Thomas and Friends Beds - Are They Safe?

Thomas and Friends beds bring delight to many fans who create adventures with their favorite train character. No doubt, your little train aficionado would love to have one in his room. But, is such a bed safe for children?

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A Thomas toddler bed is designed with little children in mind. Constructed mostly of molded plastic, this sturdy bed will survive past your child's toddler years. A child can run his trains and cars on the tracks molded into the bed's side rail of the bed. Yes, this toddler bed will not only be a comfortable place for sleep, but a hub of fun and excitement.

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Parents will be pleased to find shelving and a toy chest attached to the bed. These two storage areas can be used for books, playthings, blankets and pajamas. So, you're thinking that this bed has everything your son as well as yourself would like to see in a bed. It gets better.

A Thomas and Friends bed has the seal of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, an organization dedicated to "enhancing children's product safety," according to its official website. The standards of JPMA oftentimes elevate above the federal government's. Consequently, this type of bed is one of the safest you can find.

However, there have been issues. A couple years ago in Canada, the red paint on a certain variety of Thomas beds was found to have high amounts of lead. If ingested, it could cause lead poisoning. No injuries were reported.

On the other hand, a Thomas and Friends bed has never been recalled in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Undeniably, a Thomas and Friends bed makes a great choice for your little man.

Thomas and Friends Beds - Are They Safe?
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