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Aug
A high sleeper, as the name suggests is an elevated bed with a lot of space underneath due to the height the bed is from the ground. With so much space underneath high beds are often designed with desks, wardrobes, sofa and pullout beds. There’s a lot of versatility with high sleepers, allowing you to incorporate a lot of essential furniture without impacting vital floor space.
The bed is situated at the top of the ladder so it is important to consider if your child will be able to safely negotiated the ladder both up and down, however most children love the idea of sleeping in a high sleeper or bunk bed.
When should I invest in a high sleeper?
Most manufacturers recommended age for both high sleeper beds is 6 years old. This is due to safety regulations and the design being accessed by either a ladder or steps, however it is always worth checking the individual product detail pages for specific safety guidelines.
You need to wait until your child is past the stage where falling out of a bed is a potential danger as a high sleeper is considerably higher than a standard bed. Also, if your child is prone...