Re: [dwarfism_moderated] Stairs or not? What about bunk beds?

January 1, 2002

I have a 4 year old achon and I was grappling with the same question about a

house with stairs. Unfortunately, we live in an area (White Plains, NY) where

there are very few ranches. Given that we didn't have many ranches to choose

from, my main consideration was 'how steep were the stairs' to the second

story, to the basement, and to the attic (if there was one). Fortunately, we

did find a house where the stairs really weren't too bad, although I had

eliminated many houses based on the stairs being too steep. The only thing we

are planning on doing is adding on lower handrails to all the stairwells.

However, the only potential issue is that my daughter likes to carry her toys

(some quite large and heavy) up and down the stairs. It is difficult for her

sometimes, and as I see it, dangerous, especially if it prevents her from

holding on to the handrails.

So, all in all, I would recommend no stairs, if that is an option for you.

I also have a question for everyone. We have a small bedroom for our 2 girls.

We are thinking of bunk beds to make for more playing room, although we can fit

2 regular beds on the floor. My husband is really for it, but I am afraid that

my little daughter, even though she will get the bottom bunk, will want to

climb up to the top bed to play. I am afraid of her being more likely to fall

off because of her having smaller limbs and being somewhat top heavy. Her

balance, however, tends to be very good. My husband does not share the same

concern, but then he always tells me I worry too much, and I always tell him he

worries too little (sound familiar?).

Does anyone have any advice or experience with bunk beds?

Thanx,

Marcie (mother of , 4 year old achon).

Micheala Bradshaw wrote:

> Hello.

> My husband and I are getting ready to either build or buy another house. I

> have a 18 month old son with achon. We are wondering if we should stick

> with a one story house or if it would matter. Does anyone have trouble with

> stairs? I know that everyone is different, but any info would be helpful in

> this decision.

>

> Thanks,

> Micheala (mother of )

>

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