The Best Toddler Beds on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

The vast majority of the Regalo My Cot Portable Toddler Bed’s reviewers — over 4,200 of whom gave it 5 stars — are crazy for this kid-sized cot that “folds up just like outdoor chairs.” Weighing in at “under five pounds,” this cot is loved by parents for air travel and hotel stays because it “fits great in a checked bag” and “literally takes 15 seconds to get out of the carrying bag and unfolded.” Reviewers also loved its versatility, citing its handiness for a range of needs: overnights at the grandparents, next to mom and dad’s bed during a thunderstorm, and even as a makeshift spot for sitting in front of the TV. “We bought this cot for our summer vacation knowing there wouldn’t be enough beds. Our 3-year-old is obsessed,” writes one satisfied parent, adding, “After vacation, he still loves to sleep on his cot — some nights he prefers it over his own bed. It’s perfect for sleepovers at his grandparents houses or when he has sleepovers here.” And it’s comfortable, too. As one happy customer noted, “My son lies around on it when watching TV, and I’m also having a hard time keeping my lab off of it. Which is why I intend to buy a second one.”

From assembly to first-night’s sleep, reviewers love this “simple, clean-looking” bed. “I’ve searched high and low for a cute, nontoxic, wood bed —and this one fit the bill,” noted one buyer. Parents were “shocked at how easy this bed went together” and how sturdy it is: “I have tested it by carefully sitting and standing on the assembled bed (my weight is 167 lbs) — it didn’t even squeak.” Many loved the low rise of the bed (“He has occasionally rolled out of bed,” one dad notes, “But it’s so low he actually stayed asleep!”) and the option for guard rails which, according to one parent, “keeps him from falling off the bed like a little potato rolling off the kitchen counter.” The range of different finishes, from natural wood to navy, were popular with buyers who felt that they made the bed “look far more expensive than it actually is.” A surprising number of buyers also praised the fact that the bed “didn’t stink out of the box” and had “no smell” thanks to its non-toxic materials. And, time after time, it passed the most important test: “Our son took to it the very first night it was together!”

The generous side rails on this wooden bed “keep him from rolling out of bed,” says one parent, “and it’s only a 4-inch drop in case they do fall out.” Plus, parents agree, this “sleek and modern” bed is sturdy: “No squeaking or creaking like the old bed,” said one dad. “As they have grown (it’s been a year) they have played pretty rough with it — taking the mattress off and walking on the slats (not with my permission) and jumping on it (again without permission),” adds one mom. “It’s just as solid as the day we got it.” Other satisfied owners praise the “sturdy” wood construction that’s nevertheless pretty mobile: “The bed frame itself is very lightweight. It also fit through doorways easily when fully constructed, unlike our crib.”

For the parent in search of a kids’ bed that will integrate seamlessly with “real” furniture, look no further than this “very grown up” piece with “great, classic design.” According to enthusiastic owners, the bed was “extremely sturdy” upon set up (which is “super easy” thanks to “clearly labeled pieces with good instructions”) and stayed that way. “We’ve had it about six months with kids jumping on it constantly and adults sitting on it daily,” commented one reviewer, adding, “It’s stayed sturdy.” In case you’re worried that this elevated bed won’t appeal to the kids — don’t be. As one satisfied dad notes: “The look on the little guys’ faces when they graduated to a real bed was worth every penny!”

One satisfied mom summarized the strengths of this very adult kids bed neatly: “What you get is a lightweight, sturdy, classy toddler bed that can hold a toddler (25 pounds) and mom (120 pounds) and a baby (10 pounds).” Plus, she adds, “It handles my toddler’s jumping just fine.” Other parents and grandparents praise the bed for being “pretty darn solid” and “pretty damn easy to put together — took me about 20 minutes.” The kids seem equally enthusiastic: “She never slept in her crib, but slept in this bed the first night!” says one well-rested mom. Adds another, “Easy transition from crib to this sleigh bed. No worries of her falling with the protected sides and it sits low to the floor.”

The Dream On Me Emma 3-in-1 is a go-to pick for parents with active sleepers. “We chose this one over all the others because of the side rails on all sides,” says one reviewer. “There is just enough opening for him to get out when he wants to and not fall out when he’s sleeping.” Another mom adds, “We have a rambunctious sleeper and this was the only bed I could find that offered all four corners with rails.” Like other top kids’ beds, parents agree that the construction is “sturdy enough for us to sit on when we need to” and “not frustrating to assemble.” Plus, when your toddler inevitably grows out of it, the two ends can be converted into kid-size benches, another feature praised by resourceful parents: “I got this one because it had extra rails and he is a VERY floppy sleeper. He has never once fallen out! I’m also excited that when he grows out of it, we can still use each side as small benches.”

For parents who want to be 100 percent sure their kids won’t take even a small spill, this car-shaped and Cars-themed wooden bed from Delta Children is a favorite. Its strengths are neatly summarized by one mom: “It fits a standard crib mattress, the sides are high enough so the kiddo cannot fall out, and the mattress sits on the floor so there is nothing to break if your toddler jumps on his bed like mine does!” One grandparent writes, “It’s just perfect for my 2-year-old grandson. He is a squirmer so having the raised sides was a must. He calls it his ‘race car.’” And plenty of other reviewers agree that kids who love cars — or Disney’s Cars — love this bed. “He loves it and doesn’t even know what Cars is yet,” says one commenter.

The Delta Children Interactive Wood Toddler bed makes any bedtime a teachable moment thanks to interactive features like a clock and “a checklist of items to do before going to bed.” According to one enthused parent, “You can check each box with a dry erase marker to give them a sense of taking ownership of the bedtime routine.” Other owners were happy with the low profile and all-around walls of the bed: “The side walls come up just high enough to contain a squirmy toddler while sleeping, yet short enough for them to get out easily on their own.” And, like with all of the top-rated beds, parents agree that assembly is “very simple” and it’s “very sturdy and built to stand up to years of toddler abuse.”