Babble Best: Fancy Toddler Beds

Argington Petra - $395

We can always tell when designers have kids of their own: they get the details right. One look at this sleek and simple bed tells us Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton undoubtedly have kids. The Petra (offered with five different finishes) is smartly conceived: note the detachable side rails and the eight-inch height (because little ones tend to fall out of their beds when transitioning from the crib). Made of birch wood (Argington dismisses particle board as inferior), the bed is sturdy enough to support 300 pounds and will undoubtedly last for more than one child.

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Ducduc Alex Trundle Bed - $1,350

If color is your thing, you're going to adore the Alex trundle bed from the New York design house Ducduc. Pick a vibrant color — there are seventeen colors and finishes to play with — to boldly anchor the décor of your child's room. Besides the fun colors, we love the versatility of this bed. The under bed storage can be converted to a trundle bed for sleepovers or to accommodate a second child. Otherwise, the under bed space serves as an inventive way to keep kiddie gear contained and out of sight.

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Stokke Sleepi Junior System - $949

There's something to be said for a bed that grows with your child from birth to age seven. The Sleepi has four different incarnations and we like the fact that at each stage — from bassinet to toddler bed — the bed retains its contemporary good looks. We love the modern, soft curves of Stokke's Sleepi and we're confident that the European beech wood construction will last. Don't worry about hunting down a curved mattress; Stokke includes both a crib and toddler mattress with the purchase.

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Deluxe Bed from Sweet Dreams Bed - $7,350

If you've got a big imagination and an even bigger wallet, consider commissioning a custom-made bed from the Sweet Dreams Bed Company. Started by a husband-and-wife team in Philadelphia, this company will tackle the most fantastic requests. "We really mean what we say — if our customers can dream it, we can build it," says co-founder Joann Means. From English Tudor cottages to island bungalows, they've delivered some grand visions. We think any princess would eat her vegetables for a year if given this spectacular bed complete with staircase, slide and twin loft bed, with a play area underneath. Be patient: construction takes eight to twelve weeks.

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