OHbaby! Forums : Toddler in bunk bed https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:06:17 +0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:16:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28151 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : We had bunks but used the top...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750418&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750418 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 28151
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 12:16pm

We had bunks but used the top just for keeping toys (and removed the ladder). Caprece was sleeping on the bottom but she managed to climb up the top herself and fell off However Jack never attempted it so it does really depend on the child.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:16:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750418&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750418 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : My 2 are in bunks, by their choice....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750205&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750205 Author: 3xMummy
Subject: 28151
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 9:05am

My 2 are in bunks, by their choice. DD7 enjoys sharing a room with DS2 (bonus for us it's easier to heat 1 room!)

DS2 is on the bottom which is a double. He'd be first up that ladder too but we removed it! DD loves monkeying up to bed at night, hehe.

I would definitely not put Lucas in the top bunk!]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:05:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750205&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750205 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : Well my boy&#039;s have been in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750167&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750167 Author: ButterflyMum
Subject: 28151
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 8:21am

Well my boy's have been in bunk's and to be honest they are older ones that don't even really have a safety rail Alan our oldest has been in there since he turned 4 I think like someone said before you know your kids I know Alan is a very settled sleeper and not likely to fall.   Would have said no way would I let Mikey in the top bunk till he was lots older cause he is a wriggle bum however he often sneak's into bed with Alan and they are often both asleep in the top not had an issue, but it is not my ideal.   Oh and mine have never jumped off to the floor, but then of course my kids are just not like that and the day I heard them talk about it is the day they come down.

Edited by ButterflyMum]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:21:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750167&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750167 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : we have bunks for the boys, and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750114&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750114 Author: Tastic
Subject: 28151
Posted: 18 August 2009 at 12:46am

we have bunks for the boys, and when we move - next month or two we will be putting them up and bailey will be ontop
he just turned 4]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:46:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=750114&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#750114 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : No way with Spencer, he would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749996&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749996 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 8:58pm

No way with Spencer, he would be up that ladder then "1, 2, 3, go" and off the top bunk on to floor ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:58:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749996&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749996 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : DD has bunks and if Caleb manages...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749945&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749945 Author: jaz
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 8:29pm

DD has bunks and if Caleb manages to get into her room he is on the top bunk opening the windows (that are really high off the ground) as quick as a shot. Personally I wouldn't let him sleep or even play in a room with bunks, but he's a climber and not all kids are. ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:29:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749945&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749945 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : My mr 6 and miss 4 have been in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749867&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749867 Author: nictoddie
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 7:37pm

My mr 6 and miss 4 have been in bunk beds for about 2 years now, oldest on the top always and he is a very careful hesitator type of kid so have not had a problem.]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:37:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749867&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749867 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : We are planning on getting bunks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749832&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749832 Author: mamanee
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 7:14pm

We are planning on getting bunks for our boys when they are older.   One isn't born yet so won't be for a while.

I think it comes down to the child and their personality I guess. I wouldn't put Sam (2yrs 3 months) in a bunk as he is one of THOSE kids that just can't help themselves and is pretty fearless and adventurous, but I think when he's older it would be ok.   His cousins have bunk beds and they are 5 and 3, and I'm pretty sure they haven't had any falls from them. ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:14:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749832&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749832 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : My 3yo has bunks in her room....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749799&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749799 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 6:41pm

My 3yo has bunks in her room.  She sleeps in the bottom bunk and plays on the top bunk (it's her tower).  I don't see it as any worse than playing on the higher platforms at the playground but I wouldn't let her sleep on the top bunk. 

We've had no issues with her mind you that's partly due to her personality, she's very careful when she's had dangers (which we tend to exaagerate) pointed out.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:41:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749799&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749799 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : I wouldn&#039;t want to put my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749767&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749767 Author: kebakat
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 5:56pm

I wouldn't want to put my boy in bunks, I just know he would be trying his hardest to climb up it all the time trying to kill himself lol]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:56:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749767&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749767 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : We were set on buying bunks for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749757&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749757 Author: lizzle
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 5:50pm

We were set on buying bunks for our two...until the smaller one "I can be like superman", and that idea died. they really want them, but I know they will jump off (well, i know Taine would) and we have already had one broken arm,

I would say, you know your kids, if you think they will be fine, go for it. I KNOW even now taine wouldn't. ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:50:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749757&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749757 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : My kids aged 5 & 3 are in bunks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749603&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749603 Author: my2angels
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 3:40pm

My kids aged 5 & 3 are in bunks and have been for about a year, by thier choice. Youngest is in the bottom bunk of course. we just had a rule that the youngest does not go up or down the ladder. If she wants up there then an adult had to be with her. She tried it once herself and fell off the ladder (was only up one step so didnt fall far) but it freaked her out and we have never had a problem with it.]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749603&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749603 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : Keira used to sleep in a top bunk...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749551&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749551 Author: Daizy
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 2:55pm

Keira used to sleep in a top bunk - although we built it ourself and it wasnt that high.
We never had a problem with her falling out, a lot of bunks you get these days have high sides around the whole top bunk. Keira was always very cautious about getting up and down.

One day when Maddi is out of her cot we are going to have to look at putting her in a real top bunk and I am hoping she will be fine.

As for sleeping in a bottom bunk I think that is totally fine, except you may just have to watch out for them climbing onto the top one.]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:55:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749551&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749551 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : We have bunks in Leahs room, she...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749490&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749490 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 2:11pm

We have bunks in Leahs room, she sleeps in the bottom one (like a normal bed) we have only had one issue of her climbing up to the top bunk but she won't be sleeping up there for a while yet.

My sister has bunks and her boys 5.5yrs and 3 share the room and have done ofr at least 6 months in the bunks. They have no problems at all.

 

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:11:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749490&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749490 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : I can&#039;t see how putting your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749474&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749474 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 2:02pm

I can't see how putting your toddler in the bottom bunk could be much different to a normal bed - are you worried about him climbing up the ladder to the top bunk and falling off? if so, could you just remove a few of the rungs or something so he couldn't reach? ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:02:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749474&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749474 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : I personally would not be putting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749435&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749435 Author: BerryBliss
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 1:38pm

I personally would not be putting a child under 5 in a bunk bed for me just way to dangerous (my lovely mum who is a nurse did share some pretty horrific stories of young children and bunk bed accidents)
My boys (nearly 6yr and nearly 3yrs) i think would go crazy and end up hurt. So for now they are in a cramped room, even on thir beds now they play sily games and end up hurt. I'll be waiting till DS2 is at least 5yrs.]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:38:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749435&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749435 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : i reluctantly let the 5 yr old...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749401&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749401 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 1:19pm

i reluctantly let the 5 yr old sleep in a top bunk!]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:19:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749401&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749401 <![CDATA[Toddler in bunk bed : Has anyone put their toddler in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749383&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749383 Author: 2boysmum
Subject: 28151
Posted: 17 August 2009 at 1:07pm

Has anyone put their toddler in a bunk bed? My lad will be sharing a bedroom with his older brother (who would be in the top bunk) in a few months and hubby wants to get bunks but I'm worried that he's still a bit young - he will be 2.5yrs. I've "googled" suitable ages for bunk bed use and the general consensus is from age 6 onwards (in the top bunk), but there must be others who've put their littlies into a bunk bed before 6yrs?

Anyone's experiences on this appreciated!

Edited by firstmum]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:07:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28151&PID=749383&title=toddler-in-bunk-bed#749383