In the us there are thousands of bunk bed related injuries every year.
Bunk beds age requirements.
These rules reduce risks to children from being trapped.
The cpsc also enforces mandatory rules pertaining to bunk beds.
Bunk beds that are designed or intended for children 12 years of age or younger are subject to surface coating requirements lead and phthalate content limits testing and certification and tracking label requirements.
Babies should always have their own cots.
What age are bunk beds suitable for.
On average there are 36 000 per year and the sad thing is that they re completely preventable.
16 cfr parts 1213 and 1513 consumer product safety standard for bunk beds.
Every bunk bed must have an affixed label that states the bed s manufacturer model and mattress size information and advises against placing children under six years of age on the upper bunk.
The standard also contains requirements for a warning label manufacturing identification and consumer information regarding intended use of the bed.
The tops of the guardrails must be no less than 5 inches above the top of the mattress.
Current guidelines recommend that the upper bunk is not suitable for children under the age of six.
Parents should also consider very carefully whether allowing a child younger than six to sleep on the bottom bunk is safe for them toddlers can get trapped.
Bunk beds must have continuous guardrails on both sides of bed.