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Loft bed safety
The Importance of Bunk Bed Safety
Although bunk beds can and are typically safe for children to sleep in
you should always be caution when purchasing a bunk bed for a child’s
room.
It is important that you follow the guidelines for purchasing a safe and
well constructed bunk bed from a reputable dealer so you feel confident
that you are getting the best and safest bed for your children.
Make sure that the bed is installed and assembled correctly so that you
don’t have to worry about anything breaking or falling apart when your
child or children are sleeping or playing on or around the bed.
You can find more helpful information on bunk bed safety by contacting
the following organization:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - You can find a list
of mandatory safety standards for bunk beds through this organization.
The standards require that all bunk beds made or imported for sale in
the United States meet specific safety requirements to help eliminate
injury or death to persons using bunk beds.
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ALWAYS SUPERVISE SAFE USE OF YOUR BUNK BED
Prohibit children under 6 years of age on top bunk.
Use guard rails on both sides of upper bunk.
Use only the proper size mattress as recommended by the manufacturer.
Ensure the thickness of the mattress and foundation combined is at least
5" below the top of the guardrails.
Prohibit more than one person on the upper bunk
Prohibit horseplay on or under the beds.
Always use the ladder for entering and leaving the upper bunk.
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Toddler Beds
Toddler beds are the same size as a crib and use a crib size mattress.
We do not recommend buying a toddler bed because children outgrow them
very quickly.
Although some people think that sleeping in a bed that is the same size
as a crib makes the move easier, the bed is so small that it will be
only a short time before you have to buy a new, regular size bed.
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Youth Beds
Youth beds are generally shorter and narrower in width than a regular
twin bed but larger than a toddler bed.
Prior to the 1980s, youth beds were marketed to accommodate children who
had outgrown their cribs yet whose parents wanted a smaller than
standard twin size bed. Some came with their own guardrails.
While a youth bed's size is an advantage, it is also its biggest
disadvantage, since your child will definitely outgrow it and will
eventually need a regular size bed.
When using an old youth bed, look for one where there are no spaces (3
1/2 inches or more) between rails or bars in the head or footboard that
pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard.
If you are using an older youth bed, make sure that there are TWO
guardrails, that they fit snug up against the side of the bed and that
will not move if your child rolls up against them.
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