Are All Junior Beds the Same Length?

Sizes

• Although the exact size of a junior bed might vary according to the bed design, the industry standard size is 2-feet-6-inches wide by 5-feet-9-inches long. Although the shape of a junior bed can vary from the traditional rectangle to an oval design, the basic dimensions are relatively the same.

Styles

• Junior beds come in three primary styles, but other styles may be custom made or developed by independent mattress companies. The primary styles include a junior bed with railings, junior bed without railings and a crib that can be transformed into a junior bed, also known as a convertible crib. The exact style of these beds can vary dramatically. For example, a junior bed without railings may feature a platform design, which is when the mattress is set low to the ground and features storage compartments underneath the bed, or a bunk bed featuring two junior beds stacked on top of each other. However, a bunk bed always features guards to protect your child from rolling off the mattress. Aesthetically, junior beds may be designed to look like a race car or princess castle.

Price

• Like adult beds, junior beds feature a wide range of prices based on materials used. At the time of publication, the average price of a junior bed ranges from $200 to $300; however, junior beds might cost upward of $600. The price of a junior bed depends not only on mattress materials but also the bed design.

Considerations

• The purpose of a junior bed is to streamline the transition process of sleeping in a crib to sleeping in a standard bed. If you wish to save money in the long run, purchase a convertible crib that can be transformed into a junior bed once your child outgrows the need for railings.