Bunk Bed Safety Tips

Here are safety tips for selecting, using and maintaining bunk beds:

Choose bunk beds that have:

+ Guardrails on all sides, which are screwed, bolted or otherwise firmly attached to the bed structure and extend 5 inches above the mattress surface.

+ Spacing between bed frame and bottom of guardrails that is no greater than 3-and-a-half inches.

+ Cross ties under the mattress foundation, which can be securely attached.

+ A ladder that is secured to the bed frame and will not slip when a child climbs on it.

+A feature that permits the beds to be separated to

form two single beds if you have children too young to sleep safety on the upper bunk.

+ Choose a mattress that correctly fits your bed, whether regular or extra long.

+ Always use two side guardrails on the upper bunk.

+ Do not permit children under 6 to sleep in the upper bunk.