Lightning McQueen Bed: A Review and Comparison to Other Disney Cars Beds

Having trouble getting your toddler to sleep in his own "big boy" bed? Now there's a way to get your kids to look forward to going to bed every night. This bed's design is based on the Lightening McQueen character in the Disney Pixar movie.

This sleek sportster features race car styling and realistic wheel and hubcap detailing. And it's not only for boys! Even little girls who are Lightning McQueen fans love this bed.

The Lightning McQueen Twin Bed holds a standard twin size or bunk bed size mattress and you can either use a box springs, support boards or a sheet of plywood underneath, which you don't need to buy because wooden mattress supports are included.

The mattress height adjusts to 2 levels. The bed goes together quickly, since it comes in only four pieces (but be sure to allow some extra time for attaching the decals).

Parents are giving it high 4+ star ratings because of its durability and sturdiness, and they're happy to share tips to make assembling it even quicker and easier. Read this review for a detailed explanation of how to accurately apply the decals.

Your child will be racing to bed with the Step2 Stock Car Convertible Bed! Colorful racing decals and authentic styling make this a winner in juvenile beds.

This bed "grows" with your child as it converts easily from using a crib mattress to a twin mattress. When used with a crib mattress, this bed features a molded-in race track near the footboard for more racing game play (cars not included). Designed with high side rails to keep your little one
secure in bed.

Minimal adult assembly is required - it's easy to put together and looks fantastic! Measures 23.625"H x 89.5"W x 49.25"D. Made from heavy molded plastic, it consists of 4 large interlocking panels (2 ends, 2 sides), 4 wheels, and 2 heavy fiberboard underlay support panels. It comes with an assortment of decals that can be used on both the car or even as wall decorations. Highly satisfied reviewers rate this bed at 4+ stars!

Racing sports cars is a demanding job, and racecar drivers need to get a good night's sleep before a long day of burning rubber at the track. You'll have no trouble getting the "drivers" in your family to go to bed when they know they will be sleeping in this Sports Car Twin Bed.

They'll love climbing into the "cockpit," downshifting into "low" gear, and gently cruising into a night of restful sleep. They'll also love its sleek styling and authentic wheel and hubcap detailing.

Made of sturdy, double-wall plastic, the bed frame is sized for a standard twin mattress and box springs (not included) that can be set at two different heights. Adult assembly requires pliers and slotted and Phillips head screwdrivers. Wooden mattress supports and assembly instructions included. Measures 94 inches by 58 inches by 27.5 inches.

The Little Tikes Sports Car Twin Bed will be the favorite part of your little racer's room.

As a less expensive alternative, kids can now literally immerse themselves in the stories of their favorite fictional characters as the Disney Cars Toddler Bed lets them sleep and dream in the Disney Cars universe.

Featuring a plastic and metal frame, the bed is built low to the ground for easy child access and comes with side rails for safe and secure sleeping. A decal of the Lightning McQueen character appears on the headboard and footboard and since it's already on the bed when you get it, no messing around with attaching bed stickers.

The bed uses a standard crib mattress. The sturdy steel frame provides stability and strength. It has two removable bedrails for safety, and features bright colors and a cheerful Cars design. This bed adds an element of fun and function to any room, and coordinates with the many other Lightning McQueen online products which are sold separately.

It has been reported that several of the screw holes for the bed rails might not line up and you have to drill new ones or risk the bed not being stable. Also keep in mind that unlike some of the beds reviewed above, this bed will NOT fit a twin size mattress. But this one is so inexpensive, it's an easy choice to make to get this one even if it's just for the toddler years.