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Ikea loft bunk beds?

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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 02:44

Hello ladies...was thinking of buying this bunk bed for my kids but thought of asking your opinion first, maybe someone has them? Any good/bad points (except having to make beds up there, let alone change sheets....) about those? Thanks in advance.

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<em>edited by MomOfTwins on 30/05/2011</em>

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 07:32
Over the years we have had them with desks underneath for all our children. On the whole they have been very popular. I don't personally like the rungs on the ladder as although they have a non-slip edge, they are very narrow and kids in a hurry could slip through them. My teenage son recently took possession of the older style wooden 140 cm bed a few months back and the rungs on the ladder are flat, more comfortable to climb and safer. The biggest challenge is putting on the bottom sheet but of course as they get older you can get the kids to do it themselves. Certainly not safe for a child under the age of 6/7. I have one of these beds, practically brand new, but with no mattress, looking for a home if you want it. Thanks for your comments! I noticed that too at the store and I thought the same thing. My kids are 7 now so I think it is fairly safe to give it a try but I am still skeptical about getting them up in the morning - I'd probably have to climb up there to drag them out on the first few nights!!!!! Prob about getting yours is my husband is buying it installed since he wont be able to do it himself and I am still back home (chewing my nails to the stubs...). But I appreciate the offer, thanks ! U just hire a man and a van out here and he will dismantle and out it up for him very cheap to do...if u were looking at any second hand ones.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 31 May 2011 - 00:07
Over the years we have had them with desks underneath for all our children. On the whole they have been very popular. I don't personally like the rungs on the ladder as although they have a non-slip edge, they are very narrow and kids in a hurry could slip through them. My teenage son recently took possession of the older style wooden 140 cm bed a few months back and the rungs on the ladder are flat, more comfortable to climb and safer. The biggest challenge is putting on the bottom sheet but of course as they get older you can get the kids to do it themselves. Certainly not safe for a child under the age of 6/7. I have one of these beds, practically brand new, but with no mattress, looking for a home if you want it. Thanks for your comments! I noticed that too at the store and I thought the same thing. My kids are 7 now so I think it is fairly safe to give it a try but I am still skeptical about getting them up in the morning - I'd probably have to climb up there to drag them out on the first few nights!!!!! Prob about getting yours is my husband is buying it installed since he wont be able to do it himself and I am still back home (chewing my nails to the stubs...). But I appreciate the offer, thanks !
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 May 2011 - 07:16
Over the years we have had them with desks underneath for all our children. On the whole they have been very popular. I don't personally like the rungs on the ladder as although they have a non-slip edge, they are very narrow and kids in a hurry could slip through them. My teenage son recently took possession of the older style wooden 140 cm bed a few months back and the rungs on the ladder are flat, more comfortable to climb and safer. The biggest challenge is putting on the bottom sheet but of course as they get older you can get the kids to do it themselves. Certainly not safe for a child under the age of 6/7. I have one of these beds, practically brand new, but with no mattress, looking for a home if you want it.
 
 

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