Comments on: Build Two Toddler Beds for $75

By: Mama Wrench

Mama Wrench — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:43:02 +0000

Where did you get the materials for this? I just made a trip to Home Depot, and the 3/8″X4′X8′ alone was $23; the 1/4″X24″X48″ was $9 and the 2X2s were $4 each.

I’m still considering doing this project, but it’ll be over $37 for the wood alone, much less the upholstery and fabric…

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:17:58 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial! I am going to have my husband make this with me for our littlest guy! Darling!!

By: Momma

Momma — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:57:09 +0000

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing! But I had a question on the foam mattress you selected. What type of foam was it? Grade? Poly? Was it 6 inch thick? I am curious to see how it has held up and how you have it covered. Do you just put a sheet on it? or someone other solution?

By: Nazach Snapp

Nazach Snapp — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:33:29 +0000

I am considering having my boys share a room and love the idea of making their beds! I am concerned that the room isn’t large enough for a two standard twin beds but now I have a solution! Thank you for much for sharing! LOVE IT!

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:02:13 +0000

My husband and I made this to replace the crib for our granddaughter who has frequent sleepovers! She helped by handing grandpa tools (mostly ones he didn’t need) and coloring on the wood before we covered it. As soon as the top was nailed on she grabbed her bear and curled up on the wood and said “me sleeping.” So, even before we finished it – she got it!! It looks amazing and then I went to local fabric remnant store and bought enough material for a quilt and matching pillow! I LOVE THIS!!! Thank you for sharing!

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:18:43 +0000

I loved this idea so much that we decided to build a bed for our daughter, who will be transitioning out of her crib to make room for her soon-to-arrive baby sister. We adjusted the dimensions to fit a twin mattress and also made a headboard upholstered with the same batting/fabric technique. Thanks so much for inspiring us yet again to create something unique for our little one! You can check out the result here:

http://www.calmcradle.com/1/post/2012/04/around-the-house-diy-twin-bed-reveal.html

By: Julie M

Julie M — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:32:08 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration! I’m hoping to try to make these (but twin sized) this summer. Wish us luck :)

I linked your post in my description of some of my ideas for my daughter’s more grown-up room: http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2012/03/big-girl-room.html

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By: Vanja @ Emma's Lunch

Vanja @ Emma's Lunch — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:05:43 +0000

Wow! These are gorgeous. Now that we have our second child I’ve been consciously thinking about how I will arrange the room when the baby becomes a toddler. This is such a great idea. So simple and elegant.

Thank you for sharing!

By: megan

megan — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:22:23 +0000

Are the measurments for the fabric for one or two beds?

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By: Sheau

Sheau — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:18:27 +0000

Great post. These look great. We have very small space and baby #2 will arrive in April. I wonder how you like the plywood. Are they safe for children. Is it possible to get solid wood pieces? Thank you.

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By: traci

traci — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:13:17 +0000

Just what I was looking for.Converting my 10×10 study into shared grandkid’s room.Have crib 4 infant,but no space for a twin for toddler.Just happen to have a crib mattress&spring from non-code crib we replaced.This is so great! Thanks for the idea,pic&espec.instructions,including measurements.I’ve finally found a way to make this space WORK,inexpensive& adorable at the same time.Greatful that you shared your brainstorm w/us.PS-my college son has a platform&this never crossed my mind for use with the crib mattress(+it has slats-ug!)

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:56:37 +0000

I loved this so much I went out and bought everything i need to build it right away!!
I am a mother of one… soon to be two and I hated the idea of taking my not even 2 daughter out of her crib to give it to the new baby so we look to find a toddler bed that we liked and found this site! Honestly one of the best beds I have found to build and very cheap too!! I only needed one 4′x8′ to build this bed($28). I made some tweeks to its design… added some extra support beams from side to side and also made the head board a little of double the height. I can’t wait till it is complete so I can put photos up!! Thank you so much for making this post!!

By: Joan

Joan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:51:50 +0000

This is my favorite post! Mighty Nest just put a link to your blog on fb and I saw the “10 posts to get you started”…I am glad this was one of them!! I think I first saw this sometime in 2010 and at one time I remember searching for this post again, not remembering the blog name, and so relived when I found it! I love the fabric and colors!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:15:51 +0000

Where did you get your cute alligator plush?? Love it! Let me know!

By: Carey Ellis

Carey Ellis — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:57:14 +0000

so cute ! this toddler bed thing is very adorable … thanks for the teaching us how to make one..