Toddler, Bunk Bed and Twin

At age 2 to 3 (or earlier), many children are willing to make the transition from the cocoon of a nativity scene on the open landscape of a "big girl" or "Big Boy" bed. This is the time to a child bed, which is a mini-version of a twin bed. It is low to the ground and uses a standard crib mattress. Toddler bed beds, that the tracks are usually 2 inches above the surface of the mattress. These rails are to remind children that they are close to the edge of the mattress and help them feel secure, not to prevent them from actually falling.
Your other options are a double-or full-size bed with the addition of portable bed rails or bunk beds, if you have more than one child. But bunk beds are only a viable alternative, if a child less than 6 years old. The upper berth is not safe for children younger than 6th Whichever option you choose, remember that once a child is able to climb from a crib, he should be in a toddler bed or other (so that it does not hurt himself in a fall from the crib).
To decide what kind of bed to choose, consider whether you want to buy for the short or long term, and think about your other needs. Although it is the least expensive option, a child bed is a temporary solution. Your child will usually outgrow a child bed after age 5 (or about 50 pounds). A double or a full-size bed with portable bed rails will cost more, but could last until your child goes off to college. Bunk bed useful if you want another child and the children need a room.

SHOPPING TIPS
Looking for a toddler, twin or bunk bed with a smooth surface, sturdy construction, rounded edges, and hardware that does not emerge. There should be no sharp points, and the head part and soles should not have any recesses or protrusions Art
According to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the industry standard for toddler beds is that the bed of the corner posts or finials should be no more than 0,06 inches above the top of the page or at the end of the bed panel . A new industry standard for bunk beds specifies that corner and the tops of ladders should be no more than 3/16-inch above the upper rail of the bed. Stick with these guidelines to ensure that your child's safety.
Buy the bed and mattress together, so that you can be sure the mattress is the right fit. A mattress that is too short, can cause gaps between themselves and the foot or head part, the entrap a child.
Bunk-bed mattresses are available in two lengths - regular and extra long. If you buy an extra-long bunk bed, you must ensure that the size mattress. A federal standard for bunk beds also requires that the mattress surface at least 5 cm below the upper edge of the guard rails.
Bunk beds for children and produced since June 2000 are federally regulated. Those in line are quite sure, but you should still be some precautions: Do not make any changes to the structure, buy a bunk bed with a stable foundation, and frequently inform you that the head remains securely fastened.
If you decide to buy a double-or full-size bed, a portable bed rails can help guard your child from inadvertently introducing. The bed rail should be firmly against the mattress when it is used to prevent the child from itself trapped between the rail and mattress. A portable rail is not recommended for a bunk bed, youth bed, water bed, or a bed without a box spring. Use your best decision about when to remove the rail bed, although age 5 is usually recommended.
Look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certification sticker somewhere on the track or on the packaging. Among the brands of portable bed rails on the market, five have JPMA certification. These include Dex Products, Dorel Juvenile Group, the first few years, simplicity for children, babies and summer products. Brands of baby beds are certified by JPMA Delta Enterprise, Dorel Juvenile Group, simplicity for children, Stork and crafts. Twin and full-size beds are not covered by the JPMA.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Instead of a toddler bed, you can be a double or a full-size bed and a portable Guardrail on each side. Many manufacturers use a weight for toddler beds (usually 50 pounds). Since the transition from a crib is an important milestone for toddlers, and scary dreams are a fact of life for many young people, consider getting a bed, you can also just in case you need to comfort your child or another occasionally read bedtime story . Or set aside the framework and only the mattress on the floor when it is first used.
Put all safe bed in a room away from windows, radiators, heating or other units, wall sconces, and textiles or window-blind cords. To avoid the risk of a child is caught between bed and wall, then insert the bed with the head part (and not the bed is on this page) along the wall.
If you opt for bunk beds, retain the top bunk bed for children under 6 years of age and older, as we mentioned earlier. If you plan to have your child with a double-or full-size bed, until she goes off to college or pass it on to a younger child, buy a bed made of a material that is on the last, like a hardwood like birch, Beech or maple. Pine, which is a soft wood, has a tendency to splinter groups over time.