Are you looking for beds for your kids' room that will last for many years? Are you shopping for a toddler bed, but don't want to spend the money on it knowing that your child will outgrow it in a few years? Are you planning on purchasing a bunk bed for your kids in the future, but don't want to buy it just yet because they are too young for it? Then, the eco-friendly classic bunk bed (a.
k.
a.
Children's Four-In-One Sleep System) may be what you're looking for.
A Children's Four-In-One Sleep System is one product that can be converted into four different types of beds.
One bed stacked on another forming a bunk bed.
This sleep system can be easily broken down into its individual apparatus for easy moving and reconfiguration.
Following are descriptions of the four different arrangements that can be made with this one system:

1. Bunk beds: Older kids love this classic configuration.
   Parents enjoy the roomy lower bunk, which is a perfect place to read to your children their bedtime stories.
   
2. High-low beds: This is a perfect set-up for your kids that are too young for bunk beds.
   
3. Twin beds: Older children appreciate having the independence of having their own bed.
   Parents can also separate the beds and use them in two separate rooms.
   
4. Trundle beds: The space-saving trundle bed can slide out to convert into a daytime play space then into a nighttime sleep space.
   

This bunk bed is good especially if you're on a budget and cannot afford buying new beds for your kids throughout their growing years.
One type of bed system covers all your bases.
Fun for your kids during their younger years and yet functional during their older years.
I always mention in my articles the importance of a few safety factors when getting a bunk bed for your kids.
These are also stated in the U.
S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
They are as follows: The U.
S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advises the following (CPSC Document #5007) regarding bunk beds:

1. Never allow children under 6 years-old on the upper bunk.
   
2. Close the space between the lower edge of the guardrail and upper edge of the bed frame to 3-1/2 inches or less.
   
3. A guardrail placed next to the wall, on the lower bunk as well as the upper bunk, will help reduce the risk of entrapment.
   
4. Mattresses and/or foundations resting only on ledges need fastened cross wires, or other means of support to help prevent dislodgement, even when beds are used as twin beds.
   

Additional guidelines provided by safety experts are:

1. Make sure the mattress fits the bed securely.
   
2. Check the bunk bed ladder to ensure it is sturdy.
   
3. Keep the floor next to the bed clear of clothes and/or toys.
   
4. Plug in a nightlight so kids can see where they're going if they need to get up and down from the bed in the middle of the night.
   
5. Don't put bunk beds near ceiling fans or light fixtures.
   

Bunk beds are a fun piece of furniture for your children, but please remember to play it safe, our children are our precious gifts, follow the guidelines and manufacturer's recommendations.
Do your research before making a purchase making sure that there are no safety recalls for the product that you are planning on buying.