Every parent who has transitioned their child from a crib or toddler bed to a “big-kid bed” knows the process can be fraught with angst and drama. One dad had a creative solution to that problem.

Create a cozy space for yourself and your mate with this king-size hemlock handmade bed. Made without any screws or nails, this comfy, cozy piece of furniture hangs from rope and rafters (Etsy, $750).

Last summer, a Palo Alto, California dad found himself facing an all-too-familiar parenting dilemma: While his son had outgrown his crib, he was reluctant to upgrade to a full-blown "big kid" bed.

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