When Does a Child Outgrow a Loft Bed?
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Does your child do this? How can I get it to stop?
Comments (2)I agree with trekaren, ignore the behavior....my now grown son use to get so mad he would hold his breath and pass out. It was very scary the first few times he did it. I realized one day that when he came to and didn't see me all panicky in his face he may just wonder why. I tried it. He passed out, I made sure he was in a safe place and walked away. He came to in about 30 sec. and didn't see me there. He got up from the floor, came to the kitchen wanted a hug and said...."I thought you left me!" I said...."I did, you passed out, what else could I do?" He said, "I'm sorry mommy, I won't do that again, I don't want to be alone." He never did. It's worth a try....just keep all the sharp objects out of reach from her....See MoreHelp with loft bed construction
Comments (12)I don't have time at the moment to discuss all the issues here, but our daughter slept on an elevated platform bed till she was ten and the platform did play duty for a while after that. Ours was attached to the wall on three sides, but the supports were only 2x4 and they were ample (over drywall), attached with #12 screws perhaps 3 inches, 3 and a half inches, long. I am not sure there is an advantage to using 2x6s because it's a shear force that's involved. When I took the whole thing down after 12-14 years, there had been no shifting of those boards. We had a plywood platform with the front supported with yet another 2x4 across. This was screwed into the ends of the wall 2x4s if I recall correctly. Total length was 8 and a half feet, and it required a post to avoid sagging (at least to avoid creaking, and it's an old rickety house - didn't want to stress it too much). Screwing the plywood to the wall supports is actually what holds the bed to the wall, I think. There is your force downward, and your force outward. The problem was never with children up there sleeping. It was when three friends came over, all heavier than my own kids, and all decided to go up there, boisterously. Your right angle portion is a bit challenging. Weight considerations aside, I foresee many heads (especially adult heads) being bumped on that protruding corner, maybe with corresponding shin bumps below. Me, I'd put a post there just to avoid the risk to my head when I'm making the beds. Another thing to realize is that your front edge support on the long portion can go all the way across; it need not end at the corner. This may give you another construction option. Your foot boards on the ladder look narrow, ouch. Plus, a slanted ladder may be better. So maybe separate the functions of support post and ladder. KarinL...See MoreStain color for girls loft bed
Comments (2)Suzanne6 do you have any photos of the bed and bedroom? What colors are in the room? Any fabrics or bedding that's in their room? That all could help out a lot. I would recommend since it's raw wood to use a waterbased stain. Either by Minwax (HoDe) or Cabot (Lowes). Much healthier for whoever does the staining, your daughters and the enviroment. Not to mention easy clean up. Minwax has a variety of colored waterbased stains if you don't want to go with a standard woodtone. That could help it look more girlie. Check the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: Minwax watebased stain colors...See Morebest toilet for child’s bathroom
Comments (18)Standard height toilets are definitely taller than standard height used to be. I like the new standard height and the comfort height, but I can see where the new heights are not helpful for young children. Imagine if they added another 2 inches to the high comfort height toilets we have. Most adults would not like it. I wonder if you might be able to find a used older style short toilet. Even though they waste water, you would probably only use it for a couple years. For a new toilet, I second the round TOTO Drake. My son has it and I like it. My daughter just bought a child/adult toilet seat by Bath Royal. At least the child will not feel like the seat is too big too....See Morerachelsmdai
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