Bunk Beds Pose Dangers to Both Kids and Young Adults

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The study called for better strategies to prevent bunk bed-related injuries, including:

• using guardrails on both sides of the upper bunk with guardrail gaps being 3.5 inches or less to prevent entrapment and strangulation;
• checking that the mattress foundation is secure and the mattress is of proper size;
• not allowing children under age 6 to sleep in the top bunk;
• using night lights to help children see in a dark room;
• removing hazardous objects from around the bed; and,
• placing bunk beds safely away from ceiling fans or other ceiling fixtures.

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