When Is It Time for a “Big Kid” Bed? A gentle story for growing little ones

Watching your child grow is full of little milestones — and moving from a cot bed to their first “big bed” is one of the most special ones. But how do you know when they’re ready?

Sometimes… they tell you in their own magical way 🤍


🌙 Episode 1: Lily’s Dream Bed

Page 1

Lily was five years old.

Every night she slept in her cosy Mokee Midi Cot Bed, with a little safety rail. It had been her bed since she was very small.

But now Lily stretched her legs… and bump!
Her toes touched the end of the bed.

She looked at her teddy and giggled.

“I think I’m becoming a big girl,” she whispered.

That night, Lily fell asleep in her Mokee Cot Bed and dreamed about something magical…

A beautiful Mokee Princess Single Bed, just the right size for a growing princess.


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When Lily woke up, she wanted to tell her parents about her dream.

But instead of just saying it, Lily tried to show them.

She drew pictures of a big Mokee Princess Bed with stars and hearts.
She coloured it pink and wrote:

“My Dream Bed”

She played princess in her room and wore her favourite dresses every day.

Sometimes she even measured her little Mokee Cot Bed and said loudly,
“Oh dear… this bed is getting very small!”

She told her teddy,
“One day I will sleep in a big Mokee Princess Bed.

Her parents smiled at her drawings and games…

But they didn’t seem to understand Lily’s very important hint.


Page 3

Soon it was Lily’s 5th birthday.

The house was full of balloons and laughter.

“Happy Birthday, Lily!” said Mum and Dad.

Lily opened her presents.
A book.
A puzzle.
A sparkly princess crown.

Then Mum said,
“There is one more surprise.”

Dad smiled.
“Close your eyes, Princess Lily.”

Lily closed them tightly and wondered…

What could it be?


Page 4

“Okay,” said Mum.
“Open your eyes!”

Lily looked into her room and gasped.

Standing by the wall was a beautiful Mokee Princess Single Bed — big, cosy, and perfect for a growing princess.

“It’s just like my dream!” Lily shouted with joy.

Her parents laughed.

“We saw all your drawings,” said Mum.
“And we knew our little girl had grown too big for her Mokee Cot Bed.”

That night, Lily climbed into her new Mokee Princess Bed, hugged her teddy, and smiled.

“I really am a big girl now,” she whispered.

And in her lovely Mokee bed, Princess Lily slept happily all night long.


👑 Discover the Princess Single Bed

Every child grows at their own pace — but when the time comes, choosing the right bed can make all the difference.

Thoughtfully designed for growing children, the Mokee Princess Single Bed is kid-tough, safe, and crafted from sustainably sourced wood.

With its enchanting curved headboard and delicate beading details, it brings a touch of magic to your child’s room, while offering a beautiful, reassuring space to sleep and grow.

👉 Discover the Princess Single Bed

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