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SUE and Noel Radford have found themselves targeted once again, after sharing a look inside their youngest daughters' new bedroom.

The parents-of-22 have been switching around their Morecambe mansion to ensure their brood have as much of their own space as possible.

Noel Radford announcing completion of his daughters' bedroom renovation.
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Dad-of-22 Noel Radford took to Facebook to share a video of himself unveiling daughters' Bonnie and Heidie roomCredit: Facebook/The Radford family
Young girl climbing onto her bed.
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He encouraged Heidie to climb up onto the bed she'll be sharing with sister HeidiCredit: Facebook/The Radford family
Child climbing onto a bed.
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She confidently climbed up however, people were quick to insist it's "unsafe" to do soCredit: Facebook/The Radford family
White cube shelving unit in a purple-lit room.
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There's an IKEA Kallax unit at the end of the bed that the sisters are using as a ladderCredit: Facebook/The Radford family

They recently took on the challenge of redoing the room shared by six-year-old Bonnie and Heidie, five.

And in a , proud dad Noel took the camera around for a vlog inside the room, after revealing he and Sue had finished the room transformation that afternoon.

As his daughter Heidie ran into the room, she decided to climb onto her bed, with Noel saying: "Show everybody how you get on your bed then!"

Once she was on the bed, Noel added: "It's easy peasy when you're tiny, isn't it!"

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However, viewers of the video were quick to note that Heidie hadn't actually climbed up a ladder to get onto the bed.

Instead, she'd used the IKEA Kallax units at the end of the bed to stand on - a concept that caused controversy in the comments section.

"I would buy a small ladder," one wrote.

"I don’t think it’s safe to climb up a cupboard - especially if she goes to the bathroom during the night and she’s half asleep."

"The Kallax might be safe as a base but wouldn’t suggest that they use it to climb on," another added.

"Sorry I usually love what you do for your kids but this time unfortunately I think you have totally misjudged it."

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"Nope, definitely not misjudged it!" Noel replied.

"They love it!"

"They’re not to be used as a ladder," a third wrote, ignoring Noel's remark.

"It looks cute but none of it is safe for a young child!"

"Should there not be a ladder for her to get on the bed?"someone else said.

"It's very nice but getting in and out that way doesn't seem like a good idea once the girls start storing toys and books on the shelving!" another added.

Q&A with Sue and Noel Radford

With 22 kids, Sue and Noel have learnt a lot over the years.

Who is the stricter parent? Sue

Who is the naughtiest child? Archie

Do you prefer being parents or grandparents? Grandparents, you can spoil them more, and give them back at the end of the day!

What's one thing you can't teach your kids? Driving lessons, don't even attempt to do them with your kids, it's not worth it.

What's something you've never told your children? We've never sat down with any of the kids and told them 'this is how babies are made'. We've never had that conversation.

What's your best parenting hack? Turn chores into games - making them fun to get them involved and help out.

How do you manage arguments and disagreements? There’s always someone falling out with someone else. When they get older, they have their own own opinions, and arguments get heated and last longer. We try to listen to them both, be the reasonable one, and get them to see it from both sides.

However, others defended Sue and Noel, with one writing: "I'm sure Noel and Sue know what they are doing and don't need busybodies interfering people telling them how to bring up their children."

"What is wrong with people?" another raged.

"Why can't, just for once, a video be put up and it's kind comments, instead of people nit picking and scrutinising what's around etc.

"I'm sure Sue and Noel has enough kids to know what's OK and what's not right for THEIR FAMILY."

"What a lovely room! I especially love the bed. You are very creative," a third commented.

"Excellent work!"

And when other commenters took issue with the fact that Bonnie and Heidie are sharing a double bed, there were those who posted about their own experiences sharing with siblings - or referenced their own kids.

"My girls 5 & 7 share a double bed, they're best friends and sleep so much better together," one said.

"Separately they're up several times a night between them.

"They find comfort in one another - beautiful room for your girls."

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Another issue that was raised in the comments of the Facebook video was that there appeared to be black mould on the window in the girls' room.

And while people were left furious and worried for the girls' health after spotting it, others insisted it's actually moss growing on the outside of the house, and nothing to worry about.

Purple-lit children's bedroom with a stuffed animal on the bed.
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Other people pointed out the "mould" that was growing on the window in the roomCredit: Facebook/The Radford family
Pendant lampshade in a purple room.
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While others insisted that it was actually moss on the outside of the windowCredit: Facebook/The Radford family
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