Children's room: when to move to a big bed?
Bye bye cot
An important milestone in a child's life, changing beds is one more step towards independence. Your child will be able to get out of bed on their own, day or night!
This change doesn't happen just any time! Even though there are no hard rules, you'll notice telltale signs:
- Your child is climbing the bars of their cot.
- They're starting to feel cramped, especially with all their cuddly toys.
- They no longer want to sleep in their sleeping bag.
Do you recognise yourself in any of these? If Junior is also between 2 and 3 years old, then it's the right time to make the change. Parents, get your tissues ready and… prepare the ground for transforming their little bedroom.
Which big-kid bed should you choose for your child?
Before changing your child's entire bedroom, its décor and bed linen, take several elements into consideration: the size of their space and your child's state of mind. While some little ones are thrilled to be growing up, others are apprehensive about leaving their cosy cocoon.
If you'd like a gentle transition, or your child's bedroom is small and unable to accommodate a standard single bed of 90 × 190 cm, we recommend a transitional bed.
The YOMI Junior bed has a sleek shape reminiscent of a daybed. It accommodates a 70 × 140 cm mattress. These dimensions safely welcome children from 2 to 6 years old.
Our other secret for a successful transition? A bumper, to slip under the fitted sheet. This alternative to traditional bed rails is reassuring. Made entirely of foam and softness, it helps the child understand the boundaries of their new big-kid bed. This barrier creates a protective cocoon. What's more, our Bumper can also be used with the KIMI toddler bed in its open configuration.
Your reviews of the Yomi bed
Here are some real parents who can share their thoughts on our YOMI bed!
Luc, dad of Juliette, 3 years old
" The YOMI has been with us for 1 year. The transition went smoothly. What a joy for Juliette to be able to come and see us in the morning all by herself, like a big girl, without us having to come and get her out of bed."
Sophie, mum of Adam, 5 years old
"I struggled to fit an adult bed into my little boy's bedroom. The YOMI's size was a great alternative. I also love its design. When Adam grows too big for it, we'll repurpose the Yomi as a small bench in our living room."
Marie, mum of Tristan, 4 years old
"My son never leaves his YOMI, and even less so his Bumper, which reassures him enormously. Even on holiday, he wants to bring it along!"
