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Our children falling out of bed and hurting themselves is one of our biggest fears at night, especially when they are young and more likely to have accidents.
While guard rails are helpful, they don’t last forever, and children are likely to outgrow them in the first few years of primary school.
That’s why finding a low bed frame suitable for your child is a great idea. Low bed frames are available at different price points in various styles and materials, so you can easily find one that suits your child’s age and safety needs.
The benefit of a low bed from a safety perspective is it is less likely to cause harm if your child falls out of bed due to the lower height. While they might wake up and start crying, at least they won’t be hurt or injured.
This article reveals the best low bed frames for children.
Let’s jump in!
Birlea House
Pictured: Birlea House 3FT Single Wooden Bed Frame – White. Price: £269. Available from Bedstar.
If you want the lowest possible sleep height, the Birlea House is your best option, with only 20mm from the floor to the mattress. It also has a unique design with a house frame, giving your child somewhere special to sleep.
Available in white or grey, the house-style frame is ripe for dens and playtime, and it takes a standard single mattress on the solid slatted base.
Nordic Mill Teddy
Pictured: Nordic Mill Teddy 3FT Single Bed Frame. Price: £189 (drawers are £75 extra). Available from Bedstar.
The Nordic Mill Teddy is a classic wooden bed frame made from Scandinavian pine with an antique finish. The headboard has a unique teddy bear engraving, and you get a removable guard rail as standard to improve safety.
The height-to-mattress is 330mm, which is relatively low but just enough for two optional storage drawers sold in the same pine finish.
Nordic Mill Rainbow
Pictured: Nordic Mill Rainbow 3FT Single Bed Frame – Blue. Price: £239 (drawers are £75 extra, guard rail is £45 extra). Available from Bedstar.
If you like the dimensions of the Nordic Mill Teddy but want something plain, the Nordic Mill Rainbow fits the bill. Available in white or blue, it has an optional guard rail and under-bed drawers to maximise storage space.
The height-to-mattress is 330mm, so if you choose a low-profile mattress, your child will have a safe and comfortable place to sleep.
Serene Isabelle
The Serene Isabelle is a stylish poster bed perfect for a princess with ornate metal head/foot-end detailing. It has a 300mm height-to-mattress, making it low, and if you get a low-profile mattress, it’s a very safe option.
We love the poster frame design, with the posters being removable if your child decides they want a standard bed frame in the future.
Pictured: Serene Isabelle 3FT Single Metal Bed Frame. Price: £329. Available from Bedstar.
Birlea Appleby
The Birlea Appleby is a fantastic kid’s bed frame for small bedrooms because it has four large built-in drawers and a compact footprint. It has a modern design, classic shaker styling, and a vertically slatted headboard.
The height-to-mattress is a snip over 350mm to accommodate the drawers – this is perfect for older children but might be a little higher than you like for very young children.
Pictured: Birlea Appleby 3FT Single Storage Bed. Price £329. Available from Bedstar.
Julian Bowen Solar Wooden Bunk Bed
Pictured: Julian Bowen Solar Wooden Bunk Bed – Grey. Price: £689. Available from Bedstar.
If you have older children, the Julian Bowen Solar Wooden Bunk Bed is a fantastic option because it sleeps two with a low-bottom bunk. The bottom bunk is suitable for children as young as 4, while the top bunk is suitable from age 8.
The bed frame only sits around 1,210mm high, making it relatively short by bunk bed standards and ideal for sleeping two people.
Urban Beds Picas
Pictured: Picas 3FT Single Fabric Bed Frame – Blue. Price: £274. Available from Bedstar.
Available in blue or pink, the Urban Beds Picas has hard-wearing and stylish velvet fabric, making it perfect for young children. The headboard is fully padded, and the sprung slatted base is perfect for thinner open coil and foam mattresses.
The height-to-mattress is only 270mm, lower than most standard bed frames. It’s perfect for all age groups and should last years.