9 Best Toddler Beds of 2026

The Graco Benton Toddler Bed ranks first because it pairs the strongest documented safety credentials on this list with a mid-range price. Storkcraft lists it at $119.99 and states it is GREENGUARD Gold Certified after screening for over 15,000 chemicals and VOCs, and Baby Safety Alliance Verified, which means third-party lab testing to the applicable standards. It also meets or exceeds ASTM and CPSIA standards, per the product page. Guardrails are built in on both sides, so there is no extra kit to buy, and the frame takes any standard full-size crib and toddler mattress, which lets most families reuse the crib mattress they already have. The design is a traditional headboard look in four finishes, and it matches the Benton crib and dresser. The drawbacks are modest: it costs $20 more than the Delta Children Collins or Storkcraft Pasadena, assembly is required, and the mattress is not included.

The Delta Children Collins Wood Toddler Bed is the pick for parents who want a furniture-style headboard without paying more than $99.99. Delta Children lists it at that price and describes a tall headboard with decorative molding, two attached guardrails and a low height so children can get in and out on their own. The bed is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, screened for more than 10,000 chemicals and VOCs, and JPMA certified to meet or exceed CPSC and ASTM standards. Delta says it is made of New Zealand pine, poplar and TSCA compliant engineered wood, with a lead and phthalate safe painting process and a finish you wipe with a damp cloth. It ranks just behind the Graco Benton because Graco adds Baby Safety Alliance verification, while Delta lists only JPMA. The mattress is not included, so budget for one if your crib mattress is worn.

The Delta Children MySize Toddler Bed is the cheapest bed here at $69.99, and it does not drop the basics to get there. Delta lists it for ages 15 months and up with a 50 lb weight limit, two attached guardrails and a standard crib mattress, sold separately. It is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, screened for more than 10,000 chemicals and VOCs, and JPMA certified to meet or exceed ASTM standards. The panel headboard and footboard keep the look simple, and the low height lets children get in and out on their own. The main trade-off is the 50 lb limit, which is typical for crib-mattress toddler beds but means you will move to a twin bed sooner than with the Max and Lily or Nestig floor beds. It ranks fourth because its quality score trails the wood beds above it, even though its value score is the highest on the list.

The Storkcraft Pasadena Toddler Bed gives the same documented certifications as the Graco Benton at $99.99. Storkcraft says it is Baby Safety Alliance Verified, meaning it was tested by third-party accredited labs, and the page shows the GREENGUARD Gold mark. The frame is pine wood and engineered wood, with an applied finish tested to meet or exceed ASTM and CPSIA standards. Guardrails sit on each side, and it fits any standard full-size crib and toddler mattress. Where the Benton has a traditional headboard, the Pasadena uses clean lines and two-tone finishes, with eight listed options such as White with Driftwood, Black and Frosted Oat with Driftwood. It ranks third only because its overall score sits fractionally below the two leaders. Storkcraft backs it with a 1-year limited warranty, assembly is required and the toddler mattress costs extra.

The Dream On Me Portland 3-in-1 Convertible Toddler Bed is the one to pick if you want the bed to have a second life. Dream On Me lists it at $129.99 and says it converts into two kid-sized chairs and a table, though the conversion kit is sold separately. As a bed, it has a low-to-floor design reinforced with center legs and four wooden safety side rails. It is built of New Zealand pinewood with a bell-shaped full panel headboard and footboard, comes in four finishes, Lilac Pink, Sky Blue, Steel Grey and White, and is BSA and GREENGUARD Gold certified, free of phthalates, latex, lead and BPA, per the brand. The bed measures 57 by 29 by 28 inches. It ranks fifth because the base price is $10 above the Graco Benton and the furniture stage adds another purchase.

The IKEA SNIGLAR Bed Frame with Slatted Bed Base is a different kind of toddler bed: a junior bed sized for a 27 1/2 by 63 inch mattress, which is longer than a standard crib mattress. IKEA lists it at $99.99 with the LURÖY slatted base included and a guard rail, and the frame parts, guard rail and rails are solid beech. The longer sleeping surface means a child can stay in it past the toddler years, but you cannot reuse a crib mattress; IKEA's UNDERLIG junior foam mattress is $99, which brings the total to about $199. IKEA's 365-day return window is the longest here. The bed scores lower on experience because of the separate mattress purchase and flat-pack assembly.

The Max & Lily Classic Twin Floor Bed suits parents who would rather buy one bed for the next several years than a crib-sized toddler bed. Max & Lily lists it at $199.49 on sale from $249 and describes a solid pine frame with a low-VOC finish, a 400 lb weight capacity so parents can lie beside a child, and slats that sit just an inch off the ground for independent climbing in and out. It takes a standard 38 by 75 inch twin mattress with no box spring, and the brand recommends an 8 inch mattress height. The trade-offs show up in the total cost: the guardrail is a $100 add-on and a twin mattress is extra, so a complete setup runs well past the $69.99 to $129.99 beds above. The assembled bed also measures 79.75 by 42.75 inches, so it needs more floor space than a toddler bed.

The Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed is the portable option on this list, for trips, sleepovers and a grandparent's house rather than the main bedroom. Hiccapop lists it at $99.99 with an electric pump that inflates it in under 30 seconds, extra tall and extra long side bumpers, and newly added end bumpers to keep active sleepers in place. It fits standard crib sheets and blankets and packs into an XL travel bag, and Hiccapop cites reinforced weld seams and extra thick vinyl. The brand also lists free 2-day shipping on orders over $50, free returns and a lifetime satisfaction guarantee. It ranks eighth because an air bed is not a substitute for a framed toddler bed at home: our quality score reflects vinyl construction against the wood and certified frames above. As a second bed, though, it costs the same as the Delta Children Collins and folds away.

The Nestig Bloom Bed is a soft twin floor bed rather than a wood frame, and Nestig sells it for ages 2 and up. It lists the frame at $599 on sale from $699, with a mattress option for $399 more. Nestig says the bed sets up in 10 seconds by unrolling it, has soft raised sides with no hard edges, and uses a removable, machine-washable cover, and its FAQ refers to CertiPUR-US certified foam. It comes in several colors, including Sprout and Blueberry, and Nestig includes a 60-night trial and a 2-year warranty, the longest warranty on this list. The price is the main reason it ranks last: the frame alone costs more than eight times the $69.99 Delta Children MySize. Delivery was quoted at about 3 weeks when we checked, so order early if you have a move date in mind.