Some of the most unique beds I've seen are the Little Tikes Twin Beds. The lucky little children who have them in their bedroom enjoy them very much. Parents have bought these twin size beds for their toddlers, even though the beds are recommended for children at least 3 years old.
The following is a comparison of three of the twin car beds by Little Tikes. One of these beds might be a great choice for your son or daughter:
Little Tikes Lightning Mcqueen Sports Car Twin Bed
Of all the twins beds by Little Tikes, this car bed is the most popular. You can expect nothing less when the bed is designed after Lightning Mcqueen. The bed is a good replica of the Cars movie star, and what helps make the bed such a big hit is its realistic looking wheels. If you child is a fan of the movie that this bed is designed after, they will truly love it.
Little Tikes Race Car Twin Bed
This bed is the most expensive of the three beds reviewed. If you judged the beds purely based on their looks, you might find that this bed wouldn't rate much higher than the Lightning Mcqueen sports car twin bed as the two look very similar.
This bed has additional features that warrant the extra cost, however. This twin bed features special compartments that can used for storage. For example, you'll find storage for toys under the front hood. This is great for reducing the amount of clutter in your child's bedroom. Also you'll find shelves for books and other items in the back spoiler of the car bed.
Little Tikes Sports Car Twin Bed Custom
This twin-sized sports car bed is sold as a customizable frame. You can choose from different colors including red, yellow, black, pink, white, green, and blue. You can add different decals onto the frame to customize it further, such as patriotic themed decals, flames, butterflies, army themed, and police decals.
In general the Little Tikes Twin Beds are great theme beds that your child is sure to enjoy.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Buying a Junior Bed Instead of a Regular Twin Bed
Kids beds are similar to adult-sized twin beds, only smaller. By comparison, adults spend much less time sleeping than children. For this reason, before you buy a new bed for your child it's a good idea to consider a lot of factors. Why should or shouldn't you purchase a kid's bed for your little one? What are some of the differences between a junior bed and an adult bed? Here are some of the disadvantages and advantages of buying an adult bed versus a children's bed:
Advantages of a junior bed/disadvantages of an adult twin bed
1. A children's bed is made specially sized for a child's size. As a result, the bed is usually lower to the ground, making them easier for kids to climb out of and into. A regular twin size bed isn't as low to the ground because it's made for an adult.
2. A children's bed can help a child ease into using an adult bed. Most of the time, a junior bed will have features to help keep your child secure and safe when in the bed, such as built-in rails. If you buy a regular twin bed, you'll probably want to add an additional bed rail while your child is younger, especially if your child tends to move around while sleeping.
3. Children's beds are designed to be fun for children. For example, they are designed with different themes such as a car bed, castle bed, etc. These types of beds can make going to sleep more enjoyable for your child - this helps both parents and children. An adult twin bed isn't designed with children in mind, so you'll need to add your own features to create a theme bed for your child.
4. Children's furniture is often designed especially for toddlers and babies. This fact makes this furniture perfect for a growing toddler. Most junior beds include special railings which enable the bed to be converted from a type of crib into a regular size junior bed.
Advantages of an adult twin bed /disadvantages of a junior bed
1. A child will be able to grow into an adult twin bed, as they are larger than junior beds. As a result you won't need to buy a new bed very soon as your child continues to grow.
2. A regular twin size bed and an adult twin size bed look very similar. As a result, your child won't think that his bed isn't a grown up, since it won't be any smaller. It's important for a child's independence that they have their own bed, and because of that sometimes it's important to make sure that your child and their siblings each have the same things.
3. A regular twin bed is less expensive because it doesn't include a lot of extra features. As a result, it's easier to buy a regular size twin bed at a very reasonable price.
4. You can save additional money with an adult twin bed because it doesn't use specially designed sheets and bedding. Junior beds will use smaller sized sheets because they have smaller mattresses.
Before making your decisions when buying your child's furniture, consider these points. You'll want to keep in mind where your child is in terms of their development before selecting furniture because every child is unique. You'll also want to keep in consideration how much space you have in your child's bedroom. Lastly, you'll want to make the bedroom fun for your child - a car bed can surely help with that.
Advantages of a junior bed/disadvantages of an adult twin bed
1. A children's bed is made specially sized for a child's size. As a result, the bed is usually lower to the ground, making them easier for kids to climb out of and into. A regular twin size bed isn't as low to the ground because it's made for an adult.
2. A children's bed can help a child ease into using an adult bed. Most of the time, a junior bed will have features to help keep your child secure and safe when in the bed, such as built-in rails. If you buy a regular twin bed, you'll probably want to add an additional bed rail while your child is younger, especially if your child tends to move around while sleeping.
3. Children's beds are designed to be fun for children. For example, they are designed with different themes such as a car bed, castle bed, etc. These types of beds can make going to sleep more enjoyable for your child - this helps both parents and children. An adult twin bed isn't designed with children in mind, so you'll need to add your own features to create a theme bed for your child.
4. Children's furniture is often designed especially for toddlers and babies. This fact makes this furniture perfect for a growing toddler. Most junior beds include special railings which enable the bed to be converted from a type of crib into a regular size junior bed.
Advantages of an adult twin bed /disadvantages of a junior bed
1. A child will be able to grow into an adult twin bed, as they are larger than junior beds. As a result you won't need to buy a new bed very soon as your child continues to grow.
2. A regular twin size bed and an adult twin size bed look very similar. As a result, your child won't think that his bed isn't a grown up, since it won't be any smaller. It's important for a child's independence that they have their own bed, and because of that sometimes it's important to make sure that your child and their siblings each have the same things.
3. A regular twin bed is less expensive because it doesn't include a lot of extra features. As a result, it's easier to buy a regular size twin bed at a very reasonable price.
4. You can save additional money with an adult twin bed because it doesn't use specially designed sheets and bedding. Junior beds will use smaller sized sheets because they have smaller mattresses.
Before making your decisions when buying your child's furniture, consider these points. You'll want to keep in mind where your child is in terms of their development before selecting furniture because every child is unique. You'll also want to keep in consideration how much space you have in your child's bedroom. Lastly, you'll want to make the bedroom fun for your child - a car bed can surely help with that.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Canopy Beds for Boys, Not Just for Girls
In medieval times, castles would drape heavy curtains over the beds to retain warmth in the winter, and keep out drafts. In the springtime and summer, the heavier curtains would be replaced with thin, lighter, netted canopies to deter bugs and pests. When you think about how canopy beds came into being, they don't sound very girlie at all.
Later on, the rich began sleeping under canopies, simply because the canopy bed was seen as being associated with wealth. It didn't seem to matter that at this point there were other devices in place (such as screen windows, air conditioning, central heating, etc.) that took care of the issues that canopies had once resolved.
For this reason alone, a canopy bed could make your son feel like the wealthiest little boy in the neighborhood. They make a great car bed, too!
When most people think of canopy beds, they imagine sheen, frilly, billowy fabrics - but that's not the only kind of canopy that there is - the canopies for kids beds can be made from wrought iron or wood, too.
Here are some popular boys' theme bed ideas, and ways that canopies can be incorporated into them:
To create a tree house theme bed, you could use a wooden slat platform for the lower canopy, which would create a "cave" inside the trunk of the "tree." A canopy that branches out over the upper level can add to the ambiance and appear to be jungle foliage.
To make a race car bed, the roof of the car could be made from a canopy of sheet metal (or it could be made like a convertible), or the canopy could be the form of a garage's ceiling and the race car bed is parked inside of it. Another good idea is to use a canopy made from canvas - then the race car theme bed for your little boy has its own carport.
A canopy made out of canvas would go great with a seafaring theme bed like a tanker ship, aircraft carrier, ocean liner, pirate ship, or a sailboat.
A wild west theme boys bedroom will help your little boy imagine he's a pioneer out on the open trail. You can use a canopy as the canvas to a covered wagon theme bed - he'll imagine he's on an important expedition into the western frontier.
A netted canopy could be used for mosquito netting in a jungle safari theme bed. Your little boy will imagine he's on an adventure in a tropical rain forest.
Lastly, with a themed canopy bed such as a car bed, you can help your little boy feel like the best racer on the circuit.
Later on, the rich began sleeping under canopies, simply because the canopy bed was seen as being associated with wealth. It didn't seem to matter that at this point there were other devices in place (such as screen windows, air conditioning, central heating, etc.) that took care of the issues that canopies had once resolved.
For this reason alone, a canopy bed could make your son feel like the wealthiest little boy in the neighborhood. They make a great car bed, too!
When most people think of canopy beds, they imagine sheen, frilly, billowy fabrics - but that's not the only kind of canopy that there is - the canopies for kids beds can be made from wrought iron or wood, too.
Here are some popular boys' theme bed ideas, and ways that canopies can be incorporated into them:
To create a tree house theme bed, you could use a wooden slat platform for the lower canopy, which would create a "cave" inside the trunk of the "tree." A canopy that branches out over the upper level can add to the ambiance and appear to be jungle foliage.
To make a race car bed, the roof of the car could be made from a canopy of sheet metal (or it could be made like a convertible), or the canopy could be the form of a garage's ceiling and the race car bed is parked inside of it. Another good idea is to use a canopy made from canvas - then the race car theme bed for your little boy has its own carport.
A canopy made out of canvas would go great with a seafaring theme bed like a tanker ship, aircraft carrier, ocean liner, pirate ship, or a sailboat.
A wild west theme boys bedroom will help your little boy imagine he's a pioneer out on the open trail. You can use a canopy as the canvas to a covered wagon theme bed - he'll imagine he's on an important expedition into the western frontier.
A netted canopy could be used for mosquito netting in a jungle safari theme bed. Your little boy will imagine he's on an adventure in a tropical rain forest.
Lastly, with a themed canopy bed such as a car bed, you can help your little boy feel like the best racer on the circuit.
Use a Car Bed to Create a Fun Bedroom for your Children
You can create a fun-filled wonderful bedroom for your children using a car bed or other type of theme bed. Bedtime can become a special time of the evening as opposed to a fight when you buy a bed designed for your children's interests. By using a lively imagination, your child can invent a world of their own within these beds. These beds have become very popular over the years, and they are available in many different shapes molded from plastic.
One way to help with the transition from a crib to a full-size bed is by using a toddler bed. Toddler beds are built close to the floor, so the child won't fall far in case they happen to fall out. They are also available in both full and twin sizes. You can help make the move from a nursery much easier for everyone with a really nice bedroom.
Include your child's input in all of the decisions, as that's a great way to interest your child in making the transition. Let your child decide if he wants theme bed like a race car or fire engine bed - take him shopping to pick out his "big kid" bed. You can also find theme beds for girls. When your toddler has decided which bed he really likes, you can take him out to shop for a comforter, pillowcases, sheets, and window treatments, etc. All of these elements can enhance the theme that's created by the bed. He should love his new bed, since he's the one who made the decisions.
Once your little girl is ready to give up her toddler bed, don't you think she'd enjoy having a castle bed with a slide? All of your little princess' dreams could come true with such a bedroom. You can find a bed that fits with your little girl's interests when you go shopping with her. You can also find a princess bunk bed, and a magical coach bed, that go along with the princess theme. Decorating her room to look like a princess lives there will be a lot of fun for you and your little girl. Maybe instead she'd like her room decorated to look like a Broadway stage, or something out of a fairy tale. No matter what she wants, you can help make it happen.
You can be sure to find lots of accessories to go with your theme, once it's been decided. You can design all you want by adding beads, mirrors, posters, decorative exotic screens, etc.
Older boys also love theme beds as well. A boy's room can take on a variety of themes. One idea could be a trip on the seas with a pirate ship bed. Another could be a jungle theme created with stuffed animals, painted trees, and a safari car bed. Lastly, he could pretend to be a soldier with his very own tank bed. No matter what he decides, try to design the room around his interests, and you'll find it difficult to get him to leave his new and fun bedroom! If you aren't too worried about your budget, there are companies that will build any style of kid bed that you could want.
You should have no trouble whatsoever finding a bed that your little one will love; there are so many various styles of kid and toddler beds available. To be honest, choosing which car bed your child likes best is actually the hardest part.
One way to help with the transition from a crib to a full-size bed is by using a toddler bed. Toddler beds are built close to the floor, so the child won't fall far in case they happen to fall out. They are also available in both full and twin sizes. You can help make the move from a nursery much easier for everyone with a really nice bedroom.
Include your child's input in all of the decisions, as that's a great way to interest your child in making the transition. Let your child decide if he wants theme bed like a race car or fire engine bed - take him shopping to pick out his "big kid" bed. You can also find theme beds for girls. When your toddler has decided which bed he really likes, you can take him out to shop for a comforter, pillowcases, sheets, and window treatments, etc. All of these elements can enhance the theme that's created by the bed. He should love his new bed, since he's the one who made the decisions.
Once your little girl is ready to give up her toddler bed, don't you think she'd enjoy having a castle bed with a slide? All of your little princess' dreams could come true with such a bedroom. You can find a bed that fits with your little girl's interests when you go shopping with her. You can also find a princess bunk bed, and a magical coach bed, that go along with the princess theme. Decorating her room to look like a princess lives there will be a lot of fun for you and your little girl. Maybe instead she'd like her room decorated to look like a Broadway stage, or something out of a fairy tale. No matter what she wants, you can help make it happen.
You can be sure to find lots of accessories to go with your theme, once it's been decided. You can design all you want by adding beads, mirrors, posters, decorative exotic screens, etc.
Older boys also love theme beds as well. A boy's room can take on a variety of themes. One idea could be a trip on the seas with a pirate ship bed. Another could be a jungle theme created with stuffed animals, painted trees, and a safari car bed. Lastly, he could pretend to be a soldier with his very own tank bed. No matter what he decides, try to design the room around his interests, and you'll find it difficult to get him to leave his new and fun bedroom! If you aren't too worried about your budget, there are companies that will build any style of kid bed that you could want.
You should have no trouble whatsoever finding a bed that your little one will love; there are so many various styles of kid and toddler beds available. To be honest, choosing which car bed your child likes best is actually the hardest part.
Choosing a Car Bed and Other Designs for Children's Beds
It is important to create a fun, stimulating, and comfortable surrounding for a child, as childhood is a very special time in every person's life. A car bed can help add to this created environment, and there are different styles and designs available.
All across the country and the world, there are a lot of children's beds available. A lot of bed companies aim for the mass market when making these beds, so they are usually mass produced. Even though the mass market beds can at times have rather unique styles, usually smaller companies will create a bed that is truly sought after.
The question is "what kinds of children's beds can you find now days?" To be honesty, it seems that no matter what you can think of in terms of a bed's design, it is most likely available on the market. The only issue might be that it could take a lot of work to locate it!
Beds that have painted on flowers or actual crafted wood flowers on the bed can be great for a little girl's room. These can be available in a wide range of colors, keeping in mind that pink (or some variation of pink) is usually a big favorite. A bed like that could help to create some kind of a fairytale atmosphere in the room.
Another choice that can spark imagination would be a bed designed on a theme such as a vehicle. A little boy would enjoy a bed like that in most cases. You can make bedtime more enjoyable with a bed that's shaped like a car - and it can help stimulate the imagination. The idea of sleeping in a sports car is a lot more exciting than a boring standard bed, so naturally these kinds of beds are advantageous to tired parents.
You can also find themed bunk beds, which would be good for a pair of children, and they can also help promote a more stimulating sleeping environment. Some designs for these types of beds include houses, fire engines, and boats.
Especially if the bed matches the rest of the room's decor, a train bed, car bed, or sleigh bed, etc. can add magic to a child's bedroom. It's also a great idea to let your children look at the designs and styles available to see which bed excites them the most.
All across the country and the world, there are a lot of children's beds available. A lot of bed companies aim for the mass market when making these beds, so they are usually mass produced. Even though the mass market beds can at times have rather unique styles, usually smaller companies will create a bed that is truly sought after.
The question is "what kinds of children's beds can you find now days?" To be honesty, it seems that no matter what you can think of in terms of a bed's design, it is most likely available on the market. The only issue might be that it could take a lot of work to locate it!
Beds that have painted on flowers or actual crafted wood flowers on the bed can be great for a little girl's room. These can be available in a wide range of colors, keeping in mind that pink (or some variation of pink) is usually a big favorite. A bed like that could help to create some kind of a fairytale atmosphere in the room.
Another choice that can spark imagination would be a bed designed on a theme such as a vehicle. A little boy would enjoy a bed like that in most cases. You can make bedtime more enjoyable with a bed that's shaped like a car - and it can help stimulate the imagination. The idea of sleeping in a sports car is a lot more exciting than a boring standard bed, so naturally these kinds of beds are advantageous to tired parents.
You can also find themed bunk beds, which would be good for a pair of children, and they can also help promote a more stimulating sleeping environment. Some designs for these types of beds include houses, fire engines, and boats.
Especially if the bed matches the rest of the room's decor, a train bed, car bed, or sleigh bed, etc. can add magic to a child's bedroom. It's also a great idea to let your children look at the designs and styles available to see which bed excites them the most.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)