All Safetots’ bedguards have been tested and comply with the British Standard 7972:2001+A1:2009 when fitted in accordance with the instructions.

Whilst a standard bed is the next step, there remains a risk of falling from a height, particularly during sleep should your child roll and wriggle towards the edge. A bedguard is a popular solution to prevent your sleeping tot going bump in the night, whilst giving them the freedom to get out of bed unassisted. The design provides a barrier along the exposed edge of the mattress with gaps at either end so that the child can safely get in and out of bed independently. Should the bed be positioned away from walls and have two exposed sides, a second bed guard may be safely secured to the other side. In addition, a bed rail retains the safe familiarity of cot sides which will help many children adapt to the change and supports restful sleep. 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.

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Child specific bedrails are recommended up to age 5 as they are designed and tested to support a certain maximum weight. Your child is likely to have learnt the art of sleeping away from the edge by this age, but also may be capable of undoing any bedrail fixing and becoming heavier than the tested weight, thereby creating a potential hazard greater than falling onto the floor. All Safetots wooden bed rails are simple to install and can be easily removed when you want to change the bed sheets. The wooden base simply slides beneath the mattress and is held upright by secure, child-safe hinges.

A cot bumper is a really good helper if your child is turning and tossing at night, as it is a protective layer added to the inside of the bed which ensures that your child does not bump his or her head against the edges of the bed. Most cot bumpers are made of foam and have a soft cover over them, so your little one is well protected. You can find cot bumpers for both cribs and cots. A cot bumper can make your child feel extra secure, as it makes the bed a bit smaller and more cosy. You can also use a bed rail for the junior bed, which helps keep your child safe at night if he or she is still getting used to sleeping in a larger bed without hard edges.Using a wooden bed rail is a fantastic way to help your child transition from a cot to a bed while giving you peace of mind. The Safetots range of wooden bed guards is available in several subtle colours, such as white, and includes extra wide and extra tall bed rails , as well as wooden bed rails for toddlers which fold down giving you easy access to the bed. 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. Please note that it is very important to ensure that the straps are correctly adjusted with respect to the minimum suggested size for mattress (width: 70 - 120 cm). If the straps are incorrectly adjusted the free length could exceed the specified maximum of 220 mm and cause danger to your child