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Many families contemplate using bunk beds for their children to alleviate a lack of space or through the request of a child Two-tiered bunk beds are fun for kids, but they are also the cause of about 85% of the injuries that happen due to beds.
Being able to fall from the top bunk is the most apparent danger of a bunk bed. A child cannot be monitored throughout the night or for every minute that they are playing in their room so there is always a risk of a child falling from the top bunk height and seriously hurting themselves. There are numerous other risks associated with bunk beds including getting trapped in the guard rails, falling off of theladder, the bunk bed collapsing, and smallscrapesand bruises from sharp edges sepecially the undersideof the top bed.
When furniture is placed around a bunk bed it can prove to be even more harmful than a fall on the floor. Long cords can be dangerous as they can choke a child who has them around their neck. Bunk bed safety raises the question how safe kids are in them.
If this worries you take precautions, the first of which is to inform your child of the potential risks and how they can deal with them. while discussing about the danger include your younger children even if they are not sleeping on the bunk bed Although it is recommended that children under the age of six are not allowed to sleep in a top bunk, bear in mind that somehow they could well end up in the top bunk at some point. You might want to buy a bunk bed that converts into single bed, so that you can keep them both on the floor until your children are ready for bunk beds.
Even though the manufacturers have strict guidelines to follow in Europe, it is important that you check some basic features. To ensure safety, guard rails and bunk beds should be permanently attached. A well designed ladder allows you to change and lock the configuration, so when you change the settings, be sure that they can't be modified by a child.
Please ensure that the pine slats which come with the wooden bunk bed are screwed down tightly when you lay them across the frame for mattress support. Many young children enjoy playing with the top bunk bed slats. You should inspect the welded joints of your metal bunk bed routinely as the base is often constructed of a wire mesh which is dependent on the welded construction. Regulations will insist that the bed has been tested but one faulty weld and it's your child.
Choosing a ladder that has a gradient rather than being completely vertical may make it slightly easier for ascent and descent. It is also worth purchasing a night light so that during the night your child can clearly see the ladder.
Certainly always look for beds designed safely and without sharp edges. To protect your child from banging on unsafe parts of the stepladder, build your bunk according to your preference with some sticky backed rubber. And do make sure that all the screw fixings are properly fixed and in place. It can be a bit of a chore building a bunk bed so on completion step back and give the bunk a good check over.
The final, yet most important concern when purchasing a bunk bed is teaching your child how to remain unharmed when using it. They need to realized the consequences of not acting in a cautious manner.
For more articles about beds you can visit Archers Sleep Centre on the internet, read our blog and purchase from our epic array of beds which include adjustable beds to guest beds and much more.
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