Moving into a Big Bed

Eliza is now almost 20 months and we felt that now was the right time to move her from her cot into a big bed.

I wasn’t confident that she would manage the 3ft bed that is already in her room as it is quite high, so when my friend offered her toddler bed to us I couldn’t say no.

Finding a new mattress was a challenge.  I should be an expert at this with 5 children, but times and products change and it can be very difficult to decide which option to take, especially when buying online as you cannot see the product.  I read every review possible and made the decision to buy a sprung mattress as it is likely that Eliza will be in this bed for around 3 years and foam mattresses only have a life of around two years before they start to dip.

It can be quite shocking how much price difference there is between products that are very similar, with some charging up to £160 for a small sprung mattress.  I am very pleased with my purchase, especially as it was one of the cheapest options.  It is comfortable, with a nice thick padded cover which means you cannot feel the springs, which I have found an issue previously and it even comes with a spare mattress cover should an accident happen.  I have included a link to this mattress at the bottom of this post, should you need it!

Next on my list was a bed guard.  Isaac had a Tomy metal one which we really didn’t get on with and I was always worried that he would trap his fingers!  Thankfully my lovely friend Charlie from TheMummyBlogger came to my rescue and suggested Purple Daisies Bed Bumper.

It is a genius idea, can’t believe no one has thought of it before.  It is a 100cm Foam Wedge (you can get different sizes for bigger beds) which lies directly on the mattress and is held securely in place by the fitted sheet.  It is tall enough to stop Eliza from rolling over and falling out, but she is able to clamber easily over the top when she needs to get out of bed.  The only thing I have found is that I need a slightly bigger fitted sheet, but they are available on the website too!!

Bed with Purple Daises Bed Bumper
Because it is so small and light, it is easy to transport too, so if you are going away on holiday or visiting the in-laws, you can guarantee little one will still be safe.  If you bed isn’t up against a wall like ours, you simply buy two and have one either side.  Little one won’t feel like a baby either as you don’t even know it is there when the duvet is on! 
Bed with Purple Daises Bed Bumper
The Bed Guard is cost effective too, with prices starting from just £6.99.  If you have any questions, you can find the lovely Caroline on twitter @purpledaisiesco or like their facebook page.

Now, what is next for a little Prince or Princess?

The perfect duvet cover of course!!

As Eliza was going into a toddler bed, my choice was really restricted and I couldn’t find a duvet cover I really liked.  Eliza hasn’t really got a favourite character yet, although she adores butterflies.  She took over her room from Isaac, who had a jungle theme and I have yet to decorate it again, but plan to make it into a fairy garden.

I really wanted a handmade quilt by Sophie from StepfordStitchers, but I am on a limited budget and couldn’t quite stretch to that, so she offered to make me a duvet cover.  She asked what I wanted, showed me some materials and the decision was made………Tinkerbell was my theme.

My duvet cover was here super fast and is better than I could ever have hoped for – Eliza has a one of a kind duvet cover, which she adores!

Eliza inspecting her duvet cover by Stepford Stitchers

Eliza spent ages inspecting it and was excitedly pointing out butterflies, dragonflies, flowers and fairies.  Sophie even embroidered her nickname in a heart on the front of the cover.  She used several different materials to create a patchwork effect on the front of the cover, which looks really effective and the back is a fleecy panel with Fairies, Stars and Princess Castles which will keep Eliza warm and snugly for the winter as well as being tactile too!

Eliza's bed with her duvet cover by Stepford Stitchers

I think you will agree that someone looks chuffed to bits with their new bed!!
Eliza's bed with her duvet cover by Stepford Stitchers

Eliza's bed with her duvet cover by Stepford Stitchers and bed guard by Purple Daisies
If you want your own bespoke duvet cover, quilt, taggy blanket, Christmas stocking and more you can contact Sophie via her website or on facebook and she tweets at @Cwtchies.

All we need to do know is persuade Eliza that she wants to stay in bed and sleep all night!!

2 thoughts on “Moving into a Big Bed”

  1. Wow I wish I’d known about that bed guard. We used the full on bed rail which the boys climbed over so many times it got bent out of shape.
    She looks so chuffed with her new bed and bedding. Hope she sleeps well for you x

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