There are no guidelines for bunkbeds beyond the test but in general a good recommendation would be 200 pounds maximum.

Do not allow a child younger than 6 years to sleep in the top bunk. A child younger than 6 years does not have the coordination to climb safely or to keep from falling out. Place bunk beds in a corner, with walls on 2 sides.

The height of twin bunk beds varies depending on the design and the brand. However, the industry standard for a twin bunk bed is usually between 65 to 75 inches tall. This height is measured from the floor to the top of the highest bunk's guardrail.

Many families use bunk beds because they are an easy way to save space. However, an average of 36,000 bunk bed-related injuries occur every year to children in the United States. Injuries can happen when kids are playing around the bunk bed or when they are sleeping.