Kids’ Bunk Beds: How to keep your child safe.

For many children, bunk beds are exciting. Many small children desperately want a “big kid bed,” especially those who recently graduated from a crib. Bunk beds have the advantage of allowing children to sleep above or below a sibling, and they are also a fun play space.

For all their fun and entertainment, however, bunk beds also come with significant safety risks. There is a need to educate parents about the risks associated with buying a bunk bed. The major safety risk is injuries resulting from kids falling from their beds, which usually occurs when kids are playing haphazardly and/or are left unsupervised for an extended period of time.

There are several ways to keep kids bunk beds safe. First and foremost, it is absolutely critical to maintain side guardrails on all sides of the upper bed. These guardrails must be secure in the event that children move around or roll during their sleep. In addition, another simple precaution is to not to allow children under the age of six to sleep in the upper bunk. In addition, ladder safety is very important. You should consider teaching your kids how to safely use the ladder of the bed, and warning them that horseplay on the ladder or upper bunk will not be tolerated. Finally, in rooms with kids’ bunk beds, night lights should be used to provide additional security in case the child in the top bunk wakes up during the night and has to exit the bed.

To be sure, your kids will love you for getting them a bunk bed. More than ever before, they will be excited to play in their rooms and go to bed at night. If you follow this advice for safety precautions and instructions on how to purchase a quality bed, kids’ bunk beds will also satisfy the needs of parents.