Customer Reviews

Safety 1st Secure Lock Bed Rail

5 star:		(42)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(14)
1 star:		(50)

 

 

It's always important to read the bad reviews to see the real reason why people don't like a product. In some cases, it's just ignorance that leads to a bad review. In the case of this bed rail, I saw that many people said (1) it doesn't fit thick mattresses and (2) it comes unlocked.

All I can say is that if you're having these problems, then you're just not following the directions.

First, there are thickness adjustments on each side. It comes shipped in the smallest position, so all of these stories about people stuggling to close the rail just make me laugh. Just open it all the way up, lock the "elbow" in place, and then squeeze it until the indicator shows "locked." Done.

As for unlocking, all I can say is that you didn't lock it in the first place. If I have one complaint, it's that it's too hard to unlock when properly locked. My wife can't even do it.

Bottom line: while there might be better bed rails out there, this rail does work and does fit thick mattresses.

We love this product!!! I ordered it despite the bad reviews and it has worked out great for us. I assembled it in 5 minutes and when installed correctly it is VERY sturdy. This is such an improvement from the bed rail we had with our 7 year old. If the rail is collapsing or unsturdy then you are doing something wrong but I thought the directions were very simple. This product is ideal for large matresses such as pillowtops.

We never had any problem, whatsoever! I think it is very sturdy. There is no way this rail is coming off of my daughters bed. It is so sturdy sometimes I sleep with her and I am against the rail. It has never fallen off. Maybe, just maybe, others are not pushing down as far as it should go. In the beginning I wasn't sure exactly how to do it. But now I put all of my weight to secure it into the bed. It takes a while to get used to putting it on and taking it off when you want to change sheets. I defintely think it is worth a try. We like it so much, we are buying another one!

This guardrail sits on top of the matress so there is no worries about the child getting stuck between the matress and rail. The problem we had was setting it up. It did not stay in position. We shook it with some force and it kept coming out of position, then when we shook it with very little force it stayed.

When our 21 month old went to sleep, he woke up 30 minutes later screaming. The rail had fallen down again and scared him!

Took it back to Babies R Us and told them what had happened. They just took it back and credited my card with no questions or comments.

I was hesitant to purchase the bedrail, after reading the reviews. But it was the only one the store carried, so I didn't have much of a choice. The directions for assembly were easy to follow and it was put together in 5 minutes. Now I wasn't sure what to expect when I put it on the bed, after reading about all the trouble other people had, but it was fine. You just need to read the directions-it is not meant for toddler beds or bunk beds-yes, you do need to make sure the posts are locked into position but it is no big deal to figure it out.
I do like this very much, it is sturdy and can hold the weight of a sleeping child-no more BUMPS in the night!

I purchased this product thinking that it would be not only safe, but help my daughter to make a nice transition from the crib to her big-girl bed (since the rail sits on top of the mattress, it would prevent her from getting stuck between it and the mattress, and would also make for a smaller sleeping space, more cozy, like her crib). I set it up and put her on the bed. It took my nineteen month-old one shake to get it to collapse. I thought for sure I did something wrong, so I checked everything, and relocked it. Second try, it collapsed again. I returned it and got a different model that is simpler, and amazingly enough, actually works.

This is not at all what I expected. I thought the locking mechanism would make me feel safer, unfortunately it can unlock unexpectedly on it's own. The rail has never fallen or caused any injury, but it's very difficult to manuver and even though there is a window on each side that shows when it is "locked" it will not necessarily stay that way. I have taken the time to read all of the directions. I locked the rail by pushing each side until only green showed in the window. I even pulled it several times to make sure it was securely locked, only to come back later and find that it somehow moved into the unlocked redzone. The base of the rail doesn't anchor to the bed in anyway. It's only held in place by the weight of the top mattress. When you fold it down to the side it's so bulky it's always in the way taking up space and creating a huge obsticle on the side of the bed. I have had problems with every product I've purchased from this company. Safetly 1st is a name I will never trust again.

Simple enough to set up. Just like a previous review indicated, you just have to read the directions. I could not understand how people had problems with this rail system. It took less than 5 minutes to set two of these up. Make sure all the parts click in place and are locked. It is super strong and locked to the mattress. I would recommend this to anyone looking for bed rails.

I bought this safety rail for my 18 month old daughter when she moved into her big girl bed and we LOVE it! It was very easy to put together and is VERY secure. I don't agree with some other the other reviews. The directions are not that difficult. I figure if you can't understand these simple instructions you're going to be in trouble when you kid starts school and needs help with homework! Anyway, the total assembly time was maybe 5 to 10 minutes and it installs in seconds. As for leaving a dent in the mattress- yes it does. However, in order for it to be safe it needs to squeeze the matress a bit to prevent the child from hurting themselves. The dent comes out of the mattress shortly after removing the rail.
We just recently moved our daughter into a different bedroom in our house and decided to move her bed away from the wall. (She kicks the wall all night long!) I did not even question what type of rail to buy, so now we have two! We love this safety rail and would recomend it to everyone!

Hey guys, buy one online at onestepahead.com - it's $39.00 and is WAY better that this one... just as safe!