Trundle or bunk beds????

LovingLife

We have 3 kids. Two girls ages 5 and a half and 3 and a son, 12 months.

Our eldest daughter and son share a bedroom, son is in a cot (crib) at the momen, but I assume by next year when he's 2 he'll need to be in a big bed.

Our bedrooms are small though so we can't fit two single beds in either of them (well, apart from the master bedroom of course). So I am thinking of putting the two girls together. I want to get either bunk beds or trundles. I am leaning more towards trundles because with bunks I'm scared the kids would try and jump off the top and hurt themselves. But some people say trundles are a silly idea and should only be used for sleepovers or whatever.

So if you had a 5 and a half year old and a 3 year old, would you put them in bunk beds or trundles?

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I don't think there is anything wrong with either option. As a child I slept in a trundle bed for a time, and there was no problem with that. Bunk beds are always a fun option for kids though, and may be your better option. Each child can have their own permanent space. With the trundle, there is no room for toys/stuffed animals etc. They can make a tent on the bottom bunk, and it's fun to play on and around. Put the eldest on the top. Check out Ikea, they have really great options for kids that are both safe and a smart use of space. In small areas it's best to use as much vertical space as possible for storage, so the floor can be used for playing.

Where can I buy a Alexander tent bed with slide? PLEASE HELP?

babs_younc

My son has been wanting this bed for awhile. Its a kids loft bed thats not very big with a tent underneath and a slide w/ladder attached to bed. Ive been looking for this all over the internet and found it on lots of sites but everyone ive come to says SORRY OUT OF STOCK!! Ive emailed every company asking when they will get more but no response. No one seems to have this product and my son would love to have it. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!

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it might not be the exact brand but have you checked Ikea?

if they have one in your area, you should go look-they have some cute beds w/slides there and they are reasonably priced.

craiglist is also a great place-we got my daughter's loft bed off of our craigslist for 50 bucks.

ebay-great place to find beds here is a link for one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260390902569&category=66742&refid=store

same bed ebay link above has

http://www.bunk-beds-and-loft-beds.com/IVG2/N/ProductID-52476.htm

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What ages are loft beds for?

jon jon's

What age group is best for loft beds? I have heard not to use top bunks before age 6. This loft bed seems to have high side rails:
http://www.bedroomfurnituresolution...
What ages would you say this is for? Keep in mind the pink tent can be taken off for older kids and you could put a dresser, desk or bean bags or something underneath. Whats the youngest and oldest for something like this?
let me try that link again! hope it works this time...
http://www.bedroomfurnituresolutions.com/the-getaway-full-loft-bed-complete-with-tent.html
Heather-they have them for boys, too! I want to get my son one, too! =0)
it's so cute!:
http://www.bedroomfurnituresolutions.com/my-place-twin-loft-bedroom-set-with-tent.html

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I would say that 5 seems like a good age, that way they wont have any problem climbing the ladder. It is a very cute bed, I wish I had a little girl, the bed could be for a little younger than 5 if you watch them climb up the ladder and pick it up during the day, any younger than 5 could easily fall of that ladder,

What type of bed should I buy for my son?

momto2boyz

He is 5 1/2 years old (tall and heavy for his age)
His room is 8ft x 10ft
He is afraid of heights, but has friends that could sleep over and use the top bunk if we decide on a bunk bed.

Any advice?

(his box spring just broke)

:(

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A bunk bed would be nice depending on how well it is constructed. If he is large for his age though changes are that he will always be a larger person. I would say no to the bunk bed as they don't support weight that well (he will likely be a larger person his whole life).

Another alternative is a bed with drawers underneath. I think the official name for this bed style is a "Captains Bed". They are usually pretty sturdy beds and it would be able to support a lot of weight. Before upgrading to a double when we were first starting out me and my fiance slept on a twin size captains bed me, him and my pregnant belly...so I know it can handle weight. Basically it would solve a lot of the storage issues (for example if it has 3 drawers in the bottom you'd likely be able to fit underwear/pj's, shirts and pants. If it all fits you don't need a dresser). I noticed the room dimensions are a bit small when you consider the added furniture.

My motto is keep is simple and uncluttered. The less things that have to go in his room the cleaner his room will stay, the nicer it will look...the more he will and you will enjoy the space. My kids rooms are on the main floor so it's important for me to make sure they stay reasonably clean, so if your place is anything like mine that will be an important factor for you as well.

If friends sleep over in the summer and you have any kind of a yard tents can be a very fun alternative. If you have a room in your home, like a den or even the living room the kids can camp out in there in the wintertime. I did that with friends and it was fun, yes we stayed up late but in our rooms we'd stay up too with our toys we as parents we need to 'bit the bullet' and accept the kids will be up late on a sleep over. If you let them use the living room during the colder months, let them make a fort and have an indoor camp out....lol maybe as a kid I just loved camping but I promise I'm not the only one.

Best of luck =)

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What is a good resort to stay at in Orlando,Fl.?

kids tents for bunk beds image

~~Foshizzl

I want something clean and good for kids 12 and 9.
Also, is there anywhere (website) that I can book an all inclusive Orlando vacation?

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Do you mean Disney?

If so, here are my top 10 picks for resorts.

#10: Port Orleans Riverside â Riverside, along with the other moderate resorts are ok for kids, but honestly, are better for adults without kids. They are quiet and decent resorts, but not anything overly fun or stimulating for kids. Riverside is the one exception, as they have a very fun pool, a cool boat you can ride to Downtown Disney along with the coolest thing, old time bamboo fishing poles you can rent and fish in the river. Riverside is a great resorts as well if you have three kids, as many of the rooms will sleep 5, the only moderate resort that has this amenity.

#9: Pop Century â While Pop Century, and the #8 All-Stars, were built for kids and families, they really arenât the best resorts for kids. The pools do not have slides, and the resorts tend to get pretty crowded and often loud. Granted, Pop Century is well thought out and it is a fun resort. It has several big pools and a great arcade and food court, and plenty of Disney magic.

#8: All-Stars â While technically I would put All-Star Movies here at #8, in reality, the All-Stars are basically identical with only their theme separating the resorts. These resorts are similar to Pop Century, in not having a slide at the pools, but they have fun themes that kids seem to love. Whether your kids are into Sports, music or Disney Movies, you can find something at one of these resorts to make your kids happy.

#7: Disneyâs Fort Wilderness - Fort Wilderness offers both camping spots for tents, trailers and RVs as well as cool Wilderness Cabins. Kids love camping, and if you donât want to rough it, the cabins are a great answer. Fort Wilderness has fun activities from campfires at night to hay rides and golf carts you can rent. A fun resort to spend time at for kids and adults.

#6: Polynesian â The Polynesian has many great attractions for kids, a great pool with ultra cool volcano slide, a beach, the monorail and a great view of the Magic Kingdom. The rooms are fun, and you really get into the feel of the Polynesian, especially at night, with the tiki torches. Plus, all kids love sitting on the beach and watching the water parade at night.

#5: Boardwalk Inn â Disneyâs Boardwalk Inn is a great kids resort, with a fantastic roller coaster water slide at the pool, a great location near Epcot and Disneyâs Hollywood Studios and the Boardwalk right out your door. Not only are there great restaurants on the Boardwalk, including the ESPN Zone, but you can also rent surrey bikes and hang out and watch the buskers, where are a blast.

#4: Wilderness Lodge â The Wilderness Lodge is a great resort for kids, with a fun, swimming hole type pool, great courtyard area and one of the funnest restaurants in Disney, Whispering Canyon Cafe. Plus, there is a great boat ride over to the Magic Kingdom available if you wish. Also, you can get a room with bunk beds, which always seems to solve a few fights over sharing a bed between the kids. Now, you just have to deal with the fight over who gets to sleep on the top bunk.

#3: Beach Club/Yacht Club â While technically the Beach and Yacht Club are separate resorts, in most cases, they really are only one resort. The Beach Club and Yacht Club have the best pool by far at WDW, Stormalong Bay. In addition to the great water slide, this sand bottom pool has a lazy river, a whirlpool and many other fun places to explore. Kind of like having your own water park outside your hotel room. Plus, the Yacht and Beach Club is right next to Epcot, and not far from the Boardwalk and Disneyâs Hollywood Studio.

#2: Contemporary â there is just something magical about the Contemporary for kids. I donât know if it is the monorail running through the lobby every few minutes, or the great views of the Magic Kingdom from the room, or the kids pool that is out in Bay Lake. The rooms are fun, just having been totally redone, and have nice balconies where kids can hang out and watch the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. Plus, it is only a 5 minute walk over the Magic Kingdom if you donât want to wait for the monorail, the only resort you can walk to the Magic Kingdom from.

#1: Animal Kingdom Lodge - Well, kind of a no brainer for me. The Animal Kingdom Lodge is my kids favorite resort, and that holds true for most kids I have ever asked. With rooms right on savannas, kids can sit and watch the animals for hours from their rooms. Plus, there is a great pool with super fun water slide and you can even see animals from the pool area. Just a great place for kids to stay, they never seem to complain when you are leaving the parks to head back to the resort.

You can book a vacation here!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

A loft bed is for what ages?

jon jon's

What age group is best for loft beds? I have heard not to use top bunks before age 6. This loft bed seems to have high side rails:
http://www.bedroomfurnituresolutions.com/the-getaway-full-loft-bed-complete-with-tent.html
What ages would you say this is for? Keep in mind the pink tent can be taken off for older kids and you could put a dresser, desk or bean bags or something underneath. Whats the youngest and oldest for something like this?

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That bed is so pretty and any little girl would probably LOVE it! They do have the lower loft beds, too but you cant put as much underneath (like the dresser or desk) but they could play under it.
I would probably not put a child under the age of 5 or 4 at the very least! and that is only if the child does not move, squirm and kick alot at night. also if the child is one to climb and want to jump off-you might want to wait till they are a little older or at least one that listens to the rules very well!
I would think even a teen would like that bed without the tent, like you said, they could have extra floor room and put the dresser and desk underneath.
good luck

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