Bed size - queen or king?

1196 Views 36 Replies 34 Participants Last post by missjessicajames, Apr 14, 2009

ilovejeff

Discussion Starter · Apr 13, 2009

We are planning to co-sleep with baby in our bed. We have a queen size bed which we LOVE (super comfy). I've purchased a snuggle nest for baby to sleep in, but with it in the bed, we don't seem to have a lot of room to move around. I'm worried about whether I'll have enough room to nurse at night with the snuggle nest in the bed.

We have the opportunity to buy my sister's king size bed. It's supposed to be a great bed and we can get a really good deal on it, but it's an expense we weren't really planning on right now. Plus, we would need all new bedding, since everything we have is queen size.

I'm worried that if we don't take this bed now, we're going to end up spending more later (because I wouldn't buy a used mattress from probably anyone else, so we'd have to buy a new one for twice the cost if we need one later on.) We don't have another bed, so if it's too crowded, someone is going to end up on the couch...probably dh, and he has a bad back, so not a great idea.

WWYD? Is the king size bed necessary or more practical? If I don't get this one, am I going to regret it?

1 - 20 of 37 Posts

mamarootoo

· #2 · Apr 13, 2009

2

when you;re co-sleeping, if a king sized bed is at all within your reach GRAB IT WITH BOTH HANDS AND DON"T LET GO!

lots of people get by with smaller beds, but as your baby turns into a wiggly, kicky, all-over-the-bed sleep, you will not regret your purchase! speaking from experience here

if you're seriously in love with your Q bed, you could get a crib and side car it, but that makes it hard to snuggle, and some kids just don't like it!

what about used bedclothes? you could buy them from a thrift store, bleach the crap out of them, then wash them a bunch of times to get any chemicals out.

See less See more

allisonrose

· #3 · Apr 13, 2009

My vote is to snag it. You can find sheets on sale: check Ross, TJ Maxx and the like. Some cosleeping families prefer seperate blankets for mom and dad so you might be fine with your queen size blankets.

Hubby and I spent about 5 years sleeping on a full size bed. We upsized to a queen about four or five months before I became pregnant. Now I'm longing for a king size bed!

alegna

· #4 · Apr 13, 2009

King! And return the snugglenest

-Angela

See less See more

frontierpsych

· #5 · Apr 13, 2009

I don't think it's necessary. We have a full size bed and we all sleep in it pretty well. A queen would be nice but a king would be overkill, IMO. I am pretty small, but DH is not, and we manage.

Chloe'sMama

· #6 · Apr 13, 2009

KING KING KING.... We had a queen for the first 6 months and upgraded and I love it! Queen was ok, but King is great!!!! If only I could get her to actually sleep in the middle and not inch toward me all night!

AutumnMama

· #7 · Apr 13, 2009

KING! Definitely grab it since you can!
We co-slept on a queen for almost 5 years, and I really don't know how we did it. We have a King turned sideways and we love love love it!

I found an awesome deal on a *barely* used latex and wool mattress and boxspring set ($50!) and will be forever grateful.

NiteNicole

· #8 · Apr 13, 2009

King.

If they made something bigger, I'd get it.

To-Fu

· #9 · Apr 13, 2009

2

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamarootoo

View Post

when you;re co-sleeping, if a king sized bed is at all within your reach GRAB IT WITH BOTH HANDS AND DON"T LET GO!

YES YES YES! We are dying to get a king. I can't wait.

See less See more

Megamus

· #10 · Apr 13, 2009

Oh man, GET THE KING. Right now -in spite of having a king bed- my husband is sleeping on a futon while Xander and I have the bed. No, I'm not kidding (we're big people and my husband is a fussy sleeper, but still!). GET THE KING. It won't make too much difference at first, but once that kid starts crawling in his/her sleep and rolling and kicking you will want it.

Novella

· #11 · Apr 13, 2009

Because you wish to avoid buying a used mattress from an unknown person later and you have no other beds in the house, I would say definitely buy your sister's bed now.

Price sounds high, though. In my experience, used mattress sets usually sell for apx 25-35% of new (even if they are only a year or so old).

Limabean1975

· #12 · Apr 13, 2009

3

Quote:

Originally Posted by alegna

View Post

King! And return the snugglenest

-Angela

: The snugglenest is a nice idea, but I think you'll find it just gets in the way. You'll want to feel your baby's body close to yours; you'll want to be able to sleep while sidelying nursing when you get the hang of it.

One thing I've purchased this time is foam bumpers - I did not have anything like that with DS and kept him in between DH and I. Since this time DS may be in between DH and I, these bumpers will allow me to have baby on the outside edge of the bed next to me and feel more secure. These things were the cheapest most practical solution I found- and yes they are better than a rolled up towel.

See less See more

4Blessings

· #13 · Apr 13, 2009

2

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiteNicole

View Post

King.

If they made something bigger, I'd get it.

Go with the king!!

See less See more

bella_stranger

· #14 · Apr 13, 2009

ooh, get it, you won't regret it!

we had a queen AND a twin on the floor... this was awesome.... then we moved to London and the three of us are sharing a DOUBLE! it is very, uhm... cozy, but I am longing for the old set-up.

See less See more

rightkindofme

· #15 · Apr 13, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiteNicole

View Post

King.

If they made something bigger, I'd get it.

This.

See less See more

Peony

· #16 · Apr 13, 2009

KING!! Heck, a king still isn't big enough for 4 and a baby that is still inside so we have a king and a queen we use.

Drummer's Wife

· #17 · Apr 13, 2009

I also say get a King sized bed! You will be happy with it over a Queen.

titania8

· #18 · Apr 13, 2009

2

get the king.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiteNicole

View Post

King.

If they made something bigger, I'd get it.

they do! california king.

not that we have one, but some friends do.

See less See more

RiverSky

· #19 · Apr 13, 2009

3

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamarootoo

View Post

when you;re co-sleeping, if a king sized bed is at all within your reach GRAB IT WITH BOTH HANDS AND DON"T LET GO!

:

Keep the queen, too, as you might find it's nice to have both in one room.

See less See more

D'sMama

· #20 · Apr 13, 2009

3

Quote:

Originally Posted by alegna

View Post

King! And return the snugglenest

-Angela

:

See less See more

1 - 20 of 37 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.