It’s hard to stop worrying about your kids, regardless of whether they’re babies, teenagers or young adults. While sleepless nights can be part and parcel of parenthood, knowing your child is in the next room getting a quality, comfortable night’s sleep can offer valuable peace of mind. That confidence shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, though. After all, kids grow fast: One second they’re learning to walk, and the next, they’ve outgrown their shoes, school clothes and bed. Keeping up with their growth spurts can get expensive quickly.
Fortunately, IKEA offers a variety of affordable, comfortable beds and mattresses that will take your child through their whole childhood. From cribs and bunk beds to queen-sized options for visiting college students, you can be confident they’ll sleep well under your roof.
The rundown
- A comfortable night’s sleep is essential for your little (and big) ones, but shouldn’t break the bank.
- The selection of affordable beds and mattresses at IKEA can take your kid through their whole childhood, from crib to college dorm.
- IKEA offers a variety of ways to pick a bed, with assembly a snap, saving parents valuable time.
From crib to college dorm
Whether your kid is six months, six years or sixteen, the wide variety of beds and mattresses at IKEA features something for everyone. From bassinets and cribs to their first twin bed and bunk beds, the company's selection of children’s beds and mattresses is comfortable, practical and affordable. If you don’t want to risk buying a frame only for your little one to shoot up another few inches, extendable bed frames are available, which you can adjust and lengthen as your child grows. IKEA also has you covered if your little one isn’t so little anymore. In addition to a college dorm range, IKEA offers a variety of queen-size bed frames and mattresses, so you can ensure your student is comfortable when they return home for weekends and holidays.
Not sure where to start? IKEA offers several convenient articles and tools to help you pick the perfect bed. If you’re looking for a comfortable mattress for your older child, use the Comfort Guide quiz to find suggestions tailored to their sleeping position and body weight. IKEA Kreativ, on the other hand, allows you to visualize and plan your child’s bedroom to see how IKEA furniture would look together in the space, making it especially helpful if you’re redesigning the entire bedroom.
Save precious time
The number-one thing parents need more of is time. IKEA offers a variety of ways to pick out a new bed, including online and in-store, so you can shop via the method that best suits your schedule. In addition, beds from IKEA are straightforward to assemble, with clear instructions, so you can put them together in a cinch and spend more of your precious time with your kids.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy a toddler bed, twin, full or something my kids can grow into?
While you can buy a toddler bed to transition your child from a crib to a twin bed, it’s not necessary, and your kid will likely outgrow it within a few years, meaning you’ll need to buy another bed. Instead, you can save money by transitioning straight to a twin bed, which will likely last your kid throughout childhood (and their many growth spurts). If you can’t decide between the two, extendable bed frames are a great compromise. With these beds, you can easily adjust the frame’s length as your child grows. And no, that doesn’t mean you need to replace the mattress every few years, as IKEA also offers comfortable foam and spring extendable mattresses.
Is a bunk bed suitable for my child?
If you have two children sharing a room and are considering bunk beds, it’s important to know when they’re old enough to use bunk beds. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children shouldn’t sleep in the top bunk until they’re at least six years old; the bottom bunk is suitable for younger children, though. This is because children under six don’t have the coordination to climb safely or prevent themselves from falling out. The AAP also recommends that the bunk bed’s top bunk frame feature a guardrail and a ladder — which IKEA bunk bed frames include — and that the bed is placed in a corner with walls on two sides.
What mattress should I get for my child?
When buying a twin bed mattress for your child, you should choose one with the right firmness to support your child’s physical and mental development. Age and weight affect the firmness level that’s best for your child. A firm to medium-firm mattress is best for children aged two to five who have recently transitioned from a crib, and medium firmness is often best for children aged between six and 12. However, for teenagers and young adults, it is worth consulting the Comfort Guide quiz to find the mattress best suited to their individual needs.
