Finding the best bed for your child can often be an arduous task. There are so many shapes, sizes and styles to choose from; each having a different personality as well as an array of practical (or impractical!) elements. At Little Lucy Willow, we have a wide range of beds for children for all ages but, as your little ones grow, many parents approach the double bed debate.
Double beds for children can be both a good and bad thing but as they start to get older, a double bed becomes a definite essential. You can save yourself a lot of stress, time and money in the long-run by upgrading to a double bed sooner rather than later, with a number of bonuses for both you and your children.
The Elephant in the (Bed) Room
One of the most obvious reasons for purchasing a double bed for your child is to prepare for their spatial requirements. We all share the struggle of constantly purchasing clothing to fit growing children – their beds are no different, except for the fact that you can invest in a double bed sooner and reap the rewards in the long-term.
Often, when we think about getting a double bed for our kid, the first benefit that comes to mind is coping with the space they require physically for sleeping or relaxing. We don’t want children to be cramped or in pain because of their bed, and a double bed can give them more space to stretch out and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.
This being said, there are other benefits to a double bed as far as space is concerned. As your children grow into teenagers, they will undoubtedly have a lot more homework to do (although there’s no guarantee it will all be done of course!). If your children already own laptops or tablets, or you are considering getting them one to cope with their increased workload, a double bed is a must.
Although studying in the kitchen or living room is fine, the noise, bustle and sometimes even chaos of these spaces can be distracting. Therefore, giving your child a double bed can give them a quiet place to sprawl out and get on with their work – particularly handy if there isn’t room for a desk in their bedroom. Similarly, if they have friends over to play, more bed space means more room for everyone to be comfy.
The Practical Side of Things
Buying a double bed for your child is not only a treat for them but can offer you some much-needed benefits too. Space is often hard to come by for children’s rooms and therefore you need to make sure that every foot is used effectively and efficiently. If you struggle with your child leaving their room in a mess, investing in a double bed will not only reduce the room available for clutter to gather but can provide a valuable storage option too, as some of our beds are high of the floor providing you with some of the extra space your child needs.
At Little Lucy Willow, we offer a range of storage options to come pre-fitted with your bed, giving your children and you more space to store their toys, books and clothes. Under-bed drawers and a set of three drawers can come with most of our beds, especially double beds, just select the option when making your order.
Finally, it makes sense to upgrade to a double bed now, instead of leaving it for the future. It can be a considerable investment but one with plenty of uses and that will eventually become a necessity anyway. When your child eventually leaves home, having a double bed already in the room can make converting it to an extra guest room relatively easy, with just a lick of paint and a change of decoration required to transform the room completely.