A junior loft bed is the younger sibling of the loft bed. When it's time to make a room change from a "little kid's room" to a "big kid's room," make the change with a junior loft bed.
The junior loft bed will provide a cool alternative to a normal bed because it is slightly more elevated and requires the sleeper to climb a two step ladder in order to get into bed. Plus, many junior lofts offer storage space underneath the bed. This space sometimes includes built-in dressers, open shelves, and cabinets with sliding doors.
Junior Loft vs. Loft Bed
The names alone seem to suggest the difference, but not everyone is detail-oriented, especially when it comes to reading the fine print. Unlike the bunk bed, a loft bed is a bed elevated about 5 feet from the ground, creating an ample amount of space below the sleeping surface. This space can be used in variety of ways from organizing to installing a desk. The junior loft bed is a smaller version of the loft bed creating between 18 inches and 8 feet of space below the bed. The loft bed is geared for teenagers and college students, while the junior is geared for grade school children.
The Age of Reason
Before you throw out that crib or bassinet, you'll certainly want to consider if your child is old enough for a junior loft bed. Remember that the junior loft bed is slightly elevated and a two step ladder is needed to climb into it. This slight increase in elevation and the mode of getting into bed could pose some dangers. Remember that when there is climbing, you can almost always count on jumping or falling. Generally, junior loft beds are not recommended for children under the age of six and probably will not be desirable after the age of 10.
