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Double bed for toddler?

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CanINapNow · 08/04/2025 17:22

I’m thinking of not bothering with a toddler bed and just getting my 2 year old a double. What do people think? Would he just fall out all the time?

I have a really bad back and I just think it would be easier to settle him to sleep/read a book/get in with him if he’s unwell if we had a nice comfy double?

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wanderlustgirl · 08/04/2025 17:25

We did this and no regrets. Ideal for resettling in night and can always use it for extra guests if needed too in future as well

JoyousEagle · 08/04/2025 17:31

Surely he’d be less likely to fall out, if he sleeps in the middle?

We never had a low down toddler bed type thing, or proper bed guards. We just rolled up a beach towel length ways and put it under the sheet along the edge of the bed to act as a little buffer and that stopped both of ours falling out.

Ener · 08/04/2025 17:57

We did this. Was great if we ever needed to sleep in with them when they were ill for example

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CanINapNow · 08/04/2025 18:47

wanderlustgirl · 08/04/2025 17:25

We did this and no regrets. Ideal for resettling in night and can always use it for extra guests if needed too in future as well

Amazing thank you! Think I’ll go for it. Did you get a floor bed or just a regular one? Did you use a bed guard?

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CanINapNow · 08/04/2025 18:47

JoyousEagle · 08/04/2025 17:31

Surely he’d be less likely to fall out, if he sleeps in the middle?

We never had a low down toddler bed type thing, or proper bed guards. We just rolled up a beach towel length ways and put it under the sheet along the edge of the bed to act as a little buffer and that stopped both of ours falling out.

Fantastic idea for the buffer! Thank you xx

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CanINapNow · 08/04/2025 18:48

Ener · 08/04/2025 17:57

We did this. Was great if we ever needed to sleep in with them when they were ill for example

Perfect. Exactly what I was thinking. As he has space in his room I think it’s worth it. Thank you. X

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Frazzledandfried · 08/04/2025 18:48

Yep DS went straight from a cot to a small double. So much more comfy for settling, snuggles, sickness etc! Learnt my lesson from many a cold uncomfortable night lying on the floor next to dd cot bed!

comeongerl · 08/04/2025 18:51

We did this, was great! He’s 23 now and still uses a double when he comes home ☺️

LuluDelulu · 08/04/2025 20:42

If you’ve got the space, go for it!

Tbrh · 08/04/2025 20:48

We got a King Single, wish I had gone bigger!

Jellycatrabbit · 08/04/2025 20:55

My ds has a double, it's great for just hopping in for a bit when he needs a hug.

Would just caution that you may regret your decision when changing the sheets, washing sheets, and folding and putting away yet more sheets, and due to the volume of washing generated week to week, not to mention the amount a sickness bug can produce, you may decide that DC2 is only allowed a single.

Flubadubba · 09/04/2025 07:19

Also did this, and agree on the sickness! Pool noodles under the sheet are great to act as buffers.

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CanINapNow · 09/04/2025 08:29

Jellycatrabbit · 08/04/2025 20:55

My ds has a double, it's great for just hopping in for a bit when he needs a hug.

Would just caution that you may regret your decision when changing the sheets, washing sheets, and folding and putting away yet more sheets, and due to the volume of washing generated week to week, not to mention the amount a sickness bug can produce, you may decide that DC2 is only allowed a single.

Very good point! Yet another double bed to change!

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