Millie & Jones - Bed Safety & Use Guidance

At Millie & Jones, your family’s safety matters.
This guidance is designed to support safe assembly, everyday use, and long-term care of your furniture.

Following these recommendations helps ensure a comfortable and secure sleeping environment for your child.

🛠 General Safety & Assembly

Assembly

✔ Always follow the assembly instructions provided with your product
✔ Use only the recommended tools
✔ Ensure all fixings are firmly tightened and check them periodically as part of normal home safety

Placement

✔ Position the bed away from windows, heaters, ceiling fans, or blinds
✔ Keep the surrounding area clear of cords or items that could snag
✔ Place the bed on a flat and level floor

Ventilation

✔ Use a mattress suited to the bed frame and recommended height
✔ Avoid damp or poorly ventilated rooms to minimise mould or material deterioration

🛏 Bunk Beds - Safe Use Guidance

Age

✔ Top bunks are suitable for children aged 6+
✔ Younger children should not climb the ladder unsupervised

Guardrails & Mattress

✔ Ensure all guardrails are fitted as per the instructions
✔ Use a mattress no deeper than 15cm to keep guardrails effective

Ladder Use

✔ Use the ladder only — never furniture or other objects
✔ Keep steps clear and teach children safe climbing habits

General Use

✔ One person only on the top bunk
✔ Encourage calm, sensible use — elevated beds aren’t designed for climbing or jumping

🛏 Mid Sleepers & High Sleepers (Ages 6+)

✔ Guardrails and ladders should always be used as intended
✔ Keep the space under the bed organised and free from overload
✔ Avoid attaching ropes, swings, or hanging items to the frame
✔ No climbing or jumping on elevated areas

📌 Recommended Mattress Height: Maximum 15cm

🛏 Daybeds & Trundles

✔ Fully extend the trundle before use
✔ Use mattresses that fit the frame without obstruction
✔ Check weight guidance for trundles, as they may differ from the main bed

🛏 Mattresses

Fit & Safety

✔ Choose a mattress size that fits snugly within the frame
✔ Avoid overly soft mattresses for younger children

Care

✔ Rotate or flip your mattress as recommended
✔ Replace if you notice sagging or deterioration

🛠 Routine Maintenance

✔ Periodically inspect the frame for loose screws or signs of wear
✔ Replace damaged parts using the correct manufacturer components
✔ Keep the bed dry and clean to preserve materials and finish

⚠ Common Household Safety Considerations

Falls

✔ Ensure guardrails are fitted correctly
✔ Encourage safe ladder use
✔ No climbing or jumping on the frame

Suffocation

✔ Avoid excessive bedding, pillows, or large soft toys for younger children
✔ Ensure the mattress fits snugly

Strangulation

✔ Keep the bed away from cords, blinds, strings, or similar hazards
✔ Do not attach fabric, decorations, or toys to the bed frame

Overcrowding

✔ Follow any occupancy guidance included with the product

📢 Customer Responsibility

By assembling and using our furniture, customers agree to follow the safety guidance provided.
Millie & Jones (HCH Commerce Limited) cannot accept liability for injuries or damage caused by:

✔ Incorrect assembly
✔ Misuse of the product
✔ Failure to follow safety recommendations

📞 Need Assistance?

If you have questions or need support with your bed, we’re here to help:
📧 support@millieandjones.co.uk