Kids Bunk Beds

The kid’s bunk beds are synonymous with the ability to save space in the house in that they take half the space occupied by two single beds. Bunk beds are ideal for sleepovers when friends or relatives come visiting your kids.

Bunk beds are best for six year olds and above and although the kids would be big enough to take care of their own safety, one should ensure the highest safety standards with the bunk beds. There are different styles and colors of bunk beds and one should go for simple yet attractive beds in the kid’s favorite colors.

Bunk beds are known to be the number one beds causing injuries to kids and the following measures should be put in place while purchasing kids bunk beds. First and foremost, ensure there is solid railing around all the sides of the bed that are away from the wall. Since six year old kids are curious and touchy, the railing should be firm and if possible non-removable for the kids not to be able to detach it. If the guard rails aren’t enough, one can always add extra railings on the side.

The railing should also be higher leaving less space between the top of the mattress and the rail bottom. This ensures the kids won’t fall through the space created in between the railing and the bed. Bed slats holding the mattress on the top bunk should similarly be firm.

Bunk beds for kids should also have easy to use firm ladders. Apart from allaying any fear that the kids may have on bunk beds, an unshakable ladder also ensures stability and durability of the bed.

Finally, bunk beds for kids should be perfectly fitted with the correct size of mattress to ensure no gap is created in between the bed and the edge of the mattress.