You have three options when selecting a bed for your little one. You can purchase a twin bed and make it toddler safe, buy a bed designed for toddlers, or our favorite option: use a toddler bed conversion kit.If you choose the first option — purchasing and converting a twin bed — you’ll need to buy the appropriate guard rails to make it safe for your child. 

(Most of the time, steel or wood safety rails will suffice. But if you have a toddler who rolls into them often, you may opt for mesh.) This option is more expensive than using a conventional toddler bed, but because a twin bed is typically more durable and can be used past the toddler years, you’ll get your money’s worth.

For another economical option, we recommend a crib with a conversion kit, which allows you to transform the crib into a toddler bed when the time comes. Whether you prefer this or a conventional toddler bed, here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing one:

If you have a toddler, you know they’re acrobatic. They love to climb, cavort, and bounce their way out of their beds. So choose something with solid construction that won’t shift or buckle when they get rambunctious.

Rolling out of bed is most likely a “when” and not an “if” for your toddler. Though that sounds scary, it’s not a big deal if they have the right bed. Choose one that is very low to the ground, so they don’t have far to go.

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