Cape Cod Bunk Beds
January 15th, 2008
Powell Cape Cod Bunk BedsThese bunk beds have a beautiful, clean look, perfect for your child’s bedroom or guestroom. Two twin size beds stack to create a cozy, space conscious sleeping area, and can also be used separately on the floor as your children grow, giving them each their own space. Add a set of trundle drawers (sold separately) for toy and clothes storage. Twin to Full conversion kit available (sold separately) to convert bottom bunk into a full size bed. Carefully crafted using a combination of wood and MDF, and painted a clean white. Please see drop down menu and view larger image for details and accessories. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy
Bunk bed shopping - 10 point safety checklist to protect your children
November 5th, 2007
Every year thousands of children are admitted to hospital emergency rooms due to incidents involving bunk beds involving improper use, manufacturing, or set up. If your follow our 10 point safety checklist, bunk beds can still be a great bedding solution for your children:
Reputable manufacturer
Look for manufacturers that are established, and have a long history of manufacturing bunk beds. A good manufacturer will also stand behind their product by providing a lifetime warranty.
ASTM and CPSC guidelines
Ask the retailer if it meets the voluntary safety guidelines of the American Standards of Testing and Materials and the minimum safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If it does, you’ll know that the bed meets all current and reasonable safety standards.
Strong frame construction
Examine and test the durability and strength of the bunk bed frame. It should easily hold a parents weight - climb on it and wiggle the frame a bit. A good bunk bed with remain firmly grounded without movement or noise.
Natural Finish Twin/Twin Convertible Wooden Bunk Bed
List Price: $469.99
Buy New: $259.95
You Save: $210.04 (45%)
Features:
• Bunk Bed: 80″x 41″x 61″H
• Twin Convertible Bunk Bed
• Mattress Sold Separately
• Brand New in Box
• May Require Assembly
Only rounded edges
Check the entire bed construction for smoothness of materials and fasteners. There should be no sharp edges or protruding points anywhere in the construction.
Measure the safety rails
Safety rails should run on both sides of the top bunk, and the lower rail should be no higher than 3 1/2 inches above the top of the mattress height - any higher and your children could slip underneath it. Also make sure the top rail is at least 5 inches above the mattress top to prevent your child from rolling over the safety rails.
Ensure proper mattress fit
Strangulation deaths have occurred in the US when children fall through openings between the mattress and the frame during the night. Make sure the mattress opening snugly fits the mattress without a lot adjustment room. If the mattress has a gap greater than 3 inches from any side of the mattress to the bed frame, headboard or footboard - it does not fit properly.
Sturdy ladder construction
Make sure the ladder in well constructed and is firmly attached and bolted to the bed frame. Test it out with your own weight - if it moves around it is not safe.
Sturdy mattress support
A lot of injuries are caused by children in the lower bunks pushing up on the underside of the top bunk and dislodging the mattress or support frame. Ensure the top bunk has sturdy mattress supports that are secured to the bed frame with bolts or screws. You don’t want a floating board support system, as these will move around and can possibly fall through the opening.
Repair and maintenance
Immediately replace or repair any loose or missing fasteners on the bed. Periodically check the tightness of fasteners holding the bed together, as well as the cross support rails holding the upper mattress.
Safe use
Teach your children not to push up on the underside of the bed, or to climb on it like a jungle gym. Proper safety is important at all times, and you may wish to also use a night light near the ladder so children can see the ladder steps in the dark.
If you follow these basic tips then you should get years of safe enjoyment out of your new bunk bed. For more bunk bed resources and tips you can visit
http://www.loft-beds-bunk-beds.com/bunk-beds.htm
Bunk Beds Add More Than Space To Childrens Rooms
November 5th, 2007
Many children like the idea of having a bunk bed in their room - metal frame, designer, wood - it doesn’t matter. The appeal comes for a number of reasons and these beds can even be ideal for youngsters who are the only children in their family.
Wood/Metal Bunk Bed
Buy New: $425.00 (On sale from $510.00)
You Save: $85.00 (17%)
Wood/Metal Twin/Twin Convertible Bunk Bed. Size, 80.5 In. x 40 In;. X 67 In.(H). Easy to assemble. Can bed converted to two twin beds. Mattress is not included. Ladder is included. Contact us for shipping cost.
A good bunk bed set up will give an only child a choice of where to sleep and allow them a little more room to roam at night. While this might not be what Mom and Dad have in mind, its a simple fact that one mattress might be more comfortable on a certain night than another.
With that in mind, no matter the style bed thats chosen, the mattress purchase is important. Getting a good nights sleep is not only vital for an adult to function, its especially so for a child. Since children’s bodies are constantly changing with growth, allowing the child to pick out the mattress is not a bad idea. If going with bunk beds, consider the child’s top two choices unless, of course, there’s a sibling that will be sharing the room.
With the number of bunk bed styles available, these old-fashion space savers can work in rooms for boys, girls and even both. Suitable for younger children and even teens, the design workability for each age group will depend on the bed chosen.
When looking for bunk beds for older children, allow them to get in on the purchase. Trendy metal frame beds are ideal for their durability and their more modernized, sleek look. Plus, these beds generally hold up better than wood frame ones when the “sticker stage” strikes.
The advantages of bunk beds or bunk bed designed rooms are many. There are even specific designs with the bottom bed and the top bunk being formed into an “L” so a desk or even dresser can be placed underneath. This helps create a working space for the youngsters in the room and can provide a good use of space.
For those considering bunk beds for either a single child or two who share a room, here are some of the top reasons to consider the purchase:
* For a single child, the bunk allows an alternative location for the child to sleep that doesn’t involve Mom and Dads bed!
* Bunk beds also provide a great extra sleeping space for company or sleepover guests.
* For families with more than one child, bunk beds, even if they’re placed in a room thats exclusively for one child, allow the kids to “sleepover” once in a while. This is particularly good for families where the younger child is attached to the older and tends to sneak in and squeeze space at night.
Full, queen and king sized beds also provide a lot of benefits for youngsters, but bunks free up more space. Considering young children will also require desk space, dressers and play room, the space savings makes them ideal for little ones and even teens, perhaps especially teens.
Just remember when looking for bunks, the most important things are the mattresses. Buy a good mattress and a solid frame and the beds should serve your children for years to come.
