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Bunk Beds Store can add drama to kids rooms and provide a sense of adventure To make bunks more appealing to children Ms Keenan often includes a ledge to hold books or an reading lamp in each sleeping nook Many of our kids beds bunks can be converted to two beds that are complete ideal if you are planning to have your children move into their own bedrooms at some point Choose from finishes such as brushed gray cream white and rich walnut Ladders or Stairs You can choose between ladders or stairs when choosing bunk beds for children Ladders are easy to install and are also less expensive They also offer an easy way to climb into the top bunk bed They are also more secure than stairs as they provide a wider surface for children to walk on and also have a handrail that is integrated Ladders usually have grooves in the steps to prevent slips when climbing up and down the bed If you like the style and look of stairs they can be a more elegant addition to your bunk bed Staircases can also be used in rooms with limited space since they dont protrude as ladders They can be constructed from wood or metal and they can match an array of bedroom styles Some staircases are even equipped with storage drawers which are a great way to add more space to the bunk bed When choosing between a ladder or stairs it is important to consider the age of your child It is recommended that children younger than 6 years old should not be sleeping on the top bunk Children older than 6 years old who are able to climb vertically could do better with stairs rather than climbing a ladder If you are planning to use your bunk bed to accommodate guests like older children or adults who have limited mobility its best to use stairs A straight staircase that runs along the side of the bed requires 95 of space on either side If you dont have that space you can opt for a ushaped stairs which doesnt require as much space but still offers a secure and safe method of getting to the top bunk Certain beds let you remove the stairs when they are not in use This reduces the footprint of the bed making it more suited to multipurpose spaces There are stairs that connect to the end the bed This eliminates the need for separate handrails and makes it easier to climb up and down to the bottom for children Guard Rails Guard rails let children climb into and out of their beds without assistance and provide them with the feeling of independence and security They must be placed correctly to ensure that there arent any gaps or loosening between guardrails and the bed frame If you decide to install guard rails be sure to follow the directions of the manufacturer and examine them regularly for any looseness or holes that could potentially lead to the entrapment One of the most important safety considerations for bunk beds is to ensure they are kept away from electrical devices as well as other items that could become projectiles while your children play or sleep Set bunk beds far from windows to avoid the risk of falling when your children climb up on the upper level A safety feature you may want to consider is a night light for the ladder it will aid in illuminating the path and down in the event that kids awake at night to go to the bathroom or get woken during a storm and need to get from their bedroom safely Another excellent security feature for bunk beds is a safety net which can be placed on the top of the bunk to prevent children from falling over while they are asleep or playing This is a great idea especially for older children who are more likely to sleep on the top bunk Guardrails must be securely attached to the bunk bed structure and are not removable without the use of tools The guardrail openings above the mattress base should not be larger than 35 inches wide to avoid entrapment or strangulation To test this place the wedge block in Figure 1 into each opening in the lower edge of the topmost guardrail member and above the underside of the mattress foundation Apply an amount of 33 lbf 147 N in a direction that is perpendicular to the plane of the largest edge of the block for one minute Its also recommended to teach youngsters not to hang anything on the guardrails or ladder such as belts clothing and sports equipment instead a clothes rack should be used to ensure that these objects do not pose a strangulation danger for your children Also ensure that more than one child should not sleep on the top level of the bunk since this could create an unsafe imbalance that could cause falls Mattresses When selecting a mattress for bunk beds think about the size of your child and their age A bunk mattress should last at the least eight years or until siblings are no longer sharing a bedroom You should select one that grows with your child and still provide enough comfort as they get older Bunk mattress sizes are typically twin or fullsize and there are a variety of options that can be suitable for either If your child suffers from allergies or asthma you should choose a hypoallergenic mattress with a dust mite barrier and a moisturewicking cover Children are prone to a lot of accidents and spills so a mattress with an antimicrobial layer will help keep the foam safe from harmful bacteria and germs Another crucial aspect to consider is the feeling of your mattress Kids generally weigh less than adults which means they require mattresses that feel firm but also comfortable Many latex and hybrid mattresses have a firm side and a soft side that can accommodate both childrens requirements Memory foam mattresses are good for children but we wouldnt recommend them as they tend not to cool well and can be a strain on the spines of young children Think about a hybrid or a latex mattress instead which will provide solid support and cooling infusions that will ensure that your child or guest sleeping cool and comfortable Lowprofile mattresses are usually the best choice for bunk beds for children They are designed to be thinner than normal mattresses and increase the safety rails height on the top bunk They also reduce filler materials to provide the highest quality in an ultraslim design If your child wants to try a mattress thats more substantial than a standard bed consider an innerspring or hybrid model with upper comfort layers that can be removed or replaced as the child grows These models will give you an idea of the durability of the mattress as your child grows You can also include a bed skirt or mattress pad to prevent it from sliding Some beds have a builtin lip or side rails to stop this from happening Stores Bunk beds are the ideal way to save space in shared rooms for kids They can also be an affordable alternative to purchasing two separate fullsized single beds Many bunks also provide the option of a trundle bed which can be hidden under the bunk that is not in use You might want to consider installing a bedroom for your child furniture set that includes desks bookcases andor dressers to maximize storage space in a room with a bunk bed This will allow you keep all your childs clothing toys and personal items in one location instead of cramming everything into chests or closets that are overstuffed These combination kids bedroom furniture sets are available from a range of retailers and typically comply with all safety standards of the federal government Stacked bunks can be an ideal playground for the imagination as kids can turn the spaces beneath into cozy hideaways and secret play zones Designer Elizabeth Georgantas stacked 6 bunks in this room for the ultimate play space for kids that can be used to sleep play and even twirling superhero capes The room is decorated with a bubble wallcovering from Chasing Paper and the ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore Blue Jean If you are unable to build an stairwell to your stacked bunk beds a ladder is an option These ladders are constructed with a single socket Flange Single Socket and 90 Degree Side Outlet Fittings They can be easily adjusted to increase or decrease distance between ladder rungs The rungs of the ladder are also positioned in a way that they are in line with the ground instead of being above it to make climbing less daunting Another way to maximize space in a room with bunk beds is to install loft kids beds that can be lowered down to just above the floor This allows you to slide dressers desks or toy chests under the beds on top This is a great method to maximize space in small bedrooms or in large family homes where beds need to be capable of accommodating multiple sleepers