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The sunshine is back, the countdown to summer is on and our June brand focus is here. This month we are celebrating one of our gorgeous brands, Kidsaw. Kidsaw is an innovative brand that focus on making kids beds fun, accessible and most of child safe. Their business launch was made on a very simple idea concept of making easy-to-build interlocking attractive furniture for children and babies and that's exactly what they have achieved.   Kidsaw: The JCB Digger Single Bed Just as the label suggests, the JCB bed is literally a bed designed with the appearance of a JCB. Liven up your kid's bedroom with the JCB single bed. JCB bed of dreams is one of the most popular beds we currently feature as it literally blows the imagination of little kids and makes bedtime that bit more exciting. The bed is designed to meet the growing demand of functional and sleek bedroom furniture alongside beds that can capture the imagination of children from the offset. Every bed in the Kidsaw design is built to meet a specific purpose and aspect of functionality. If your kids love their bed they are a lot more likely to want to get into bed on...

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At Kids Beds Online we have a brilliant range of high sleeper beds that are perfect for children through to teenagers. With sleek designs that can adapt as your child grows and practical solutions that can be used for a wide range of hobbies and interests. With modern desk spaces for homework, crafts and space for computing, the beds are versatile to suit a child with a wide range of interests. You can be sure that a high sleeper provides the ideal solution for any child’s bedroom.   High sleepers 101 A high sleeper, as the name suggests is an elevated bed with a lot of space underneath due to the height the bed is from the ground. The bed is situated at the top of the ladder so it is important to consider if your child will be able to safely negotiated the ladder both up and down, however most children love the idea of sleeping in a high sleeper and can safely negotiate the ladder with ease. With so much space underneath high beds are often designed with desks, wardrobes, sofa and pullout beds. There’s a lot of versatility with high sleepers which allows you to incorporate a lot of...

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Birlea offers an excellent choice of beds, with fabulous ranges and an ever-growing collection of stylish furniture such as the popular adventure furniture and cute single beds too. Birlea are a well established family run company based in the Midlands, England. They supply high quality beds in both contemporary and traditional styles. Their range includes everything from class pine beds to fabulous space saving and sleek cabin beds that are perfect for any childs bedroom. They have something for all needs and requirements.   Adventure Bunk beds Create the ultimate bedroom hideaway with the Birlea Adventure Bunk Bed. The Adventure bunk bed is a playful yet stylish design that will add hours of fun to any child’s bedroom. With it’s country-style cladding and traditional pitch roof the Adventure bunk bed is the perfect cosy shelter to snuggle under. The Adventure is a brand new unique novelty bunk bed from Birlea, that will capture the imagination and attention of your children! Bed times will never be the same again thanks to this unique bunk bed, and the innovative house-shaped theme will delight your children and add a sense of adventure to their bed time routine every night. The Adventure will create the ultimate bedroom hideaway with...

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Stood at the school gate, kids football club or gymnastics centre with parents, carers and grandparents galore, they will tell you thsat bedroom storage is an absolute essential for a child now. At Kids Beds Online one of our most common requests is to find and stock beds with built in storage that provides plenty of additional hideaways for any child’s bedroom. It’s not just about finding additional storage though, many parents want storage solutions that incorporate stylish designs and can often hide away toys and clothes where possible. With a room brimming with toys and entertainment, it is important to have somewhere where everything can be stored neatly and accessed safely. One of the easiest options is to choose beds with built in storage such as a mid sleeper or high sleeper bed, as it doesn’t take up any more floor space but provides you with much-needed storage. Beds with built-in storage: Go for quality A bed is an investment piece for any child so it is important to invest in a good quality bed that is versatile to the needs of your bedroom. Beds take a lot of hammering from children, whether they’re jumping on them, playing on them or climbing...

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Spring is well and truly here now and we all know that getting to sleep in the summer can be a struggle for the best of us, never mind what it is like for your little one when they do not understand the change in the clocks. If your kids are out all day exploring and playing in the warmer weather it is incredibly important that they get the right amount of shut-eye to be able to enjoy the next day just as much. There's only so much of the garden or park they can adventure in if they are tired! We’ve got a wide range of sleep tips to help you find the perfect technique to keep your little ones calm and comfortable in the heat and throughout the summer months.   Routine is key Keep your kids in a routine throughout the light nights and weekends to help them enjoy the most of the great weather and extra outdoor playtime they get when the sun is shining. If possible try to set an alarm for the same time they get up for school (give or take an hour) this means that they remain in a consistent routine even when they are enjoying...

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At Kids Beds Online we love the arrival of spring so this post is packed full of spring activities for kids. There are so many different things you can do in spring as the days start to get warmer and longer and the idea of entertaining them with a cozy film day just doesn't hit the same. Plus if you've managed to exhaust them outside by running around and letting their imaginations soar with a range of activities then they will be absolutely shattered come tea time and ready to dive straight into their beds. Plus it’s so important to teach children about what is happening in the world we've tried to incorporate some of these ideas too to keep them occupied and learning. Take a look at some of our FREE activities to keep your children entertained on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.   Get gardening Spring is the perfect time to start gardening with your kids or grandkids. Whether it is raking the garden, planting new plants or removing the weeds from the garden path their is so much to teach children outdoors and the garden is a great place to start. They will feel really satisfied to know that...

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At Kids Beds Online we like to celebrate the brands that we stock and make sure to shout about them as much as we possibly can do! This month we want to feature two of our most loved brands Thuka Beds and Julian Bowen. Both brands offer so much to kids bedrooms and we want to share their design success.     Thuka beds Thuka is a Danish company with all of its beds produced from the finest Scandinavian Pine which is sourced from sustainable forests. Each bed is treated with either a lacquer or whitewash finish to provide 2 sleek and durable styles of kids beds. Thuka are renowned for producing stylish bedroom furniture for any age child and pride itself on providing simple solutions for every bedroom. From creative mid sleepers in fabulous colours and play themes to bunk beds perfect for a relaxed teen bedroom. Their distinctive designs and inevitable quality produce beds that you can rely on for years to come. One of the most popular bed designs from Thuka is their brilliant range of high sleepers that are perfect for children through to teenagers. With sleek designs that can adapt as your child grows and practical solutions that can be used...

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Bedrooms for twins can sometimes be a complicated affair, especially when your twins have different interests. However, nowadays there are so many bedroom solutions for shared bedrooms that there is something for everyone's needs. Your kids will love their vast range of bedroom ideas and hopefully be squabble-free (well at least in terms of their bedroom, we can't say anything when it comes to other rooms in your home)!   Bunk beds have been upgraded Bunk beds are the ultimate space-saving solution for any shared bedroom. There’s so much more to a modern bunk bed, as bunk beds provide both sleep spaces and keep the bedroom clear for vital storage solutions. Bunk beds take up a lot less floor space than two separate beds so the bedroom will seem more spacious and offer a more flexible solution for your twins to play. You just need to settle who gets which bunk! There are a lot of bunk bed designs and variations available to help you create a kids bedroom that is both fun in the daytime and also the perfect setup to ensure they get plenty of shut-eye each night.   Create their own space We often need a little bit of ‘me’ time as an adult and as...

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Styling a functional yet stylish teenage bedroom can be complex as you still want to make practical use of the space available. Transitioning from childhood bedrooms to something that they can use and enjoy is a difficult decision and not something that can be taken likely. Making a functional space that will last them throughout their teenage years is achievable.     Stylish Day bed Day beds aren’t simply reserved for guest beds, they often make a great addition to a teenage bedroom. The design of a day bed looks more mature than a simple single bed in their bedrooms and helps to create a more grownup space. Day beds can look far from a bed if you style it right with luxurious cushions and throws. You can make it look warm and cosy with rich tones and range of soft throws ready for you to cuddle up on or you can style it up with light and bright linens to give it a soft and airy feel.   Plus, a day bed provides lots of additional seating when your teenager invites their friends around and keeps them out of your living room. A few simple changes can completely change the look of the daybed and the...

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National Bed Month, what an absolute dream! A whole month dedicated to fun and exciting bed designs, super comfy mattresses and most importantly sleep, we can't imagine anything better! Organised by UK Sleep Council, the month aims to remind us all of why a sound sleep is good for our health and raise the importance of something many of us take for granted. A good night’s sleep can make you happier, healthier and motivated for the day ahead and that is exactly the same for your child.  In a groundbreaking study it found that switching an uncomfortable old bed to a lovely new bed meant an extra 42 minutes of sleep, which we find pretty incredible! Making sure you’ve got the right bed for your child could be the one thing that gets them to sleep through the night without waking up. Investing in a quality bed or mattress might just help you stay sane thanks to a good night's rest and recovery!    Step 1: Choosing the perfect bed Your number 1 priority when making sure you’re kids get a great night's rest should be the bed and the mattress. If it is uncomfy, lacks support or isn’t right for the room, then chances are your...

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