The convertible bed: furniture that grows with your child

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From 2 to 10 years old: the child's bed that grows with your little one

Are you furnishing your child's room? Why not opt for a convertible bed? This child's bed will grow as your baby develops to then become a child's bed. Economical, it offers many advantages, particularly that of keeping a perfectly matched room for as long as possible. Discover everything you need to know about the convertible child's bed!

What is a convertible child's bed?

The convertible child's bed is a child's bed that transforms as your child grows. First, it's a barred bed like all other barred beds. It therefore allows your child to sleep in complete safety from 2 years old until they're old enough to move into a big bed. Then, you can transform your child's bed into a big bed. By following the instructions, you can make transformations that will allow you to go from a 90x140 cm child's bed to a 90x190 cm child's bed. This model can be used up to the age of 6 years.

After that, your child will need a 90x190 cm child's bed that can accompany them into adulthood. Among the various solutions such as the trundle bed, the loft bed, the bunk bed, or even the mid-height bed with OPUS wood desk for example, the convertible model is characterized by its ability to adapt according to need.

The growing child's bed: a sustainable and evolving solution

Are you looking for a child's bed that grows over the years? That's exactly what the convertible bed offers. This type of smart bed accompanies your child's growth without compromising on comfort or aesthetics. Designed to go from a barred bed to a child's bed, sometimes up to 90x190cm, it adapts to each stage of life, from early childhood to adolescence. The growing child's bed is thus both an economical and ecological choice, perfect for avoiding frequent furniture replacements. By opting for this convertible format, you offer your child a practical, secure and durable bed, while maintaining the harmony of the room thanks to a coherent design over time.

Why opt for a convertible bed?

There are several reasons why you might opt for a convertible child's bed. First of all, this model allows you to choose a child's bed to be used from 2 to 15 years old. It's an excellent way to save money and avoid buying a new bed barely two years after acquiring the barred bed. What's more, some models allow you to go from crib to barred bed and then to child's bed. This is therefore a model that can be used from 2 years old, which allows for even greater savings.

This type of bed can be either a girl's bed or a boy's bed. It can therefore be used in turn by different members of the same sibling group. Once again, savings are the order of the day.

Moreover, opting for this type of bed allows you to maintain a perfectly matched room for several years. Very often, we opt for a complete baby room so that bed, dresser and wardrobe match. Changing beds often means breaking this harmony except in the case of a convertible child's bed.

Finally, environmentally conscious parents will have the opportunity to limit purchases by choosing furniture that's more durable over time.

How to choose the type of convertible child's bed?

The choice of your convertible child's bed depends on several criteria:

That is, the transformations you can make. There are particularly convertible and combined child's beds that add several pieces of furniture into one.

It all depends on your preferences and the baby room's decor. Choose something timeless that you won't tire of over the years.

You can opt for healthier and more eco-friendly materials such as FSC-certified solid wood, ecological wood panels, solvent-free paints and varnishes, etc.

Made in France or made in Europe are to be preferred, as they're more eco-friendly and high quality.

Prefer brands specialized in children's furniture. You'll appreciate the quality of the design and the attention to detail.

It must be in line with your budget. However, keep in mind that it's a piece of furniture you'll keep for 6 years. Therefore, opt for a quality product.

What age for a convertible bed?

Regarding the age for a convertible bed, it all depends on the form it takes. If it's a crib, you can put your baby in it from birth. If it's a barred bed, it's from the age of 6 months that it's most suitable. For a child's bed, you can put your baby in it as soon as they've outgrown sleeping in a barred bed. This varies from child to child. It's generally said to be time when baby shows their desire for space, particularly by trying to climb over the barrier.

What furniture to pair it with to complete the room?

To complete your child's bed, you can add storage furniture in the baby's room. The dresser is an excellent choice for organizing all of baby's little belongings. Some models can be completed with a removable changing pad to turn it into a changing table with storage for as long as necessary.

Still on the storage side, the wardrobe is a very good complement to the dresser and will very quickly be filled over the years. This piece of furniture allows you to properly organize the child's room.

Choosing the mattress

With your child's bed, you'll also need a mattress. To choose it, refer to the furniture's dimensions. For a 90x140 cm bed, you'll need a 90x140 cm mattress. Of course, choose a child's mattress, preferably Oeko-Tex certified for greater safety. Also make sure that the mattress thickness corresponds to the manufacturer's recommendations.

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