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It's December and that can mean only one thing - Christmas is here once again! Here at Children's Bed Shop, we know what an exciting time this can be for children. As parents, we want to give our children a magical festive season and this can leave us feeling under pressure to try and cram in a host of different... Read More

Keeping a tidy and clean home can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you have children, then you'll know how much mess they can create, and this mess isn't just contained to their bedrooms either. Crumbs on the carpets, fingerprints on the glass doors, toys absolutely everywhere and clothes on the floor. Insult is also added to injury if you were expecting... Read More

When it comes to children sharing a bedroom, there are many positives and negatives to consider before making the decision. In this blog post we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children sharing a bedroom. We will also provide some advice on how you can best set up your child's room if they are sharing. Pros 1. Sleep Believe... Read More

Now that the children are back at school, you might (and that's a big might!) find yourself with a little bit of extra time on your hands. They'll be tired out from a hard day at school in the evenings & maybe they won't be bouncing off the walls quite as much at the weekend either. One can hope that... Read More

It's that dreaded time of year for your kids and potentially one of your favourite times of year as a parent. That's right, it's nearly time for your kids to go back to school for the new term after the long summer holidays! We are sure that your kids will have had a great time this summer and that the... Read More

At long last, we think that it is safe to say that the summer months are on their way! This year, summer 'starts' on Tuesday 21st June and 'ends' on Friday 23rd September. Now, we all know that this will be good news for those of you who love the heat and bad news for those of you who prefer... Read More

If you are about to become a parent or are a new parent, then you may be wondering whether a toddler bed is the same as a single bed. In short, the answer is no. A toddler bed usually measures in at around 140cm in length and 70cm in width whereas a single bed usually measures in at around 190cm... Read More

Loft beds can be described as a single bed that is raised relatively high off of the ground so that you can make use of the space between the floor and the mattress. They are also sometimes known as high sleepers. They are built with a frame which is higher than the mattress to stop the risk of rolling out... Read More

As the name suggests, a triple bunk bed is effectively three single beds on one frame! A triple sleeper on the other hand, is a bed that can sleep three people. There is either a small double bed or a standard sized double bed on the bottom and a single bed on the top. Here at the Children's Bed Shop... Read More

If you are wondering what kind of child's bed your four-year-old should have then keep on reading because we have some ideas for you. You will almost certainly want a low sleeper bed for your four-year-old. This is because generally speaking, mid sleeper beds, high sleeper beds, bunk beds and triple bunk beds are not suitable for children under six... Read More