5 Steps to Install a Bed Rail 2024

Bed rails are baby safety products designed to prevent babies from falling off the bed while they are active or sleeping on the bed.

When babies are 3 months old, they gradually learn to roll over and crawl, and caregivers inevitably have occasional lapses in attention.

With bed rails, adults can feel more at ease while babies play within the safety range of the rails, and children can play more happily!

Three common types of bed rail on the market

Foldable type: can be folded and stored, making it convenient to use.

Vertical sliding type: can be lowered on one side, making it easy for caregivers to use with one hand;

Fixed type: easy to install and comes in various shapes.

Three common types of bed rails on the market
Three common types of bed rail on the market

CHOCCHICK has introduced 9 highly popular bed rails along with market preferences, and continually developing with updates in raw materials and opening mechanisms.

These include the premium model 2.0, the cost-effective model 2023, and the mid-range model 2024, suitable for most families.

Despite the variety of styles, we remain true to the original purpose of product production, always prioritizing the safety performance of our products to protect every baby.

Installation of Our Latest bed rail 2024

Installation of our latest bed rail 2024
Installation of our latest bed rail 2024

First, determine the applicable range of the bed:

There should be at least a 1cm gap between the bed frame and the mattress, allowing the insertion of the bottom bracket so that the mattress can press down on the rail for stability.

It is generally suitable for standard beds but unsuited for irregular beds, round beds, or adjustable beds.

The common bed sizes currently available on the market are:

1.2*2.0m, 1.8*2.0m, 2.0*2.0m, 1.5*2.0m, 1.5*1.9m, and 2.0*2.2m. When choosing the size, parents should first determine which side they want to use the bed rail on, and then select the size accordingly.

The size of the single bed rail should match the side of the bed where it will be used to maximize the product’s functionality and prevent falls in the unprotected areas.

For example, if your bed size is 1.8*2.0m and you want to surround all four sides, you should choose two 1.8m rails and two 2.0m rails.

This way, the entire bed will be enclosed, and your baby can move around more safely. Please refer to the following picture for selecting the bed rail size.

picture for selecting the bed rail size
H ow to select the size of a bed rail

bed rail Installation steps

Step 1: Check if All Components are Complete

The bed rail mainly consists of two parts: the fabric cover and the pipe fittings.

Distinguish the upper horizontal pipe, lower horizontal pipe, left and right pillars, fabric cover, and bottom bracket.

The plastic bag will have labels to facilitate identification.

Step 2: Connect the Upper and Lower Horizontal Rods

Press the spring ball and insert it for connection. Listen for the “click” sound to ensure the retaining spring is in the locked position.

The spring ball protruding from the slot indicates a proper connection.

If the spring ball does not protrude, check if the slot on the pipe fitting aligns with the spring ball.

The spring ball will only protrude from the slot when aligned. Ensure all spring balls protrude from the slots.

Normally, there are two sections; if there is an extension pipe, connect it in the middle.

Components of a bed rail
Components of a CHOCCHICK’s bed rail
Step 3: Horizontally Insert the Upper and Lower Horizontal Pipes into the Fabric Cover

Ensure the fabric cover is flat and both ends are in the same position.

Note that the logo on the fabric cover should face outward.

You can determine the correct installation by checking the direction of the spring ball at the connection between the upper horizontal rod and the pillar.

The spring ball facing inward indicates correct installation.

Step 4: Install the Left and Right Pillars

Distinguish the left and right pillars based on the labels on the plastic bag, and vertically insert the pillars into the fabric cover.

Press the spring balls at both ends of the upper and lower horizontal rods to connect the left and right pillars to the horizontal rods.

Simultaneously press the round buttons on both sides of the pillars to unlock, allowing the upper horizontal rod to automatically lower.

Pull up forcefully with one hand, and you will hear a “click,” indicating it is locked.

If the horizontal rod does not lower when pressing the buttons, check the tension of the fabric cover.

If it is too tight, the cover will be difficult to move, affecting functionality; if it is too loose, it won’t provide adequate protection.

Ensure the fabric cover is flat and smooth so that the caregiver can easily open and close the bed rail.

Step 5: Install the Bottom Bracket

Push the blue button outward and insert the bottom bracket to complete the installation.

Adjust the height of the bottom bracket according to the height of the mattress, ensuring that the position of the lower horizontal rod closely aligns with the topmost layer of the mattress.

The 2024 model allows height adjustment from 71cm to 101cm, with 24 adjustable levels.

If pressing the blue button does not allow height adjustment, check if the button is fully pressed and cannot be moved further, and ensure the base is stable before adjusting the height.

The adjustment method is shown in the diagram below:

By following these steps, the bed rail installation will be secure and provide maximum protection for your child.

The 2024 model uses screws for fixation. This is because, aside from box-type bed frames where the mattress is less likely to move, common bed types like flat beds have mattresses that easily shift, making screw fixation more secure.

Adjust the position of the bed rail, take out the screws included in the package, and fix the base and bed board with screws to complete the installation.

Adjacent bed rails will have L-shaped connectors at the top, also fixed with screws for additional stability.

L-shaped connector of a bed rail
L-shaped connector of a CHOCCHICK’s bed rail

Recommended Installation Based on Baby’s Age

Babies’s ageBabies’s activitiesHow many pieces of bed rail to install
0-6 months oldIn a long sleep stateOne or two sides
6-12 months oldcan crawl and roll overTwo or three sides
over 12 months oldmore activeAll four sides for comprehensive protection
We recommended different pieces of bed rail to install for different ages of babies.

We can customize appropriate outer boxes based on your sales needs, with combinations of 2-piece, 3-piece, and 4-piece packages available.

conclusions

As a professional supplier of baby products, CHOCCHICK will have experienced inspectors to strictly focus on and inspect these accessories before the products are ready for shipment.

If your customers report that there is a problem with the product, we will quickly provide accessory replacement services to ensure that you always have strong support during the sales process!

For more information, please contact us.

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