We bought four of the large extended versions for our two toddlers transitioning from their cribs to twin beds. We bought them planning for the transition in a few weeks. But when the kids started climbing out of their cribs, we had to move fast to put the bed and bed rails together before bedtime one night.
I had spent hours researching toddler bed rails online because we have platform twin beds with wood slats holding up the mattress, but no box spring. SO MANY of these bed rails DO NOT WORK WITH PLATFORM BEDS and especially with slats. THESE RAILS DO WORK WITH PLATFORM BEDS with slats or plywood bases and they come with the necessary parts for each type.
From my research, I found out that many bed rails are not able to sit on the platform (whether they are solid plywood or slats) and still reach above the edge of the bed frame so they can fold down. And, many bed rails are not able to fasten correctly to a platform, either. THIS MODEL WORKS PERFECTLY with our platform bed with slats and folds up and down perfectly. It is strong enough to hold our 2 1/2 year olds when they are pushing on the rails.
PLEASE WATCH THE ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS!!! The instruction book that comes with is very confusing and the pictures are all very close up so you can't tell what parts they are trying to show you. Also if you ordered this EXTENDED version, NEITHER THE BOOK NOR THE ONLINE VIDEO SHOWS WHAT TO DO WITH THE EXTENSION PART. I saw so many reviews here that said the mesh was too big for the rails and there was an extra piece left over. Well, duh, that's the extension piece meant to fit the extra long mesh. Please read the comments and understand the extra piece is meant to go in between the shorter ends so it extends all the way out and the mesh fits over the whole frame.
Otherwise, these were very easy to put together after watching the video. We initially installed them with the velcro on the slats, but for other reasons, we added a piece of plywood over the slats (because there was a large gap at the head and end of the bed all the way to the ground where the kids could get stuck). We then screwed the bed rail supports into the plywood, making sure the screws didn't protrude through the plywood - because you know kids will crawl under their beds...
Finally, because these are so long, it's hard to release the locks and fold them down with both hands at the same time. I can't reach all the way from one end to the other at all. So, my trick is to: 1) Unlock one end; 2) Pull it toward you so it doesn't re-lock; 3) Keep holding the rail and then slide your hand down toward the other end, pulling the rail toward you a bit so the first end doesn't re-lock; 4) When you get to the other end, keep pulling it toward you a bit and unlock the second end. The whole bed rail should then release and fold down easily. I have done this many times and even one-handed with a baby in one arm. On our small twin beds, the rails fold all the way down so they're parallel with the side of the bed. They don't stick out at all when folded down.
Good luck!
ComfyBumpy 59 inch Extra Long Toddler Bed Rails - Baby Bed Rail Guard for Kids, Twin, Full, King and Queen Beds - Adjustable
4.5 | 10,260 ratings
Price: 71.99
Last update: 11-01-2024
About this item
SAFE SLEEPING & NO MORE ROLLING OF THE BED: Toddlers side rail for king bed allows your child to be secured safely but without feeling the bars under their mattress. Your baby will sleep safely and comfortably all night long!
EASY ACCESS FOLD DOWN DESIGN: ComfyBumpy baby bed rail guard features a curved pull down design that fits easily around the bed frame. With swing down toddler bed guard, it's easy to get in and out of the toddler bed with rails!
SECURE FIT WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES: Baby bed side bedrails ensure there are no gaps, holes or weak spots that can compromise the safety of your child. This child safety bed rail works with slatted beds, box springs, or wooden base beds for bed side protection for kids!
VERSATILE SIZE UNIVERSAL FIT: Our bed rails are designed for king size bed, queen bed, twin, full size bed and more. Toddler side rails are suitable for standard mattresses up to 12 inches thick for bed safety rail!
SIMPLE SETUP EASY TO INSTALL: The unique triple-way attachment system comes with velcro to attach to a slat bed base, adjustable straps to secure to box springs, and screws to attach to wooden bases
EASY ACCESS FOLD DOWN DESIGN: ComfyBumpy baby bed rail guard features a curved pull down design that fits easily around the bed frame. With swing down toddler bed guard, it's easy to get in and out of the toddler bed with rails!
SECURE FIT WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES: Baby bed side bedrails ensure there are no gaps, holes or weak spots that can compromise the safety of your child. This child safety bed rail works with slatted beds, box springs, or wooden base beds for bed side protection for kids!
VERSATILE SIZE UNIVERSAL FIT: Our bed rails are designed for king size bed, queen bed, twin, full size bed and more. Toddler side rails are suitable for standard mattresses up to 12 inches thick for bed safety rail!
SIMPLE SETUP EASY TO INSTALL: The unique triple-way attachment system comes with velcro to attach to a slat bed base, adjustable straps to secure to box springs, and screws to attach to wooden bases
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1.99 x 59 x 19.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6 pounds |
| Manufacturer | ComfyBumpy |
| ASIN | B077MT92YD |
| Item model number | Grey -XL |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
(10,260)
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,430 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby) #5 in Baby & Toddler Bed Rails & Rail Guards |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 20, 2017 |
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2) Height: I put a picture in. Our mattress is not a super tall mattress like some of the pillow toppers are. I think if you had such a mattress this would be too short. But for us, it works perfectly.
3) Securing it to your bed: It's pretty easy to do but a bit tricky to do well. We used the straps. We slid the straps under the mattress with lifting it slightly. It took 2 tries because we got them crossed at one point. And I thought I had it tight but was later able to get almost another foot of strap pulled out. MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN THAT THING LIKE HE-MAN! See warning below. The straps and plastic holders are very sturdy and I was impressed. I was really pulling on them and they held up.
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WARNING!!: There's a gap between the mesh and the mattress (pictures are before I really tightened it- you can see a 2-3" gap). Even tightened as much as possibly there is still about a ~1" gap between the bed and the mesh. It could get looser with use (as the cloth stretches) because the issue is that the poles, despite having decent tension on the mesh, simply cannot make it fully flush with the mattress. I think this would be true of any of these types of rails and is definitely not a design flaw of this particular one. Something like a pool noodle under the sheet is better for really small babies.
DO NOT USE THIS WITH YOUNG INFANTS! There is a disclaimer on the item itself but definitely take it seriously! I can easily see a tragedy happen if used with too small a child and/or not tight enough to the bed. Probably 25 pounds and able to climb/crawl is the minimum, but obviously I haven't tested that out. Maybe a bit smaller would be ok if more physically advanced and/or if you have a thicker mattress, but please be careful and make sure it is secured as tightly as humanly possible!
My kiddo (~30 pounds) rolled into the gap before I really tightened the straps and got stuck but was old enough to squirm around to breathe and call for help and almost get out without help (maybe could have done it if I hadn't rescued so quickly?). How they slide into the gap if they are lying on their belly (or crawling) presses their face against the mattress. If not supervised that could easily suffocate even an advanced infant if they were stuck for a long time at a tragic angle. I've now tightened it almost to breaking the straps/plastic and I rolled the kiddo to the divider to test and no sliding into the gap. Tighten! Tighten! Tighten! And test it out.
So I think used conscientiously it is ok for older infants- you have to weigh size/weight to maybe get stuck versus rolling off the bed as to which is more dangerous. Or get them to sleep in their crib I guess (hah hah... easier said than done). For toddlers they are probably too big for this to be an issue and also could self-rescue.
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