Bedrooms for children: Prepare the ground for those precious wonder years

Kya deLongchamps discusses designing bedrooms for the rush-of-growth period in children’s lives that occurs from nought to six and beyond.

THEY might not even be walking, but even young babies can roll, knee-drag and nappy-shimmy — finding their way into trouble.

Vigilance is your best defence, but before installing anything from window dressing to that adorable second-hand cot your neighbour willed you, ensure that the key pieces, including any rails, beds, fire alarms and electrical devices, conform to current national safety standards.