Bunk Bed Safety - Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Yet another article that quotes bunk bed safety recommendations. Here is a good list from that they came up with:

• Use guardrails on both sides of the upper level.
• Make sure gaps in guardrails are less than 3.5 inches to minimize the risk of strangulation and entrapment.
• Use only mattresses that fit the bed over a secure foundation.
• Restrict children 6 years or younger to the bottom bunk only.
• Do not allow children to play on bunk beds.
• Keep night lights on so the ladder to the top bunk is visible throughout the night.
• Keep the area around the bed free from clutter and other hazards, including ceiling fans and fixtures.
• Never make alterations to the bunk bed that might affect the manufacturer’s safety features.

Read the full article here.