Standard junior beds are made to fit a mattress which is 70cm x 140cm and depending on your budget you can choose a foam one, which is usually less expensive, or a sprung one. Remember that the quality of the mattress will reflect in it's comfort and have a knock on effect for your toddler who may have disturbed nights if they are unable to settle. Buy the best quality mattress you an afford and then regularly flip and turn it to keep it in good condition.
Having chosen a junior bed you will not be able to use a single duvet which is too big. A toddler duvet measures 120cm x 150cm and should be no more than 4 tog to prevent small children over heating. Ensure that you can machine wash and tumble dry the duvet that you choose to enable you to turn it around quickly and get it back on to the bed if your child is unwell or has an accident. Look out for anti allergy brands which cost a little more but will give you extra peace of mind.
Standard pillows, used on single and double beds, are too big for your child's toddler bed. A junior pillow measures 40cm by 60cm and you will only need one for your child to sleep comfortably. We learn our pillow bad habits as we get older and do not need multiple pillows for a good night's sleep. Remember to buy a machine washable pillow which can be tumble dried in case of little accidents.
The market is waking up to the popularity of toddler beds and converted cot beds so there is now a lot more choice available when you are looking for duvet covers and pillowcases. Go for easy care poly cotton mixes and remember to buy a back up set because although your tumble drier means washing is quick to turn around and be ready to use again in one day there will be times when a poorly child or middle of the night accident makes this impossible so even if you just buy a cheaper plain set and keep it for emergencies it will be worth it.
When you have a toddler accidents and unexpected illness are par for the course and unavoidable so you can protect your mattress with a removable protective cover which can be easily machine washed and tumble dried. Choose between a padded cover which can also help make a cheaper mattress feel a little more comfy, an anti allergy cover for added peace of mind or a waterproof cover if your child is prone to bed wetting.
Standard junior beds are made to fit a mattress which is 70cm x 140cm and depending on your budget you can choose a foam one, which is usually less expensive, or a sprung one. Remember that the quality of the mattress will reflect in it's comfort and have a knock on effect for your toddler who may have disturbed nights if they are unable to settle. Buy the best quality mattress you an afford and then regularly flip and turn it to keep it in good condition.
Having chosen a junior bed you will not be able to use a single duvet which is too big. A toddler duvet measures 120cm x 150cm and should be no more than 4 tog to prevent small children over heating. Ensure that you can machine wash and tumble dry the duvet that you choose to enable you to turn it around quickly and get it back on to the bed if your child is unwell or has an accident. Look out for anti allergy brands which cost a little more but will give you extra peace of mind.
Standard pillows, used on single and double beds, are too big for your child's toddler bed. A junior pillow measures 40cm by 60cm and you will only need one for your child to sleep comfortably. We learn our pillow bad habits as we get older and do not need multiple pillows for a good night's sleep. Remember to buy a machine washable pillow which can be tumble dried in case of little accidents.
The market is waking up to the popularity of toddler beds and converted cot beds so there is now a lot more choice available when you are looking for duvet covers and pillowcases. Go for easy care poly cotton mixes and remember to buy a back up set because although your tumble drier means washing is quick to turn around and be ready to use again in one day there will be times when a poorly child or middle of the night accident makes this impossible so even if you just buy a cheaper plain set and keep it for emergencies it will be worth it.
When you have a toddler accidents and unexpected illness are par for the course and unavoidable so you can protect your mattress with a removable protective cover which can be easily machine washed and tumble dried. Choose between a padded cover which can also help make a cheaper mattress feel a little more comfy, an anti allergy cover for added peace of mind or a waterproof cover if your child is prone to bed wetting.