Best Toddler Floor Beds

It is a good time to choose the Best Toddler Floor Beds. When I was a kid I loved sleeping on a low bed, a simple mattress on the floor, to be more precise. It all started when my parents were about to throw away an old sofa, and I asked them to wait and leave one of the huge sofa cushions for me to play with for a couple of days.

They agreed and I got a new lounger: a cozy and comfortable place to relax and play. It didn’t take long for my parents to realize how much I loved the place as I spent most of the time there not only playing but even having a nap at the day time. And a bit later the old cushion was replaced with a simple small mattress, and I became very proud to have my special “big” bed.

Now I realize that I had the best floor bed for toddlers at that time. And I also know that these floor beds, or low beds are parts of the Montessori concept, so called Montessori floor beds.

What is main idea of the Montessori method?

The basics of the method is accessibility and independence of the child: a kid should be able to get to his toys, clothes, his bed without any help from the adult.

As this method worked perfectly well for me years ago, you may guess that I’ve arranged similar floor beds for all of my kids when they were between 2 and 3 years. I didn’t buy anything special (I mean expensive bed frames), just put kid’s size mattresses on the floor and placed their upholstery chairs, some boxes with their clothes and toys next to the low beds. Any time my kids wanted something, they could easily get out of the bed without my help. And I was not worried that they would hurt themselves even rolling out of their floor beds.

Having said that, this approach really helped me to realize how many things they could do without any help from the adults. And yes, they became more eager to learn, play and sleep in their beds.

I cannot tell you if a floor bed would work with your kid or not. The only thing to know the result is to try. Just buy a mattress, put it on the floor and see if your kiddy loves it or not. Even if he doesn’t, it would be a new experience for him anyway, and maybe later he would come back to it. Of course, you could also place any toddler chair next to a floor bed. Maybe this would help your little one to get used to a new environment in a shorter period of time. Has your toddler had his own chair yet? If not, my review of the best chairs for toddlers might be of help.

And one more thing…If your children have already started visiting daycare facilities, you are well aware of the nap mats that are being used in the preschool and kindergarten classes. Strictly speaking, there’s not much difference between a daycare cot and a low floor bed. By the way, my nap mats review is here. Switch for a floor bed at home and maybe your kid would love it.

5 best floor beds for toddlers in November, 2024

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Best Choice	House Bed Frame Toddler Bed PREMIUM WOOD Premium poplar wood 27,5 x 60 x 52,5 inc Fits a standard crib mattress Check Price	Check Price
Deluxe	House Bed Frame with legs Slats included in the basic set 38.5 x 70 x 75.5 inc High quality Check Price	Check Price
Best For Twins	South Shore Sweedi Natural Poplar Twin House Bed Allen key included 82.8 x 44.2 x 73 inc High quality poplar wood Check Price	Check Price
Also great	Twin House Bed with Railings Sturdy and durable design 41 x 70 x 78 inc Great buy Check Price	Check Price
Frame Tent	UHOM Bedroom High quality Finland pine 78.7 x 40.9 x 72.8 inc Cute design Check Price	Check Price

My personal top 5 includes the following low beds. Let’s have a look!

1. House Bed Frame Toddler Bed PREMIUM WOOD – best single toddler floor bed

This simple floor bed is made from a premium quality, untreated poplar wood with minimum-to-no knots. It means that you can easily customize it painting in any color you like.

Moreover, you can choose any design you would love to have in your kid’s bedroom: simple frame with no adds, or with mattress slats, 6” legs, fence 3 or 4 sides, 3 rails 4 sides, or even with a chimney.

Recommendation: The bed is absolutely perfect for a toddler, however, in case you plan to leave it when your kid gets older and taller, you can disassemble the upper rail for him to get in and out more easily.

2. House Bed Frame Twin Size with legs (deluxe version) PREMIUM WOOD – Luxury low bed for toddler

The design of this frame bed looks the same but it has legs and comes with slats! The only thing you need to do is to buy a standard twin mattress and assemble the bed for your little one. As all the holes are pre-drilled, it should not take you long to do the job.

Note: This twin floor bed comes with slats!

3. South Shore Sweedi Natural Poplar Twin House Bed – best twin floor bed for toddler

This twin bed comes in 4 colors: black, white, natural pine, and pink. It is designed to have just a mattress on the floor, no slats are needed. The frame is rather easy to assemble and use. You can also decorate it with any curtain you like or leave it as it is.

Recommendation: If you live in a warm climate you could place it outside in the yard and possibly use it not only as a sleeping place but a playhouse for your little one, provided you can strengthen it a bit with a roof and walls with a special outdoor fabric.

4. Twin House Bed with Railings – House Frame toddler bed

If you are looking for a frame bed with railings, that’s the answer! This floor bed has not only a solid and sturdy design, but is rather safe for extremely active toddlers due to the railings. You might be sure that it won’t be that easy for your little one to roll out of it.

The bed comes in a twin size: as the mattress in not included, you need to order a standard twin size item.

The frame has a typical standard shape; however, it could be decorated to meet any needs of different styles.

5. UHOM Bedroom Twin Size Furniture Premium Wood – Best Toddler House Bed, Frame Tent Bed, Floor Bed

The design of this floor bed is different from the others: sides of its “roof” are not equal, and the bed looks cuter compared to a standard type. You can decorate it in any style you like, add some LED twinkle lights and curtains to complete the look if you are up too. Regular twin mattress sits on the floor and fits perfectly this frame bed. And don’t worry about the edges: all of them are routed for safety, and the wood is very well finished.

Note: Slats, chimney and a fence are not included in the basic set and should be ordered upon request.

Conclusion

If you want to encourage independence of your kid, try to apply at least some of Montessori principles in your life. And the best way to start with is to put all the things your child needs at his level and a buy a floor, or low bed for him. Just try it and see how it works for kid!

FAQ

What are the sizes of floor beds?

Floor beds come in 2 sizes: toddler and twin.

What age are floor beds for?

A child can start using a floor bed between 1.5- 2 years.

How do I know the size of the mattress for any of the floor bed?

Mattress size is stated in a manufacturer’s description of each bed.

Are fence, slats, rails, chimney, and other accessories included in the standard/basic set?

Not necessarily. Generally, all the accessories should be ordered separately. Only limited amount of frame beds come with slats.

Is it necessary to use slats?

No, floor beds are constructed in such a way that they can be used without slats: just put a mattress on the floor.