There will inevitably come a time when your child starts clamouring for his or her own bed to sleep in. The good news is that there is an absolute wealth of options available in children’s beds nowadays. Bunk beds are always a popular choice, especially if you have more than one child sleeping in the same room. They make great space savers and provide an element of fun that other types of children’s beds simply cannot match.
When going for a bunk bed, it is important to make sure the older child takes the top bed. The younger child may complain, but this is the best possible way to safeguard against any mishaps. You will, of course, want to make sure the child that will occupy the top bunk is old enough to do so and is fully aware of the rules and responsibilities involved.
In any case, you may want to install guardrails on the top and bottom bunks to ensure maximum safety for both children. Check to make sure the mattresses you will be using are at least five inches lower than the top of the guardrails. Guardrails aren’t of very much use if the child can simply roll over them and fall off onto the floor! Finally, don’t forget to install a safety ladder for easy and safe access to the top bunk. Even if the top bunk isn’t that high, a ladder will make using the bunk bed that much safer.
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