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Are Triple Bunk Beds Safe?
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 -
What Bed Should a Four-Year-Old Have?
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 -
Why Consider a Triple Bunk Bed For Your Children?
Here at the Children's Bed Shop, we stock a varied selection of both triple bunk beds and triple sleepers. There are lots of reasons why you may choose to purchase a triple bunk bed or a triple sleeper. Maybe you have three children & at this time in their lives, they either need or want to share a room. If... Read More -
How to Keep Your Kids in a Good Sleeping Pattern During the Summer Holiday
Although it may feel like months and months away, the summer holidays are fast approaching. It is hard to believe, but our youngsters only have one full term left at school before the summer holidays are upon us! Kids absolutely love the longest holiday of the school year - the summer holidays with promises of long, warm days stretching ahead... Read More -
Why You Should Consider Stompa for Your Child's Bedroom
Here at the Children's Bed Shop, we stock the children's bedroom furniture brand, Stompa. Stompa beds specialise in children's bedroom furniture and have done since the 1960's. The company was originally founded in Norway and became very popular in Scandinavia, becoming known for producing high-quality products. The company's products were first introduced to the UK in the 1980's & they... Read More -
How Your Kids Can Get a Better Night's Sleep
Is your little one tossing and turning in bed at night trying to get comfortable? Do they sometimes wake up in the morning complaining about aches and pains? Are there occasions where your little one is waking up and don't feel as though they've had a proper night's sleep, which leads to bad moods and tantrums? If the answer to... Read More -
Help your child overcome their bedtime fears and nightmares
For many children Halloween is one of the most fun times of year. But for others, images of witches, ghosts and ghouls can linger in their little minds and cause bedtime fears and nightmares. When kids don't sleep, parents don't sleep and the whole household suffers. Nightmares and bedtime worries are most common among children aged three to eight, because... Read More -
Bedtime Routine for Autumn
As every parent knows, seasonal changes can affect a child's bedtime in all sorts of unexpected ways. With autumn fully underway, we take a look at how to adjust to the change in season, but also, how autumn can be the ideal time to establish a good bedtime routine. We also consider why now is the perfect time to upgrade the... Read More -
Keeping the kids in routine during the summer holidays
We all know how important sleep is for kids - and parents too. While the long school summer holidays are a chance to unwind, they can also play havoc with your child's routine. Of course, without the rush of the school run, mornings will be lazier. But not allowing your child's routine to spiral completely out of control will pay... Read More -
5 Fun Ways to Get Your Children Reading
It’s never too early to start reading with your kids. Whether you read them the morning newspaper at breakfast or tuck them into their childrens beds for a nighttime story. Reading can have a very positive impact on children’s early brain development so it’s important to take the time out of our busy schedules to help with your child’s reading... Read More