What Are Trundle Bed Gravity Locks?

Uses

• Trundle beds are an ideal way to save space in a smaller home. Apartments, studios and small bedrooms can especially benefit from the addition of a versatile trundle bed. A trundle bed in a child's room makes a great extra bed for a friend staying overnight. The addition of a trundle bed in a guest room provides a larger bed at night, while maximizing floor space during the day.

Gravity Locks

• Children don't stay still for very long. They often squirm, squiggle and fidget while in bed. If a trundle bed isn't sturdy and stable, the bed might collapse or turn over. Many trundle beds are equipped with a safety mechanism designed to provide stability that may help avoid accidents and injuries. Dual gravity locks ensure a trundle bed's stability, allowing movement in the bed without it toppling over.

Other Safety Features

• Without sturdy construction and proper safety features, a trundle bed can turn into a dangerous piece of furniture. Cross bars add support to the center of the trundle, while a torsion, spring-loaded activation bar assures the bar remains in a locked position. Trundle beds manufactured with side rails that are angled in an upward position help to keep the mattress from sliding off the bed. Rounded corners add additional safety.

Suitability

• Trundle beds don't typically have plush, thick mattresses, since they are stored compactly underneath another bed with a limited amount of space. Although trundles are ideal for most children and overnight guests, they may not be well-suited for older people or those with certain medical issues, such as back problems. A trundle bed can make a convenient sleeping space for a parent that needs to be near a sick child at night.