Date:         Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:39:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Kids sleeping in top bunk.
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The PO of my first van sized a board to fit between the end of the
upper bunk and the bars that hold the top up. with the foam it was the
same height as stock. It made the hole MUCH smaller and could be used
in a for those too tall for the lower bunk.

Chris

On 8/4/05, David Wilhite <dlwilhite@comcast.net> wrote:
> When my kids were smaller, I used a bedside protector.  I forget which brand it was, maybe Graco.  You probably can buy them at Wal-Mart, Target, Babys R Us, etc.
> 
> Anyways, it is basically a plastic frame with netting in-between.  At either end is a jointed L shape, which is also hinged.  The lower horizontal L portion slides in between your matresses and the upper vertical section is what holds the net and frame.  In this Vanagon, I placed the lower L piece between the mattress and woodt.  I kept it stored, folded flat at the back of the upper bunk.
> 
> Don't know if it's the best or safest solution, but I slept better at night with it there.  It will at least keep them from going forward.  I'm not sure what to do about them rolling off onto the canvas.
> 
> David Wilhite
> 84' Westy
> -------------- Original message --------------
> 
> > I recall sometime ago seeing a post specific to some kind of solution
> > to keeping kids safely sleeping in the top bunk. Mostly, there was
> > some sort of solution that kept them from rolling out and falling.
> > Maybe a net of wooden barrier attached to the forward edge of the bed?
> > Your solutions and suggestions will be reviewed with much interest.
> >
> > Jim
> > 1991 Syncro Westy
>