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If you have a little boy, chances are he has already developed a liking for trains and cars. Why not combine his love of toys with his need for moving from a crib to a bed by purchasing a Cars toddler bed? There are a whole range of novelty beds for kids on the market. Every time Disney Pixar releases a new movie, you can bet that someone has developed beds and bedding based on the characters in the new film. It is a huge additional revenue stream for those guys in Hollywood.

A cars toddler bed may just be the answer to your prayers. Quite a few youngsters struggle with the move from crib to bed. They want to be a big boy but when it comes to the middle of the night, they often get scared and end up snuggling into Mom and Dad’s bed. When you offer them the chance to sleep in what looks like a bigger version of their favorite toy, it may be a different story. If you need help to persuade them, investing in the DVD version of the relevant movie may increase their love for the particular character.

Some people buy the cars twin bed instead of a toddler bed on the basis that it will last your child for longer. Other parents work on the basis that your son may grow out of his lightning McQueen phase and move onto a different genre such as Star Wars for example. You may decide to just buy the bed but decorate the rest of the room in more neutral colors while others will buy all the matching accessories including the bed covers, the curtains and perhaps even the other furniture. Whatever you decide will probably be dictated to a certain extent by your budget and whether you have other children who will want the same treatment.

There are different brands of cars toddler beds on the market. One very popular company is the Little Tikes brand who have a reputation for providing quality kids toys and goods since the late 1970’s. Regardless of whether you buy a known brand or a cheaper alternative, you should always check for the quality standard mark to ensure safety. You probably do not need to put toddler rails on this type of bed as it is so close to the ground that your child falling out is nothing to worry about. You will need to check that the mattress you use fits the bed properly. Do not leave any gaps as young children can get caught in these and could suffocate. There have been cases of children dying or suffering brain damage due to lack of oxygen so please don’t take any risks especially as a suitable mattress is not expensive.

Also when you go shopping don’t forget vacation time. Your child cannot bring his cars toddler bed with him on holiday so you may want to purchase a cars ready bed or sleeping bag for use with an inflatable air bed. This way you should benefit from a restful night’s sleep on holiday as well as at home.

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A Fire engine toddler bed makes a wonderful bed for little boys. Some people prefer an airplane or a train toddler bed but I think the red fire engine is the cutest. Fire trucks have long been a firm favorite with kids who often see firemen as real heroes and decide they want to be one when they grow up. Most boys will have more than one engine in their collection and will often follow a television series.

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There are a variety of models on the market with the two most popular being the Step2 fire engine and the kidkraft 76021 fire truck toddler cot.

The step2 model is made from durable plastic with rounded edges and is very easy to put together. It is a firm favorite with parents as evidenced by the high star ratings it achieved on various websites. It looks like a real fire truck as opposed to a bed even sitting on four black wheels. Kids love this model as it has a steering wheel, radio and comes with a night light in the form of the siren. Parents liked the fact that the light comes with an auto shut off. Your child can add a touch of their own personality too using the supplied stickers to add their personal touch to their fire engine toddler bed.

If you do not like plastic beds, you may prefer the kidkraft model which is also less expensive. This one is made from MDF and there is a whole range of co-coordinating furniture if you want to turn the bedroom into a mini fire station. The bed itself has toddler bed rails in the form of ladders which helps to add to the fire engine look.

Neither of the above models are cheap – the kidkraft retails for about $130 but you can find it cheaper if you shop around while the Step2 is almost $150 more expensive. You can also buy fire engine motif bedding, lampshades and other accessories if you wish.

If you only buy wooden furniture i.e. you don’t like mdf or plastic, you could have a look at the Just Kids Stuff fire truck bed which is made from Birch. Although it is well made using good quality materials, in my opinion the designers lacked inspiration as the overall effect is more that of a wooden box than a fire truck. If you have lots of kids and want a bed that will last, you may want to consider this option but to be honest, I think your kids would prefer one of the two options outlined above. After all you are buying this novelty bed for their benefit and not your budget!

If you want to really put the cute factor on overdrive you could accessorize your new fire engine toddler bed with a set of Jo Jo designs Frankie Fire truck five piece toddler bed cover set.

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If you are worried about your young child falling out of bed, you may be considering buying toddler bed rails. As the name suggests these rails attach to the bed and act as a barrier thus preventing your child from falling out of the bed. But you have to be careful. If they are not of good quality or are attached incorrectly they can cause your child an injury. There have been cases of toddlers getting caught between the mattress and the bed rail and this can lead to the child suffocating. Thankfully these cases are rare and this tragedy can be avoided by using the appropriate rails to suit the bed in question.

Less rare are the bumps and bruises caused when junior bumps his head into the rail at night so you should consider a padded version rather than basic metal or wood. As with any products you buy for kids be sure they carry the appropriate safety mark that shows they have been tested and approved. You do not want to risk using faulty products. Do not use this product with children younger than 2 years of age.

If you buy a child’s novelty bed such as a Thomas the Train bed or a cars toddler bed, you do not need toddler bed rails. Usually beds made specifically for young children are very low so if a child were to fall out they will not cause themselves any serious damage.

But if you are travelling or you are using a normal single or double bed, the distance to the floor increases and a child could break an arm or leg if they were to fall out of the bed. If your child is going to sleep in one of these beds, then you should really consider purchasing some toddler bed rails. This would also apply if you intended on travelling a lot as children are more likely to be restless and move even more when sleeping in a strange environment.

Toddler bed rails are not expensive. You can find good quality brands like the Safety 1st secure top bed rail for less than 40 dollars. This is an excellent product as not only does is it padded so your child won’t hurt themselves if they bang into it during the night, but it also has an indicator that tells you when it is fitted correctly. This toddler rail also folds down to allow for easy bed making. If your child is afraid of the dark or has trouble getting to sleep, you could consider the Summer Infant Sure and Secure double bedrail which has a built in night light in addition to playing a lullaby.

At the end of the day, toddler bed rails are a great investment and will help both parents and child get a better night’s sleep. Just be sure you follow the directions and buy the right one for the bed you have chosen.

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Does your daughter long for a princess toddler bed? Virtually every little girl dreams of being a princess at some stage in their lives. They dress up in the clothes and pretend they are Sleeping Beauty or one of the other princesses made famous by various films. Little girls have played these games long before Disney started releasing princess movies and their merchandising departments seized on the opportunity to make more dollars selling branded products such as bed linen, beds, curtains and other accessories.

If you go shopping for a princess toddler bed, you will see that there are many different styles available. There are different brand names available such as Little Tikes or the ever popular Kidkraft princess toddler cot. As you would expect most of the beds come in pink but some have toddler rails, others have canopies and some even have both. Most are self assembly so while you don’t need to be a trained carpenter, it does help if you enlist someone to put the bed together for you if DIY is not your forte. You can do it yourself but it may take quite a while.

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When you go shopping for any bed for a child be it a toddler bed or normal one, you need to make sure that they are suitable for the child in question. Most will state what ages they are appropriate for but it also makes sense to check the weight they will hold. Not all five year olds weigh the same and it is pointless buying a bed that will not hold your child’s weight. Also given the expense involved, i.e. most people do not stop at buying just the bed but will also buy princess themed bed linen and perhaps matching accessories, it makes sense for your child to use the bed for at least a year or so.

Most princess toddler beds are suitable for use with a crib mattress but it is always best to make sure. You will need to purchase the right sized mattress if your existing one does not fit the new bed properly. Most of these novelty plastic toddler beds are quite low to the ground so you probably do not need toddler rails. If your child were to fall out of the bed, they are unlikely to hurt themselves given the short distance to the floor.

Before going shopping it helps if you know whether you want a plastic, metal or wooden bed. Personally I would rate the plastic toddler bed a hit. I love the cute Little Tikes Disney princess toddler bed with its little hidden bookshelf and storybook cottage detailing. It is made from wood and is very sturdy. If you do not want a Disney version, there are plenty of very cute little pink and white ones that could easily pass for a princess toddler bed yet have a much lower price tag. Or you could buy a castle toddler bed as an alternative although you may have to paint it pink!

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A Lightning McQueen bed is perfect for almost any young boy as the majority of boys love racing cars. It doesn’t really matter if they haven’t seen the Pixar movie Cars or not. Those that have seen the movie will already know who Lightning McQueen is and will be thrilled to be sleeping in him. In case you don’t know, Lightning McQueen is the main character car in the movie Cars. He was named after one of Pixar’s animators and not Steve McQueen as folklore suggests, is red in color and is rather a know it all. He looks a bit like a Chevrolet Corvette.

When you go shopping for a cars movie bed, you will probably be amazed at the choice of novelty toddler beds currently being sold. No matter what movie or program your child follows, there is probably a matching bed on sale somewhere. Disney, Pixar and other marketing companies have worked out that they can make a lot more money on top of the money made by the movie itself, if they release a range of merchandize to match. So you will find Disney Pixar lightning McQueen furniture, bedroom sets as well as obviously a Lightning McQueen toddler bed.

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When you make the decision to decorate your child’s bedroom based on the theme of a movie, you should be sure that they are real fans of this particular one. There would be nothing worse than you decorating the room based on Thomas the Tank Engine if your child decides they hate Thomas and his friends and refuses to sleep there. I think it is a good idea to involve your youngster in picking out the theme and accessories for his room. The more involved you can make him feel the more likely he is to feel that this is his room and his new bed. Some people believe that by buying a novelty bed for their kids, they will be saved the torture of having children visiting their parents’ bedroom in the middle of the night as they prefer the parent’s bed to their own. I am not convinced that a Lightning McQueen bed will completely save you but it should help a lot.

When decorating in a particular theme, it is totally up to you whether you want to buy the bed, bedcovers, curtains, wallpaper and carpet all in the Lightning McQueen bedding range. Don’t forget that you will need at least two but preferably three sets of bed linen to allow for those accidents that are common to kids. You could always have a duvet cover to match the theme of the bed but use plain red or blue bed sheets. Don’t forget the waterproof mattress protector either. Your child’s bed clothes will be washed very regularly and thus should be of decent quality in order for them to last.

A little tikes Lightning McQueen bed will put a huge smile on any little boys face and he is bound to become the envy of his friends.

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You should consider buying a novelty bed for your toddler, one favorite being a Thomas The Train bed. Why? A lot of children find the move from a cot to a bed to be slightly traumatic although exciting at the same time. They like the idea of growing up and becoming a big boy but may not be completely ready to leave their babyhood behind just yet.

As all parents know, having your children in an established sleep routine is the key to keeping your sanity. Sleepless nights have a detrimental effect on the whole family and a toddler who hasn’t had sufficient sleep will be more difficult to manage. The actual amount of sleep they need will depend on the individual child and their age but on average most 2 year olds need between 12 to 14 hours sleep a day. Obviously the majority of this will be during the night but they may also need a morning and perhaps an afternoon nap.

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One of the difficulties with changing a young child from a crib into a toddler bed is the fact that they can now leave their bed of their own accord. When they were in the crib, generally they have to wait until an adult lifts them out. But in a bed, they can leave freely which can mean they find their way into mum and dad’s room at night.

Thomas the Tank engine has long been a favorite with children. They will love the fact that their new Thomas the train bed resembles one of the engines. This will hopefully translate into them wanting to go to bed and more importantly perhaps stay in it. There are special spaces for their books and toys and they can also store their pyjamas in the engine as well.

You can decorate the whole bedroom in the Thomas the Tank Engine theme if you so wish. You can find curtains, bed covers and floor mats in the Thomas colors and these will help to set off the new bed perfectly. Buying a fleece throw is a good idea as it will help keep your kids warm on those nights that are a little bit chilly. You can even buy some Thomas themed murals for the bedroom walls. This is perfect for the child that is not interested in a race car bed.

Always choose good quality bed linen when buying bedcovers for children, rather than the cheaper brands. Kids are messy by nature and accidents will happen so you want bedclothes that will weather being washed again and again. The last thing you want is for them to fade in color. Also the cheaper ranges can smell funny due to the cheap dyes the manufacturers use and your children may complain that the material causes them to itch.

If you have children who are close in ages, you could consider buying the bunk beds in the Thomas the Train bed range. Finally complete the look and help keep the room clean by investing in a Little Tikes Thomas and friend’s toy box.

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If you are ready to move your little guy into a brand new toddler bed, consider getting him a race car bed. These beds for toddlers have become a big hit growing in popularity since the first models hit the shelves of stores in the 1970’s.

What is it about race car beds that capture the imaginations of little boys? It isn’t hard to figure out, but who wouldn’t love imagining that you are driving around in your own race car at the age of three or four. These cool plastic toddler beds will give your child hours of great play time and provide a comfortable place to sleep as well.

One of the most popular models available is the Little Tikes twin race car bed. Little Takes is world renowned for their quality products for toddlers. Since the 70’s their name has been synonymous with quality children’s products.

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Conventional thinking is that toys and beds are completely different items. But it shouldn’t be so for your toddler. They need a place that allows them to develop and express their creativity. When you provide them with a creative toddler bed, such as the ones that Little Tikes manufacturers, then you are allowing them a place to grow physically and mentally. Their formative years of ages two through six should be a wondrous time, a time of play and imagination.

That is why toddler race car beds such as the models available by Little Tikes make such a wonderful bed for little kids. They are made for the needs of a child. And when selecting a bed for your toddler, then it is important that you consider all features and not just the style of the child’s bed.

You should consider the height of the bed. A bed that is too high will make it difficult for your child to climb into and would also be dangerous should they fall off while sleeping. And other safety concerns are making sure that the child’s bed frame does not have sharp edges that could cut your little one.

When buying a race car bed for your little boy you will need to keep in mind that most do not come with a mattress. If you child is just leaving the crib, then it is quite alright to use the crib mattress and bedding at first to help him or her get accompanied to their new sleeping arrangements. After that you will then need to find a toddler mattress that is suitable for their bed. Most children’s mattresses will fit, so don’t stress too much about it!

The best beds for toddlers are made from plastic, and a race car bed for a kid is no different. Plastic is as durable as wood or metal, but it is softer. This means less chance for injury due to accidents while playing.

Moving to a toddler bed is a big step for a little kid. That is why you want to make the experience as fun as possible. By getting a themed bed, such as a race car bed or even a cool Lightning McQueen toddler bed is a great idea as it will make the transition easier for your little guy!