How old for a bunk bed? - Page 2

[pianojazzgirl]

One issue that I worry about (much more than a kid falling out of the top bunk during the night) is other kids falling out while playing around.  My friends have bunk beds for their girls (since the girls were 2 and 4).  Until very recently it was a total PITA to go over there for playdates, because I'd have to constantly shadow ds.  At the age of 2 he was very adventurous, but not at all cautious or careful.  I didn't trust him not to fall off the ladder or top bunk.  Our other friends have a high loft bed for their 8 yr old.  I don't worry about it at their house because they have a strict rule of no playing on the bed.  It is only for sleeping.  It helps that that bed is in their family bedroom while all the toys are in a playroom, so the kids aren't really drawn to playing in that room anyway.

[DaughterOfKali]

Originally Posted by Alyantavid 

Personally, I wouldn't put my kids in a bunk bed at any age.  I've never been a big fan and a horrible story of a child I know cemented that for me.

That's how I feel.  I understand that lots of kids are ok with them but I've heard too many horror stories from my doc and nurse friends over the years (and a neighbor whose son tragically died from a fall off the top bunk at 7yrs old.)  Just thinking about it makes my stomach turn.