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One moment you're carrying your precious newborn baby home from the hospital and the next you're choosing bed linen for toddlers! Early childhood can feel like a series of milestones that seem to get ticked off daily while time rushes past.

And one such milestone is the inevitable transition from the cot to the toddler bed. So, when is the best time for your tiny tot to graduate to a big bed, and what's the best type of bedding to use?

Switching up your little one's sleeping arrangements can feel like a saga, especially if they've only recently mastered the art of staying asleep for any length of time. The good news is, if everyone's sleeping comfortably, there's no need to rock the boat.

'There really is no rush to transition your child from a cot to a toddler bed unless they are able to climb out and it's becoming unsafe,' says Kate Fergusson, Sleep Coach for Koala & Joe, a new platform connecting parents with trusted experts.

'Toddlers need a safe space for sleep, so if they are in a bed and able to get out you need to make sure their surroundings are safe – eg there’s nothing they can hurt themselves with in their bedroom,' she adds.

Once your toddler has switched to a bigger bed, if you're worried about safety it's worth baby-proofing their bedroom. 'Sometimes a baby gate at the door can be useful so they are not able to wander around the house if they were to wake in the night.'

If the time has finally come for your mini-me to graduate to a big bed, the following tips can help.

From the cutest animal-inspired duvet covers that will transform the nursery into a jungle, to space-themed, dinosaur-style and of course fairy bed linen, we've rounded up the best toddler bedding on the market to (hopefully) convince your little people to stay in bed.

We love this super-sweet and simple cloud print duvet cover set from H&M. Twin with the brand's cotton duvet and pillow for a cosy and cost-effective toddler sleep solution.

If your little one has sensitive skin and natural fibres are high on your shopping agenda, we recommend this sumptuous organic cotton sheet from The Little Green Sheep.

Pop the brand's duvet cover and pillow set in your shopping cart while you're here for a guaranteed cosy night.

The dreamy solution to cot bed linen for little ones, we love this organic baby bedding range from new brand Kabode, that successfully combines neutral hues with fun animal prints. Pop the brand's wool cot bed duvet into your shopping cart too and tick all your baby bedtime boxes in one.

For a pop of colour, add this organic fitted sheet twin pack from Kabode to your shopping cart too!

The Jurassic period is big news in toddler circles, and most under fives are passionate about all things dinosaur. If your little one is heavily into fossilised beasts, this adorable stegosaurus and friends bed linen set will surely lure them to bed.

Looking for funky toddler bedding on a budget? You can't go wrong with this happy house set from John Lewis' affordable Anyday range. Pop this easy wash toddler duvet, pillow, mattress protector and sheet bundle into your shopping cart while you're here to nail all of your toddler bed linen needs in one shot for under £50.

If, like most kids of a certain age, superheroes loom large in your life currently, this super-cool Spiderman set will go down very well at bedtime. Twin with the snazzy sheets and matching lampshade and your kid will think you're a superhero too.

Another great toddler bed linen option from H&M, we love the bold animal print. And when the nights turn cold, the matching blanket is super-cute too.

Add a pop of colour to the nursery with this bright and fun woodland-themed bedding set from La Redoute. And to complete the package, pop the brand's baby duvet with dust mite protection in your shopping cart too.

If you favour a minimalist aesthetic, we're huge fans of award-winning baby brand Hippy Chick's simple but all-natural bedding range. These cellular blankets from the same collection are also spot-on for younger babies or for an extra layer when the weather cools.

Little kids who are passionate about transport will love this bold multicoloured truck bedding set from Habitat. Twin with this Slumberdown climate comfort duvet to boost everyone's chances of getting a good night's sleep.

This geo multicoloured bedding is bold, fabulous and it comes in a twin pack! Simply add the Slumberdown duvet and that's your mini-me bed linen sorted until spring.

Fans of simple, chic bed linen will love this fairy moon set from The White Company. Linen is great for keeping you cool, or add this plain cotton sheet for a luxurious feel.

Baby tigers will love this fierce and fabulous cotton jungle bedding set from M&S that will add wild vibes to the nursery. For maximum effect, pop the brand's supremely washable duvet in your shopping cart too.

We couldn't resist this on-trend leopard print set from Liewood that will turn your little fashionista's bedroom into a jungle. But if it's altogether too fierce for your taste, the superhero or dinosaur prints are also seriously cool.

For a Scandi-inspired nursery, you can't go wrong with this gorgeous organic bed linen set from Avery Row. And if you like things to match, the brand has a whole range including this adorable pocket organiser and quilted storage basket in the same stylish nordic forest print.

If bold and flamboyant bedding is your thing, this fun and funky sheet twin pack from Ickle Bubba will add colour and fun to the kiddies room.