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Sleep Tight: Kids' Beds

by Pam G.

Kids need cozy beds

Give children and tweens a comfortable place to dream. Build and decorate twin beds. Turn a bunk bed into a castle, or build a fire engine bed. Choose a mattress for the child, and get tips on buying bunk bed, beds for tweens, or a bed for toddlers.

Bed Time

  • About Twin Beds

    The word twin beds connote the image of two beds, as in twins. In fact, the term twin beds is defined as "one of a pair of identical beds." Twin beds, however, are more Read More

  • How to Get Tinkerbell Bedding

    Tinkerbell bedding is a great way to bring Tinkerbell into your home by decorating your bedroom or your child's bedroom with an assortment of Tinkerbell memorabilia. A Read More

  • How to Transition Twins to Big Beds

    Twins have especially close bonds. As newborns, many twins end up co-sleeping in the same crib and feel a strong connection. The warmth of each other in the cribs is very Read More

  • About Children's Bedding

    Children's bedding includes any type of bedding made for children and tweens. These pieces incorporate bright colors and flashy logos to capture the child's attention. They Read More

  • How to Decorate Bunk Beds

    Children's bedrooms provide a place of retreat and privacy. Decorate your child's room to help it feel more relaxing and fun for them. Whether working with a small or large Read More

  • How to Get Up to the Top Bunk of a Bunk Bed

    The number one hazard of the bunk beds is the top bunk. Sometimes railings aren't up to standard, the beds are too high, or there may be life threatening falls from the Read More

Building Ideas

  • How to Build a Wood Bunk Bed

    Kids love bunk beds. A bunk bed can even become a ship, a fort or a princess castle. The arrangement--one bed on top of the other--creates an intimate space where siblings Read More

  • How to Make a Bunk Bed Castle

    Most kids think that a bunk bed is one of the coolest beds they can have. Not only can they sleep on the bed, they can use the other bunk for sleepovers or for a play area. Read More

  • How to Make Built-In Bunk Beds

    If you want your kids to have the coolest room in the entire world, construct built-in bunk beds for them. It's a step up from the usual and is easier than you might think. Read More

  • How to Build a Castle Shaped Bed

    Children often dream of being princesses and knights and a castle bed is a wonderful way to make your sweet prince or princess feel like true royalty. Custom-built Read More

  • How to Build a Kid's Platform Bed

    Platform beds are simple sturdy beds that work well in kid's rooms. You can make a platform bed that has storage boxes as a base to maximize space. This project can be done Read More

  • How to Build a Fire Engine Bed

    Building a bed for your child or toddler can be a fulfilling experience for the whole family. Create a supplies list, a woodworking plan and select a pattern. Make sure you Read More

  • How to Build a Toddler Bed

    Building a toddler bed is an easy and inexpensive way of moving a child out of her crib. Building it yourself lets you decide what material to use as well as ensuring Read More

  • How to Build a Child's Four Poster Bed

    Let your child drift off to dreamland in her very own child-sized four poster bed. The best part is that you can make one yourself without much expense. You can then Read More

  • How to Build a Full Twin Bunk Bed

    The bunk bed with a full bed on the bottom and a twin bed on the top is a popular design for beds. However, its high cost at furniture stores can be avoided if you build it Read More

  • How to Build a Bed Box

    With inflation on the rise, even simple things like bed frames have become insanely priced. Or, perhaps your child has gotten too big for their current bed. Instead of Read More

Buying

  • Choosing a Mattress for a Child

    The day that your child moves from a crib to a bed is a special milestone. Getting a new bed is an exciting part of growing up and great care should be taken to pick out Read More

  • How to Purchase a Bed for a Tween

    Most kids outgrow their beds as they reach their tween years. Girls get sick of their canopies. Boys find that they just do not seem to have enough room. Use these steps Read More

  • How to Buy Beds for Twins

    As twins begin to mature, they may be ready to sleep in big beds. When buying beds for twins, there are many things to think about. You must decide if the twins are ready Read More

  • How to Buy a Castle Shaped Bed

    If you want to tuck your little princess or prince into their dream bed overnight, consider buying a castle shaped bed. There are several advantages to this concept for a Read More

  • How to Buy a Bed Safety Rail

    Moving your child from a crib to a bed is a big step for the child and an even bigger emotional step for you. Choosing the right bed safety rail is not only going to keep Read More

  • How to Buy Bunk Beds for Children

    Just about every child at one time or another wants to own a bunk bed. There's something special about feeling safe and secure on the enclosed bottom bunk or mature and Read More

  • How to Select a Bunk Bed

    For children, sleeping in a bunk bed is like going on an adventure each night. Follow these steps for choosing a bunk bed that will ensure your child's safety. Read More

  • How to Choose a Toddler Bed

    Transitioning your child from a crib to a bigger bed can be difficult. Toddler beds present a great middle step in this transition. Most use the mattress from your Read More

  • How to Buy Bed Canopies

    Bed canopies are a great way to dress up any room, and they're especially popular in children's bedrooms. From ruffled princess canopies to tent-like enclosures, both girls Read More

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