The Very Best IKEA Products for Families

Made from untreated birch, this crib is a classic design that will match with many styles of decor. The mattress has two heights and one side comes off to convert the Sniglar to a toddler bed later on.

KALLAX is our pick for the best bookcase for kids’ rooms: Its cube compartments are the perfect size for toys and books. You can buy a variety of bins that fit in Kallax to hide the clutter.

The DOMSTEN stools come in three colors and can be used in so many ways. They make great sitting stools at a play table, but we like them as fun bedside tables!

The MINNEN kid’s bed adds just the right amount of whimsy to kids’ rooms, and at $170, it manages to look way more expensive than it is.

There’s a reason you’ll find this bunk bed in hundreds of pins on Pinterest: It’s made of solid wood and costs less than $300—an incredible bargain! Plus, you can paint it any color you like!

The next step after a booster seat, IKEA’s junior chairs, including the Agam, are a genius transition stage before your child sits in an adult-sized chair.

Forget the plastic-y rugs marketed to parents, and opt for one of IKEA’s 100-percent wool ones instead. Wool off-gases no nasty VOCs and is naturally stain resistant. If you opt for the HALVED, you’ll get brilliant, rainbow color kids will love.

This simple stool is made from untreated birch and is just the right size for little kids. It can be used as a step stool or small occasional table too.

The TROFAST system continues to rein supreme atop the toy storage options, with its lightweight, pull-out plastic or wire bins that provide easy access and even easier cleanup.

The DUNDRA activity table is a workhorse: it’s big enough to fit 2-3 kids around it, and can be used for everything from building with LEGOs to doing arts and crafts.

A toy that allows for endless creation, IKEA’s train tracks are extremely affordable, but be warned they are not really compatible with the similar ones from Brio.

A full-sized play kitchen for less than $100 is a great value. Add to that the fact that Duktig invites customization and you’ve got what might be the most popular toy kitchen in the world.

This classic set has been in IKEA’s line for years. The play dishes are made from real ceramic and can be used for kiddie-sized snacks too!

You’ll be amazed by all the imaginative play this simple, circus-style tent inspires. It’s big enough for a grown-up to sit in comfortably and can store flat when not in use.

A great beginner doll house, the Flisat can sit on the floor or be mounted on the wall as a shelf.

This wouldn’t be a full round-up of the best IKEA products for families if we didn’t mention IKEA’s infinitely versatile products. People have been using IKEA’s big blue (and yellow) bags to tote things other than IKEA purchases for years. We love this rainbow striped version of the classic sack that can be used for everything from laundry to a huge collection of stuff animals.