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. 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. Disclosure: We were sent the featured products for the purpose of this post however all opinions are my own. 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.

Don't cover the bed guard in fabrics or clothing. This could make the bed guard dangerous, as it could prevent your child from being able to breathe when against the guard. Always make sure that the bed guard is completely breathable, and there's nothing preventing air from getting in and out.And if you want to know the experience of parents after buying this item, here are some valuable testimonials: 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. 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.

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.” 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. 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: 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.”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. When choosing these toddler bed guards, we considered and compared protection, comfort, ease of assembly, convenience and portability. 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.