Oftentimes, when it comes to bunk beds, parents tend to overlook the importance of finding the right mattress. Sleeping on a mattress that is not proper fitted to your bunk bed not only means you may get an uncomfortable sleep but can increase the risk of injuries drastically.

It turns out that some of the leading causes of bunk bed related injuries are due to improper bedding for bunk beds. While parents may think any twin size mattress is fit for a twin size bunk bed, this is simply not true. A bunk bed mattress must fit not only in length and width but equally important, in height. Many bunk bed related injuries occur due to children and adults falling over the side guard rail or children sliding under between the guard rail and the mattress. The chances of these injuries occurring can be reduced significantly with an appropriate mattress.

A bunk bed mattress should typically be roughly 4-5 inches lower than the guard rail. The space between the guard rail and the mattress should also not be big enough for a child to slide under or get stuck between. So find the right mattress that is not too small, big, or too tall. It will be a rewarding purchase as your children will get a good sleep!