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Kids Beds Bunk Bunk beds add drama to kids' rooms and also give them an excitement. Ms. Keenan adds a shelf for books or a reading light in every sleeping nook to make bunk beds more attractive to children. A lot of our bunk beds for kids can be transformed into two twin beds. This is a great option for those who plan to move them into their own bedroom at some point. Pick from finishes like brushed white, gray and rich walnut. Ladders and Stairs When you are choosing a bunk bed for your kids there is the option to choose between stairs or ladders. Ladders can be installed easily and are cheaper. They also provide an easy way to get into the top bunk bed. They are also considered safer than stairs, since they have a bigger surface for children to walk on and have a built-in handrail. They also have grooves on the steps which help prevent slippage when climbing up or down the bed. If you like the look and design of stairs, they could be a beautiful addition to your bunk bed. Staircases are also great for rooms that are limited in space since they don't extend into the room like ladders do. They are often made of wood or metal and can complement various styles of bedrooms. Some staircases are even equipped with storage drawers. They are ideal for adding more space to the bunk bed. When deciding between a ladder and stairs, you should also consider the age of your child. It is recommended that children younger than 6 years old should not be sleeping on the top bunk. Older children who can climb vertically could be better off with stairs than a ladder. Additionally should you be planning on using your bunk bed as a guest bed for younger children or for adults with a limited mobility, stairs are the preferred option. A straight staircase along the side of the bunk requires at least 95” of space on each side. If you don't have this much room, you can opt for a u-shaped stairs that doesn't need as much space, but provides a safe and secure way to access the top bunk. Some beds have the option of removing the stairs when they're not in use, which reduces their footprint and makes them more suited for rooms with multiple uses. There are also stairs that connect to the top of the bed. This eliminates the need for separate handrails and makes it easier to climb up and down to the bottom for children. Guard Rails Guard rails let children climb in and out of their beds on their own, giving them an experience of independence and confidence. However, they must be set properly, ensuring that there aren't any gaps or sagging occurs between the rails of the guard and bed frame. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing guard rails, and be sure to check them regularly to ensure that they aren't loose or have holes that could cause the entrapment. Keep bunk beds clear of electrical appliances and other things that could be projectiles while your children are playing or sleeping. Also be sure to position bunks away from windows, as they could be a danger to fall when children climb up to the top floor. You might want to put a nightlight on the ladder so that it can illuminate the steps up and down in the event that your child gets up at the night to go to the bathroom, or wake up due to an erupting storm and have to leave their room. Another great safety feature for bunks is a safety net which can be placed on the top of the bunk to stop children from falling over while they are asleep or playing. This is a great idea particularly for older children who are more likely to sleep on the top bunk. The guardrails must be secured to the bunk beds and can't be removed without tools. The openings in the guardrails that are above the mattress foundation should not be more than 3.5 inches to prevent strangulation and entrapment. To test this, insert the wedge block in Figure 1 into each opening in the lower edge of the highest guardrail member and above the underside of the mattress foundation. Apply a force of 33 lbf (147 N) in a direction perpendicular the plane of the largest edge of the block for one minute. It's a good idea inform your children to not hang any items on the ladder or guardrail for example, belts, clothes, or sports equipment. Instead you should make use of a rack for clothes to stop these objects from becoming a strangulation risk for your child. Make sure that no more than one child sleeps on the top bunk. This can lead to a risky imbalance and even falls. Mattresses When selecting a mattress for bunk beds, consider your child's size and age. A bunk mattress will last for at least eight years, or until siblings no longer share the same bedroom, so you'll want to select a mattress designed to grow with your child and still provide sufficient support as they grow older. There are many options for bunk mattress sizes. They are typically twin or full size. If your children suffer from allergies or asthma you should choose a hypoallergenic mattress with a dust mite barrier as well as a moisture-wicking cover. Kids tend to have a lot of accidents and spills, so mattresses with an antimicrobial layer can help protect the foam from harmful bacteria and germs. Another factor to consider is the feeling of your mattress. Children typically weigh less than adults, so they require mattresses that feel firm, but also comfortable. Many hybrid and latex mattresses come with a firm side and a soft side to meet children's requirements. Memory foam mattresses are great for kids but we don't recommend them because they tend not to cool properly and could be hard on the spines of small children. Think about a hybrid or latex mattress, which provides strong support and cooling infusions for your child or guests to rest comfortably. Low-profile mattresses are often the best option for bunk beds for children. They are designed to be less bulky than standard mattresses, and to maximize the safety rail's height on the top bunk. They also eliminate “filler” materials to offer premium quality in slim designs. If your child is looking to test a mattress that's thicker than a regular bed, consider an hybrid or innerspring model with upper comfort layers that can be removed or replaced as the child grows. These models will provide an idea of the mattress's durability as your child grows. You can also put in a mattress skirt or bed pad to stop it from sliding. Some beds have side rails or lip that are built-in to stop this. Storage Bunk beds are a great alternative to save space in shared children's rooms. Bunk beds are also a less expensive alternative to buying two full-sized single beds. Many bunks offer the option to add a trundle that can be tucked under the bottom bunk when not being used. To maximize storage space and space in a room with bunk beds, you should consider installing a combination kids bedroom furniture set which includes desks, dressers and/or bookcases. This will allow you to keep all of your child's clothes along with toys and other personal items in one place instead of stuffing everything into overstuffed chests or closets. These sets of kids bedroom furniture are sold at a variety of stores. They are safe to use and meet federal standards. Stacked kids room furniture can become a playground for the imagination as kids can turn the space beneath into cozy places to hide and play. Designer Elizabeth Georgantas stacked 6 bunks in this room for the ultimate kids space that can be used for sleeping, playing and even superhero cape twirls. The room features a bubble wallcovering by Chasing Paper and a ceiling painted in Benjamin Moore Blue Jean to create the perfect escape. If you are unable to build an stairwell to your bunk beds then a ladder is a good alternative. The ladders are constructed using a single socket Flange, Single Socket, and 90 Degree Side Outlet Fittings. They can be easily adjusted to increase or decrease distance between ladder rungs. The ladder's rungs are also positioned in a way that they are in line with the ground rather than above it, so that climbing is less intimidating. Another way to maximize space in a room that has bunk beds is by installing loft beds for kids that can be lowered down to just above the floor. This allows you to slide desks, dressers, or toy chests underneath the elevated beds. This is a great way to maximize space in bedrooms that are small or large family homes where beds need to be capable of accommodating multiple sleepers.