The Gulliver Floor Bed

A beautifully upholstered first bed designed to grow with your child.

The Gulliver Bed is a low, thoughtfully crafted base with charming wooden bun feet, created to help your child transition from their cot to their first bed. With its toddler-friendly height, it encourages independence and supports motor development, helping adventurous children explore their new found freedom safely and confidently.

Designed for comfort and connection, the Gulliver is just as inviting for bedtime stories as it is for morning cuddles. Its low design makes co-sleeping simple, allowing parents to slip away easily during the night, and providing a supportive space for nighttime nursing or quiet comfort.

The Gulliver Bed is handcrafted in our Devon workshop and upholstered using organic coir and organic wool for natural comfort and breathability—no synthetics or harmful chemicals, making for a healthier and more sustainable night’s sleep.

Handcrafted with a 10cm deep upholstered base fitted with unvarnished beech bun feet so it hovers close to the ground, this slightly elevated frame allows air to circulate naturally, creating a healthier sleep environment. As your child grows, you can choose to replace the bun feet with taller 155mm beech legs — giving it longevity as it becomes a standard height Single bed, travelling with your child for years to come.

Floor beds like the Gulliver offer more than just a place to rest. They create a flexible, nurturing space that adapts to your family’s needs, whether it’s solely for your little one or big enough to be shared.

Please note, as all of our beds are made by hand, there may be a variance of up to 3cm (+ / -) on the above dimensions. If you need your beds to be precisely the dimensions requested (to fit in an alcove, for example), please let us know when you place your order. 

Safety
Every child is different. As a parent, you know your child best. If you feel comfortable and confident in making the switch to a floor bed, it's likely the right time. Trust your instincts and prioritize your child's safety and well-being. 2 years old would be a great time to transition a young toddler to the Gulliver Bed. It is around this time that a child transitions out of a cot into a toddler bed. However, the right time will vary child to child. Once they show signs of mobility and outgrow the cot, which can be from 1 year.

Low beds reduce the risk of falls. An additional bedrail can provide extra safety and guidance whilst they gain confidence in their new space.

Health advisors encourage room sharing until the infant is at least 6 months old.

A room should be set up safely for a floor bed, securing heavy furniture to the walls, leaving no blind cords or wires accessible to your infant, making sure all power sockets are covered, removing any choking hazards, and making sure you use the correct firm child mattress.