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Bunk bed This is one of the best ways to arrange a shared room for siblings. It saves space and is often a reason for joy for children. However, parents always ask the same question: is it safe? The answer is yes, if the bed is well made and you follow a few simple rules.
From what age can a child sleep upstairs?
The generally accepted rule is: the upper level of the bunk bed is for children from 6. years of age. We apply the same recommendation to our beds. Younger children sleep downstairs, where there is no risk of falling from a height.
However, age is only a starting point. Before you let your baby sleep upstairs, check if:
- climbs and descends the ladder confidently, even when sleepy,
- understands that you are not allowed to jump or lean out at the top,
- he doesn't sleepwalk and he doesn't sleep very fitfully.
The lower level can be used by a child of any age. For a very small child, it is worth adding at the bottom protection against falling out of bed.
Barriers on the upper level
Railings protect against falling while sleeping. Our bunk beds have an upper level high protective barriers.
The railing works best when the mattress is not too thick. We recommend thick mattresses 10–22 cm, and at the top it is better to choose a mattress from the lower part of this range. The thinner the mattress, the higher the railing reaches above its surface.
Ladder and descent at night
- In our models N01 and N02 the ladder is placed on longer side beds. You choose the side (left or right) during assembly.
- Place the bed so that there is free space in front of the ladder, without toys or rugs to slip on.
- Leave it in the room night lamp, so that the child can see the rungs after waking up.
- Teach your child to always go down the ladder facing forward, holding on with both hands.
Room height and space above the bed
Our bunk bed N01 has 176 cm height, and the distance between the levels is approx 96 cm. We recommend a room with height at least 230 cm, so that the child upstairs can sit comfortably and not hit his head on the ceiling.
Do not build a bunk bed:
- just below a ceiling light or fan,
- next to a window that a child could reach from the upper level,
- next to ledges you could climb on.
Stability and wall mounting
A good bunk bed must not wobble. Our beds are made of solid wood and have cross-section legs 5,7 × 5,7 cm and load capacity 200 kg for every level. Although wall mounting is not necessary, we highly recommend it. An assembly kit is included with each order.
Every few months, check that the bed is stable and that the connections are not loose.
Rules worth setting with children
- We sleep upstairs, not jump.
- Only one person is playing upstairs.
- We don't go over the barrier, we go down the ladder.
- We do not hang strings, belts or skipping ropes on the bed.
- The toys stay at the bottom.
A bed that grows with children
Models N01 and N02 you can divide into two separate single beds. It's convenient when the children grow up and each gets their own room. If you need additional sleeping space, choose the version with a mattress drawer, which can accommodate a third bed for a guest.
You can find a comparison of the models in the article bunk bed N01, N02 or N03, and all versions in the collection bunk beds.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can you sleep on an upper bunk bed?
We recommend the upper level for children from 6. years of age. Younger children should sleep downstairs.
What room height is needed for a bunk bed?
To our bed N01 about height 176 cm we recommend a room with a height of at least 230 cm.
Does a bunk bed have to be screwed to the wall?
This is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. The mounting kit is included.
Which mattress for the upper bunk bed?
Rather thinner, from the range 10–22 cm. Thanks to this, the railing reaches higher above the mattress.
