How Roomix Transition Bed Grows with Your Child
How does the Roomix Transition bed grow with your child through its modular design?
The Roomix Transition Bed isn't just a first bed--it's the last bed your toddler will need until well into primary school. Through modular design, it adapts from 18 months to age seven and beyond, growing with your child instead of being replaced.
Start with a low floor frame for early independence. Reposition the barrier opening (left, right, or centre) when you rearrange. Add legs to create under-bed storage space. Slot in a house roof for imaginative play. Fit drawers when you need them. One bed. Multiple configurations. Years of family life.
How the Transition Bed Adapts as Your Child Grows
An 18-month-old needs something completely different from a five-year-old. We co-designed this bed with hundreds of parents who were tired of furniture that couldn't keep up.
The bed begins low to the ground--easier for little legs, safer for midnight wanderings. You'll choose where the barrier opening goes (we know not all bedrooms have the same layout). As your child grows taller and braver, add legs to raise the frame and create space underneath for toy baskets or books.
Want to spark imagination? Add the house roof. Need storage in a small bedroom? Our integrated drawers have soft-close mechanisms to protect tiny fingers. For complementary organisation, the Kids Montessori Toy Storage pairs beautifully with the bed's clean lines.
The beauty? You're not buying new furniture every 18 months. You're adding to what you already have.
Safety That Lets You Step Back
We designed safety into every detail so you can encourage independence without the 3am worries.
The low-to-ground frame means falls stay small. Rounded edges protect during those enthusiastic morning tumbles (we've all been there). The barrier provides security without making the bed feel like a cage. Soft-close drawers won't trap fingers.
The bed meets relevant British Standards--giving you confidence to let your child climb, bounce, and be a toddler.
Change the configuration as they grow. No rebuilding. No replacing after six months.
Made for Your Family, Not Someone Else's
Every family does bedtime differently. We're not here to tell you how to parent.
The bed comes in five sizes: Small Toddler, Toddler, UK Single, Small Double, and Double. Larger sizes work for co-sleeping families or for stretching out during bedtime stories. Smaller sizes suit compact London flats. Choose finishes that match your home, not ours.
Assembly takes roughly 20 minutes. Easy Lock fittings, one Allen key, pre-assembled side panels. Because you're already juggling enough.
Each bed's made to order from FSC-certified solid pine with water-based wax finish--no nasty chemicals near your child's sleep space. Add drawers when space is tight or keep things minimal. The Create Your Own Montessori Storage Unit Natural offers even more customisation for small spaces.
Why We Built It This Way
The cot-to-bed transition is massive. Emotionally, logistically, sleep-wise - the irony is it's one of those parenting moments that keeps you up at night.
We listened to hundreds of parents who said the same thing: furniture wasn't designed for real family life. It was either too rigid, too flimsy, or needed replacing the moment their child hit a growth spurt.
So we built something better. Quality materials that survive multiple children. Modular design that adapts instead of getting tossed. The Waterproof Cotton Mattress Protector keeps things fresh throughout those early years (and the occasional nighttime accident).
Supporting Independence at Your Family's Pace
This transition isn't just about sleep--it's about your child becoming more independent.
Gently inspired by Montessori principles, the bed supports freedom of movement within safe limits. The low frame and repositionable barriers let children build confidence at their own speed. Whether you're encouraging independent sleep from day one or prefer longer shared bedtimes, the bed adapts.
We're not prescriptive about how you parent. The bed works for your approach, not the other way around. For more about the floor bed concept and how it encourages independence, there's plenty of research out there.
Buy Once, Choose Well
The Roomix Transition Bed costs more upfront than flat-pack alternatives. We won't pretend otherwise.
But here's what you're getting: years of use instead of months. Quality FSC pine construction by expert joiners. Modular pieces that adapt instead of furniture that ends up on the kerb. Parts you can add when you need them--repositionable barriers, add-on legs, optional house roofs, integrated storage.
Anti-throwaway. Anti-fast furniture.
For additional guidance on sleep routines during this transition, the NHS offers helpful advice on managing sleep changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best age to transition from crib to bed?
From our experience co-designing with hundreds of parents, the transition from cot to bed is a big emotional milestone. While every child is different, many families find around 18 months is a good time to consider their first big bed. Our Roomix Transition Bed is designed to support this journey from 18 months and beyond, adapting as they grow.
How to transition a child to a bed?
We designed the Roomix Transition Bed to make this process smoother for families. It starts as a low floor bed, which supports your child's independence and makes access easy. You can also reposition the barrier opening to suit your room layout, helping your child feel secure while gaining confidence.
How do you transition from crib to toddler bed?
The Roomix Transition Bed is built with modularity to simplify the move from a cot. For toddlers, it begins as a low floor frame, promoting easy access and early independence. You can adjust the barrier opening to fit your space, creating a secure and comforting first big bed experience.
What is the next step up from a toddler bed?
With the Roomix Transition Bed, the next step up is built right in. Our modular design means you simply add legs to raise the bed for older children, creating under-bed space. You can also add a fun house roof for imaginative play or integrated drawers for extra storage, ensuring the bed grows with them for years.
What are signs my toddler is ready for a bed?
Deciding when your toddler is ready for a bed is a personal journey for every family, often around 18 months. If your customer has started trying to climb out of their crib or bedtime stories have become too tricky in the cot then it could be your sign. We designed the Roomix Transition Bed to support this milestone, providing a safe and inviting space that encourages their growing independence. It's about finding a routine that works for your child and family, and our bed helps facilitate that transition gently.
