What's the right age to buy a children's bunk bed?
Summary
Practical and stylish, the bunk bed is the ideal choice for space-conscious parents who want to offer their children a particularly welcoming sleeping area. While the little ones are delighted to be able to sleep in a mezzanine bed, the question of their safety arises: at what age should a bunk bed be installed? Here's what our children's furniture experts have to say!
What is the minimum age for a bunk bed?
A bunk bed is sure to please the little ones, but it's important to comply with official recommendations and standards in terms of age, to ensure their safety.
The particularities of each child
If a child is too young to sleep in an upper bunk bed, it's important to consider his or her abilities and needs.
It's possible, for example, that by the age of 5, your little boy is already very mature, calm and able to understand the implications of sleeping in such a bed. He can then perfectly accept the idea that it's forbidden for him to climb down the ladder without calling you first, for example.
In this way, if your child is able to grasp the concept of safety, it's possible to opt for such a model. Even if your child is younger than recommended.
On the other hand, it's possible that your little one is still a bit boisterous in his sleep, has difficulty complying with safety rules, often leaves his room during the night, or is prone to sleepwalking. In this case, it's best to avoid opting for a mezzanine bed for the time being, for his or her own safety, or to allocate only the lower sleeping area.
Every child is fundamentally different: your choice of bunk bed depends not only on his age, but also on the particularities that make his little character so unique!
At what age can a child sleep in the bottom bunk?
The bottom bunk can be accessed by children aged 3 or so, although there are no official recommendations on this subject: the bottom mattress can, in fact, be fitted with small bars. So you don't have to wait until your child is sleeping in a “big” bed before allowing him/her to sleep in the bottom bunk.
This, of course, must be done with due respect for any fears or apprehensions your child may have: sleeping in a bunk bed is a big step!
Keep in mind that this type of bed is not accessible to babies under 2 years of age, to guarantee their safety.
How do you build a bunk bed for children that's completely safe?
Although we've just answered the question “what age should a bunk bed be?”, it's still necessary to opt for high-quality equipment whose features will ensure your children's safety at all times.
A size to match the ceiling height
It's essential to choose a model that's adapted to the ceiling height of the room. This will ensure that your child can get in and out of the upper bunk bed easily. This will also enable your child to sit on the bed without discomfort, and without the risk of banging his or her head on the ceiling.
We recommend a minimum clearance of 60 cm between the top of the mattress and the wall.
Opt for safety accessories
To ensure that your child can climb to the top of the bunk bed in complete safety, it is essential that the model chosen includes a suitable ladder or steps. These facilities must be sufficiently wide and ergonomic to be used on a daily basis without risk. They also need to be sturdy and properly secured.
The mattress at the top of the bunk bed must also be fitted with a safety rail or small bars at all times. Teenagers or children, no one is safe from involuntary movements during the night!
Finally, the choice of mattress is also important to ensure children's safety. Select a mattress adapted to the dimensions of the bunk bed, in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations. A mattress that is too thick, especially in the upper section of the bunk bed, risks rendering the panels and bars useless. The risk of falling is therefore high.
In response to these problems, Rêves & Merveilles offers fully adapted mattresses, both in width and thickness, for every bunk bed and mezzanine bed in our collection. All the products in our selection are equipped with safety features designed to guarantee your peace of mind. These include safety gates, railings or bars, as well as ladders or small staircases adapted to children's size.
Choosing a quality bunk bed
Of course, it's important to choose a top-quality mezzanine or bunk bed that complies with current standards and is made from safe materials.
Rêves & Merveilles, your benchmark specialist for nursery furniture, ensures the safety of your whole family. That's why every one of our models rigorously complies with current safety standards. From cabin beds to bunk beds with ladders, from slide beds to mezzanine beds with storage.
Committed to the comfort and peace of mind of all our customers, we offer exclusive and unique bunk beds, made from wood from sustainable forests and painted with non-toxic paints.
When you choose a bunk bed from our collection, you can be sure of choosing timelessly stylish furniture made from safe, ecologically responsible materials. An ideal solution to guarantee your children's well-being.
