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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Bunk Beds are Versatile and Fun for Kids
For children who share a bedroom, bunk beds are great space savers, freeing up room for other uses such as playing or homework activities. They also are a good option if you have only one child in the room who likes having sleepovers. Some bunk beds have storage facilities to free up even more space. Plus, most kids like them and think they are fun.
On the Other: Bunk Beds can be Dangerous
Children under age 6 have died when their head became trapped under the guard rails. Babies under age 1 died when they could not get out between the bed and the wall. In addition, collapsed mattresses caused deaths of young children who were playing on or under the beds.
Bottom Line
If you are considering buying a bunk bed for your child or children, it can be a good choice if you follow proper safety precautions. Do not let children younger than 6 sleep in a bunk bed. Properly support the mattresses. Use guardrails on both sides of both the upper and lower beds. Modern bunk beds have more safety features than the older beds had, such as guardrails that are engineered to prevent arms and legs from being stuck in them.
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