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Safety measures for children’s bunk beds

It is difficult to find a person who does not like to sleep, especially children, when they have finished with all their play. In today’s world of modernization, it is very difficult to fit all the necessary things in one small place. When there are children, it is more difficult, since you have to be very creative when choosing things for children.

When you think about resting, what better option than a bed and a bunk bed for children, since they love to sleep in it. On the contrary, it helps to save space since a bunk is a type of bed in which one bed frame is stacked on top of another. There are several types of these available in the market depending on the type of material used. Children love their beds when they are most attractive and extraordinary. These beds are very popular as they save a lot of space and also have interesting designs. There is a wide range of these beds on the market, as they vary in shape, size, color, style, and accessories.

You have to be very careful when choosing a children’s bed, as children are prone to accidents and their safety is the most important thing. It is very important that there are no “sharp edges” on the beds. It should not have hanging points. This means that there should be no places where clothing and laces can catch. Also, there should not be any holes or gaps that can catch your child’s head, legs, or arms, as it can cause children to fall and injure themselves. The bunk bed should have accessories such as guardrails, as they prevent children from slipping through the gaps or falling out of bed while they sleep. Make sure a railing release mechanism is strong enough and does not disengage easily. For safety, the recommended bunk height is 1500mm to the top of the upper mattress. This height is fine to prevent your kids from getting hurt. Use a height indicator to choose the height of a mattress.

Be sure to place your child under the age of nine at the foot of the bed, as children under this age group tend to fall easily and have a high injury rate. After that age, there is a decrease in bunk-related injuries.

When choosing the material for a bunk bed, one can be confused between wooden beds and metal beds. Wood beds are generally easier to make safety modifications. The price of wooden beds is cheaper than that of metal beds. They can be easily repaired, painted, peeled or filtered to give a completely new look. In contrast, metal bunk beds are made of tubular metal and are usually painted with high-gloss red, white, blue, or black paint. When it comes time to assemble a metal bed, the most common problem is that the hardware doesn’t line up.

So be sure to consider all of the above safety measures when selecting a bunk bed for your child.

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