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Step 1
Determine a budget. There are many choices available out there, running from double digits to four digits in price. Knowing what you are willing to spend on Her Royal Highness' sleep headquarters ahead of time helps you focus on the castle shaped beds you can actually afford to buy.
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Step 2
Talk to your prince and find out what features he wants most in his fortress. Towers, drawbridges, fire-breathing dragons sticking out of the windows, slides and ladders are just some of the options that are available. He probably won't get everything he wants in one bed, but it's a good idea to find out what's most important to him.
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Step 3
Consider what's important to you, too. Some models come with bookshelves, drawers, a desk or play areas. If considering a loft or bunk bed, figure out how high you are comfortable with it being.
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Step 4
Decide what style of bed you want. The most inexpensive ones will be the bed tents and bed toppers. Medium-priced options include hard plastic molded beds shaped like castle features. The most expensive (and, of course, the "coolest" in your child's eyes) will be lofted or bunk style beds, some even in full size.
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Step 5
Look online for pictures of castle shaped beds to get some ideas on styles that may work.
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Step 6
Visit a children's furniture specialty shop, if possible. Bring with you your budget, list of ideas from your child, your own list of ideal features, and some pictures of what you might want so the sales staff can help you find just what you are looking for.
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Step 7
Settle on a design and retailer; then make the purchase that will ensure your little prince or princess will have sweet dreams for many nights to come.
