Junior Shorty Beds
Junior and toddler beds are sized for younger children, using a shorter mattress rather than a full-size single — ideal for the transition from cot to first "big bed" without the bed dominating a small room. Our range is entirely from Hoppekids, made from sustainably sourced pine, with several models available plain or with storage drawers built in underneath.
Junior shorty single beds
A low, simple single bed sized for a younger child — no ladder, no raised platform, just a smaller footprint than a standard single.
- Junior Shorty Wooden Pine Bed, Hoppekids — from £139, our most affordable bed
- Junior Shorty Wooden Pine Bed in White, Hoppekids — from £189
- Junior Shorty Wooden Pine Bed with Storage Drawers, Hoppekids — from £249, or from £309 in white
A bed that grows with them
If you'd rather not replace the bed again in a couple of years, an extending frame adjusts as your child grows.
- Extending Bed Converts from Toddler to Standard Single, Heritage Pull-Out by Kids Avenue — from £275, pulls out to a full-size single as your child grows
Junior shorty playhouse and mid sleeper beds
A little more playful, for children ready for something raised slightly off the floor.
- Junior Shorty Wooden Pine Playhouse Bed in White, Hoppekids — from £295, or from £429 with storage
- Junior Shorty Wooden Pine Mid Sleeper Bed, Hoppekids — £245, also available in white
Junior shorty bunk beds
For two children sharing a room, our junior shorty bunk beds use the same lower, easier-to-climb frame with wider steps. See the full range and pricing in the Bunk Beds collection, including options with storage drawers from £479.
Sizes and mattresses
Junior shorty single beds take a shorter 160cm mattress rather than a full 190cm UK single — a genuinely smaller footprint that suits a smaller room and a smaller child. Shorty bunk beds are a separate size again, at 175cm; check the exact mattress size stated on each product page before ordering bedding.
Choosing the right junior bed
There's no fixed age at which a child needs to move from a cot into a first bed — most make the move somewhere between 18 months and three years old, when safety becomes the main consideration rather than size. A low, junior-sized bed keeps the mattress close to the floor and avoids the empty space around a full single that a toddler doesn't yet need. Once your child has outgrown junior sizing, our full Single Beds range takes a standard 190cm mattress.
Junior shorty beds: common questions
What mattress size does a junior shorty bed need?
160cm, shorter than a standard 190cm UK single. Always check the exact size stated on the product page.
What age is a junior bed suitable for?
Most children move from a cot to a first bed between 18 months and three years old. A junior shorty bed suits this transition well since it sits low to the ground.
Will my child outgrow a junior bed quickly?
Eventually, yes — which is why some families prefer our extending Heritage Pull-Out bed, or simply move up to a standard single once the child has grown.
Do junior beds come with storage?
Several of our junior shorty beds have an under-bed storage drawer built in — useful in a small nursery or first bedroom.
Read more in our Shorty Bed Buying Guide, and if you're considering a shorty bunk bed for a younger child, our Bunk Bed Safety Guide is worth reading first.