Bunk Bed Safety From Top to Bottom
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Health Tip of the Week Bunk beds are a very popular choice for kids' rooms — they save space and make for a fun and different sleeping arrangement. But it’s important to know that bunk beds present some safety risks. The child in the top bunk could fall out, and the child in the bottom bunk could be injured if the top bunk collapses.
If you decide to buy bunk beds for your kids, follow these safety measures to keep your children from getting hurt:
Contributed by: Patrick S. Pasquariello, MD
Categories: Weekly Health Tips, Safety
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