What is the best gaming bed for a 6 year old?
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Short answer: At 6, many children are just at the age where the upper level of a bunk bed or high sleeper becomes suitable: raised beds are not recommended for children under six, so always check the upper bunk age guidance on the product page. A single gaming bed with an end desk or storage, or a high sleeper with a play or study space underneath, are popular choices.
Choosing a gaming bed for a 6 year old means balancing safety, room size, and how they play and study now and over the next few years.
Safety on bunk beds and high sleepers
Bunk beds and high sleepers sold in the UK are made to the BS EN 747 standard for bunk beds and high beds. Always follow the age guidance given for the upper sleeping level on the product page, use a mattress no deeper than the maximum stated so the guard rail stays effective, and fix the bed together exactly as the instructions describe. Check bolts now and then because frames can loosen with use, keep the area around the ladder clear, and do not let children hang belts, cords or toys from the frame or rails.
Choosing something they will not outgrow too quickly
Children's tastes change fast, so think about how a gaming bed will work in a few years. A standard single or small double mattress size makes replacement easy, neutral frame colours with bright accents can be refreshed with bedding, and a desk that suits homework as well as gaming earns its place for longer. Check the weight capacity on the product page if an older child or teenager will use it, and look at whether the desk height suits their current size.
Products to look at
These are in stock in the Bed Kingdom range at the time of writing; see each product page for the live price, full specifications and delivery time.
- Recoil Shuttle Single LED Gaming High Sleeper Black & Red – Dimensions: 235.4cm x 116.1cm x 180cm (size guide)
- Recoil Kyrk Storage Gaming High Sleeper Black – Dimensions: H 189.3cm x W 137.3cm x L 196.6cm; Storage: Multiple open shelves (size guide)
- Recoil Graynite Metal Gaming High Sleeper with Shelf and Storage – Dimensions: L199 cm x W96.5 cm x H180 cm; Mattress Size: UK Single (90 x 190 cm) (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Noah Gaming High Sleeper Bed with Gaming Desk and LED Lights in White – Dimensions: H 184cm x W 209cm x D 127cm; Mattress Size: 200cm x 90cm (Euro) (size guide)
- Recoil Meridian Gaming High Sleeper with Storage Black & Red (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gaming bed for a 6 year old?
At 6, many children are just at the age where the upper level of a bunk bed or high sleeper becomes suitable: raised beds are not recommended for children under six, so always check the upper bunk age guidance on the product page. A single gaming bed with an end desk or storage, or a high sleeper with a play or study space underneath, are popular choices.
What safety standard applies to high sleepers and bunk beds?
Bunk beds and high beds sold in the UK are made to BS EN 747. Follow the upper-bed age guidance and maximum mattress depth on the product page.
Will a gaming bed last as my child grows?
Choose a standard mattress size, check the weight capacity and pick neutral frame colours with accents you can change, so the bed adapts as tastes change.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.