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Kids Beds Bunk Bunk beds add drama to kids' rooms and also give them the feeling of adventure. Ms. Keenan adds a shelf to store books, or a reading light in each sleeping space to make bunk beds more attractive to children. A lot of our kids' beds can be converted into two complete twin beds which is ideal if you intend to move your children to their own bedrooms at some point. Choose from finishes such as brushed gray, cream white and rich walnut. Ladders or Stairs When you are choosing a bunk bed for your kids there is the option to pick between ladders or stairs. Ladders can be installed easily and are less expensive. They also offer an easy way to get into the top bunk bed. They are also safer than stairs, since they provide a greater surface area for children to walk on, and also have a handrail that is integrated. Ladders also usually have grooves on the steps which can prevent slippage while climbing up or down the bed. However, if you prefer the design and style of stairs, they can be a more elegant addition to your bunk bed. Staircases can also be utilized in rooms with limited space as they do not protrude like ladders. They are often made of wood or metal and can match various styles of bedrooms. Some staircases are even equipped with storage drawers. They are an excellent way to add more space to the bunk bed. When deciding between a ladder and stairs, you should also consider the age of your child. While it is recommended no one sleeps on the top bunk before the age of 6, older children who are comfortable climbing vertically might be better off using stairs rather than a ladder. If you are planning to use your bunk bed for guests, for example, older children or adults who have limited mobility, it is best to choose stairs. A straight staircase that runs along the side of the bed requires 95” of space on each side. If you don't have this much space, you could opt for a u-shaped stairs that doesn't need 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 adaptable to multi-purpose spaces. There are also stairs that connect to the bottom of the bed. bunk beds for kids eliminates the need for separate handrails, and makes it easier to climb up and to the bottom for kids. Guard Rails Guard rails provide children with the confidence and independence to climb in and out of bed on their own. They must be placed correctly to ensure there are no gaps or loosening in between the guardrails and the frame of the bed. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing guard rails and be sure to check them regularly to ensure that they're not loose or have holes that could result in entrapment. One of the most important safety considerations for bunk beds is to keep them free from electrical devices and other objects that could turn into projectiles when your kids play or sleep. Set bunk beds far from windows to avoid an injury to fall risk when your children climb up on the upper level. One safety feature you might think about is a night lighting for the ladder; it can help illuminate the path up and down in the event that children awake at night to go to the bathroom or get woken by a storm and have to get out of their rooms safely. A safety net could be put up on the top of the bunk to stop children from falling off while they're sleeping or playing. This is especially a good idea for older children who may be more likely to sleep in the top bunk. Guardrails should be secured to the bunk bed structure and not removed without the use of tools. The guardrail openings that are above the mattress foundation should not be larger than 3.5 inches wide to avoid strangulation or entrapment. Place the wedge block shown in Figure 1 in each opening of the uppermost guardrail member, and above the mattress foundation. Apply an amount of 33 lbf (147 N) in a perpendicular direction to the plane of the large edge of the block for 1 minute. It is a good idea to instruct your children not to hang any objects on the guardrail or ladder like belts, clothes, or sports equipment. Instead, you should use an organized rack to keep these items from becoming a strangulation hazard for your child. Also, make sure that more than one kid is not sleeping on the top floor of the bunk as this can create a dangerous imbalance which may cause falling. Mattresses Be aware of the age and size of your child when selecting a mattress to fit a bunk beds. A bunk mattress should last at the least eight years or until siblings are no longer sharing bedrooms. You'll want to select one that will grow with your child and still offer enough comfort as they grow older. Bunk mattresses are usually full-size or twin, and there are many options that will be suitable for either. If your child suffers from allergies or asthma, opt for an hypoallergenic mattress that has dust mite barriers and a cover that wicks moisture. Kids tend to have lots of spills and accidents, so a mattress that has an antimicrobial layer will help protect the foam from harmful bacteria and germs. Another important consideration is the mattress's feel. Children are generally lighter than adults and need an appropriate mattress that is firm but also comfortable. A lot of hybrid and latex mattresses come with an extra firm side as well as a soft side that can accommodate both children's requirements. Memory foam mattresses are good for children, but we wouldn't recommend them because they tend not to cool effectively and can be hard on the spines of small children. Think about a hybrid or a latex mattress instead, which can provide strong support with cooling infusions to ensure that your child or guest sleeping cool and comfortable. Low-profile mattresses are usually the best choice for bunk beds for children. They are designed to be smaller than regular mattresses and maximize the height of the safety rails for the top bunk. They also eliminate “filler” materials to offer top quality and an ultra-slim design. You can consider an innerspring or hybrid that has upper comfort layers that can be removed and replaced as your child develops. These models will give you a clear idea of how the mattress will stand up as your child grows, and you can always put in an extra mattress skirt or mattress pad to stop it from sliding off the frame. Some beds have side rails or lip built-in to prevent this. Storage Bunk beds are a great alternative to save space in shared children's rooms. They also can be a cheaper alternative to buying two separate full sized single beds. Many bunks offer the option to add a trundle, which can be placed under the bottom bunk when not in use. Consider putting up a kids' bedroom furniture combination set that includes bookcases, desks, and/or dressers to maximize storage and space in a room with a bunk bed. This will let you keep all of your child's personal belongings, clothing and toys in one location without having to cram them into overstuffed closets or chests. These bedroom furniture sets are available from a variety of retailers and typically meet all federal safety standards. The stacking bunks provide an opportunity for creativity as kids can transform the spaces below into secret spaces for play or cozy spaces. Designer Elizabeth Georgantas stacked 6 bunks in this room to create the ultimate kids space that can be used for playing, sleeping and even twirling superhero capes. The room is decorated with a bubble wallcovering of Chasing Paper, and the ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore Blue Jean. If you're unable to construct a staircase to your bunk beds then a ladder is a simple alternative. These ladders are built with a combination of Single Socket Tee Flange, Single Socket Tee, and 90 Degree Side Outlet Tee fittings. They can be easily adjusted to increase or decrease the distance between ladder rungs to make it easier for toddlers to climb. The ladder rungs can also be placed in a straight line with the ground rather than above, to make climbing easier. Another way to maximize space in a room that has bunk beds is to install loft beds for kids which can be lowered to just above the floor. This allows you to slide desks, dressers, or toy chests beneath the elevated beds. This is a great method to maximize space in small bedrooms, or in large family homes where beds must be able to accommodate multiple sleepers.