Oliver Christopher Hansen

Co-owner and Head of Product, FamBed

Oliver is a co-owner of FamBed and leads the development of our family beds, which are built in Denmark. He has written most of the guides on our blog and speaks with families every day about dimensions, bed configuration and bedroom space. His expertise comes from his own experience of co-sleeping and from working with families who have a bed built to fit their room.

Posts by Oliver Christopher Hansen

Co-sleeping: discussion, tips, tricks and guides

From the family bed to their own bed: How to create a calm transition

When is your child ready for their own bed? Discover practical ways to make the transition gently, with flexible in-between options and a family bed that adapts to your family's changing needs.

August 30, 2026 · 4 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

How to keep your family bed clean and well maintained

Follow a simple family bed cleaning and care routine, from easier sheet changes and regular airing to mattress topper care, washing and routine checks.

August 30, 2026 · 4 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

Will a family bed fit in your bedroom? A practical measuring guide

Is there room for the whole family? Use this practical measuring guide to assess family bed widths, clear access, wardrobes, radiators and wall-to-wall layouts.

August 30, 2026 · 5 minRead the article

Co-sleeping & safety

Family bed safety standards and testing

See which EN and ASTM mattress standards apply to cots, why full-size family mattresses fall outside their certification scope, and how FamBed tests firmness, gaps, mattress topper movement and deformation caused by adults.

August 30, 2026 · 24 minRead the article

Standard bed sizes: EU, UK, US and Asia

What is a 180×200 bed called in Spain? What is the equivalent of a US Queen? What is an Emperor bed, how big is an Alaskan King, and

November 7, 2025 · 4 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

Family bed size guide: find the right size

Introduction At FamBed, we surveyed 1,000+ families to answer the question we hear most often: “Which size should we choose?” Below, you’ll find

November 7, 2025 · 3 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

Integrated vs separate mattress toppers: which is best?

When choosing a bed, you'll often be weighing up two options: an integrated mattress topper (stitched into the mattress) or a separate/external mattress topper (a separate layer placed on top). In short

November 7, 2025 · 2 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

How high should your bed be? A guide to bed heights

What does “bed height” mean, and why does it matter? Bed height is the distance from the floor to the top of the mattress. It is

November 5, 2025 · 1 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

Soft or firm bed? Which is right for co-sleeping?

When it comes to comfort in bed, personal preference nearly always comes first: some people enjoy feeling comfortably “cocooned”

October 31, 2025 · 5 minRead the article

Choosing the right bed - guides

Natural latex vs memory foam: which should you choose?

Natural latex or memory foam? We compare comfort, temperature, chemical composition and price to help you choose the right mattress or mattress topper. Comfort

October 31, 2025 · 2 minRead the article

Co-sleeping can help children sleep through the night

The benefits of co-sleeping for young children's sleep. Co-sleeping, where parents and young children share a bed or sleep in the same room, is a practice that has

June 17, 2024 · 2 minRead the article

Intimacy and co-sleeping: yes, they can coexist!

Introduction Many couples worry that a family bed will mean less intimacy in their relationship. But is that really true? Several studies suggest that

June 17, 2024 · 1 minRead the article

Co-sleeping: discussion, tips, tricks and guides

Guide: How to Create a Wall-to-Wall Bed

Make your dream of a true wall-to-wall bed a reality! It’s a dream shared by many, and here’s your guide to

February 27, 2024 · 1 minRead the article

Co-sleeping advice and guidance