Bunk Bed Tips

Bunk beds have come a long way in terms of style and the varied designs can appeal to any child. Allow yourself to be creative when decorating a bedroom so you can coordinate with any themed room; princess, military or even a space ship. There are many benefits to selecting bunk beds:

They help you make the most of your space

The most obvious benefit of bunk beds is that they allow two people to sleep in the same space that one person would normally fit in. This frees up enough room to give your children space to play and use their imagination.. Surplus Furniture has units that even include storage space, something you can never get enough of when you have small children.

You can save money buying a bunk bed

It is usually more budget friendly to buy a bunk bed rather than buying two single beds. You won’t need to buy headboards, as these are included with the beds. Some models convert into other pieces of furniture allowing you to save money on household furniture too!

It can create a strong sibling bond between your children. Many experts agree that siblings close to the same age sharing a room will develop a greater bond. Even if you have plenty of room in the house, many experts would still recommend having children of similar ages sharing a bedroom. Bunk This is invaluable for forging lifelong relationships sibling relationships.

Bunk beds are very practical

If you are caring for someone throughout the night a Bunk beds will make this a lot easier, ensuring that you are there every single minute of the night.

How to Reduce the Risk of Bunk Bed Accidents

(3001MH) Mission Hills Twin/Full Complete Bunk Bed[/caption] You've got the bunk bed and your kids are excited about it. What can you do to make it safer for them and give yourself some peace of mind?

Pick the Right Spot

• Put the bed in a corner. That will provide at least two walls for support and to prevent falls.
• Don't put the bed near a ceiling fan. This also goes for hanging light fixtures.
• Set up a night light near the ladder. It will make climbing down and up in the dark much safer.
• Clear the floor area. Make sure the floor around the bed is always free of sharp or hard objects like toys, chests, or furniture. That way, if there is a fall, there are fewer dangerous things to strike.

Check the Equipment

• Follow the assembly instructions carefully. Don't leave parts out and don't use substitute or “jury-rigged” replacement parts.
• Check the structure for any cracks, loose screws, or weak points. This applies to both wooden and metal bed supports. Test the bed's sturdiness, watching for wobble or loose joints. On metal frames, periodically check all the welds and look for any thin cracks in the paint near the joints. Never let kids sleep in a bed —new or used — that is broken or damaged. That goes for the lower bunk as well as the upper one.
• Make sure the upper bed's foundation is strong. Check the mattress support slats and use all the cross ties correctly.
• Make sure the ladder isn't loose or broken. It should be firmly secured to the bed frame.
• Put guardrails on both sides the top bunk. Even if one side is against the wall, a guardrail can prevent a child from sliding down between the beds and the wall. Here's the tricky part: You want to make sure the rails are at least 5 inches above the mattress (or children could tumble over them in their sleep), but also that the rails and any part of the bed do not have gaps more than 3.5 by 6 inches (so a child cannot get his or her head through the gap).
• In fact, check the entire bed for “head spaces.” Look around the structure, the rails, the headboard and footboards, even between the ladder and the bed for any places where your child's head might accidentally get stuck, putting him or her at risk of strangulation.
• Use the correct size mattresses. A mattress that's too small leaves gaps on the sides or between the mattress and headboard or footboard, leaving the potential for suffocation.