When picking the perfect big-kid bed for your 5-year-old, you'll want something that sparks their imagination yet provides durability for years.
Classic single beds in natural wood tones or crisp white make timeless choices fitting their space well into the tween years.
Consider playful-themed beds shaped like cosy cabins, speedy race cars, or funky buses for extra fun! Novelty frames like these capture little daydreamers' attention spans perfectly.
Though tempting, hold off on elevated mid-sleepers or bunk beds requiring ladders until age eight, when motor skills and safety awareness improve.
Focus first on sturdy, low-to-the-ground beds dressed up with their favourite bedding themes. This combination lets imaginations soar while keeping your lively 5-year-old safe through the night with minimal risk of injury from falls.
Classic bed frames for 5-year-olds
Julian Bowen Slocum
The Julian Bowen Slocum lends a crisp, modern look perfect for a five-year-old's room with its light pine finish and airy slatted headboard. Durable construction carries a 1-year guarantee, while the sprung slat base promises mattress longevity and exceptional value.
Available in white or grey, the Julian Bowen Maine has a trick up its sleeve – a pull-out trundle guest bed perfect for sleepovers. The design is beautifully New England with a high headboard and built-in bookcase.
Pictured: Julian Bowen Maine 3FT Single Bookcase Pull Out Guest Bed - White.
Julian Bowen Manhattan
The Julian Bowen Manhattan is a fantastic bed frame for a five-year-old's bedroom because it has two built-in drawers on wheels and a spacious bookcase built into the headboard. It's a space-saving bed frame built to last years.
Pictured: Julian Bowen Manhattan 3FT Single Bookcase Bed + Underbed Drawers.
Birlea Jessica
The Birlea Jessica bedframe brings light and chic style to a child's retreat. Durable steel construction in a fresh white powder coat finish offers longevity, while the comfortable sprung slatted base adjusts to your little one's movements for superior nighttime comfort.
Pictured: Birlea Jessica 3FT Single Metal Bed Frame
Birlea Frankie Midi Sleeper With Slide - White
Bring your kid's bedroom to life with the Frankie Midi sleeper with slide – Perfect for sleep and play! Thanks to its slide, getting out of bed has never been so fun.
Birlea Frankie Midi Sleeper With Slide - White
Fun beds for 5-year-olds
Birlea Teepee Bed
Let imaginations run wild with the Birlea Teepee bed. This adventurous grey and white teepee-shaped frame builds story time right into bedtime. Durable slatted base construction supports restful sleep while easy assembly opens the doors to enchanted slumber in their new secret hideaway.
Pictured: Birlea Teepee Bed
Birlea Home Single Bed
The Birlea Home is a single bed with a fantastic house-themed frame above it, making it perfect for den-making kids. The grey or white frame is modern, and the solid slatted base is perfect for foam and pocket spring mattresses.
Pictured: Birlea Home 3FT Single Wooden Bed - Grey.
Birlea Camden Cabin Bed
The Birlea Camden brings efficient design to pint-sized rooms with integrated storage drawers tucked beneath the sleep space. Durable MDF construction assembles quickly, while quality slats offer mattress support. Let their imagination climb to new heights in this smart, space-saving haven made just for kids.
Pictured: Birlea Camden Cabin Bed
Julian Bowen Grace Daybed
The sleek and stylish Grace daybed brings multipurpose possibilities to kids' spaces. The durable white MDF construction includes integrated storage shelving, and you can specify a large under-bed drawer for custom storage solutions. Chic, adaptable and kid-ready, this design grows with your child.
Pictured: Julian Bowen Grace Daybed.
Mattresses for 5 year olds
Any high-quality open coil or pocket spring mattress will suit your five-year-old, providing it has a medium-soft or medium-firmness rating. A medium firmness rating is just soft enough for your child to squash into without it being too firm.
