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Kids Beds Bunk Bunk beds can add drama to kids' rooms and provide the feeling of adventure. Ms. Keenan adds a shelf to hold books, or a reading light in each sleeping space to make bunk beds more attractive to children. A lot of our kids' beds bunks can be converted to two twin beds in one which is ideal if you intend to let your children move to their own bedrooms at some point. Pick from finishes like brushed gray, cream white and rich walnut. Stairs and Ladders You can choose between stairs and ladders when choosing bunk beds for children. Ladders are less expensive and easy to install and provide an easy way to climb into the top bed. They are also considered safer than staircases, because they have a bigger surface for children to walk on and a built-in handrail. Ladders usually have grooves in the steps to avoid slips when climbing up and down the bed. If you prefer the look and design of stairs, they may be a beautiful addition to your bunk bed. Staircases are also suitable for rooms that are small in space since they don't obstruct the space like ladders do. They are usually made of wood or metal and can match the various styles of bedrooms. Some staircases have integrated storage drawers, which are ideal for adding more space to the bunk bed. When deciding between a ladder or stairs, you should also consider the age of your child. It is recommended that children less than 6 years old should not be sleeping on the top bunk. Children older than 6 years old who can climb vertically may do better with stairs rather than a ladder. If you intend to use your bunk bed for guests, for example, older children or adults with limited mobility, it is best to choose stairs. A straight staircase along the side of the bunk requires a minimum of 95” of space on each side. If you don't have this much space, you could opt for a u-shaped staircase which doesn't require as much space but still provides a safe and secure means of accessing the top bunk. Some beds allow you to detach the stairs when not in use. This reduces the footprint of the bed and makes it more adaptable to multi-purpose spaces. You can also find stairs that connect to the ends of the bed and eliminate the requirement for a separate handrail and makes it easier for children to climb up and down. Guard Rails Guard rails provide children with the confidence and independence to climb in and out of bed independently. They must be set in a proper way to ensure there aren't any gaps or loosening between guardrails and the bed's frame. If you decide to install guard rails, make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions and check them regularly for any looseness or holes that could potentially lead to an entrapment. Keep bunk beds clear of electrical appliances and other objects that can become projectiles while your children are playing or sleeping. Also be sure to position bunks away from windows, which can pose a fall risk if kids get up on the top of the bed. You might want to put an evening light on the ladder to illuminate the steps up and down when your child awakes at night to use the bathroom, or are woken by a storm to leave their room. A safety net could be installed at the top of the bunk to prevent children from falling out while they sleep or play. This is a great idea especially for older children who tend to sleep on the top bunk. The guardrails should be secured to the bunk beds and can't be removed without tools. Openings in the guardrails above the mattress foundation shall not be greater than 3.5 inches to avoid entrapment and strangulation. To test this, place the wedge block in Figure 1 into each opening in the lower edge of the topmost member of the guardrail and above the underside of the mattress foundation. Then apply 33-lbf (147-N) force in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the larger end of the block and maintain it for a period of 1 minute. It is a good idea to tell your children not to hang any items on the guardrail or ladder, such as belts, clothing, and sports equipment. Instead you should utilize a rack for clothes to stop these items from becoming a strangulation hazard for your child. Be sure that not more than one child can sleep on the top bunk. This could lead to an unsafe imbalance and fall. Mattresses Be aware of your child's age and size when choosing a mattress for bunk bed. A bunk mattress should last for at least eight years or until the children are no longer sharing the same bedroom. You'll want to select one that can grow with your child, and still provide enough comfort as they grow older. There are a myriad of options for bunk mattress sizes. They are usually full or twin size. If your child suffers from allergies or asthma choose a hypoallergenic bed with an anti-dust barrier and a moisture-wicking cover. Mattresses with an antimicrobial layer will protect the foam from harmful bacteria and germs. The feeling of your mattress is also crucial. Kids are usually lighter than adults and need an appropriate mattress that is firm but also comfortable. A lot of hybrid and latex mattresses have a firm side and a soft side to accommodate the needs of both kids and adults. dig this are great for kids, but we don't recommend them due to their tendency not to cool properly and could be hard on the spines of young children. Consider a latex or hybrid mattress that provides solid support and cooling infusions that allow your child or guests to sleep comfortably. A mattress with a low profile is typically the best choice for kids bunk beds. They are designed to be smaller than regular mattresses and to increase the height of the safety rails for the top bunk. They also reduce “filler” materials to provide premium quality in slim designs. Consider an innerspring model or hybrid that has upper comfort layers which can be removed and replaced as your child grows. These models will give you a good idea of how the mattress will stand up as your child grows and you can always add an extra mattress pad or bed skirt to keep it from slipping off the frame. Some beds even have side rails or a lip built-in to stop this from happening. Storage Bunk beds are an excellent option to make space in rooms shared by children. Bunk beds can also be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing two large single beds. Many bunks also offer the option of adding a trundle bed that can be hidden beneath the bunk that is not being used. Consider putting up a kids' bedroom furniture set that includes bookcases, desks, and/or dressers to maximize storage space in a room that has a bunk bed. This will allow you keep all your child's clothing along with toys and other personal items in one spot instead of cramming everything into overstuffed closets or chests. The sets of kids bedroom furniture are available from a variety of retailers. They are safe to use and meet federal standards. Stacked bunks are an ideal playground for the imagination as kids can turn the spaces underneath into cosy hideaways and secret play zones. Designer Elizabeth Georgantas stacked 6 bunks in this room to create the ultimate space for kids that can be used for sleeping, playing and even superhero cape twirls. The room is decorated with a bubble wallcovering from Chasing Paper, and the ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore Blue Jean. If you're unable to build an stairwell for your bunk bed that is stacked with kids the ladder could be an easy solution. They are constructed using 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 are placed directly on the ground rather than above, to make climbing easier. Another method to maximize space in a room with bunk beds is by installing loft beds for kids which can be lowered to just above the floor. This allows you to move desks, dressers or toy chests right under the elevated beds. This is a great way to maximize the space in smaller bedrooms or in large family homes where beds have to be capable of accommodating multiple sleepers.