$350· #5
Check Price →
Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids Larkin Toddler Bed
Heirloom-quality craftsmanship and timeless design for parents who want to keep it forever
The Pottery Barn Kids Larkin is unambiguously the most beautifully made toddler bed on this list, and if you plan to pass it down to a second child or keep it as a keepsake, the solid hardwood construction may justify the premium. For most families, however, the $350 price tag is hard to reconcile with a bed a child will use for only 2–3 years, making it a design purchase as much as a practical one.
✓ Pros
- Kiln-dried solid pine and hardwood construction is the most durable on this list — built to become a keepsake
- Non-toxic, water-based finish is Greenguard Gold certified across all Pottery Barn Kids furniture
- Timeless design and white finish integrate seamlessly with virtually any room aesthetic
✕ Cons
- At $350 — more than four times the price of the IKEA option — the value proposition is difficult to justify functionally
- White painted finish shows scuffs and crayon marks more readily than natural wood stains
Scores
Overall
8.2
Safety
9.1
BuildQuality
9.8
EaseOfAssembly
7.4
Design
9.8
Value
6.8