When it comes time to choosing a new bed for your child, many parents make the mistake of buying for the now and not for the future.
Selecting the right bed and mattress is key to ensuring they get the quality sleep they need for brain function and growth.
Focus on Furniture interior stylist Melissa Gullifer shares some tips to help you choose the right bed:
1. Keep it simple
Over-complicated styling is unnecessary as children grow up so quickly and their tastes change as they transition through their childhood years. Don’t go out and buy your three-year-old daughter an expensive princess bed because in three to four years’ time, she will want something else. Be practical and think about a timeless bed option in a simple colour, or a timber bed frame, or upholstered bed, which will give you the flexibility to add a variety of affordable quilt covers to update as your child grows into a new phase.
2. Space
Think about how much space you have in your child’s bedroom and consider their current height and growth in the future. Is there enough room for a king single, double, or queen bed or only a single? Also consider beds with built-in storage if you have limited with space. Can two bedsides fit this space, or one? Will they need a desk or reading nook? Their bedroom should be designed around the idea of a personal little sanctuary; somewhere they can sleep, rest and play.
3. Test and rest
Help your child create their dream bedroom and give them the full bed testing experience by shopping with them in store. They will love it. Test out suitable beds and mattresses and sit with them on the bed. Is it comfortable? Will it stand the test of time? Think about how many years you want your child to keep this bed.
4. Budget
Have your budget set and do your research. Good quality beds do not need to break the bank. Decide on the important features your child needs, for example, single or double bed, two bedside tables or just one and don’t forget to add in a quality mattress. Stick to your budget and enjoy the process.
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