We recently moved the kids to a new room, and decided to transition Jaren into a big boy bed while we were at it, especially since he recently learned how to climb out of his crib!

Since we plan on having the kids share a room for awhile, I wanted to get them matching beds that wouldn’t take up too much space.  I focused on ones that were gender neutral enough for both a boy and a girl. These were some of the ones we looked into:

Twin-Beds

1. IKEA Kura Bed ($199) – I considered this bed for the longest time because it is a small, low bunk bed ideal for younger kids. It would have a small footprint in our children’s shared room. I went back and forth for a while debating about this bed, but decided to steer clear because one day my kids will not be sharing a room, and will outgrow this bed sooner than I would like. If I got them two separate twin beds instead of a bunk, at least their beds can transition with them to their future separate rooms. I also wasn’t sure how they’d handle who would get the top versus the bottom bunk.

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2. Land of Nod Jenny Lind Bed ($599) – How can I do a twin bed roundup and not mention this bed? I love that it comes in so many fun colors! When I browsed Land of Nod in person, I found the bed to be really sturdy, and great quality. I also like the whimsical vibe that this bed gives off. Alas, at this price point it is just a dream bed, but I had to add it to the list anyway because I really do like it a lot!

3. South Shore Karma Mate Bed ($209) – I love that Wayfair has a section just for kids, so I can click there and browse for great deals catered towards my little ones. One reason I was drawn to it was the fact that it had curved edges so kids would be less likely to hurt themselves on corners. It was also pretty low to the ground, had multiple finish options, and built-in storage.

4. IKEA Sundvik Extendable Bed ($149) – I like that this could be made smaller or bigger as your child grows. It also comes in multiple, neutral finishes, and has a headboard that kids could lean against. The look of it actually reminded me of some Land of Nod and PBK beds, but at a better price point.

5. IKEA Hemnes Daybed ($299) – We actually DID go with this bed when we transitioned Noelle to a big girl bed for the first time. I liked that it had 3 sides, so it made me less worried about her falling off. The fact that its a daybed makes it great for future sleepovers, or as a guest bed. Another thing you can do with it is just pull the daybed portion out and transform this bed into a full bed for daily use. It also has 3 pull-out drawers, so there are storage options. However, my two cons with this bed is that it is high off the ground, so it makes it hard for a toddler to climb in and out by herself, and it has a large footprint. One other minor thing is that while having three sides is great for protecting a toddler, it makes making beds nice and neat a hassle (if you’re into that sort of thing, like I am!).

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Easy in, easy out

After much deliberation, I went with the South Shore Karma Mate Bed, and I absolutely love it!  First of all, assembly was a breeze, and it is really low to the ground as far as twin beds go, so the kids have no problems climbing in and out on their own. It comes with a 5-year warranty, so I felt confident the quality would be good even without seeing and touching it firsthand. I also preferred a bed with storage options because they have a pretty small closet, and no dresser.

I went with a white bed because I liked the clean, neutral feel of it. I figured it would be easier to pair a white bed with bold colored bedding and wall art based on their preferences.  The kids are really excited about their new beds!

What factors did you consider when looking for a bed?