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Your Child’s First Big Kid Bed: How to Choose a Toddler Bed

Your Child’s First Big Kid Bed: How to Choose a Toddler Bed

Transitioning from crib to toddler bed is more than just the next step—it’s an empowering milestone for your little one. Choosing a Storkcraft® toddler bed can turn this shift into an exciting, comforting experience for when your toddler is ready for a big bed.

Beds That Make the Transition Easy

Storkcraft® Teddy Bear Toddler Bed

The Storkcraft® Teddy Bear Toddler Bed is a playful yet secure choice. This toddler bed features a whimsical bear-ear headboard and built-in guardrails. Crafted from pine wood and engineered wood materials, it’s GREENGUARD Gold and Baby Safety Alliance Verified, making bedtime feel fun, safe, and comforting as your little one makes their move out of the crib.

Storkcraft® Pasadena® Toddler Bed

With its clean lines and Californian-inspired silhouette, the Storkcraft® Pasadena® Toddler Bed offers understated elegance and trusted safety. Built to standard toddler mattress dimensions with side guardrails and a modern two-tone finish, it makes the crib‑to‑bed transition feel smooth, stylish, and reassuring.

Storkcraft® Porto Twin Bed

How to transition your toddler to a bed safely and in style? The Storkcraft® Porto Twin Bed offers a sleek, elegant option, complete with gracefully curved round posts and understated spindle detailing. GREENGUARD Gold Certified and rigorously safety-tested, it fits a standard twin mattress and combines timeless design with long-lasting functionality, making it a smart choice for families ready to skip to a “big kid” bed.

Making the Transition Fun and Meaningful

  • Invite involvement: Let your child pick bedding or decorate the wall above their new bed to build ownership and excitement.
  • Create a bedtime ritual: Introduce a new bedtime story or nighttime song tied specifically to the “big kid” bed.
  • Keep environments familiar: Position the new bed in the same spot as their crib to bring comfort through consistency.
  • Celebrate small wins: Every successful night in their new bed is a milestone—celebrate with a sticker chart or mini celebration!

Why a Storkcraft® Toddler Bed?

Each Storkcraft® toddler bed is thoughtfully crafted to blend safety, style, and simplicity into your child’s first step beyond the crib. With solid build quality and designs that pair visual appeal with real reassurance, these beds are more than functional—they’re confidence builders for your child and peace of mind for you.

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