What to look for when searching for a top bunk bed for your home What to look for when searching for a top bunk bed for your home: Kids of all ages l
What to look for when searching for a top bunk bed for your home
What to look for when searching for a top bunk bed for your home: Kids of all ages love bunk beds that are strong enough for adults and loft beds because they offer more floor area, some comfort and a comfortable nest to sleep in. Bunk beds, futon bunks and stairs are now available online, so buying them is easier than ever.
As wonderful as they are, bunk beds have inherent risks associated with them. There’s no substitute for sitting down with your child on the first day of a new bunk bed and carefully explaining safety principles. Ask the children to repeat exactly what you said so they understand. Here are some essential safety tips to avoid injuries while using a bunk bed. Many are for parents in the initial setup, and some are for children to try to remember to use the bunk every day.
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Do not use a mattress thicker than 8″. Strong enough for adults, most bunk beds have handrails designed to accommodate mattresses up to 8″ thick. Thick mattresses also place the sleeper too close to the top of the railing, making the railing less effective at preventing falls.
Use continuous handrails on both sides of the upper bunk, especially the long sides. Check to make sure the top of the mattress is 5″ or more below the top of the handrail. If you need thicker or thicker comforters in addition to the mattress, you can choose a thinner mattress so that the sleeper is lower than the top of the railing.
Never place a child under the age of five on the top bunk. While five-year-olds are agile and may have good climbing skills, they may need a few more years to develop an inner sense of care and security to regulate their behavior on higher earners.
Many bunk beds that are sturdy enough for adults have slats on each end that look to kids like the climbing structures you see on the playground. However, only stairs are specifically designed to support increased weight with each passing year.
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