Little Tikes Lightning McQueen Roadster Toddler Bed

Before you move your child from their crib to a toddler bed, think of some of the safety factors that should be looked at.

-Be sure to choose a bed that is low to the ground to minimize harm if they fall out of their bed. ( I know I rolled a lot and fell out a number of times).
-If there are no safety rails attached to the bed, be sure to purchase an adjustable bed safety rail system that fits between the mattress and the base on both sides of the bed
-Chosse your toddler bed location wisely. Be sure it is placed away from windows, doors, radiator/heating vents, cords (electrical or blinds) to avoid choking hazards.
-Be sure that any bed (old or new) is constructed or painted with non-toxic products, especially older pieces, as newer, name brand products are generally made with safe paints and structures.
- Check to see that any toddler product meets some form of standard. Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is one certification to look for. JPMA make sure that products meet the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

How should you go about creating your very own CARS/Lightning McQueen Bedroom?

To start, the easiest method is to find a paint color that matches the colours of the Little Tikes Lightning McQueen Roadster Toddler Bed bed. Secondly, pick out a CARS themed wall paper border, if you want some extra accent. Wall papering the room is another way to go, but it is more permanent than paint. If you decide to change decor, it is simpler to just paint over the walls.

Now is the time to look at decorating the walls. There are some great peel and stick decals and murals of the CARS characters. These are usually removable and can be moved and reapplied. There are framed pictures, plaques and posters that can be hung on the bedroom wall, as well.

Finally, add bedroom accents to decorate the room. There are various CARS character bedding and blankets, etc to adorn the bed. You can also purchase window drapes, light shades, lights. As well, there is many princess bedroom furniture to accent the room.

Just like everything you do for your child, be careful that you purchase non-toxic products if your child will be touching or playing with (and maybe licking/biting) the objects.

"Like all the other reviewers - the bed really has that WOW factor and my husband did have to drill some of the holes larger. The stickers were a real pain to put on but in the same way they are hard to take off so that's a good thing with my son. We too had to make 3 small plywood inserts to keep the mattress from falling in. (What good is a bed like this if your buddies can't sit up there too with you?)"

"My son absolutely loves his Cars toddler bed. We co sleep and he still nurses to sleep and this bed is so cool to him he'll actually will fall asleep on his own in it most nights. He never wanted to sleep in his crib when we converted it into a toddler bed - this bed was a different story. He also loves playing on his bed,"

"The packaging and sales information I had clearly says that you need to separately buy a plywood insert for the bed. So, I am amazed by some of the reviews. Anyway, the bed is awesome, and a perfect transition from the crib to a bed, because it is only a about a foot off the ground. It is easy for my son to get in and out of the bed by himself, and I didn't have to worry about him falling out at night. Plus, it is a car, so he went wild for it. "

"Now that it is built and the kids are enjoying it, we are very happy with our purchase. However, thanks to one of the other reviews here, I saved myself scads of time. The holes on the rear bumper do not align correctly with the male post on the car's side panels and I spent 15 frustrating minutes before I read a review here that suggested buyers should re-drill the holes in the rear bumper to align them better with the posts on the side panels and, voila!"

What should you be looking for when you are planning on purchasing a toddler bed mattress?

Should I buy a soft or firm crib and toddler mattress? For an adult, a soft mattress is a fantastic choice. But for a child , a more solid sleep surface is preferable.

Coil mattress or foam mattress? It does not really matter. Just be sure that the foam mattress is not too soft. With a coil mattress, usually the more coils in the mattress, the firmer the mattress will be.

What about the mattress cover? Look for a multi layered cover, which are usually more durable and protect the mattress from wear and tear. If you are concerned about allergies be sure that you purchase a fully sealed mattress. Some will come with an anti-microbial layer, this will aid in controlling germs.

JPMA certified? If you're concerned about quality, check to see if the toddler bed mattress manufacturer is a member of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Companies that are involved with JPMA have to meet certain professional and quality standards for their products to be in good standing with this industry organization.