But researchers said, in spite of industry recommendations parents are either unaware of the advice or ignored it. Dr Macgregor told BBC News Online bunk beds were a natural solution for growing families. Families get bigger, and if there is a shortage of space, bunk beds are ideal. Oldest children are put in the top bunk no matter how young they are. She said children moved around more in their sleep than adults.
Children sleep very very soundly and if they do move then they are at risk.
She said parents should make sure children sleep at the end of the bunk away from the ladder, and suggested pillows could be arranged to prevent the child falling out. If young children are using the beds, maybe parents should consider having them both on the floor until the children are older. The research is published in the Injury Prevention journal. Why women eat better Acupuncture cuts post-op sickness New concerns over breast screening US abortion clinics in anthrax scare Hollywood experts aid cancer fight Seasonal variation in Crohn's risk Psychiatrist 'race bias' fades Links to more Health stories are at the foot of the page.