Bunk bed safety

Follow these seven easy steps to bunk bed safety.

Only children over nine years of age should use bunk beds.
Consider using single beds as a safer alternative to bunk beds.
Don't allow children to play on bunk beds.
Allow at least two metres of clearance between ceiling fans and bunk beds.
Ensure the ladder is firmly fixed to the bunk bed.
Ensure there are no gaps of between 95mm and 230mm that could trap your child's head.
On the top bunk, make sure that the top of the guardrail is at least 160mm above the top of the mattress to prevent children rolling out.

For more information, see bunk bed mandatory safety standards.

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Last reviewed 20/12/2011