Weight Limit
Twin-Size Dimensions
Mattress slats: each slat is 0.75" wide, 3" apart. There are 20 slats across the length of the bed.
Full-Size Dimensions
Queen-Size Dimensions
Materials
Every child is different. We encourage you to observe and adapt your child’s space based on their unique abilities and needs.
Until you observe your child and have a better understanding of their abilities with the bed, we recommend a 12-inch distance from the wall when just the platform is in use. These recommendations are to avoid entrapment of your child between the wall and bed frame. Regulation states "if the bed is placed against a wall, the guardrail on that side is expected to prevent a child from being entrapped between the bed and the wall. The guardrail on the wall side of the bed must extend continuously from one end to the other."
Sprout side rails, headboards, and footboards meet the ASTM Full-size Crib guidelines found in F1169-19.
We recommend a mattress between 6-12 inches thick
Use the height calculator to determine the bed height depending on your mattress thickness.
Low to the ground to support independence
High weight limit supports co-sleeping
Add legs to adjust from a floor bed to a big kid bed
It can be! The only essential element of a Montessori bed is accessibility for the child. As long as a child can get in and out on their own, rails can provide a balance between freedom of movement and safety.
Add legs to convert from a low floor bed frame to a raised kids bed, accommodating your child as they grow.
Tested to over 2,000 lbs
We weight tested a twin Sparrow Bed with as many grown men as we could fit to demonstrate real-world strength. Designed to remain stable under both static weight and everyday movement, it’s built to hold up over years of use.
Side Rail Dowels are 0.75" in diameter and 2.25" apart.
Headboard Dowels are 0.75" in diameter and 2.375" apart.
Sprout side rails, headboards, and footboards are compliant with CPSC crib slat spacing guidelines
The CPSC advises open beds for children 15 months and older. Some families switch earlier, others wait. You know your child best with how they sleep, their room setup, and readiness. Every child is different, so observe and adapt their space to support their unique growth, safety, and independence.
Small children need to have space to right themselves if they roll off the bed. For children under 18 months, do not place Low Side or Scoop Side closer than 12" away from the wall.
The High Side should be less than 1.5" or greater than 12" away from the wall. This will prevent children from getting stuck or give them space to right themselves.
Many families also baby-proof the room: secure furniture, remove distractions, be aware of safety needs like choking hazards, and use a monitor.
Read more tips on preparing a bedroom safely.
The name was suggested by a customer and then voted on by our audience. The analogy of sparrows and kids highlights themes of nurturing, growth, and freedom. Parent sparrows build a secure nest, feed their young, and teach them to fly, mirroring how parents nurture children to become independent adults. Sparrows represent joy, resilience, and the transition from home safety to independence
Great bed.
We’re very happy with the Sparrow bed. It feels sturdy and well made, and it looks beautiful in the room. The design is simple and timeless, and the quality has been great so far. Overall, we’re very pleased with the purchase and would definitely recommend it.
We are beyond excited about Walter’s new bed. It’s ideal for co-sleeping and helping him fall asleep, safe and comfortable for all of us, and he’ll have it forever! Just like all of our Sprout products, we can change the configuration to meet his needs as he grows.
Love this bed! Durable construction, easy to put together, attractive, and thoughtfully designed. My husband, toddler, and I can all fit on the twin bed to read books together, and the height with legs is comfortable for adults and toddler. I love that there aren't sharp edges or corners, making it safe for rowdy kids, but it doesn't look childish. This bed should last well into my kid's teen years!
Wood quality was certainly noticeably better that cheaper options you see online. Solid wood, nicely sanded & finished. The only downside was I thought for the price point that the side rails, front headboard and foot board would be be assembled vs. having to put together all the dowels. In theory the instructions made sense but there is an over-reliance on the rubber-bands being a cure-all for helping bringing the sides together. I needed to get my husband involved and he wasn't pleased at being roped into my project.
Beautiful! My babe loves it!
Great bed frame for toddler!
Love how low to the ground it is for my almost 2 year old and that it is customizable for the future if we want to add components. Assembly was not difficult.
While I appreciate that the bed is made with no plastic, the construction and engineering of the bed is not easy. Each slat and pole need to be placed individually, which makes this a definite 2 person job despite the rubber bands they provide to hold the bed together. The additional insert which is separate from the provided instruction booklet makes construction more difficult. The bed feels somewhat sturdy once everything is constructed and also feels like it is handmade as things don't totally fit together, which makes it tough for someone with mild OCD. But overall, it is a nice bed and looks as pictured.
Customer service is really great and they offered to jump on a video call to help. They were also very responsive!
Good quality craftsmanship and very responsive customer service
This was our son's first big boy bed, and he easily transitioned over and loves it! It's not too tall that I worry about him falling off, and was designed well so it assembled easily.
My 4-year-old is OBSESSED with their new bed! We started with the Sprout Montessori floor bed and then transitioned to the Sparrow with legs, but if this had been available when my kiddo was younger, this would have been our first choice. The legs are not super high off the ground, but there's decent storage space underneath (more than with the original floor bed when that one is flipped to be platform style).
The quality is what you expect from this brand, very sturdy and well-made, and fairly easy to assemble. I love that the birch wood matches all of our other Sprout furniture in my kiddo's room too!
Hi,
If I purchase the option with legs, rails, and headboards does it only assemble that one way? Wondering if I can assemble it without legs and add the legs only when my kid is ready for them.
Seems cheaper to purchase the whole frame kit vs later buying additional parts à la cart. Is that correct?
Thank you!
Warmly, Inez
Hi Inez,
Thank you for reaching out to us! These are excellent questions. If you order the bed with legs, rails, and headboards, you can assemble it with or without the legs and siderails, though you would need a separate end cap to assemble without the headboards. The bed's modular design is intended to help you adjust the style of your bed to meet your child's needs through various stages of growth, and pieces can be attached or removed as often as you need or want.
It is correct that it is cheaper to order the whole kit rather than purchasing additional pieces a la carte. This is because we are able to ship things together in a single box if you order the whole frame, and we pass the savings on shipping cost along to you.
If you have any other questions, please email our support team at support@sprout-kids.com!
Have a wonderful day!
What is the minimum mattress length that is recommended for the Sparrow twin bed?
Hi Jen,
We recommend using a mattress with a minimum length of 74.5" and a maximum length of 76". This is allow enough space for blankets and sheets without leaving so much room that there is a risk of entrapment. The standard size of a twin mattress is 38"x75", so you should be able to find a mattress within that range without too much trouble. If you have any other questions, please email our support team at support@sprout-kids.com!
How far are the legs from the edges of the bed? Or said another way, what is the space between the legs? I want to make sure it will fit around some floor vents in my son's room.
Hi,
Along the length of the bed, the legs are about 58" apart. Along the width of the bed, they are about 36" apart. These measurements are for the Twin Bed. If you have any other questions, please contact our Support Team by emailing support@sprout-kids.com.
Have a wonderful day!
We already have a Sosta bed. What is the difference between the Sparrow and the Sosta? Why might someone choose one over the other?
Thank you for reaching out to us! This is an excellent question. The main differences are in materials, side and headboard height, assembly, and price. For the materials, this bed is offered in maple and walnut, whereas the Sosta is only offered in red oak. The sideboards and headboards are 19" and 22" for the Gentle Bed, whereas they are 16" and 14" on the Sosta Bed, which enables you to use thicker mattresses while still having the security of the sides being high enough to help prevent children rolling out of bed. In terms of assembly, the Gentle Bed uses fewer screws, but does require more assembly overall. This helps us use smaller and fewer packages to ship you the bed, and greatly reduces the price in comparison to the Sosta Bed. I hope this helps, but if you have any other questions, please email our support team at support@sprout-kids.com!
