Bunk Bed Safety

A triple bunk bed is normally made from solid hardwood materials for better stability and durability. It is best for use by small children sharing a single bedroom as well as college students living away from home in dormitories. Kinds to choose from Depending on what you need, triple bunk beds are available in loft [...]

A home library can accumulate from years of purchasing books for different reasons or from a purposeful collection of classics, novels, favorite works from particular authors, or a love for antique books. Whatever the reason, having a healthy number of books is a reason to invest in a quality bookshelf. An antique bookshelf can make [...]

There are many different kinds and variants of bunk beds available to you to choose from and ultimately purchase if indeed you are in the market for a bunk bed. Regardless of your budget, the ages of the children for whom the bunk bed is for, or the bedroom or space requirements of the bunk [...]

Imagine a world without any color, tones or hues to it. It would be a pretty dreary and boring place. Now, imagine a world in which bunk beds where never created or invented. That would be a very boring and bland place too. Fortunately, we do happen to live in a world which features a [...]

Are you looking for new furniture for your home? If you are then you might want to consider decorating with pine furniture. Read this article for some information on pine furniture and reasons why you should consider it. Pine has a number of advantages over other woods. For starters pine is much less expensive. It [...]

Many parents purchase metal beds for their children in hopes of saving money over the years, since these are often the least expensive types of beds available. Because children outgrow their beds so fast, these discount metal beds are much easier and less heartbreaking (and budget breaking) to replace as the kids get older. However, [...]

It seems that bunk beds are a staple furnishing in any home. They can do wonders in maximizing the floor space of a very small bedroom. The problem is, if you don’t choose the right bunk bed, you may be putting your child’s safety at risk. There have been a lot of reports of accidents [...]

Let’s start be describing what platform beds actually are and why they are such a good idea. Basically they are beds consisting of a mattress on a solid platform raised off the floor by legs or framing. This allows for the floor space beneath the platform to be used for either living or storage. If [...]

The term ‘bunk bed’ does not necessarily mean having two beds; it just means that the sleeping area is raised from the ground by a significant height. This height allows designers to create a fantasy world for your kids. If you are looking to buy a bunk bed, the chances are that it is not [...]

It seems that these days there really is no clear difference between why a bunk bed is priced the way they are. Bunk beds ranging from $200 to $2000 seem to look the same! Beautiful design, clearly not lacking in quality, and just simply stunning! With that said, if you are on a budget, you [...]

An article from the nba5i.com points out what I’ve been telling people for years. The two most important rules you must have for your bunk beds are: Never allow a child under 6 years old on the top bunk. Never allow children to “horseplay” on bunk beds. These 2 steps will eliminate nearly all injuries [...]

American Home Furnishings Alliance, an industry trade group, has issued a bunk-bed safety list. Here are some excerpts: bunk beds should not have any type of “finial” or corner post on the headboard or footboard. Bunk beds are not recommended for children under 6, nor should those kids be allowed to play unattended in a [...]

A MINI Bob the Builder got into a fix after trying to repair his bunk bed. Firefighters had to free mischievous eight-year-old Tyler Ahmed after getting his finger trapped in his bed after deciding to fix it with a screwdriver. He apparently dropped the screwdriver down a tube and when he tried to retrieve it [...]

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 [...]

The San Francisco Chronicle posted an excellent article about bunk bed safety on their sfgate.com site. Here are some highlights: Children younger than 6 should not sleep on a top bunk or play unattended in a room with bunk beds. The top bunk’s guardrails should have no more than a 15-inch opening for entering. Rails [...]