Browse Forums Finishing Touch Re: Bed size for kids 13May 01, 2009 2:38 pm H was in a cot until she was 2.5 then we bought her a single bed with a trundle underneath it. In the beginning we had a soft mesh type railing thing that you could click up or click down. We kept that on her bed until we moved into the rental - so she was 3y 1mth. She has falled out of bed a couple of times so we just put two pillows alongside her bed everynight in case it happens (only seemed to happen when she was over-tired.) She is a massively restless sleeper - often in the middle of the night she will be across the bed or ****** completely the other way. She will have in her bedroom the bed, a bedside chest, a desk with hutch and a chest of drawers with a mirror on top. She also has a WIR so storage is not that needed at present. Q is 2 this month and still in his cot and will remain so for at least a month or two after we move into the new place. Reason being for continuity and "safeness" of somthing remaining the same. I am thinking that he will probably get the same sort of furniture set up as what H has now (although Domayne had the coolest surfboard themed bedroom suite that we loved) I personally have a dislike of young children in a queen bed. Not sure why but I think it is because I want them to remain children for as long as possible and look forward to things. I know I had a single bed until I bought my house at 25yrs old - and then it was a double bed. DH slept in a single bed at his parents home until he built his own home at 30 and bought a queen size. We have just bought ourselves a king size bed and it is bliss - but the kidlets also think it is bliss too. H has been sneaking into our room every night after we put her to bed to go to sleep in our bed (she tells us it is "snuggly"). Then we carry her back to her own room for the night. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: Bed size for kids 15May 01, 2009 5:06 pm Thanks girls Yep King Single is the go I think - atleast until they are a bit older and can tell me what they like Your DD's room sounds gorgeous Kyton - I think we are getting our kids bedroom furniture from Domanye too My karma ran over your dogma Re: Bed size for kids 17May 02, 2009 3:54 pm King Singles definitely. Go for double quilts however as they drape better ... plus there is less chance of them kicking the covers off overnight and ending up back in your bed freezing cold . So says the person whose 6 yo only recently moved into her own bed . Re: Bed size for kids 18May 02, 2009 5:01 pm Another vote for king singles, I have a 6yr old in them and I'm sure it'll do till she leaves the nest, I got a good quality mattress and a double quilt does the job well. As for the 2.5 year old (having also just decided to boot her out of the marital nest last week- is currently on a mattress next to our bed on the floor till she gets used to sleeping on her own and I actually buy her a bed of her own) I will probably get her a king single, although I'm not sure it will fit so well, she has a smaller room, there is a large walk in robe though I can put her dresser drawers in so it may be ok. I remember still having to sleep in a single throughout my teens and at nearly 6 foot I hated it. I'm broad too and always felt crammed. Re: Bed size for kids 19May 02, 2009 7:21 pm I'm so glad there are other parents who have their children sleep with them. Our friends and rellies always made me feel like a freak because our daughter slept with us . She's out now tho' yippee Definitely go for the king single .. our daughter loves to be tucked in tight with twenty teddies cramming the space Re: Bed size for kids 20May 02, 2009 7:45 pm I agree DL, I feel so much better about our situation reading about other co-sleeping families! When people hear the 4 of us share the one bed they give me the eye like we are some weird hippy family I love having my babies near me, but it's getting to the point where we can't all fit comfortably any more. I also think it will be good for their independence if I let go a little bit I'm sure I will sneak into their beds for a cuddle at some stage So if we go king single - the general rule is to go a double doona...does it hang over the side heaps? Any photos would be appreciated... Do they make king single doonas? I know they make quilt covers but I wasn't sure if they had doonas too... My karma ran over your dogma Bathroom renovation will likely include a back-to-corner bath and we’re considering a freestanding tap with hand-held shower such as the picture included. My hesitation… 0 24736 After some ideas on making our patio kid friendly . Currently we have exposed aggregate. The patio faces west and is always in sun even though it has a shade directly… 0 3836 Dear Members I have to decide the Facade column size. My custom builder standard is 350mm with rendering, but i asked for 470mm plus stone or tiles and yet to get… 0 7583 |