Bunk beds are very popular among kids. They are fun, and well let’s just say way up on the cool quotient as compared to the regular beds. It’s not difficult to imagine kids dreaming about sleeping on bunk beds and hopping up and down on them. The idea of climbing up the ladder to reach their own bed excites them. Also, bunks come in funky colors and designs which attracts young children.
Bunk-beds often tend to become the one-stop destination for your child’s sleeping, eating and playing requirements. And if they have siblings to share the joy, it becomes all the more fun because each kid gets their separate bed even though they sleep in the same room (and literally on the same bed).
Bunk-beds require much less space as compared to regular beds and can thus be easily placed in small rooms. This saves a lot of room space while accommodating the same number of people. Therefore, bunk-beds have their advantages for parents as well as children.
But, they have their downsides too. Children are more prone to injuries when sleeping on bunk-beds. A child might fall off the top when in deep sleep or while playing. This has caused several serious injuries in the past. Also, poorly designed or assembled bunk-beds are dangerous for anyone who sleeps on them.
To keep the hazards at bay, here are some safety tips:
- Don’t allow children aged 5 years or less to occupy the upper bunk.
- Purchase a bunk-bed that has been certified and complies with the safety standards.
- The bed should have proper guardrails to prevent falls.
- Bunk-bed ladders need to be robust and child-friendly to help them climb up and down the bed safely.
Although it has its pros, you wouldn’t want to put your child at a risk of injury for the sake of some saved room space or satisfaction of having fulfilled their demands. It is always advised to wait for a few years before you allow your child to sleep on a bunk-bed. This is because children take about 3-4 years to develop a coherent sense of their surroundings. Also, you can sit down with them and make them understand the dangers of using the top bunk such as falling off the top. Make sure that they remember and adhere to the safety guidelines that you set for them like no jumping or always using a ladder for climbing up and down.
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