Love it! Works a treat on the wee one’s cot bed, not as clumpy as the big fold down ones, so easy to fit and nice and soft so no banging her head on anything. Love it.” Our range of wooden bed guards is suitable for a variety of bed sizes and styles including cot beds, single beds, double beds, and even queen-sized beds. Wooden bed rails are not suitable, however, for cots or bunk beds. It is recommended only to use the bed guard for children between 18 months and 5 years. Only use the bed guard when the child is able to climb in and out of the bed unaided Child specific bedrails are recommended up to age 5 as they are designed and tested to support a certain maximum weight. Your child is likely to have learnt the art of sleeping away from the edge by this age, but also may be capable of undoing any bedrail fixing and becoming heavier than the tested weight, thereby creating a potential hazard greater than falling onto the floor. The transition from cot bed to a bed without enclosed sides is one of the many developmental milestones your child will achieve. At this stage which occurs somewhere towards the age of 18 months, your toddler is likely to be attempting to climb over the cot sides, making this type of bed no longer a safe option.

Children’s bedguards are designed and tested for domestic use only, being suitable for children aged between 18 months and 5 years. They are not designed for use with the elderly or infirm adults.A cot bumper is a really good helper if your child is turning and tossing at night, as it is a protective layer added to the inside of the bed which ensures that your child does not bump his or her head against the edges of the bed. Most cot bumpers are made of foam and have a soft cover over them, so your little one is well protected. You can find cot bumpers for both cribs and cots. A cot bumper can make your child feel extra secure, as it makes the bed a bit smaller and more cosy. You can also use a bed rail for the junior bed, which helps keep your child safe at night if he or she is still getting used to sleeping in a larger bed without hard edges. A cot canopy over the child’s bed is not just something that looks nice - it also makes the child feel at ease. If your child is a newborn, he or she will need to be shielded from light and disturbances, and a cot canopy can help the child shut out the rest of the world so that the baby bed becomes a calm, cosy and safe place to sleep. In the summer, a cot canopy can be great for children of all ages, as it also helps keep mosquitos and other insects away. Please note that it is very important to ensure that the straps are correctly adjusted with respect to the minimum suggested size for mattress (width: 70 - 120 cm). If the straps are incorrectly adjusted the free length could exceed the specified maximum of 220 mm and cause danger to your child There are many different kinds of accessories that can make your child even more comfortable sleeping in his or her own bed. The accessories both increase safety and brighten up the child’s room.

And if you want to know the experience of parents after buying this item, here are some valuable testimonials: If possible, put one side of your toddler's bed against the wall. This prevents the need to buy multiple bed guards, and offers a natural guard instead. Made of metal legs, plastic material, and a fabric panel, this makes one of the best toddler bed rails that you can invest in mainly because of its durability and easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up. Since it can easily be transported, it is something that you can bring for overnight stays and fun weekends out of town. In addition to this, it can also fit the interior of any home. All Safetots wooden bed rails are simple to install and can be easily removed when you want to change the bed sheets. The wooden base simply slides beneath the mattress and is held upright by secure, child-safe hinges. The minimalist design on the bed guard makes a superb choice for parents whose toddlers want to feel like big boys and girls. The cleverly sculpted height of the wedge only appears as a small protrusion on any bed. It serves the purpose of keeping the child safe at night without denting their image or self-esteem.

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The Foam Bed Guard Bed Rail makes a perfect divider if you have to put two toddlers in the same bed. It also makes an excellent way to create a small and cosy space for a young child when putting them to sleep in a king-sized bed. If the bed is in the middle of the room, simply get a pair of the bed guards and keep you little one safe at night. The bed guard must not be used as a substitute for a cot as it cannot provide the same level of safety. Do not use the bed guard in cribs or on sleeping surfaces placed more than 60 cm above the floor When choosing these toddler bed guards, we considered and compared protection, comfort, ease of assembly, convenience and portability. To prevent the risk of strangulation it is essential to ensure that when the bed guard is fitted correctly into position; there must be a gap of at least 25 cm (10 inch) between each end of the bed and the corresponding end of the bed guard Place the bed guard half-way down the bed so that it sits in the middle. This guarantees the safest place, as it prevents your toddler from rolling out whilst sleeping at either end of the bed.

All Safetots’ bedguards have been tested and comply with the British Standard 7972:2001+A1:2009 when fitted in accordance with the instructions. Whilst a standard bed is the next step, there remains a risk of falling from a height, particularly during sleep should your child roll and wriggle towards the edge. A bedguard is a popular solution to prevent your sleeping tot going bump in the night, whilst giving them the freedom to get out of bed unassisted. The design provides a barrier along the exposed edge of the mattress with gaps at either end so that the child can safely get in and out of bed independently. Should the bed be positioned away from walls and have two exposed sides, a second bed guard may be safely secured to the other side. In addition, a bed rail retains the safe familiarity of cot sides which will help many children adapt to the change and supports restful sleep. A Cuddle Nest, also called a baby nest, is great at surrounding your baby and making him or her feel safe. It is made so that it reminds the child of the safety of a mother’s womb, meaning that it naturally puts the child at ease. This is smart if you are unable to hold your child right in a certain moment. You can use a Cuddle Nest from birth and up to the age of approximately six months - or when the child simply grows out of it. You can benefit from selecting one of BabyDan’s or DreamSafe’s Cuddle Nests, which are breathable and entirely safe for your baby. Baby expert Dean Smith also gave us some top tips to ensure that once you've bought a bed guard, you install and use it safely. He says:

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This children’s bed rail provides you with a sturdy yet stylish solution to help your toddler make the transition from a cot to bed. It is strong enough to withstand any pressure your sleeping child might exert on it as they roll in their sleep. No longer will you have to live with the anxiety of wondering if they will hurt themselves in their sleep. You have the option of fitting one or a pair of bed rails on your child’s bed depending on whether their bed is against a wall or not. Looking for mesh bed guards ? We have those too. Featuring a soft fabric, these bed rails provide extra comfort and cushioning, perfect for particularly wriggly little ones. For this reason and where applicable, our products are tested to a British Standards Institution (BSI) standard and/or equivalent international standard. Each standard that our products complies with has been drawn up by a group of experts in the field. Not only do they have extensive knowledge about their product and credibility in the child safety product industry, they are also fully aware of the potential hazards posed by poor quality items being used in the home where children are involved. Bedguards are not suitable for waterbeds for obvious reasons or camping beds where there is only a canvas sleeping surface attached to a metal frame. Nor is it safe to use them on the upper level of a bunk bed as a fall from this height is life threatening. Safetots also recommend against using bedguards on the lower bunk bed level. Many children find bunk beds the indoor equivalent of a climbing frame and a serious accident may occur should a child use the rail as a foothold or spring board when climbing on and off the top bunk. Play of this nature may also compromise the stability of the fixings or fatigue the components making it unsafe for its purpose. As tempting as it may be to tie teddies and similar to the bedrail to create a sleepy environment, these pose strangulation and entrapment dangers, and nothing should ever be attached to the bedguard that is not part of the fittings. Providing your curious toddler with the freedom to leave their bed when adults may be sleeping requires some safety planning. Many families decide that a safety gate across the bedroom door will provide an early warning system that their child is awake and ready to start their day, giving tired parents and carers an extra couple of minutes to wake up themselves! More importantly, the stair gate will restrict exploration to their bedroom, keeping inquisitive tots away from toiletries in bathrooms or hazards in other rooms such as older siblings’ toys or small items which could be a choking hazard or similar.

My son has just moved up to a toddler bed and I bought this to stop him from falling from the side of it. It was so easy to fix together, the instructions are easy to follow and it can be adjusted to fit different sized beds. I like that the side can fold down for easy access to the bed and the fact that it’s fabric means that it’s breathable.” Make sure the bed guard is properly fitted. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and test its strength by pushing on the guard from inside the bed. If the bed guard falls or moves, it hasn't been safely fitted, and should be fixed before your toddler uses it.Using a wooden bed rail is a fantastic way to help your child transition from a cot to a bed while giving you peace of mind. The Safetots range of wooden bed guards is available in several subtle colours, such as white, and includes extra wide and extra tall bed rails , as well as wooden bed rails for toddlers which fold down giving you easy access to the bed. Although moving from a cot to a toddler bed is an exciting milestone, there is no reason to rush the transition unless your child is endangering themselves by trying to climb out of their cot. It's often better to keep them in their cot for as long as possible. And because of its popularity online, a lot of parents have given praise to the Summer Infant Grow With Me Single Bedrail. Here are some testimonials that we’ve seen: Bed guards and rails are aimed at toddlers, with the recommended age usually being from 18 months to 5 years. Many manufacturers advise not using a bed rail on a sleeping surface that is more than 60cm from the floor, so they wouldn’t be suitable for the top bed of a bunk.