https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:53:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2503287 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:11:03 +0000 LulaBee 2503287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted "other"- we got DD1 a solid antique/vintage bed. It's a twin, and we have a full in storage. They're made so well, look classic (it's like a Jenny Lind bed) and I plan on her or her sister using it until college. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2503275 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:06:58 +0000 LovelyPlum 2503275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Myicitygirl: we just got a Loom and Leaf bed (similar to T&amp;N) and the frame that L&amp;L offered. We don't have a headboard yet, but the frame is really sturdy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2503270 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:05:32 +0000 LovelyPlum 2503270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends. My parents bought us really solid twin bed frames, and they lasted us a very long time. </p> <p>If we go Ikea, we will go with a platform bed or metal bed. We have a $79 Ikea crib, and we've used it for the last two years. However, we'll have to get a new crib for the next baby, because the wood is so soft that the holes that hold the pegs are getting too big and causing the mattress to sag. I don't know what we'll do when it comes time for us to transition her to a big girl bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502925 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:01:04 +0000 lilyann 2502925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tend to switch up furniture, so I voted ikea. We bought DS1 an ikea platform bed and I think it's pretty sturdy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502920 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:55:30 +0000 Mommy Finger 2502920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Myicitygirl: For what it's worth, we just bought a T&amp;N mattress for ourselves (love it!!!!) and just bought a simple platform bed without a headboard off of Amazon for less than $150. It's metal and not wood but it has worked really well. No sliding at all but there is the risk of stubbing your toe on it as there would be with any bed with legs. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502555 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:25:12 +0000 HabesBabe 2502555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the size, for me-- if I was getting a twin, then I wouldn't invest in something quality, especially since I would get "upgrading" to a full or queen when they're older. If I was getting a full or queen from the start, then I would get something that would ideally last through high school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502413 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:48:36 +0000 Myicitygirl 2502413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: the mattress will sit on top of the platform. I don't think it would slide (am getting a Tuft n Needle foam mattress) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502404 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:45:26 +0000 avivoca 2502404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Myicitygirl: will the mattress be fitted down into the platform or sitting on top? Will it slide if anyone jumps on it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502396 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:41:11 +0000 Myicitygirl 2502396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: the platform I am considering has dimensions almost identical to the corresponding mattress dimensions, so it will sit flush on top and should not be a shin banging hazard </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502350 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 19:04:31 +0000 MrsBeluga 2502350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a 4 yr old might love something way different than a 16 year old, so I voted Ikea, that way down the road you can switch it up without feeling out financially. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502333 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:39:57 +0000 avivoca 2502333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Myicitygirl: I'm not familiar with them, but maybe the platform isn't a good idea. Don't they have sharp corners? What about just putting the mattress/box spring on a frame? You could get a headboard later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502308 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:13:22 +0000 Myicitygirl 2502308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for your input. </p> <p>I put Pottery Barn as more of a mid range price point. I have no idea of their quality because I have never shopped there. </p> <p>For a mid range quality bed I was thinking more like Charles P. Rogers - they have a NYC showroom. Is anyone familiar with their beds? They have the $475 no-headboard platform bed I was considering. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502181 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:55:19 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2502181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get nice, solid furniture (I don't necessarily consider Pottery Barn to be that). </p> <p>My parents move me to a twin bed when I was 15 months old and was climbing out of my crib. I am about to turn 29 and my parents still have the bed they got me at 15 months old and it still works great. Quality wood furniture should last just fine so long as you don't tolerate destructive behavior. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502024 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:58:00 +0000 winniebee 2502024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would spend more money on the mattress over the bed itself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502021 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:55:34 +0000 MaryM 2502021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't assume your son will destroy his bed. It will only be destroyed if you allow that sort of behavior. </p> <p>Growing up, my siblings and I all had antique furniture. We grew up in a 200 year old house, and my brother had and I both had furniture that belonged to 3 and 4 times great grandparents. I still have the bed and dresser I grew up with. </p> <p>Other than having to clean boogers off my brother's headboard, there was no destroying done. But we also pretty much were only in our rooms to sleep. We had few toys in them and no art supplies or anything. And because we had older furniture, the whole jumping on the bed rule was so much more strict! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502014 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:52:15 +0000 Mamaof2 2502014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a convertible crib/dresser/night stand from JC Penney's when my kids were born and yes, this is their furniture for the next 18 yrs!</p> <p>DS is 7 and the worst he ever did was put stickers on his dresser (actually DD also did this) I was able to clean off the residue.</p> <p>Furniture looks great and it will age well with them!</p> <p>I say go middle of the road price wise </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502010 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:47:55 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2502010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went for Costco (which carries sealy and stuff) mostly because of the return policy. If a spring pops or something we can deal with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502008 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:46:51 +0000 snowjewelz 2502008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted for Ikea but I've had a bedroom set from when I lived w/ my parents and then turned into guest room furniture.. They've held up really well! Not all Ikea furniture are bad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2502004 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:43:43 +0000 deerylou 2502004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because of space, we're going with a twin bed, to start. We can upgrade when she's older and we're in a larger home. </p> <p>I actually quite like the look of the affordable Minnen bed at Ikea, and it's currently a top contender for us. Otherwise, we'll check out a "nude" wooden furniture place that's local to us.</p> <p>I'll echo @oliviaoblivia: I find Pottery Barn to be a far cry from high quality. Expensive, sure, but I'd go elsewhere if you're hoping for a lasting product. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2501998 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:39:52 +0000 looch 2501998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote middle of the road, something solid wood, with wooden slats doesn't have to cost a lot. If I can, I'd get something at a furniture store, rather than IKEA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2501991 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:36:28 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2501991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd do budget but sturdy. Some IKEA stuff is fine and will last a long time, others not so much.</p> <p>I wouldn't bother with Pottery Barn. It's not far from IKEA as far as quality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2501989 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:35:17 +0000 Miss Ariel 2501989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted ikea too. Not that he'd necessarily destroy it, but in general that's the way I'd rather go furniture wise </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2501983 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:32:59 +0000 avivoca 2501983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote budget. He won't necessarily destroy it, but I don't buy high-end stuff for my kids because I don't want to worry about them possibly ruining something I spent hundreds of dollars on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-bed-go-budget#post-2501971 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:22:22 +0000 Myicitygirl 2501971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I am looking for a full size bed for my soon-to-be 4yo son. Should I assume that he will destroy the bed in a few years, and buy something affordable like an Ikea bed? Or spend a little more for a more solidly built bed, and hope for the best? </p> <p>Also, is $475 pricey for a full-size platform bed (just the platform, no headboard)? Solid mahogany. I have not bought a bed in almost a decade. </p>