The Toddler Trundle Bed

Having a toddler trundle bed for your toddler could be very handy. You basically have two beds in one - you have the main bed which is used daily and then underneath the main bed you have another bed stored away. When your child has a friend to stay then you pull out the second bed and then you have two twin trundle beds for a great sleepover!

Toddler trundle beds are a great way to have an extra bed easy to hand. They are not sized for toddlers though. They are mainly standard sized twin beds and the main bed can sometimes be slightly higher than they would normally so that the second bed can easily fit under.

If you are thinking of buying a trundle bed for your toddler it would be useful to take your toddler to the bed store and check how well he can get in and out of bed! You may find a trundle bed too high for your toddler's little legs.

Or you may choose to buy a trundle bed but may also then need a foot stool near his bed (you would need to check how safe this would be). You may also need to fit some toddler bed rails to stop your toddler falling out of bed in the middle of the night!

You might be thinking of getting a trundle bed for your toddler if you are thinking ahead and want to combine buying a bed that could last him until adulthood (that must seem a long time away!) and wanting an extra bed for guests. Toddler sized toddler beds are gorgeous and great fun but they are not practical for everyone.

If you have a regular friend or relative that stays over and needs to sleep in with your toddler then a trundle bed would be a good option. Or perhaps if he has an older sibling coming home from time to time. Trundle beds are more sturdy and more comfortable than camp beds and store away very easily.

If storage is very important to you and you're prefer not to lose underbed storage you can get a toddler trundle bed which has a main bed, a second bed and, underneath the mattress part of the second bed, 3 drawers too. This is the Woodcrest Ethan Trundle Mission Bed from toddlerbeds.com and retails for around $600.

Alternatively you may simply be looking for a standard toddler bed with a trundle storage drawer underneath without a second bed. These are widely available and are around $160.00.

You can easily customise any twin sized bed for your toddler by adding his favorite themes or characters to his toddler bedding. Parents often find that their toddler loves customising their own bed in their own fashion with stickers and decorations.

Another advantage of having a toddler trundle bed is that if your toddler happens to wet the bed then it is very simple to pull out the second bed and use the second bed for the rest of the night whilst the main bed airs.

However, a disadvantage of trundle beds is that they can be expensive! So do shop around and find the best deal.