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Children: Is Bunk Bed Suitable For My Kid?

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Now that your home is completely renovated and all of the rooms are spacious and clean, it’s time to start thinking about the style for your children’s bedrooms. One of the possible options for the rooms is a bunk bed. Is this the bedding option for you and your family?

Multiple Children

Presumably, most bunk beds are going to be more expensive than a single bed as they are designed to sleep two people. If you have only one child, then half of this piece of furniture is going to go to waste. If you already have the children to fill a bunk bed then it would be an efficient way to utilise limited bedroom space to give them more room to play. The philosophy extends if you have three children, with triple bunk beds a popular option. This could also be a good purchase if you’ve got two kids but planning on having a third, this will let the older children adjust to the fact they’ll share the bedroom with another sibling soon.

The Children’s Age

Bunk beds are generally not appropriate for toddlers or even youngsters who are still in the early primary grades. The main concern is the height of the top of the bed. When children do not yet quite have enough control over themselves in their sleep, they could fall from the bed and be seriously injured. If you absolutely must have bunk beds for your children, then consider putting a rail on the top bunk bed so this issue is resolved.

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The Height

As previously mentioned, the height of the top bunk is a major concern when you are selecting bunk beds for your children. When children have a fear of heights, a bunk bed is really not the best way to help them get over it. One suggestion is to put the frightened child on the bottom bunk, pending that the other child has no issue with heights. Another consideration is whether the child on the top bunk has sufficient climbing skills. It is usually a ladder that leads up to the top bunk; stairs are generally not part of such an arrangement.

The Cost

Another point that was briefly mentioned earlier involves the price of the bunk bed. In the majority of cases, they will be more expensive than a single bed; however, they could likely cost less than the price of two separate beds. Review the budget to figure out the type of bed that is most cost effective for you. Of course, it is so important to choose beds that are made out of high quality materials. You do not want the bed to have dangerous lead paint in it. Furthermore, the bed absolutely must be sturdy if your precious little ones are going to be climbing in and out of it.

No one answer exists as to whether or not a bunk bed is appropriate for your child or children. When space needs to be saved, yes, a bunk bed is a logical option. However, children also need to meet all of the other criteria to ensure that the bed is a safe and sound place for them to sleep.

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needing a bigger sleeping space

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My little man is turning 3 in about 6 weeks time + needless to say, he is really getting bigger each day! Proof is that he can easily occupy the entire bed when he tries + he can actually throw me out of it, too! I hardly have enough space to sleep on + we might be needing a bigger bed real soon as I planned for us to co-sleep for as long as we can! 😉

I think I might have to go for one of those family-sized or queen-sized mattresses this time around. There is simply not much space to move around if we ever pick another single or twin-size. + since Jared can easily navigate an actual bed {compared to the mattress-lying-on-the-floor-to-prevent-falls set-up that we have right now}, I guess I might have to look around for bed frames, as well! I will also have to look for a safety bed rail  {much like the one in the photo} + maybe I should check out stores like ParentGiving.com, that offers a wide variety of these sort of products. They have the best bed rails from top brands for seniors, as well as for children, too. Oh, + of course, I won’t forget to get a bed protector, while I am at it! Things can get messy, especially when the little man is sick, + I would love to guard my new bed from nasty throw ups!

Oh well, getting all these stuffs for our bedroom won’t come cheap, hopefully I can save up real soon for it + find a store that carries these items locally that also fits my budget!

By the way, here are a few tips I can think of when buying beds or mattress:

  • Always check for product warranty ~ if it was a good product, a mattress or a bed normally comes with a minimum 10-year product warranty
  • Find a size which you can use for longer periods of time ~ especially when buying beds + mattresses for children. It would be quite impractical to buy him one for each stage of his life + just imagine the amount of money you can save once you decide to buy one he can use for the next 10 to 15 years?
  • Buy in an actual mattress or bed shop ~ as they have a wide array of products to choose from compared to those furniture shops in department stores, they have the most competent sales staff who are highly-knowledgeable on bed matters. Plus, if you get lucky, you might event stumble upon a sale or a big discount! 😉
  • Guard your new investment ~ you will be spending a considerable amount of money on beds + mattress, so you might as well protect your investment + check out bed protectors, too!

Do you have any other tips on bed-shopping? I’d love to hear it, do share it in a comment below, right? Thanks! 😉

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Smart Mums Choose Uratex Mattresses

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home furnishings, home, homemaking, sleeping mattersSmart mums do choose Uratex mattresses simply because they give you more value for your money, plus you can be sure of the quality of the products. I should know, I have this Uratex foam which my Mama bought me all those many years ago, 10 years, I think, + now my little man uses the same foam! Talk about durability + good quality! 😉

It was no surprise, therefore, that another smart mum joins the ranks of Uratex endorsers ~ mum-of-five Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan. Check out the blurb for more information:

EVERYONE deserves a good night’s rest to stay healthy and alert, but many people complain they don’t get enough sleep. Various reasons are pointed out as to why they wake up feeling tired and sleepy, either due to a sleep disorders or because of place not conducive to sleeping.

However, they may not be aware that their mattress can be the culprit, and they need neither slumber tricks nor a doctor’s prescription to choose the right one that can give them correct support and comfort.

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This is the reason why celebrity mum Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, or Mummy Maricel, only trusts one brand as her go-to mattress provider. The award-winning actress, events host and speaker has been a Uratex user for the longest time. She recalls it as a big part of her childhood until now where she has her own children.

“I’ve been using it for as long as I can remember, and I can say that with all honesty,” she enthuses. “Kasama ko ‘yan araw-araw. Dyan ako natutulog at nagigising sotalagang part na ‘yan ng pamilya namin (I sleep and wake up on it every day so it’s really a part of our family).”

Having spent almost a third of her life on an Uratex bed, Mummy Maricel did not think twice in using the same brand when she started her own family with husband Anthony Pangilinan 18 years ago up to now that they have five children.

“’Yung mga mattresses namin, siguro 10 years na pero maganda pa. Meron kaming King- at apat na full-size (Our mattresses have been with us for 10 years but are still in good condition. We have King and four full-size) so I could say that Uratex is really our partner for good sleep.”

Conscious of the health and well-being of her family, Mummy Maricel shares that even if she knows the brand’s durability, she still would have the product tested before buying it. What delighted her more is that the company uses computers to measure body contours and this assures her that specific designs and qualities would match the physique and sleeping habits of her family.

“Good thing also that Uratex provides a wide array of pillows that complement its mattresses to bring ultimate comfort and health while sleeping,” says Mummy Maricel.

With so many mattresses and pillows out there, she admits that it can be challenging in choosing the right one. Buying a mattress and pillow is a decision that Mums should think about carefully, she says. Though on the average most people replace their mattress every 7-10 years, she suggests that they should also consider their use in the long run. And the price, Maricel reiterates, should not be a hindrance in making a wise purchase.

“What is the price of good sleep? You cannot put a price on it. Parents should really prioritize and invest in a good mattress and pillow so they can assure their family’s good sleep and rest, especially the children.”

Putting a premium on her family’s health and well-being is indeed every Mum’s top priority. And helping her achieve it is Uratex, which, true to its “Alagang Mummy, Alagang Uratex” thrust, creates the best foam product in the market to ensure a good and restful sleep for the families of today—just like that of Mummy Maricel.

Visit the Uratex Website or call the Uratex Customer Hotline at 888-6800 for details about Uratex mattresses and foam products.

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