed. This seal means that the bed has been approved for packaging. When you do this, you avoid buying a bed that will not last and one that will hurt your child.




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