It seems that it should be an easy decision to make – buying bunk beds for your child or children as the case may be. Unfortunately, that is not the case because there are several different factors that you must consider, not the least of which is the safety of your children. It’s important for the new parent to understand that children are not dainty little creatures who will always take care of their furniture. After all, how many times have you caught them jumping on the sofa in the living room? If you are like most parents, it’s a daily battle to teach them that the sofa or Mommy’s and Daddy’s bed do not double as a trampoline. 

For a young child, bunk beds must be sturdy; and this means first and foremost to forego the idea of a one piece mattress known as a “Bunkie.” If your child jumps on it too many times, the bottom framework will split, and you will find yourself having to replace the entire mattress. Most parents who have bunk beds for their children agree that the concept of a wooden platform underneath a regular firm mattress is the best. Not only is it more comfortable, it is much sturdier than the one piece “Bunkie” style mattress.

The second thing to consider when buying bunk beds is whether to buy wooden or metal/iron. Some people think wood is better because of the potential for a child to hurt himself on metal or iron, but in truth, there is less likelihood of a child becoming injured on an iron or metal frame bank bed. A wooden frame, for one, has sharp edges in comparison to the rounded edges of the metal or iron frame. When you add that to the potential for the child getting splinters from the wooden bed, the answer is clearly that wooden bunk beds are more dangerous for a child than metal or iron bunk beds. Look at it from both sides before you make your decision, and be sure to choose bunks beds that are sturdy and of high quality.