51 Full-Size House Beds for Kids

full size house beds

House beds are fun, and it’s not only for toddlers, older kids can also sleep in a house-shaped bed frame. Your kid might enjoy one of those 51 beds I selected.

Kids grow up so fast. It feels like months and years fly by. My kids had transitioned from their crib to a grown-up bed so quickly. Trust me, if you don’t pay close attention, you’ll wake up with them already too big for their old beds.

When choosing a bed for my kids, my options were plenty. My first plan was to complete the whole transition from a crib to a toddler bed and then to a twin-size bed. But then I had considered skipping the toddler’s bed and going straight to buying a full-size bed. 

Full-size house beds are very popular with parents looking for a comfortable and inviting place for their little monkeys. Plus, any child will have their interest piqued by these adorable bed designs. 

I created this article to provide the best options and essential things to consider when buying a full-size house bed.

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After reading the following guide, you will know exactly which full-size house bed is the best for your kid.

Help to choose a full-size house bed:

Best Full-Size House Beds

Note: The size in the image might not be full-size but, all the following 51 beds are available in full-size.

Full-sized house bed with mattress slats & railings
Full-sizeFull-sized house bed with mattress slats & railings

If you are looking for a larger full-sized house bed for your toddler, you might want to consider this one. This bed is made from premium quality clear-grade poplar wood and has a 5″ wide base, 3″ wide uppers, and railings. The bed is sanded to perfection and can be stained or painted with any color of your liking.

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Wooden Nursery crib/ toddler bed
Full-sizeWooden Nursery crib/ toddler bed

If you are struggling to find a decent toddler bed for your baby within your price range, this might be a good option. This wooden bed is made from high-quality aspen or alder wood. It is polished with ecological, baby-safe natural protective wax. It has a glossy finish and protects the bed from moisture and dirt that might cause baby allergies. It can be made in any color that your toddler likes and customized for various mattress sizes.

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Birchwood Montessori bed in two colors
Full-sizeBirchwood Montessori bed in two colors

This high-quality birchwood bed would make a stunning addition to your toddler’s room. The bed is waxed with natural bee’s wax and other high-quality varnishes to give it a nice, sweet aroma. It is safe for children and wouldn’t cause any allergies to your sensitive baby. You can also make variations in the design for an additional cost.

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Wooden Montessori house frame bed for toddler
Full-sizeWooden Montessori house frame bed for toddler

If you are looking to add some elegance to the room, then this bed is a must-have. The bed itself is made of premium quality natural alder wood, while the slats are made of polished birch plywood. The paints used are eco-friendly and water-based and contain no harmful chemicals whatsoever. Moreover, your child wouldn’t need your help getting in and out of bed because of the lower bed base. You can also get sizes and colors customized to your needs.

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Wooden toddler House-bed with slats
Full-sizeWooden toddler House-bed with slats

For your growing toddler, this would make an excellent transition bed. This classic birch/ pinewood house bed is amazing for small spaces and offers enough room for your baby to sleep and play while staying safe. You can choose any color from Black, White, Grey, and Pink for the bed and customize your bed for your preferred mattress size.

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Wooden twin house toddler bed with slats
Full-sizeWooden twin house toddler bed with slats

If you are looking for adorable house bed frames, you must put this one on your list. The bed is made with premium quality natural wood. It is painted with eco-friendly paints to prevent your child from contracting any allergies. You can customize the bed style, color, and size to your requirements.

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Full-size house bed with rails

House-like bunk bed for toddlers
With railsHouse-like bunk bed for toddlers

This bed tops the list of the fanciest bunk beds for your twin toddlers. This handmade wooden bed is made from premium quality spruce wood, approx. 5 cm thick. The bed has a height of 230 cm with wooden stairs of 5 cm thickness. The bed is sanded 3 times to smoothen out any splinters and then polished with chemical-free varnishes. It can be customized for different sizes and colors.

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ECO painted bunk floor toddler bed
With railsECO painted bunk floor toddler bed

This has to be one of the most creative house beds for toddlers that I came across during my research. This bunk bed comes in various woods, including aspen, birch, oak, and pine, and can be customized in any color and size. The seller is also kind enough to customize the bed’s height and width for the buyer’s convenience.

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Eco painted bunk bed with trundle
With railsEco painted bunk bed with trundle

For your inseparable toddlers, if you’re looking for a bunk bed with an added trundle with it, then this is it. You can get this bed made in any of your preferred wood, including aspen, birch, oak, and pine. It’s painted with a special water-based Nordic eco-label awarded paint to keep your allergy-sensitive child safe. It has several sizes and color options to fit your and your child’s needs.

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Toddler Twin Atoll Loft bed with slats
With railsToddler Twin Atoll Loft bed with slats

This unique loft bed is best for your house-obsessed baby. The bed gives a complete house feel with its roof and two front windows without compromising air circulation. You can sleep in peace while this sturdy pinewood frame with guardrails prevents your baby from rolling off the bed. It comes with slats, guardrails, a built-in ladder and does not require a box spring. The bed’s frame is available in 3 colors: antique grey, antique white, and black, but the size can be customized.

Available at:
Wayfair
Wooden Coan Loft bed for a toddler in Grey
With railsWooden Coan Loft bed for a toddler in Grey

Is your child obsessed with house-themed loft beds that he sees online? If so, your child will hopefully love this one. This high-quality bed is made with premium quality pine wood and comes with a built-in ladder to access the bed. This classic house loft bed comes in grey color and offers twin and full-size beds. The bed is protected with guardrails to make sure that your baby stays safe while sleeping or playing.

Available at:
Wayfair
Madrid house-shaped Loft bed for toddlers
With railsMadrid house-shaped Loft bed for toddlers

If you want your child to have the best time indoors, then this bed would make a great addition to your baby’s room. This two-toned loft bed is made from high-quality pine wood and comes with steel reinforcements. You also get to have slat kits to alleviate for box spring and guardrails. You can choose the colors and size of the bed however you want.

Available at:
Wayfair
Schlenker full bunk loft house for toddler
With railsSchlenker full bunk loft house for toddler

In case your toddler loves creative house-like beds, this would be a perfect one to consider. This unique design bed is crafted with 100% pinewood and comes with steel railings to always ensure your child’s safety. The rustic sand and grey-colored finish are perfect for a classic touch to the room. The bed comes with slats, guardrails, and a built-In ladder and can also be customized for height and size.

Available at:
Wayfair
Wooden loft bed with slide
With railsWooden loft bed with slide

This classy house-shaped loft bed is amazing for your fun-loving toddler. The bed is made from high-quality grade 1 pine and is perfect for both bigger and smaller spaces. The bed comes with a barrier, a slatted frame, screws, and plugs and is fairly easy to put together. The slide is 150 cm long and takes up to 120 cm of the room, and comes with an extra slat in case you decide to remove the slide. Get is made in any size and eco-friendly color of your choice.

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Full-size house bed with storage

Wooden floor bed for toddler with drawers
storage drawerWooden floor bed for toddler with drawers

Are you in need of a flood bed that has storage capacity as well? Then here’s your right option. This durable house-shaped bed is made with high-quality alder/ aspen wood. It is waxed with the best quality waxes made out of colophony, beeswax, and other quality waxes. It has a nice velvety gloss to it which makes it water and dust-resistant. It comes with two drawers underneath the bed that can be used to store clothes or toys. You can have it made in any color and mattress size suitable for you.

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Wooden Toddler floor bed/ Nursery crib
storage drawerWooden Toddler floor bed/ Nursery crib

If your child is growing up and requires a bigger bed, this might be a good option. This sturdy bed is made of quality aspen and alder wood. It has a sweet honey-like aroma due to the high-quality waxes used for polishing. It’s dust-free and water repellent, which makes it easy to clean and durable. No chemicals are used while making this bed, and it comes in a variety of mattress sizes and colors.

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Eco painted wooden toddler bed, with trundle
storage drawerEco painted wooden toddler bed, with trundle

If you are looking for something not so extravagant but classy, then this might be a good fit for you. This bed comes in aspen, birch, oak, and pinewood and is waxed with water-based, Nordic eco-label awarded paint. It’s perfect for your sensitive baby that suffers from allergies or asthma. It can be made in any color of your liking and the size of your mattress.

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Wooden painted house bed with drawer/ trundle
storage drawerWooden painted house bed with drawer/ trundle

This is the perfect go-to for your house fanatic toddler. You can hang lights or cover the frame with a cloth to make it look like a tent house. This sturdy bed is made from aspen wood and is polished with eco water-based paint. It’s available in a wide range of colors like white, green, red, pink, black, brown, beige, yellow, blue, purple, lavender, etc. You can also customize the bed for a trundle or drawer and get the most out of your bed.

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Montessori style house bed with storage drawers
storage drawerMontessori style house bed with storage drawers

If you are looking for a compact wooden bed that wouldn’t take too much of your baby’s room, then you might like this one. It’s a house-shaped bed made from the finest quality pine wood and contains no rotten knots whatsoever. The in-built drawers save a lot of space and can be used for storing toys and baby clothes. It is painted with water-based paint that gives it a smooth high-end glossy look. You can also get this made in any size and color you would like.

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Cot bed with trundle/ storage drawer
storage drawerCot bed with trundle/ storage drawer

If you require a cot bed for your little one with a trundle, this will make a perfect one. This wooden cot bed is made with glued grade 1 pine and is sold unpainted to keep the baby safe from any fumes and allergies. You can get it painted and customize the size to your needs.

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Full-size Montessori house bed

Montessori style children bunk bed
montessoriMontessori style children bunk bed

If you are looking for an elegant bunk bed for your growing toddlers, then you might want to consider this one. This handmade wooden bed is made with quality glued grade one pine, making it sturdy enough to last long. The frame has flexible slats to make your children’s experience as comfortable as possible.

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Wooden house baby bed
montessoriWooden house baby bed

I believe this bed might end your hunt for a teepee floor bed for your toddler’s new room. This bed is made with high-grade Birch/ Pinewood and is coated with all-natural beeswax and varnishes. It is available in grey, white, black, and pink colors and can be customized for various mattress sizes.

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Canopy wooden house floor bed with slats
montessoriCanopy wooden house floor bed with slats

This canopy house floor bed will add the stylish touch you wish for your toddler’s new room. This handmade pine/ birch wood bed comes with slats and is safe for your playful toddler. The bed is pretty easy to assemble and gives a nice vibe with classic black, white, grey, and pink colors to the room.

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Full-sized Handmade Wooden Floor bed with slats
montessoriFull-sized Handmade Wooden Floor bed with slats

If you are looking for an affordable double bed to decorate your toddler’s new room, then this house-shaped tent bed is your answer. It’s made with high-quality pine/ Birchwood. It allows enough mobility and safety for your child to either sleep or play. You can choose from any four colors, White, Grey, Pink, and Black, and get it customized for size.

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House shaped Montessori floor bed with slats
montessoriHouse shaped Montessori floor bed with slats

If your child is a bed fanatic and loves doing everything on it, this would make a good choice. You can either cover it like a tent or hang your child’s toys from the frame. This solid pine/birch wood bed is made in Montessori style so that your kid can play around with the toys in his bed. You can either get it waxed with natural beeswax or painted to match the theme of the room.

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Teepee tent house-bed for toddlers, with slats
montessoriTeepee tent house-bed for toddlers, with slats

This makes a perfect bed for your playful toddler, who loves doing pretty much everything on his bed. This platform bed is designed by following Montessori principles of independence. The bed is made from the finest pine or birch wood, which is stronger yet lighter in weight. You can get it assembled in no more than 40-50 mins with the instruction guide.

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Poplar wood Full-size House bed for toddler
montessoriPoplar wood Full-size House bed for toddler

This bed speaks for its elegance and style and would make a perfect addition to your child’s room. This handmade, high-quality poplar wood bed is sanded to perfection. It comes unpainted so that you can customize it to your room’s aesthetics. You can also customize the style and get it painted for additional costs.

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Twin size canopy house floor bed for toddlers
montessoriTwin size canopy house floor bed for toddlers

This has to be the classiest house frame that I came across during my search. This handmade wooden bed is safe for your toddler to climb in and out from. This spacious bed comes in amazing colors like grey, white, natural, black, green, and pink, but you can get it customized for any color you like.

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Wooden Montessori Floor Bed for toddler
montessoriWooden Montessori Floor Bed for toddler

In case you need a classy yet compact floor bed for your toddler’s smaller space, this house bed would do the job perfectly. This high-quality Pine/ Birchwood bed comes without slats and is perfectly safe for your toddler to climb in and out. The all-natural beeswax coating and water-based paints make this bed ideal for your toddler.

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Wooden house-shaped floor bed for toddlers
montessoriWooden house-shaped floor bed for toddlers

If you have been looking for a classy yet relatively bigger house floor bed for your toddler’s room, this might be the one for you. The materials used in this bed are premium quality, like birch wood, natural beeswax, and water-based paint. The design prevents your child from rolling off the bed and requires very little effort whatsoever to get in and out of bed.

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Wooden Canopy house floor bed
montessoriWooden Canopy house floor bed

While looking for a house-like floor bed, I came across this stunning bed frame and instantly fell in love with it. This high-quality, sturdy bed is made with Canadian pinewood and offers complete independence and mobility to your child. You can also get railings, chimneys, and slats made for an additional cost.

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Wooden Montessori style bed for toddler, with slats
montessoriWooden Montessori style bed for toddler, with slats

If you are looking for a bed for your toddlers, this house-like modern bed with slats might be a good fit for you. This unique wooden house bed with a capacity for two is polished with natural protective wax and has water repellent features. The best part is that you can get it made in aspen/alder wood, any size and color. This would make a dream bed for your inseparable toddlers, and you can get it made in either aspen wood or alder wood, but the choice is entirely yours!

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Montessori wooden floor bed with slats
montessoriMontessori wooden floor bed with slats

For your floor fanatic kid, this house-shaped wooden bed will be a perfect match. You can hang lights or toys with the frame and make the mattress super fun and attractive. The polish is free of any harsh chemicals and has a very nice sweet honey-like smell to it. This bed is perfect for a minimal look and can be made in alder/aspen wood. You can get this made in blue if your toddler has a blue-themed room or any color and size, for that matter.

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kid's wooden floor bed with slats
montessorikid’s wooden floor bed with slats

If you are looking for a quality wooden bed that will last a while, this might be a good option. This aspen/ alder wood floor bed is perfectly safe for your baby who loves getting in and out of bed around the day. Its waxed surface makes it water-resistant and water repellent and contains no harmful ingredients that may irritate your child’s skin. It has various US, EU, and AU mattress sizes and can be customized for color, height, and width.

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Handmade wooden Queen size Montessori toddler bed
montessoriHandmade wooden Queen size Montessori toddler bed

When you have a toddler, who loves running around the room and bed, you have to make sure that the bed is safe and easy to climb into. This bed allows effortless mobility in and out and has enough room for your toddler to sleep in with his toys. It’s painted with water-based chemical-free paints, approved by the Latvian Asthma and Allergy Society. You can also add legs or customize the size and color of the bed to match the interior.

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Handmade canopy house bed for toddlers
montessoriHandmade canopy house bed for toddlers

This simple yet classy design would make an amazing addition to your toddler’s new space. It’s made with glued grade 1 pine and comes in various colors like white, pink, grey, and mint to match any room’s aesthetics. You can also get your bed customized for the style and mattress size of your choice.

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Pinewood canopy house floor bed with detachable guardrails
montessoriPinewood canopy house floor bed with detachable guardrails

If you are searching for a transition bed for your toddler that would give him the same feeling as his crib, this one will be ideal for the job. This Canadian Pinewood bed is stylish and spacious enough for your baby to play and sleep in. You can get it made in the crib, twin, and full size and assemble it easily with the instruction guide.

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Wooden Montessori frame bed/crib for toddlers
montessoriWooden Montessori frame bed/crib for toddlers

If you are looking for a “big kid bed” for your not-so-big toddler, then you must consider this one for its unique style and compact look. The solid pine wood bed comes with removable railings, dried bars, and many mattress sizes and colors. The bed is polished with child-friendly water-based paint to prevent any allergies. It is very easy to assemble and would make a great addition to your toddler’s interior.

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Tent frame toddler bed in wood
montessoriTent frame toddler bed in wood

This amazing-looking hand-polished wooden house bed is perfect for your baby to sleep in soundly. This sturdy wooden frame can hold up to 66 lbs. of weight, so you can let your child climb without any worry. The bed is made from high-quality alder wood, water-based paints/vanishes, and eco-friendly waxes. This bed can be customized for any size and color of your preference.

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Montessori toys crib for toddlers
montessoriMontessori toys crib for toddlers

If you are decorating a separate room for your toddler and need an average-priced house bed/ crib for his room, then this might be that dream bed you have been wishing for. This bed is made from premium quality alder wood and birch plywood and is coated with harmless naturally made waxes. The crib can withstand a maximum weight of 176.4 lbs. For a toddler bed, the weight limit is 264.6 lbs. The seller offers a wide range of size and color customization as well.

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Etsy
House-shaped baby bed in natural wood color
montessoriHouse-shaped baby bed in natural wood color

If you need a new piece of furniture for your toddler’s room to be, you must consider this beauty. This handmade wooden bed is made from glued grade 1 pine and is sold unpainted to ensure your child’s safety from harmful chemicals found in paints. You can also get 8 small wall panels added to one side of your choice for free.

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Canopy floor bed in Scandinavian design for toddlers
montessoriCanopy floor bed in Scandinavian design for toddlers

This exquisite platform bed is best for bigger rooms and playful toddlers. The top beams of the bed can hold up to 66 lbs. of weight, so it is safe for your baby to hold and climb on it. This high-quality Scandinavian design bed is made from alder wood and hand-polished with water-based paints and harmless varnishes. Your child will sleep through the night with no problems whatsoever. Also, you can get it made in any size and color of your liking.

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Unisex platform floor bed for toddlers
montessoriUnisex platform floor bed for toddlers

If you are looking for a unique, minimal modern-style platform bed, you need to add this one to your list. This sturdy bed is made from alder wood can tolerate up to 66 lbs. of weight. The water-based paints and varnishes are free from any harmful chemicals to keep your baby safe and protect the bed from dust, scratches, and moisture. The front rail of the bed can be installed on the left or the right side. You can also get the bed made in your child’s favorite color and any mattress size.

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Painted Montessori floor bed with slats
montessoriPainted Montessori floor bed with slats

If you are looking for a bed for your asthma or allergy-prone toddler, then this would be the right pick. This aspen/ alder wood bed is painted with water-based Nordic eco-label awarded, recommended by the Latvian Asthma and Allergy Society. It can be made in a variety of colors to match your color theme of the room. The natural wax used to polish the bed prolongs the life of the bed and fills scratches. It completely safe for your child’s sensitive body.

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Wooden Montessori Floor bed
montessoriWooden Montessori Floor bed

This elegant alder wood floor bed would make a great addition to your child’s space. The bed allows your child to move freely around the room and is safe for sleeping and playing. It is coated with high-quality water-based paints and is available in various colors like White, Grey, Dark, Black, and natural wood color.

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Etsy
Wooden Montessori ash bed
montessoriWooden Montessori ash bed

If you want to redecorate your children’s room and look for a simple yet classy bed, I suggest you go for this one. This sturdy bed is made with the best quality Ashwood and is resistant to damage. Its environment friendly and has a perfect natural wood color that goes with any interior. However, you can get the size and color of the bed changed according to your space.

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Toddler twin house floor bed
montessoriToddler twin house floor bed

Thinking about getting your baby a new bed of his own? Then this is worth considering for. This alder wood floor bed is easy to climb in and out, so you can rest assured that your baby would be safe. You have the freedom to customize the size and color of the bed.

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Montessori twin Floor bed for toddler
montessoriMontessori twin Floor bed for toddler

If you are transitioning your baby from a crib to a bed, you must take this bed under consideration. This alder wood floor bed is made from premium quality wood. It is hand-painted with eco-friendly, water-based varnishes to last a while. The bed comes with a helping guide to help you put the bed together easily. Also, size, color, height, and width are all customizable.

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Which type of full-size bed is best for your kid?

There are tons of house bed designs and models out there. Some are heavier on aesthetics, while others have practical solutions to potential problems. On its own, a full-size bed can function as a playhouse. This is a unique set-up since your kid can sleep and play in one place. 

Some beds have a guard rail that can help secure your child. 

Many models also have underneath storage, which are suitable for smaller rooms. Others allocate the space under the bed for a trundle, adding an extra bed for sleepovers. 

A Montessori bed, on the other hand, has its mattress sitting directly on the floor. This model is perfect for toddlers. If you want to give your child freedom to explore his room, the floor bed option is an excellent choice.

Full-size house bed with rails

I don’t know about you, but when my child was 2-year-old, he began to be an active sleeper. Even when sleeping, he never fails to impress us with his acrobatics. Apart from the amusement, I was concerned for his safety, well aware of the risk if he falls off of the bed.

Some house beds are built with a platform closer to the floor, while some have raised mattresses to utilize the space under them. But some designs bring the bed more than a few inches from the floor. Regardless of the style and model, the assurance of guard rails is something parents can’t do without.

When looking for a bed with rails, the most important thing you have to consider is the distance between the slats. The standard measurement should not be more than 6 centimeters. This way, your little one won’t slip through the gap or get his head trapped.

Pros
  • Decreased risk of your kid falling off the bed
  • Fewer worries for parents
  • A safe place to play and sleep
  • If the rails are tall enough and enclose the mattress, the bed can function as a crib for an infant or a smaller toddler
  • Built-in rails are more durable than ones you buy separately
Cons
  • Depending on the design, the rail might get in the way of your big boy climbing off the bed
  • It might require removing once your kid is big enough
  • It might not look as stylish as without rails

Full-size house bed with storage

With children, an efficient allocation of space is another factor you shouldn’t overlook. Particularly storage space. Those sheets, blankets, toys, shoes, and clothes have to be stored somewhere.

Buying a bed with an underneath storage drawer is a great solution to storage problems.

Since these drawers utilize the space under the bed, dust will not accumulate in it. You won’t have to reach under when cleaning or looking for missing toys.

Pros
  • Saves space
  • Helps with organizing kiddy stuff
  • Less frequent cleaning under the bed
  • Depending on the design, it can add to aesthetics
  • Tidier room
Cons
  • No airflow from below
  • Bigger drawers have more chances of getting stuck
  • Some drawers aren’t made with the same quality material as the bed frame

Full-size house bed with trundle

A trundle or a pull-out bed might come in handy when you have friends or family sleeping over. 

Another situation a trundle can solve is when your little one is still reluctant to sleep in his own bed. This happens when transitioning from room-sharing to having his separate room. You can lie on the trundle while you wait until he’s fast asleep. Or you can share his room until he’s ready to sleep alone.

Pull-out beds are efficient space savers. You only bring them out at bedtime, tucking them away quickly during the day. This provides ample space in the room for your kid to play in.

Pros
  • Saves space
  • Easy set-up
  • Having an extra bed for sleepovers
  • Bedtime bonding
  • No need to clean under the bed
Cons
  • Can be expensive
  • No airflow from under the mattress
  • Additional sheet to wash

Full-size Montessori house bed

Unlike other bed models with platforms, a Montessori bed is a mattress placed directly on the floor. The principle behind it is promoting your kid’s independence. Whenever he’s sleepy, he can simply climb into bed. Waking up in the morning, your little one can go ahead and explore his room. 

According to adherents of the Montessori educational method, this fosters responsibility and curiosity through free exploration.

Pros
  • A fall from the mattress is no big deal
  • Your child will need little supervision going in or out of bed
  • Opportunity for potty training
  • Facilitates self-directed learning
Cons
  • The room and the nearby areas need to be child-proofed
  • Messy room
  • The training requires more patience from the parent

Things to consider when buying a full-size bed

It’s a very practical choice you can make for your kid. Go straight to a full-size bed when he’s big enough for a real bed. Encouraging him to sleep in his own grown-up bed will set him up to be independent and responsible.

Just like getting any other stuff for your little one, it’s not as straightforward as buying the first thing you see. A bed is an investment. Your kid will spend more than half of the day sleeping. And for the coming years, the bed will be his haven. Therefore you should choose wisely.

When planning to buy a full-size bed, consider these 3 important factors.

1- Full-size bed frame dimensions

At 54 in width and 75 in length, full-size is 15 inches broader than a twin-size bed. But compared to a queen, 60 inches in width and 80 inches in length, full-size is smaller.

For a single young adult, full-size offers enough space. A toddler will have ample room on this bed. 

Full-size bed dimensions in: 

  • Meters (M): 1.345m X 1.905m
  • Centimeters (CM): 134.5cm X 190.5cm
  • Inches (in): 54″ X 75″
  • Feet (ft): 4.5′ X 6.25′

I suggest making sure to check the room is spacious enough to accommodate the bed, the other furniture, plus extra space to play.

How much weight does a full-size bed hold?

A full-size bed can support up to 400 pounds. An average adult weighs from around 160 to 200 pounds. Since a full-size bed is an adult bed, there is no need to worry about it sagging under your kid’s weight.

While a full-size mattress can weigh up to 60 pounds, there should still be plenty of weight allowance to support your kid on the bed.

2- Full-size mattress

For a full-size bed, you need a matching mattress of the exact dimensions. Mattresses of this size can range from around $250 up to $4000 (I know it’s crazy). The price greatly depends on the features and materials used. You can choose more eco-friendly ones with plant-based foams. Gel and copper-infused foams add a cooling quality to the mattress. The thickness also adds to the price.

For more details on choosing the ideal mattress, check out this guide I created to help parents pick the right mattress for their kids. 

Nonetheless, the durability of the bedframe depends on the material used in its construction.

3- Materials

Most full-size beds use wood as the primary material, but metal is also another choice. Wood should be strong enough to withstand your kid’s favorite sport — bed jumping. But metal bed offers better durability.

If you prefer wood for the bed frame, find one made from solid hardwood in contrast to softwood. However, wood is susceptible to humidity and temperature changes. These elements can weaken the material over time. This is where a metal bed frame stands out. It might not be as stylish as wood, but metal is more durable and longer-lasting. Given that the finish was adequately sealed, moisture and temperature will not affect its quality.

4- Room space available

As a middle choice between a single twin-size and a queen, it offers enough sleeping space without taking up much. I think that’s why it’s very suitable for small rooms.

At the very least, I would recommend a full-size bed for the room at least 8 by 8 feet. This will leave you enough space for a dresser.

When floor space is very limited, a better solution is getting a loft bed. You can use the space under for other pieces of furniture. For the rest of the available space, you can turn to a play area for your little one.

For more details on loft beds, check out this list I created of the best loft-bed for kids.

5- Kid’s room décor

Your kid’s comfort and safety are the top priority when buying a bed. But it doesn’t mean you can throw aesthetics out the window.

When buying your kid a bed, consider the other design elements of the room, such as furniture, wall colors, wall art, and window treatments. An overly luxurious-looking bed would look awkward in a minimalist room. Likewise, a simplistic bed design would fall flat against a dazzling background.

To be safe, start with simple details. This goes for the bed and the room décor. Anyway, what’s more, important to your kid is a space to play in. So, make sure to leave a wide enough room on the floor.

Should you be going with a really stylish house bed model, consider its color, texture, and patterns.

Most importantly, don’t forget to trust your instinct and creativity.

When should a child move to a full-size bed?

A twin-size bed is more than sufficient for a kid from around 3 to 5 years old. Plus, then the full-size bed is big enough for children up to preteen years.

This size might seem too big for a toddler, but you’ll save money in the long term. Just make sure that the safety rails are built on the side to keep him from rolling off the edge. It’s even safer if you go for a full-size Montessori floor bed.

Plus, since a full-size bed is wide enough, you and your little one will be comfortable snuggling and telling her favorite stories before bedtime.

Takeaway

It’s a given that parents do whatever it takes to make their kids happy, safe, and comfortable. If purchasing a highly stylized house bed will help get your kid to bed easier, you probably won’t shy away from the opportunity. 

Besides, your child will only be young for a few years. Why not let your little one indulge in the simple luxury of sleeping on a full-size house bed?

Sylvain Marengere

Sylvain is managing the Sleepy Monkey website, in addition to curating the artwork we present.

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