House bed: until what age is it suitable?

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What age for a cabin bed? The step-by-step guide!

You're wondering up to what age a child can sleep in a cabin bed? Good news: this magical bed often accompanies them from 6 months to 9 years... or even longer, depending on the model chosen! Safety, imagination, and independence: we explain everything, age by age.

Can a cabin bed be used from 6 months?

Yes, but only on the floor!
 As soon as baby starts rolling over on their own, a cabin bed at floor level becomes an excellent alternative to the traditional crib.

? Zero fall risk, with a low frame or legs ≤ 3 cm.

Add removable guardrails if needed to secure the early stages. This "Montessori friendly" bed promotes free movement: baby rolls over, stands up, explores… like an adventurer in their first cabin.

? To prioritize: untreated solid wood, local manufacturing (e.g., Capsule cabin bed), without toxic solvents or varnishes.

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From 2 to 5 years:
the golden age of cabin beds

From 2 years old, welcome to independence and imagination!
The child walks, climbs, navigates independently. No more bars: the bed becomes their personal landmark, between cozy cocoon and playground.

✨ What the cabin bed brings them at this age:

  • They climb up and down without help → enhanced independence.
  • They take ownership of the space → confidence development.
  • They invent a thousand stories → creativity in full bloom.


Sleeping in a "cabin" promotes deep sleep. The child feels protected, soothed by this cocoon at their size.

? Recommended model: 70×140 cm or 70×160 cm cabin bed, with removable guardrails.

Up to 9 years:
the evolving cabin bed, a durable ally

Some cabin bed models are designed to grow with the child, by adjusting:

  • the sleeping area length (from 70×140 to 70×160 cm),
  • the height, with an adjustable base,
  • the guardrails, removable and then removable as they grow.

? Smart example: the Capsule cabin bed, from birth to 9 years.

✅ Advantages:

  • Cost-effective (1 bed for 9 years)
  • Eco-friendly (FSC certified solid wood)
  • Less waste and furniture to throw away

It's the ideal solution if you're looking for durability and natural design, without compromising the playful aspect.

After 6 years old: transition to an elevated cabin bed?

Yes, but not before 6 years old!
The loft cabin bed or bed with slide is a dream, but it requires that your child:

  • no longer falls easily
  • understands the dangers of height
  • and follows safety rules

? Discover our mid-height beds, loft beds, and bunk beds.

? Also read:

? Which children's bed to choose after 6 years old?

Quick recap: which cabin bed according to age?

Child's age

Recommended bed type

Main advantage

6 months to 2 years

Floor cabin bed

Total safety, promotes motor skills

2 to 5 years

Standard cabin bed (with guardrail)

Independence, imagination, comfort

5 to 9 years

Evolving cabin bed

Grows with the child, eco-responsible

6 years and up

Loft cabin bed/slide

Fun, space-saving (if maturity is reached)

FAQ – Up to what age can a child keep a cabin bed?

Not at all! Some evolving models remain functional up to 9 years, even beyond if they're comfortable. The "cabin" universe remains reassuring even for older children.

Yes! Many evolving cabin beds allow removing guardrails, adjusting the base size, or transforming the structure into a junior bed.

With a solid wood or PEFC certified engineered wood panel model, like those from ChambreKids, durability is guaranteed throughout childhood.

? Our advice for a durable, safe, and magical cabin bed

? The cabin bed adapts to each stage of growth:


✅ From 6 months (on the floor)
✅ Perfect at 2 years to stimulate independence
✅ Evolves up to 9 years with the right models

Choose a bed:

✔️ in certified solid wood
✔️ with removable guardrails
✔️ manufactured in France
✔️ compatible with healthy and breathable mattresses (natural latex, coco, organic cotton)