Has the time come for your toddler to transition from a crib to a bed?  If so, your next purchase will most likely include a toddler bed rail or bed safety rails for a full size bed to keep your child safe from a potentially dangerous fall during the middle of the night. Toddler bed rails will not only keep him or her from falling, but also help your little one feel safe as he or she drifts off to sleep. Some bed guard rails for toddler beds are designed so that your child can toss and turn without falling, yet easily climb over the rail if he or she needs to get out of bed.
If you decide to go with a toddler bed, make sure it is sturdy and simple in design. Don’t place the bed in a manner that will allow your child to become trapped between the wall and bed or other pieces of furniture. Many toddler beds already come with rails on the top half of each side of the bed to prevent falls.
Are you planning on traveling with your little one? See our page on portable cribs and toddler travel beds.