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8 Big Kid Beds That Are Big on Storage

We know your kids have lots of things, so make bedroom cleanup a snap with a piece of furniture that does double-duty as a place to conveniently store all their stuff.

We know your kids have lots of things, so make bedroom cleanup a snap with a piece of furniture that does double-duty as a place to conveniently store all their stuff. No matter how big or small your space, these beds are huge on storage. With cozy cubbies for relaxing and convenient nooks for storing books, these beds will appeal to your child's adventurous side. Click through to find the perfect storage bed for your little one.

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Is Your Toddler Safe in Bed?

A couple sits down to a nice dinner after their toddler is safe in his crib, when — BAM — their supposed-to-be-sleeping toddler bursts into the kitchen, proud that he has managed to outsmart his parents once again.

A couple sits down to a nice dinner after their toddler is safe in his crib, when — BAM — their supposed-to-be-sleeping toddler bursts into the kitchen, proud that he has managed to outsmart his parents once again. Tots have a not-so-subtle way of communicating when they're ready for the next phase, in this case, the transition from crib to a toddler bed, or a regular-sized bed. Just as there are important ways to keep lil ones safe when sleeping in a crib, the transition to toddler bed brings with it an entirely new set of safety concerns.

Take the following quiz to test your preparedness for the inevitable transition to big-kid bed.

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5 Ways to Keep Kids in Their Cribs and Delay Transitioning to a Bed

Toddlers can be an inquisitive lil' group.
Stop Toddlers From Climbing Out of Crib

Toddlers can be an inquisitive lil' group. They show no fear as they test mom's — and society's — boundaries. For some, the exploring doesn't end at nap nor nighttime. Place one of these feisty tots in his crib and watch how quickly he'll find a way to escape from the confines of his bed. If your lil' one — or his mama — isn't quite ready to make the move to a bed, here are five easy tricks for keeping him put until everyone is prepared.


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