9 awesome kids’ beds for a comfy sleep every single night
Sleep tight, dream big.
It’s a tale as old as time: Your baby is suddenly ready to transition from a cot to a big kid’s bed, and you’re faced with the all important question – which bed is best?
From cosy toddler beds to space-saving bunk beds and everything in between, we understand how crucial it is to create a dreamy and functional bedroom for your child.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade their sleep space, or furnish a brand-new room, there’s bound to be something for every taste in our below suggestions.
2024’s top beds for kids
- Myer King single bed with storage, $797.00 (usually $1,349.00), B2C Furniture (here’s why)
- Solid pine timber single day bed with trundle, $339 (down from $799), Luxo Furniture (here’s why)
- Antonia Natural Pine Triple Bunk Bed, $469 (was $1,000.00), Luxo Furniture (here’s why)
The best beds for kids 2024
1. Myer King Single Bed with Storage
$797.00 (usually $1,349.00) at B2C Furniture
Best for storage seekers
This gorgeous bed comes with a bedhead, built in bookshelf storage, plus two extra-large under-bed storage drawers to provide excellent (and hidden) storage.
The storage drawers can be wheeled out for easy cleaning, and can be used on either the left or right side to better suit your space.
Key features:
- 1 x White Hardwood King Single Bed Frame
- 1 x Bedhead with Built-in Bookshelf Storage
- 2 x Large Underbed Storage Drawers
- Modern style met by sturdy build and space-saving functionality
- Constructed from a solid Hardwood Timber Frame
Available at:
- $797.00 (usually $1,349.00) from B2C Furniture
- $797.00 from Bunnings
2. Alexis Solid Pine Timber Single Day Bed with Trundle
from $339 (usually $799) at Luxo Furniture
Best for sleepovers and second sleepers
Perfect for sleepovers, Luxo Furniture’s single day bed has a pull-out trundle bed underneath.
It’s convenient, portable and a fantastic solution when you have limited space but need an extra bed at a moment’s notice.
Key features:
- Perfect for kids’ bedroom
- Made of a solid pine timber frame for durability
- Trundle comes with wheels to pull out easily
- Timber slats for a sturdy support
- Available in 2 colours: White and Grey
- 15cm maximum mattress height for the trundle (mattress not included)
- Single daybed suitable for adults and children
- 150kg maximum weight capacity for each bed
- Accommodates standard single mattress
Available at:
- $339 (usually $799) from Luxo Furniture
- $335 from MyDeal
- $339 from Kogan
3. Antonia Natural Pine Triple Bunk Bed
$469 (usually $1,000) at Luxo Furniture
Best for space savers
Save space for other furniture (and other fun activities) with the beautiful Antonia triple bunk bed.
Able to comfortably sleep up to three people, this versatile bunk bed accommodates an Australian standard double-size mattress on the bottom and a single size on the top
Key features:
- Made of a solid pine wood frame and engineered slats for sturdiness and durability, the ladder can be installed left or right.
- Product Dimensions: 198 x 156 x 152cm (L x W x H)
- Accommodates mattresses: Single size for the top bunk, and Double size for the bottom
- Mattress max height:
- Full bed: 16cm
- Bottom bed: 16cm
- Max user weight capacity: 140kgs for the top bed and 240kgs for the lower bed (based on the mattress)
- Complete with guard rails for safety and security
- BV Certified Paint – non-toxic, odourless and environmentally friendly
- Available in Grey, Natural or White
Available at:
- $469 (usually $1,000.00) from Luxo Living
- $499 from Kogan
- $499 from Matt Blatt Furniture
4. Hideout Canopy Bed
from $1899 at Freedom
Best for modern, fun bedrooms
Let their imagination run wild with the best-selling children’s king single bed and canopy package.
The Hideout kids’ bed boasts a fun tent-style design made from solid oak and engineered board, and the canvas canopy cover will help create a Safari camping adventure little ones will love.
Key features:
- Colour: Natural
- Size: King Single
- Width: 118 cm
- Depth: 217 cm
- Height: 131 cm
- Weight: 81.5 kg
Available at:
- $1899 from Freedom
5. Captain Jack Single Bed
from $249 (usually $329) at Amart
Best for budget friendly shopping
The stylish and sturdy Captain Jack single bed is the perfect space-saving addition to your bedroom.
Available in cool white, it has a fun, functional design that suits kids’ rooms, or small to medium spaces.
Key features:
- Combination wood and MDF construction
- Width: 1975mm
- Height: 895mm
- Depth: 980mm
- Weight: 23.5kg
Available at:
- $249 (usually $329) at Amart
6. Delta Children Disney’s Frozen Plastic Toddler Bed
from $105.28 at Amazon AU
Best for toddler sleep
Let your little adventurers drift off to sleep in style and comfort with this adorable bed featuring two guardrails to make the transition from cot to big-kid bed much easier.
It’s covered with the colourful decals of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and other Frozen-inspired graphics, bringing a flurry of enchantment to any room.
Key features:
- Recommended for ages 15 months+
- Features two attached guardrails with low to the ground design, at ideal kid-sized height; Enables safe and easy access in and out of bed
- Sturdy steel frame and high-quality plastic construction
- JPMA certified to meet or exceed all safety standards set by ASTM
- Assembled dimensions: 53.94″ L x 29.13″ W x 26.18″
- Uses a standard crib mattress (sold separately)
Available at:
- $105.28 from Amazon AU
7. Living Fusion Luther Single Kids’ House Bed Frame
from $279.00 (usually $299.00) at Temple & Webster
Best for toddler sleep
Your child’s bed is as much of a sanctuary to them as yours is to you, so opt for a charming house-shaped bed frame to help them enjoy a quiet space.
It’s simple, low to the ground and fits a standard sized mattress.
Key features:
- Materials: pine wood frame, plywood slats
- Includes: 1 x bed frame
- Reinforced wooden construction
- Smooth finish edges
- Non-toxic paint certified SGS approved
- Fits standard Australian-size mattress
- Guard rails can be installed on either side
- Easy to maintain & clean
- Easy to assemble
- Maximum thickness of mattress to be used is 21cm
- Distance between slats: 6cm
Available at:
- $279.00 (usually $299.00) from Temple & Webster
8. Adairs Kids Noah Natural Bed
from $629.99 (usually $899.99), $598.49 for Linen Lovers Members at Adairs
Best for modern, stylish bedrooms
The Noah bed is designed to bring style and simplicity to your kid’s space.
Made with solid ash, ash veneer, MDF and plywood, it’s super sturdy and will last for many years to come.
Key features:
- Solid Ash, Ash Veneer, MDF & Plywood
- Single: 200cm x 101cm x 90.3cm
- Under Bed: 21.5cm
- Max. weight capacity: 100kg
Available at:
- $629.99 (usually $899.99) $598.49 for Linen Lovers Members from Adairs
9. King Single Loft Bed
from $949 at Cabin
Best for space savers!
Not only do loft beds offer double the excitement of regular beds, but they also maximise space with cleverly integrated storage options, allowing kids to keep all their favourite toys and treasures close at hand.
This king single bed with build-in wardrobe is a great size for growing children, giving plenty of room to stretch out for a sound night’s sleep.
Key features:
- This is an Orange Tick AFRDI Certified Bunk that complies with Australian Safety Standards.
- Oak
- Assembly required
- Under Bed Height: 116cm
- Type: Loft
- Style: Coastal
- Suggested Mattress Height: 20cm
- Base Type: Wide Board Slats
Available at:
- $949 from Cabin
Getting your kids into a good sleep routine
Professor Harriet Hiscock, a paediatrician from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute with over 20 years of experience in child sleep has some helpful tips to establish a great sleep routine.
Put kids’ screens to bed
The blue light from screens blocks the melatonin in our brains, making it more difficult to sleep. This goes for adults too. If you have trouble sleeping, an old-school physical book won’t block your melatonin and will help you to fall asleep more easily. The bottom line: Remove screens from the bedroom.
Open wide!
If your child is finding it difficult to wake up in the morning, open their curtains or blinds after they go to sleep. The morning sunlight will help correct their circadian rhythm, turn off their melatonin and re-set their body clocks.
Praise for great timekeeping
Rewards work well for young kids too. Set up a lucky dip system – if your child is in bed at the right time and out of bed in the morning at the right time, they get to choose a lucky dip gift.
Anxiety check-in
Parents should choose a time that is not close to bedtime to talk through any anxiety issues. Speaking about them right before bedtime can keep the concerns top of mind and cause the child even worse sleep.
A good time might be when you and the child are in the car together or when you are out for a walk – sometimes kids open up when they don’t have to look at you directly.
Ask what exactly they are worried about and help them come up with a couple of strategies to try.
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