R.J.
ROFL.... Okay. I have to just say first off Like! Love!
"Notwithstanding his propensity to walk around with his eyes closed"
Is my favorite line of the week :D
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My son had a bunk bed at 3 for several months, whilst night time potty training. It was a "short" bunk bed (about 4 and a half or 5' off the ground)
He did stellar.
This is also the kid who climbed walls, jumped off EVERYTHING, was a killer gymnast, etc. He also listened, followed direction, etc. (Yep. ADHD CAN do these things ;).
His COUSIN? (Also ADHD for the record) I wouldn't have (and didn't) allow him within 10' pole's distance of the bunk. This kid couldn't keep his arms and legs straight EVER, and was constantly coveted in bumps, bruises, stitches, casts. Just from "walking". His other cousin? (Ditto ADHD) No problem. MOST of my son's friends? No problemo. His "one friend" ((non listening, rule breaking, "But I just wanted to... (Stab him with a knife a little, set the couch on fire, go down the stairs first, swing the cat into the roof, make a pool in the car, etc.)")) In the category as Cousin 1. Back AWAY from the bunk! Back, back I say!!!
I suspect most kids are FINE with bunks. But you've got the uncoordinated & the non-listeners... That really need to sleep on the floor. Wrapped in cotton. Possibly forever.