Toddler bed
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A toddler bed is a small bed designed for toddler
s and is used as a transitional bed between an infant bed
and an ordinary bed
. Commonly these beds will have low side rails (cot side
s, possibly removable) on each side to prevent accidental rolling out of the bed while asleep, rather than being fully enclosed like an Infant bed
. A toddler bed is low to the ground to facilitate safe and easy entry and exit for the occupant. The mattress
in a toddler bed is often the same size as that in an infant bed
. As toddlers are learning to express their tastes, licensed
or themed beds to appeal to their preferences are available (for example, a racing car bed).
Toddler
A toddler is a young child, usually defined as being between the ages of one and three. Registered nurse, midwife and author, Robin Barker, states 'Any time from eight months onwards your baby will begin to realise he is a separate person from you...
s and is used as a transitional bed between an infant bed
Infant bed
An infant bed is a small bed specifically for infants and very young children, generally up to 3 years old....
and an ordinary bed
Bed
A bed is a large piece of furniture used as a place to sleep, relax, or engage in sexual relations.Most modern beds consist of a mattress on a bed frame, with the mattress resting either on a solid base, often wooden slats, or a sprung base...
. Commonly these beds will have low side rails (cot side
Cot side
Cot sides are raised sides fitted to a bed to stop the occupant from falling out of bed. They occur:*In toddler beds; however in infant beds the sides are to prevent intentional, rather than accidental, exit....
s, possibly removable) on each side to prevent accidental rolling out of the bed while asleep, rather than being fully enclosed like an Infant bed
Infant bed
An infant bed is a small bed specifically for infants and very young children, generally up to 3 years old....
. A toddler bed is low to the ground to facilitate safe and easy entry and exit for the occupant. The mattress
Mattress
A mattress is a manufactured product to sleep or lie on, consisting of resilient materials and covered with an outer fabric or ticking. In the developed world it is typically part of a bed set and is placed upon a foundation....
in a toddler bed is often the same size as that in an infant bed
Infant bed
An infant bed is a small bed specifically for infants and very young children, generally up to 3 years old....
. As toddlers are learning to express their tastes, licensed
Brand licensing
Licensing means renting or leasing of an intangible asset. Examples of intangible assets include a song , a character , a name or a brand . An arrangement to license a brand requires a licensing agreement...
or themed beds to appeal to their preferences are available (for example, a racing car bed).
See also
- BassinetBassinetA bassinet or bassinette is a bed specifically for babies from birth to about four months, and small enough to provide a "cocoon" that small babies find comforting....
, a common precursor bed for newborns - Infant bedInfant bedAn infant bed is a small bed specifically for infants and very young children, generally up to 3 years old....
(crib or cot), a common preceding bed for infants
External links
- Crib safety information from Seattle Children's Hospital.