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  1. There’s no doubt about it – everybody’s bedroom provides a place by which they can be as creative as they like and thus it is the room that often provides the most insight to the individual that resides in it. It is vitally important that everyone feels safe in their bedroom, that it evokes positive emotions and that it is a joy to be in. This is even more so the case when it comes to a child’s bedroom.

    A lot of parents do not realise it but picking the right kids furniture for their child’s bedroom is extremely important. This does certainly not mean that parents have to spend more money on decorating their little one’s rooms; it just means that individuals should take a little bit more care when they select each piece of furniture or décor. You should consider whether it is something that your child would like – will it excite them? Will it provoke a positive reaction? Is it bright and vibrant?

    Moreover, picking the right furniture for your child’s bedroom is not only important because of the excitement it injects into the room. In addition to this it is also crucial because it can aid when it comes to getting your child to sleep at bed time. A lot of parents struggle to get their children to sleep – this is not an uncommon issue. Nevertheless, by filling a child’s bedroom with their favourite cartoon characters, their favourite colours and exciting furniture pieces you create an atmosphere whereby they feel safe and comfortable. This will help them get to sleep at night time and it can also be a contributing factor to aid with other issues such as nightmares and bed wetting.

    If you are struggling to think of innovative ways to use kids furniture to inject fun and zest into your child’s room then one of the best ways to do so has already been mentioned – by using your child’s favourite cartoon character. So many pieces of furniture nowadays are based around cartoons and thus you are bound to be able to find something that your child loves. This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to had energy and character into your little one’s bedroom.

    Another way to do this is via the use of novelty beds. Novelty beds are great because a bed is the main furniture piece in any room – it immediately attracts the most attention. Therefore a novelty bed can turn the plainest of bedrooms into an instant exciting playground. Moreover, novelty beds directly add fun into bed time. This is obviously something which is very much desired by both parents and children.

    All in all, the importance of ensuring that a child’s bedroom is fun, colourful and exciting is highly important. So next time you buy furniture pieces for your little one’s room remember to bear this in mind.

    Posted by Amy Brooks at 16:30 | 0 comments | |

  2. KidKraft Pink Sleigh Wooden Toddler Bed

    Monday, 5 November 2012
    When it comes time to move your child out of their cot and into their first toddler bed, the transition can be quite difficult. As children will have only slept in a completely enclosed environment until now, moving into a bed which is more open can be quite frightening for them, and make it difficult for them to get to sleep for the first few months.

    The best way to ensure this move is easy for your child is to get them a bed which feels safer and more secure than standard single beds, and also make it so that their bed is something that they can be proud of and will fit in well with their room. For little girls, the KidKraft Pink Sleigh Wooden Toddler Bed will look fantastic in any princess bedroom setting, and also provides a more secure and comforting sleeping environment for them in their first bed after the cot.

    The KidKraft Pink Sleigh Wooden Toddler Bed has a safe and sturdy design that will make kids feel secure, and is set very low to the ground so it will be easy for them to climb into and out of without help. The bed also has a high headboard and a cute raised footboard to make them feel more enclosed. Coming down from the headboard are raised sides that will keep your child secure in bed no matter how much they move around and even with a child’s mattress in will give them a little bit of a lip around the bed from head to foot so they feel more comfortable.



    Even better, the bed is painted in a gorgeous pastel pink which will delight little girls and make it visually appealing as the centerpiece for their bedroom. The bed slots together easily to make it easy to get in and out of the room, and meaning you can put it together in no time at all so your child can start getting ready to move into their first real bed.

    Make the journey more exciting for her by picking out some bedsheets that she will love, and enough pillows and blankets so that she feels completely cocooned when she gets into bed for the first time. Making the area around the bed feel safe and inviting is also important so why not look into a nightlight to put on a small  side table for her, so she can read or play in bed before she goes off to sleep. Lighting can make all the difference in the room, and if your child is scared of the dark and nightlight puts them firmly in control of how they go to sleep and when they choose to turn their lights off.

    Posted by Amy Brooks at 10:00 | 0 comments | |

  3. Dusky Moon Dream Tube Single Bed Set

    Saturday, 3 November 2012
    When it is time to move your child out of a cot and into a bed there are a few things that might pose a problem for you, but one of the biggest is how to stop them falling out of bed! When a child is very young and gets used to a cot, the high sides will prevent them from falling out no matter how much they toss themselves around. They will also get used to sleeping in this protective environment, making a single bed feel a little bit exposed to the elements, and preventing them from falling asleep in the first place.

    When a child does first move to a bed, you will generally find that for a time their sleep is more disturbed as they suffer from the newness of their new bed and the new angle they can see from. Even if the bed is close to the floor, for a small child it can seem like an awfully long way to fall, and being woken up by falling out of bed can be a shock that a child will not easily forget, causing many nights of struggling to get them off to sleep.

    A good way to combat this is to buy a bed which has cot sides or is sunken in the middle to make it much more difficult for a child to roll out, but if you already have the bed for your child then you won’t want to spend out on a completely new bed just to get them to sleep and this is where the Dusky Moon Dream Tube Single Bed Set. Dream tubes were created by two very tired mothers as a cost effective but helpful way to keep your child feeling safe and protected as they sleep, and making their bed feel more like a cosy haven!

    Dream tubes are simply inflatable tubes which come with a specially designed cotton sheet. The sheet has two pockets along each side into which you will pop the inflatable tubes, holding them firmly in place and creating a safe pocket for your child the sleep in. The tubes create a barrier for your child so they will struggle to fall out of bed no matter how much they roll around, and children new to single beds will feel a little more protected as they are surrounded again by a soft and cosy barrier.

    You can buy spares of the sheets so that you can change them when necessary and the Dusky Moon Dream Tube Single Bed Set is safe, cheap and comfortable so that you can be sure you won’t be disappointed by how it works. If you are moving your child from a cot to a bed for the first time, make sure you don’t do it without the Dusky Moon Dream Tube Single Bed Set!




    Posted by Amy Brooks at 13:27 | 0 comments | |


  4. Every child should have a selection of books. After all, what else are they supposed to do when it comes to bed time? Books are great because they provide an unlimited amount of fun, they allow children to entire a new world and this gives them the outlet to allow their imagination to run world. They also possess a whole host of educational benefits as they develop a child’s creativity, general knowledge and knowledge of the English language.

    Obviously, if your child has books then they will need somewhere to store them. There are a whole host of different book cases and similar products available in toy stores around the UK today. However, one of the most popular and well-loved options of them all is the Guidecraft Single Sided Book Browser.



    A book browser is a great option over a traditional book shelf because it allows books to be viewed in a more efficient manner. Instead of seeing the side of the book your child will be faced with the front covers, which are more exciting and allow them to pick a book more easily. What’s more is that the array of different colourful and exciting book covers facing them will actually make your child want to read more often.

    The Guidecraft Single Sided Book Browser will add an element of style and character to any room it is placed in due to its sleek and attractive design. The book browser is available in a light wooden design. It features five shelves and is finished off in a smooth and long lasting UV finish. It is surprising that a product which looks so good is actually really easy to assemble. Thus you need not worry about being faced with instructions which may as well of been written in Chinese!

    Another great thing about this book browser is that it is made by Guidecraft. Guidecraft are one of the leading toy retailers in the UK. They have been providing educational toys and other products such as kid’s furniture and arts and crafts goods for happy customers for over the past 40 years. You have merely got to search the company online and visit various forums to see their rave reviews and how happy customers have been with the goods they have received.

    So there you have it; if you want to store your child’s books in style then there really is only one book browser for the job and that is the Guidecraft Single Sided Book Browser. Book browsers are great in particular because of their clever design and this Guidecraft one possess and sleek and attractive look which will be desired by many. 

    Posted by Amy Brooks at 12:00 | 0 comments | |


  5. Sleep is so important for young children as it helps them to grow and develop. Where adults need sleep so they can recharge and be ready for the day ahead, children actually use their sleep time to develop not only their brain power but also to physically grow. It is important that your child gets at least 10 hours of sleep each night, but it can be difficult to get younger children to go off to bed and to sleep when you want them to. Reading stories or letting them listen to CDs before they sleep can be one good way to get them to go to their bedrooms, but how can you make sure they actually want to get into bed?

    One of the best ways to make kids want to go to bed is to make their bed and bedroom something special. Take from what they already love and enjoy, favourite movies or characters, or even their dreams and ambitions, and turn their room into something which is absolutely theirs to enjoy, and feels like their own space. Give your child the opportunity to decide what they want to do with their room, or you could surprise them and decorate their room while they are away for a surprise that they’ll adore!

    For little girls, the ultimate dream has to be to feel like a princess every day. If you can get their room to look like a magical fairyland, in which they rule over their own kingdom, then there will be no other room in the house that they would rather be. Pick out some royal looking furniture and paint the walls up like a gorgeous castle. Finish off with some fairy lights and princess-themed toys and the room can be complete. You can finish the whole look with the Worlds Apart Generic Rose 4-Poster Toddler Bed which will complete the room perfectly.

    The Worlds Apart Generic Rose 4-Poster Toddler Bed is a gorgeous reconstruction of every fairytale four poster your child has ever seen or read about, with four sturdy posts and a light pink curtain surround, as well as pretty rose detailing across the entire bed which makes it every little girl’s dream! With the curtains surrounding, your child will have the opportunity to keep the monsters away by closing herself off in her princess bad, and will also get to enjoy a little privacy when she is ready to sleep.

    The Worlds Apart Generic Rose 4-Poster Toddler Bed is beautifully designed and may even make you feel slightly jealous! It is built to fit little girls up to 5 years old and will easily fit a junior mattress and bedding set. Why not complete the look by picking up a set in pink and white to set off the bed completely? Pick up this bed first and then build the room around it for a really pulled together look that will make you wish you were a child as well!

    Posted by Amy Brooks at 19:00 | 0 comments | |


  6. A lot of people underestimate the importance of ensuring that their child’s bedroom is bright, exciting and fun to be in. It is crucial to remember that most children do not like being alone and that this is the obvious reason as to why a lot of them don’t like bed time. This can also cause a lot of concerning problems, such as; frequent nightmares and constant bed wetting. Therefore it is important to do everything in your power in order to ensure that the room your child sleeps in is one that they feel comfortable and at ease in.

    Obviously there is no magic cure to ensure that your child enjoys a pleasant and uninterrupted night’s sleep each and every night. But there are certain steps that can be taken in order to increase the chances of this. You should simply take a lot more thought and consideration when picking decorations, furniture pieces, colours and toys for their bedroom. It is all of these little things that build up in order to create the entire vibe and feel of the bedroom.

    A good idea is to try and fill their bedroom with things that they are familiar with, for example; their favourite cartoon characters. Something as little as opting for a cartoon based duvet, for instance a Fireman Sam duvet, rather than a plain coloured or patterned duvet can make a massive deal of difference. This is because children feel like they know their favourite cartoon characters and thus they will feel more comfortable and safe around them. After all, in general children are always more at ease when the surroundings and the people around them are familiar. Therefore this will certainly aid them when it comes to having a better night’s sleep.

    If you think about it, a plain bedroom which does not feel familiar with a child will simply feel alien to them and they won’t be able to form any attachment to the room. However, if it is filled with things they know and love then they will develop a love for their bedroom as well.

    Another example of a great item to fill a little boy’s room is the Thomas and Friends Express Shaped Plush Cushion. Cushions and cuddly toys are a great idea because they are soft and thus they give the child even more comfort. A lot of children love Thomas the Tank Engine and thus they are assured to love this cushion. It is available for only £9.99 and it can have a massive impact on the feel of your child’s bedroom as it adds another friendly face. Your child will be able to cuddle it in order to help him get to sleep at night.

    To conclude, nobody is saying that you have to spend loads of money and employ an interior designer for your child’s bedroom, you should simply think about everything you buy before you make the purchase in order to create the perfect bedroom for your little one. 

    Posted by Amy Brooks at 20:30 | 0 comments | |


  7. We’ve all been there; getting children to go to sleep at bed time can literally be a nightmare! ‘Mum, I’m not tired!’, ‘Daddy, can I sleep in your bed?’ For some of us it is an endless battle. However, there could be an answer to all of your problems!

    Research shows that the bed in which a child sleeps in has a monumental impact on how they actually sleep at night. The right bed can aid a peaceful and pleasant night’s sleep. But what’s more is that it can also help with more pressing and concerning problems such as nightmares and bed wetting.

    But what is the ‘right bed? Well let’s first start off by telling you what the wrong bed is. The wrong bed for a child is something which is boring, something which provokes absolutely no feeling of excitement within for child, for example; a plain wooden bed frame.

    It is important to remember that a child’s bedroom should be a place of fun; it should be somewhere which makes them feel excited and somewhere which they want to be in. The way in which your child’s room looks coupled with the furniture that is placed inside it will have a massive impact in dictating the entire vibe of the area. And, your child’s bed obviously plays a huge role in this as it is the main furniture piece in the bedroom.

    Therefore it is crucial to think of fun when buying a child’s bed. If you have a little boy then the Step2 Stock Car Convertible Bed is the sort of bed that you should be considering. This is the sort of bed that will make your child look forward to bed time rather than them dreading it. Beds such as this one allow your child to think of their bed as a sort of toy; something which is fun. In the case of the Step2 Stock Car Convertible Bed, your child can be a racing driver every single evening – a dream come true for most little boys!

    This bed in particular is perfect for any child aged two years old and above. As it is not a childish looking bed so to speak, it will appeal to your child when older and thus you will get a lot of usage out of it. The bed comes complete with a toddler mattress for your child, however as your child gets older the bed can be extended to suit their size. The dimensions of this bed are as follows; 60 cm in height x 227 cm in width x 125 cm in depth.

    All in all, if your child’s bedroom is boring then they will simply not want to sleep in it and they certainly won’t look forward to bed time. It is important to inject some excitement into their room if you want them to get to sleep at night!

    Posted by Amy Brooks at 18:00 | 0 comments | |