This Firetruck Toddler Bed Will Have Your Munchkin Racing to Bed!

   

If you love unique things, you will love KidKraft's Firetruck Toddler Bed! The KidKraft Firetruck Toddler Bed is an adorable pint-sized bed that is very low to the ground, lower even than your typical plastic character themed ones. It also has a little storage cubby underneath the windshield at the foot of the bed. The cubby could be used for books, stuffies or smaller sized toys. Or it could be kept empty if your child is one who would be distracted or stimulated by having toys at hand at bedtime or throughout the night.

The bed took about 45 minutes to an hour to assemble. My husband is very handy and found it to be a bit cumbersome to put together, but his efforts were not in vain. The bed is adorable with its bright and bold colours, and was worth every minute spent putting it together. 

I was happy to discover that the bed did not have any smell coming off of it fresh out of the box. Many times this is not the case. This toddler bed weighs about 50lbs, which is also its weight limit. It utilizes a standard crib mattress, which is a great way to keep your costs down by re-purposing your existing mattress.  If you have another munchkin on the way who would need the crib, then you would need to invest in another crib mattress to use with the bed. That is pretty much the case with any toddler bed. 

The bed rails on the sides of the bed are horizontal ladders, and the decals on the bed are actually silk screened, as opposed to being sticker appliques. I would suggest that you build it a few days before you intend to use it, and let them play around it and get used to it. This way they won't be as excited as they would be if you opened it, built it and then tried to get them to sleep in it that night. 

The KidKraft Firetruck Toddler Bed is available at many big box stores throughout Canada and the U.S. In Canada, it retails anywhere from $167-$199, and in the U.S. for $137-$160. Some of these retailers offer this product exclusively online, so be sure to check their website if you do not see it in store. 

I think this bed is great! It's made out of MDF & Rubberwood. While it's definitely not made of hardwood, the bed does seem strong enough to outlast at least one toddler, or more if the bed is taken care of. I love it not only for its functionality & adorable design, but also for its resale value when your toddler has outgrown it. I like that it is made out of wood and not plastic, and that it doesn't take up anymore space than their crib did. And best of all, my toddler loves it and is eager to climb inside! 

Please visit the following links for information on toddler bed usage and safety recommendations:

Parents.com - Toddler Bed Safety Checklist

WhatToExpect.com - Toddler Bed: Time For The Switch? 

BabyCentre.com - How To Buy A Toddler Bed

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