Heavy Duty Pine Bunk Beds and Bed Frames in Stock, Made in the UK
🛏️ Are Bunk Beds Safe? Your Questions Answered
Our sleep specialist Andy is here to walk you through all the essential bunk bed safety tips and give you confidence when choosing the perfect bunk for your child’s bedroom.
👶 What Age Are Bunk Beds Suitable For?
The top bunk is not suitable for children under the age of six due to the risk of falling. A small night light or lamp near the ladder can help children descend safely in the dark.
The bottom bunk is fine for younger children, but babies and toddlers should always sleep in their own cot.
🏠 Do Bunk Beds Need to Be Fixed to a Wall?
Most bunk beds, including ours, are freestanding — but they can shift slightly if placed on uneven floors or if climbed roughly.
We include free wall brackets with every bunk bed, allowing you to secure it safely to either a wall or skirting board. This is a safety feature we recommend all customers use.
🧒 Bunk Bed Rules to Teach Your Children
- 🚫 No climbing or playing on the ladder
- 🪜 Always use the ladder to climb down
- 👑 Only one child on the top bunk at a time – turn it into a rule: “Only the King or Queen may sleep up top!”
- ⚠️ Be cautious with ladders placed at the end of beds — they can increase the risk of falling through the access gap
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📏 How High Should Bunk Bed Rails Be?
According to UK standards, safety rails must be at least 16 cm above the mattress surface. At Strictly Beds and Bunks, our bunks are built to safely accommodate deeper 20 cm thick mattresses while maintaining this minimum guardrail height.
🇬🇧 UK Safety Regulations — We Fully Comply
All our bunk beds conform to the British Safety Standard BS EN 747:2015A, which includes:
- ✔️ No sharp edges or corners
- ✔️ Safety slats spaced no more than 7.5 cm apart
- ✔️ Guard rails on all sides of the top bunk
- ✔️ 300 mm clear access space for climbing
- ✔️ Ladder treads at least 3 cm wide and spaced 20 cm apart
We take child safety seriously — it’s built into everything we do.
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🛏️ Mattress Thickness — Safety First
While many bunk beds are limited to thinner 15 cm mattresses, our strong, solid pine frames allow for a 20 cm thick mattress — safely and comfortably.
🔧 Proper Assembly is Key
A safe bed starts with a secure build. Please follow our instructions carefully, step-by-step. All our beds come with detailed manuals and video support — and you can always reach out if unsure.
