is a high sleeper too young for teenage boy??

[HannahSE23]

I want to get a loft bed/cabin bed/high sleeper for my soon-to-be teenage son, preferably one with a desk underneath and a futon that can pull out for friends to stay over. My husband reckons it will be a waste of money as he'll grow out of it too quickly. Or he won't be able to use the desk as he'll be banging his head on the bed above! The trouble is there's no space in his bedroom to fit a desk, so I can't see another solution. Does anyone else have teenagers with high sleepers who can give any advice? Do they grow out of them quickly?

Thanks

p.s. btw we were looking at the Aspace Warwick High Sleeper but on ebay as they're pretty pricey brand new!

[Renata Hamvas]

I think they are fine for teenagers; one of the issues, however, if they are studying at a desk under the bed is that, there is sufficient light.

Renata

[Jules-and-Boo]

Of course he'll grow out of it one day, then you can re-evaluate!

Sounds like a great idea - I'm sure he'll love it ;-)

Just get a strong one

[johnie]

I used to do the Aspace website and I must say the quality was really good. However I've two problems with loft beds (we've a really cool VW caper bed for my 8 year old).

1) They're happier in a big bed

2) it is almost impossible to extract a child from a tall bed

Having said that it is a brilliant use of space, more room got back than you would think.

[Pugwash]

My grandson has a tall bed with desk underneath, unfortunately he has had a massive growth spurt which means he cannot sit up to read in bed as his head touches the ceiling. His room is too small to house a single bed, desk and wardrobe. Is waiting for his big sister (18) to leave home or go to uni so that he can use her room.

[esme]

I think it's a great idea, I'm sure he'll love it - won't last forever but what does with kids of any age!?!

Lighting point I agree on, get a really good desk lamp and ensure the main light in his room is sufficient for reading.

[HannahSE23]

Thanks all. I will definitely get one. Think he'll love it. Just have to convince my husband now!

[Medusa]

My son only gave up his high sleeper at (almost) 16. The other one is still using one at 16; it's the only way he'd get a bed and desk in his tiny room. He sits down to get to the desk (obviously) but it's fine.

[bonaome]

hoonaloona Wrote:

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> p.s. btw we were looking at the Aspace Warwick

> High Sleeper

We bought a kid's bed from Aspace. Weeks late and when it did eventually arrive some of the parts were missing so we

Waited yet longer. Assembling it was extremely easy but the design is poor and it doesn't have enough strength in the frame at the joints to keep the sides attached to the back. So now it has to be wedged against a wall to stop it falling apart.

I'd definitely go and look carefully at how the bed is made and pay particular attention to how the joints are designed. I've not before, nor since, seen joints designed as they are on the bed we bought. We have Ikea flatpack that's clearly only intended to be light use that has far stronger joints than the Aspace bed we bought.

[HannahSE23]

Thanks bonaome.

So does anyone have one they'd recommend? Strong and sturdy enough to carry a teenage boy's weight? With a desk underneath and preferably a pull out futon for sleepovers... have also heard Stompa are good but it would be great to get some feedback.

Thanks!

[sanity girl]

I have an old Stompa cabin bed in my son's room. It is very solid. My son is 6, but before him my lodger who was in her early twenties used it with no problems. Stompa have some good deals in the clearance section on their website http://www.stompa.com/acatalog/Stompa-Clearance-Shop.html

[Medusa]

We had a Stompa one, too. Great bed, although the slats on the pull-out bed were flimsy and I chose to reinforce the desk a bit too. I would certainly avoid Ikea ones for teenagers and beyond. Or at least modify to make them more solid.