Are you wondering which bed is the perfect fit for your child’s age and development? The table below gives you an at-a-glance overview of the differences between a bedside crib, tremmeseng, and juniorseng, making it easier to find the best solution for your family.

	Bedside crib	Tremmeseng	Juniorseng
Recommended age	0-6 months (approx.)	0-2 years (approx.)	From around 3 years
Placement	Next to the parents’ bed	In the baby’s or children’s room	In the children’s room
Advantages	Close contact for nighttime breastfeeding and soothing	Safe, secure sleep with high sides	Supports your child’s growing freedom and independence
Safety	Secures to the adult bed, giving your baby a dedicated sleep space	Adjustable mattress height and high slatted sides keep your child protected	Low entry makes it easy for your child to get in and out independently
When to switch?	When your baby becomes more mobile or can sit up unaided	When your child is about 2-3 years old, or starts to climb out	When your child grows and needs a standard children’s bed
Can the bed grow with your child?	Some models can also be used as a small crib for a while	Several models can convert to juniorseng, e.g. Sebra Sengen – Baby & Jr. and Oliver Furniture Wood Mini+	Many juniorsenge can be further extended into a larger children’s or adult-sized bed
Suitable for	Newborns and their first months	Babies and toddlers	Children from around 3 years and up

 

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