I want to buy some bedding from an american internet site but the sizing is confusing me. i want to buy a quilt set for a single bed for my son but I can only find twin size. Is twin the same as the uk single or is it bigger? They also mention a sham, what is one of these? Thanx in advance.
a twin size bed measures 38W x 74L hope this helps
If you need to use the mattress to the crib, then you may as well move to a twin bed. The benefit of the toddler bed is that it is close to the floor and you can use the crib mattress, saving you money. If you are going to purchase a twin bed you may want to consider buying a top bunk bed. I did this for my son when he was two years old. It is closer to the floor and has a board underneath it so you do not need a box spring, just the mattress. The other great thing about his is that is was made of two by fours and was very sturdy. He is now 16 and moved up to a double bed last year, so we got our moneys worth out of the bed. If you really need to save money, purchase a toddler bed and use the same mattress from the crib and later buy and new crib mattresses for the new baby.
A twin bed and a single bed are essentially the same thing. A sham is a decorative pillow cover (not the same as a pillowcase).
