The period wherein your child makes the transition from a crib to a real bed is indeed a crucial one. The age of the move usually varies from child to child, and there is no telling when your child will be ready for it. Many parents opt to make the transition a lot easier on their child by investing in a toddler bed that is set low on the floor. This is not always necessary however, and if you want to avoid the extra cost, you may simply opt for a mattress that is set on a simple frame placed low on the floor. This should be adequate for your child’s needs until he or she is ready for a real bed.
Make sure that you invest in a good quality mattress for your child’s bed in order to provide the support that growing bones need. A durable mattress will also stand up well to those times when children simply have to jump up and down on the bed. As any parent knows, this type of play is inevitable from time-to-time. A good-quality mattress will hold up well to this beating and come out of it none the worse for wear.
Keep in mind that mattresses should ideally be replaced every ten years or so. When making your purchase therefore, it is more economical to go for a good- quality mattress and box spring, even if you have to make do with a more modestly-priced bed frame.
We bought a single bed for our little boy when he went from a cot to a bed. He fell out on some nights but we’d put cushions on the floor so at least he had a soft landing. After a few nights he stopped falling out of bed as he got familiar with the edges of the bed.
What you need to remember is that your child might not want a larger bed so it might be worth taking them bed shopping with you
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