When is it the right time for a “big kid” bed?

Making the transition from crib to “big kid” bed is not just a milestone for your little one, but also for you. Talking about a bed when your child is still in the crib and consulting parents who have been there are good starting points when deciding if the time is right. Once you’ve decided that the time is right, Step2 has some great options that will help with the transition.

We currently offer four toddler beds, ranging in mattress size from toddler to twin. For your little princess, the Toddler Sleigh Bed has a whimsical design with a princess theme and accommodates a toddler size mattress. If you are looking for a bed a bit bigger, the Princess Palace Twin Bed has a headboard with twin towers features “windows” with a scenic “view outside the castle” and accommodates a twin size mattress.

For your little prince, the Stock Car Convertible Bed is designed to resemble a race car and conveniently converts to fit a toddler size or twin size mattress, making for a cost effective transition.

Looking for a gender neutral solution? The LifeStyle™ Twin Bed is a tan-colored bed that accommodates a twin size mattress with an under-bed storage area, or a “play fort” for kids, and built-in climbing ladders on both sides.

If you remember, or are looking for, the Dream Castle Bed and Firetruck Bed, we unfortunately no longer offer these options.

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These beds are a great stepping stone. I had bought the racecar for my son and the castle for my daughter when they turned two. My twins loved them. I made sure to go with twin mattresses so that we wouldn’t need to upgrade again as quickly. I really did some research on that part of the purchase, since a good mattress is definitely the key ingredient to a comfortable and peaceful night’s sleep for everyone in the family. When I was buying a new mattress for my children, I found that Sleepy’s had an amazing site that offered a complete listing of different twin size mattresses, as well as other mattresses at great prices. While I may work with them, they have honestly helped me find the right bed for my little ones, as well as everyone else in my family.I would definitely recommend them.

amy rosea

21 Feb 11 at 12:50 am

do you still make the fire truck bed model 795000?

Heather Lontcoski

5 Mar 11 at 12:04 am

No, the Fire Truck Bed has been discontinued.

Step2

7 Mar 11 at 10:00 am

looking for the conversion kit for step 2 castle. cant find anywhere. Any idea where I can find.

MARILYN

15 Mar 11 at 9:35 pm

The Dream Castle Convertible Bed has been discontinued. The conversion kit was manufactured with the rest of the bed and therefore there are no extra kits to sell separately. We are sorry we could not be more helpful.

16 Mar 11 at 10:26 am

How long ago was the firetruck climber discontinued? i am looked at a used one and am trying to figure out what is a fair price…they are asking $140.00

Kristi Shewfelt

28 Jun 11 at 2:46 pm

Kristi, we don’t recall a firetruck climber, but we did have a product that was called the Five Alarm Fun Center. Is this what you are referring to?

29 Jun 11 at 9:31 am

Yes, I was able to find an image of it and it is called the Five Alarm Fun Center. I could not find anything past 2005 – was it discontinued that long ago?

30 Jun 11 at 12:28 am

Yes, it was discontinued around 2005.

30 Jun 11 at 12:20 pm

I’ve found a used Dream Castle convertible bed. I’m wondering if there are instructions available for it. The previous owner indicated that it was usable as a play house as well?

Scott

13 Jul 11 at 12:27 pm

Scott, we’ve emailed you the assembly instructions.

13 Jul 11 at 2:27 pm

I just purchased a used fire truck bed. can anyone tell me if it had any recals. ty

joann

10 Nov 11 at 10:45 pm

Joann, no, the Fire Truck Bed was never recalled. Hope your kiddo enjoys his new bed!

11 Nov 11 at 9:52 am

Is there any way to get new stickers for the fire truck bed?

Deb

22 Nov 11 at 11:03 pm

Deb, unfortunately we don’t have replacement part inventory for discontinued items.

23 Nov 11 at 9:11 am

Please bring back the firetruck bed. It’s way too cute!!!!

Sue

25 Nov 11 at 9:23 am

Hi. We got the Castle of Doom playhouse for Christmas and do not have instructions on how to build it. Do you have those available?

Bobbi

25 Dec 11 at 9:54 am

Bobbi, we have forwarded your request along to our Customer Service department. They will be in touch with you via email regarding these instructions.

27 Dec 11 at 8:49 am

Can the middle pieces of your existing line of beds, such as the race car, be substituted for the middle section of the discontinued fire truck and yellow volkswagon beds. Thanks, Greg

Greg

30 Jan 12 at 7:51 am

Hello I would like to know how much was the princess castle bed selling for when it was available. Thank you.

Mary ferran

22 Feb 12 at 2:22 pm

Mary, the Dream Castle Convertible Bed was approximately $349.99 when it was available. This bed was discontinued in early 2010.

22 Feb 12 at 3:51 pm

im wondering if you sell the extensions for the castle bed to make it a twin from a toddler.

samantha

3 Mar 12 at 10:25 pm

Samantha, because the Dream Castle Convertible Bed was discontinued in 2010, we unfortunately don’t have replacement parts for this item.

5 Mar 12 at 10:51 am

We were given the Dream Castle convertible bed as a gift and looking for assembly instructions. Do you know where I can find them?

Sara

14 Mar 12 at 12:38 pm

Sara, please send an email to thestep2team@gmail.com and we will email you the instructions for the Dream Castle bed.

22 Mar 12 at 8:52 am

Do the “window” stickers from the Princess Palace Twin bed fit the Dream castle convertible bed?

Rubi Tonelli

1 Apr 12 at 3:38 pm

Rubi, yes, the “window stickers” will fit.

2 Apr 12 at 9:10 am

Are there instructions to convert the toddler Dream Castle bed into a twin?? The playhouse as well?

Sunshine Tihlarik

16 Apr 12 at 2:27 pm

Sunshine, a customer service representative will be in touch with you.

17 May 12 at 1:54 pm

Greg, a customer service representative will contact you shortly.

17 May 12 at 1:58 pm

i just purchased a fire truck bed, but to my surprise the light and siren do not work? is there a reason that you make a bed that lasts forever but you do not supply stickers or replacement parts? this is very frustrating. i also have the cozy coupe, we will be exploring options on making replacement stickers/pictures (maybe from the boys and laminated.) thanks deanna

deanna

23 May 12 at 2:05 pm

Deanna, sorry to hear that you are frustrated. We offer replacement parts and decals for products that are currently being manufactured. The Fire Truck Bed was discontinued many years ago and therefore we no longer have inventory of these parts and/or decals. In addition, the Cozy Coupe is not a Step2 product. Please contact the manufacturer of the Cozy Coupe regarding this inquiry.

23 May 12 at 2:53 pm

Is there anyway I can get the stained glass window stickers and a replacement for the light for the princess bed?

Jessica

25 Jul 12 at 11:37 pm

Hi Jessica,

Please call Customer Service at 1-800-347-8372 Monday – Friday, from 8-5 ET. They will be able to assist you in ordering replacement parts for the princess bed. Thank you for your question!

26 Jul 12 at 9:16 am

Do you have stickers that will fit the mirrors on the fire truck bed?

Amanda

27 Jul 12 at 10:48 am

Hi Amanda,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, because the fire truck bed is a discontinued product, we do not have replacement parts or decals for this item. We apologize for the inconvenience!

27 Jul 12 at 11:24 am

Deanna,
I too am frustrated that they don’t have replacement parts for the firetruck bed. After researching many sites and reviews i see most owners state that the light quit working after a short few months; which is probably why Step 2 discontinued it. They should own up to a malfunction on their part and fix this problem.
Terri

Terri

27 Jul 12 at 2:35 pm

Can you send me the instruction manual to set up the tower of doom castle?

Gabriel

16 Aug 12 at 7:02 am

Hi Gabriel!

Someone from Customer Service will be forwarding you the instructions in the next couple of days. Thank you for your question.

16 Aug 12 at 10:21 am

I just purchased a second hand step 2 firetruck bed and after i put it together i noticed hat it started to smell like cat urine, but the previous owner did not have cats, have you ever had that complaint before? Does the plastic it was made with have phthalates in it?

Jill B.

29 Aug 12 at 2:49 am

hello i have a pink step 2 castle that was given to my daughter as a handmedown, and we need instructions…can you help?

JAN

21 Oct 12 at 7:17 pm

Would extension pieces from the princess bed for the Dream Castle bed?

23 Oct 12 at 2:03 pm

The color will not match. Also, the pieces are on backorder right now, but please give us a call 1-800-347-8372, Monday – Friday between 8 am – 5 pm ET to find out additional information about product availability.

29 Oct 12 at 10:03 am

Please give us a call 1-800-347-8372, Monday – Friday between 8 am – 5 pm ET for assistance on assembly.

29 Nov 12 at 10:08 am

Please give us a call 1-800-347-8372, Monday – Friday between 8 am – 5 pm ET to receive assistance about odor removal.

29 Nov 12 at 10:10 am

i think step 2 should keep parts of stuff they no longer make because of hand me downs i have a 3 year old thats has the dream castle bed but we dont have any rails i have looked ever where if for any reason u do find please email step 2 r made so good i really love your stuff keep it up

denise

21 Dec 12 at 8:37 pm

i forgot its the convertible bed

21 Dec 12 at 8:39 pm

I need assembly instructions for the discontinued Step 2 toddler bed. It is yellow and looks like a Volkswagon Beetle. Thanks

janice

1 Feb 13 at 2:48 pm

Hi Janice,

We do have assembly instructions for the Snooze & Cruise bed. Someone from our consumer services department will be emailing you the assembly instructions. Thanks for your inquiry!

1 Feb 13 at 3:08 pm

I am hoping I can get some replacement stickers for my firetruck bed, or just the eyes if you have them from another kind of bed. My boys have the yellow bug car & the firetruck, but the firetruck was in ruff shape when we got it & he’s missing eyeballs. If you could help me out I’d really apprecite it. Thank you.

Candice

24 Apr 13 at 1:13 am

Candace,

Unfortunately, we offer replacement parts and decals for products that are currently being manufactured. The Fire Truck Bed was discontinued many years ago and therefore we no longer have inventory of these parts and/or decals. I apologize that we no longer have the replacement parts!

24 Apr 13 at 8:34 am

I recently bought the fire truck bed although I’m wondering to make the lights & sirens work does it take batteries?? I see a spot to plug something in? Does it take both? Do you have a manual or instructions available?

Renee

7 May 13 at 8:24 pm

Renee,

I have forwarded your inquiry to our Customer Service department. One of our representatives will be emailing you the instructions to the Fire Truck bed. If you have further questions, please call us at 1-800-347-8372, Monday – Friday between 8 am – 5 pm ET.

8 May 13 at 9:13 am

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