Buying Children"s Beds
The need for quality sleep for a child should be taken very seriously.
It is recognised by experts that a well-rested child will get the most out of their day-time activities.
With this in mind, buying children's beds should be a thoughtful yet exciting experience.
Catalogues prefer to exhibit their beds, complete with bedding, in a simulated, fully furnished bedroom.
Although it is in context, it is not the familiar environment of the child's bedroom and may give false expectations for the child.
Buying on the internet is speedy and efficient but it is best to use sites that offer some sort of guidance as to the bed rating in terms of build quality and comfort.
However, customer reviews provide valuable insight.
A visit to the showroom, if possible, will give first-hand impressions of comfort and appearance.
Furthermore, the presence of well-trained helpful bed advisors giving a warm welcome is a bonus.
Bed advisers can give information on manufacturers, own-branded beds, materials used, the spring system and the base type.
A reputable company with around 120 stores across the UK should result in one being located nearby.
Bed frames arrive flat-packed, and to assemble a bunk or cabin bed may seem a daunting task for the novice with no joinery skills.
However, bed advisers can offer reassurance about this.
Children's beds are of a standard single size (90x190cm) but it is best to bring along a record of the measurements of the room in the form of a pencil-line floor plan, in particular if the bed's destination is to be a small alcove.
As mentioned before, increasing evidence shows that quality sleep is essential.
Children between 1 and 3 years need sleep routines to prepare them for sleep.
By the age of 3 to 5 years a regular sleep and bed routine should be established, enabling the child to sleep for 10-12 hours a night.
School children from 5 to 12 years require 10 to 11 hours sleep because their day is punctuated by school, pets, sports, homework, TV and computers.
Although the child may be worn out, sleeping can best be accomplished in a cool, quiet, dark environment on a bed the child feels both secure and comfortable in.
A mattress protector or memory foam mattress topper can be purchased at the same time as the bed, as can bedding or simply a pajama case.
It is recognised by experts that a well-rested child will get the most out of their day-time activities.
With this in mind, buying children's beds should be a thoughtful yet exciting experience.
Catalogues prefer to exhibit their beds, complete with bedding, in a simulated, fully furnished bedroom.
Although it is in context, it is not the familiar environment of the child's bedroom and may give false expectations for the child.
Buying on the internet is speedy and efficient but it is best to use sites that offer some sort of guidance as to the bed rating in terms of build quality and comfort.
However, customer reviews provide valuable insight.
A visit to the showroom, if possible, will give first-hand impressions of comfort and appearance.
Furthermore, the presence of well-trained helpful bed advisors giving a warm welcome is a bonus.
Bed advisers can give information on manufacturers, own-branded beds, materials used, the spring system and the base type.
A reputable company with around 120 stores across the UK should result in one being located nearby.
Bed frames arrive flat-packed, and to assemble a bunk or cabin bed may seem a daunting task for the novice with no joinery skills.
However, bed advisers can offer reassurance about this.
Children's beds are of a standard single size (90x190cm) but it is best to bring along a record of the measurements of the room in the form of a pencil-line floor plan, in particular if the bed's destination is to be a small alcove.
As mentioned before, increasing evidence shows that quality sleep is essential.
Children between 1 and 3 years need sleep routines to prepare them for sleep.
By the age of 3 to 5 years a regular sleep and bed routine should be established, enabling the child to sleep for 10-12 hours a night.
School children from 5 to 12 years require 10 to 11 hours sleep because their day is punctuated by school, pets, sports, homework, TV and computers.
Although the child may be worn out, sleeping can best be accomplished in a cool, quiet, dark environment on a bed the child feels both secure and comfortable in.
A mattress protector or memory foam mattress topper can be purchased at the same time as the bed, as can bedding or simply a pajama case.