Would this bed be suitable for a 12 year old about to be 13 soon? I'm worried that he'd just outgrow it very soon...
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I think a teen would outgrow this really quick. If he were 7 or 8 I'd say go for it, but since he's headed into teenage years, I think you'd be wasting your money.
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I think it would work fine for an 8 year old, obviously depending on what is going to be kept inside. The height is perfect for a nightstand. That's what I use it for, next to a full size adult bed.
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It depends on how big he is. I don't really think this bed is a great choice for adults. I have slept on it from time to time (I'm a woman, 135 lbs) and it's okay, but I don't think it would be great for somebody much bigger than that. I just don't think it is sturdy enough to really work well for adults on a regular basis. I have two of these and my kids are 8 and 4 and it's great for them.
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We have been using it as my daughter's bed for several months. She is 15, and it has been fine. Very sturdy.
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Hi. My son is 5'9, 180lb and hes only 14 (15 in Nov). Not fat just growing like a root the last year. I researched for several months and found this bed. He can sit up in the bed without popping his head on the top bunk. This is not a toddler bed or kiddie bed (which I did not want). My son has several more years to sprout. When he sleeps like all humans he pulls his legs up slightly and snuggles under his blanket and there's nothing but room at the end of the bed. This is the best purchase so far for my boys. I put it together by myself stress free,the bed doesnt even move when used. The only thing that irked me is that if you do purchase this bed there are like 60 little gray squares you pop in to secured the bars. After a nearly broken my thumbs and 30 minutes later I gave up, there not needed. The bars "snap" in and the mattress is snug and secures everything in place. No worries whatsoever about this bed! Good luck.. Oh Yeah, top bunk is just as sturdy as the bottom.. I never thought I would by a metal bed. I sometimes sleep on the top bunk with my youngest during storms just because. Hes 70lbs Im 140lbs. We also play card games up there. So you do the math about the top bunk holding a full sized person. Great product!
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Hi Amanda, I bought this twin beds for my 3 year old twins, I don't think that you be comfortable, for me, they Need more support where you put the cushion, It si very fragile. Check www.ikea.com I bought many cheap and very good stuff there.
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My 13 year old sleeps on the bottom and he is super tall and has plenty of room it is not tight at all. We are very happy we went with this style.
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Yes. My daughter is 17 and pretty much full grown. She and her friends sit and do homework and when it's time to climb to bed, it's nice and steady. The bed slats are actual hard wood and the hardware is is high quality. It is tall so make sure you consider head room, especially since you will probably want to buy a 6" or 8" mattress. The key is to be careful to take the time to really tighten the hardware. This is a piece of furniture that she is planning on using into her college years, so I imagine you could be very happy with this set up.
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My son is turning 4 in August and still sleeping in this bed. I expect we will be able to get at least another year out of it (maybe 2). He loves it and I dread the day we have to move him to a more boring bed.
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Yes I think it would be too young for a 12year old. I bought it for 5 & 6 year olds.
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My son got this for his 12th birthday and loved it. He put it together very quickly, so I would think younger kids (9 or 10?) would enjoy it too.
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Yes and yes. But the bed's already pretty tall. I'm 5'11 And my boyfriend is 6'5 and with our 12 inch matterss it's perfect. We tried it with a 5 inch box spring and mattress and it was just way too tall and felt unstable.
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There is only about 13 1/2 inches total from the slats where the mattress sits to the top of the highest board....so I would say a 12 inch mattress would not be safe. Our standard mattress is about 8 inches....I wouldn't go any thicker of a mattress than that.
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I am not sure it would hold up to a teen boy. It is a nice bed for a kid, but I worry if there was rowdy play going on that it is truly sturdy enough. I have an 8 year old girl sleeping in it & occasionally her big sis climbs in as well, and no prob so far, but I don't let them get too carried away. I won't climb in because it seems too unsteady for a grown up. Hope that helps
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We have a real twin mattress on it and my daughter is 12 and has no problems. It is a full-size twin bed, not a toddler bed. I anticipate it working for her even until she is an adult if she continues to like a pink bed.
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No, it's not suitable for a 12 year old. In fact, I would not recommend buying it, because it wouldn't be fun for any aged person.
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Hi Rolf. I would suggest using this bed in a room that has at least 8' ceilings. That is the ceiling height in our son's bedroom and when he sits straight up on the bed, his head is quite close to the ceiling. And just for reference, our son is just shy of 5' tall and weighs about 120 lbs. (so he's a pretty big guy). We couldn't be happier with this bed - it is incredibly sturdy and provides a roomy full-sized bed on top of a spacious desktop and room to sit and watch the TV that is up on his wall. I would recommend this particular brand bed (or a single-bed version) to anyone! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! Hi Rolf. I would suggest using this bed in a room that has at least 8' ceilings. That is the ceiling height in our son's bedroom and when he sits straight up on the bed, his head is quite close to the ceiling. And just for reference, our son is just shy of 5' tall and weighs about 120 lbs. (so he's a pretty big guy). We couldn't be happier with this bed - it is incredibly sturdy and provides a roomy full-sized bed on top of a spacious desktop and room to sit and watch the TV that is up on his wall. I would recommend this particular brand bed (or a single-bed version) to anyone! If you have... » Read More Hi Rolf. I would suggest using this bed in a room that has at least 8' ceilings. That is the ceiling height in our son's bedroom and when he sits straight up on the bed, his head is quite close to the ceiling. And just for reference, our son is just shy of 5' tall and weighs about 120 lbs. (so he's a pretty big guy). We couldn't be happier with this bed - it is incredibly sturdy and provides a roomy full-sized bed on top of a spacious desktop and room to sit and watch the TV that is up on his wall. I would recommend this particular brand bed (or a single-bed version) to anyone! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! « Show Less