eli seems ready to switch from a crib to a toddler bed and i’m trying to find a bed that will fit his crib mattress and that he can toss around in without falling out. i saved this photo from years ago and i still love these beds. it was from a story about lisa mahar’s home– the owner of kid-o. i’m guessing they were probably custom made… does anyone know?
Sorry, don’t know about these beds….they’re really neat looking.
But we have the Ikea crib (I think the same one you have) and turned it into a toddler bed. We screwed a nice piece of wood in at the side that we removed as a bumper. It’s only a few inches high but it keeps her from rolling out. It can also easily be removed if we ever need to use the crib again.
hi shayna!
we tried twice taking the side off and maybe he just wasn’t ready… he really didn’t like it! so twice we put the side back on. but he can easily climb in and out…. so i was thinking maybe he needs a brand new bed to be excited about. i love that the bed is convertible though. i love that crib!
oh goodness, that’s not an easy bed to undo and put back together again! i hope the new bed idea works!
They’re by Nume and, unfortunately, cost an arm and a leg. Here’s a link: http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=426
oh thanks!! yes, too pricey for me… but such a great bed.
Hi, Lena. Such a great bed. Maybe just alter the thickness and height of the planks for the “toddler cart bed” at desighnconfidential to have something similar? looks like you can leave off the metal edging.
good idea….
i’m talking with a furniture designer/carpenter friend who might be able to build one for us.
Lovely beds!
yikes, that is a pricey bed! but yeah, i bet you could have a carpenter make up something similar without too much trouble. leon has a regular ikea twin bed that’s low to the ground. we used to put blankets and pillows on the ground for a soft landing. he still falls off occasionally, but it doesn’t seem to bother him too much!
Those look great, but I have to admit, I can’t wait to be able to sit on the bed next to Alex when he is out of a crib, and that would be awkward with this design. I like the idea of pillows on the floor next to the bed though.
good point!
Not inexpensive either, but I came across this bed and it reminded me of your post!
http://www.remodelista.com/posts/childrens-furniture-from-kalon-studios
love love that bed too
My Dad could totally make you this bed for Eli! 🙂
i wish!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/150092053/custom-order-natural-baby-and-toddler?ref=sr_gallery_38&ga_search_query=eco+furniture&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_search_type=all
Stumbled upon this on Etsy. Like the bed, but not sure what type of ply they use for their furniture??
these are great too
I’ve actually wondered for some time, why you are not going the Montessori way for Eli about sleeping (mattress on the floor) considering you background. Your insights interest me. Thank you in advance.
interesting thought! i love the concept… and eli is in a montessori nursery school now. but i never had a bed on the floor myself so maybe that is why it doesn’t appeal to me as much as being a little off the ground. i love floor seating and floor cushions. something to think about- thanks!
Having a baby mind these days, I am planning to use tatamis under the mattress for better air circulation and still for it to be low enough for a child’s independence. And then this installation should be easy and cozy for group cuddling, playing and reading.
Some inspiration :
http://pinterest.com/pin/264727284319004329/
http://pinterest.com/pin/264727284319004280/
http://pinterest.com/pin/264727284316035218/
You could make it yourself it would be quite easy just measure to the size of the mattress leaving a couple of inches around the edge for the quilt/blanket. Slats for the base or use the base from the cot. Local hardware store or carpenter will cut the wood for you put lockable castors on the bottom.
Worth having a crack at it if you felt up to it.
Helenb 🙂
i’m thinking about it! thx for the encouragement.
Lena, We had this toddler bed for Evan up until he was 4 (or 5 even?). I remember the toddler bed and article that you posted. I love that one, too. This one is more affordable and we had things like books & stuffed animals on the edge of the bed – later it became a launching pad 🙂
http://www.kidkraft.com/furniture-and-decor/toddler-beds/86921
We skipped putting Reed in it and went straight into having two twin beds. In many ways, it was too early at two for him to jump right into a twin. He still sleeps sideways in it because he likes the comfort of feeling the edges.
Good luck!
xo
Take a look at theses beds from Highland Wood on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/92197544/natural-toddler-bed-montessori-bed-crib?ref=col_view
Montessori beds are what you traditionally call the bed that you have posted above.
I’m joining late on this, but how about the Oeuf bed ? Although pricey as well. It’s a great bed, I know a little girl who has it and loves it.
http://www.oeufnyc.com/theoeuftoddlerbed.aspx
Good luck in your research!
Rebecca