Crib in the crib for children

An adult’s bed should be open on all sides, or at least three, but very often children's beds are equipped with bumpers. Most parents believe that the choice is only to choose a model with or without bumpers, however, in fact there are quite a few different types of restraints that should be studied in more detail before making the final choice.

The value of this detail is obvious - the sides are installed in the baby’s bed so that it does not fall out. Nevertheless, even teenage beds are often available with handrails, although adult models of this type practically do not exist. What is the reason?

First of all, with the type of design of the bed. It should be noted that adults, and especially married people, often sleep in rather low and very spacious beds, which are difficult to fall from, and even a fall, in which case, will happen from a not very great height. Among other things, adults sleep on average much calmer, do not toss and turn, and subconsciously "know" dimensions own bed

The situation with babies, who sleep at about the same level as adults, looks a little different, but on the other hand, they constantly toss and turn and would probably have fallen on the floor without sides. For them, even a half-meter height is a lotbecause it makes up their entire growth, and the bones are still not strong.

In the case of preschoolers, the reason for the use of the sides lies in the higher location of the bed. The risk of a child falling down at this age is already significantly lower, and he will survive it with less consequences, however, often children of this age often have to sleep very high.

Many types of bed designs suggest even a small ladder to get to the bed, because below can be located drawers for storing various things and even complete ones. cabinets. Sleeper beds are located even higher on the second tier of bunk beds, regardless of whether they are located under them - a working or play zone or even another bed. Falling from such a height is undesirable even for adults, not like children.

In addition, many bunk The beds suggest a play area on the second floor. Even if there is a bed there, it can be styled as a knight’s tower or house on the tree, so the kids will want to spend time there during the day.

Beds for teens are equipped with boards much less frequently and this is done only for the second tier of a bunk bed. Teenagers rarely fall out of bed in their sleep, but the size of their bed itself makes such a fall undesirable.Because the approximate height of the second floor in such models is about one and a half meters.

If there is a risk of falling from such a height in a dream, then imagine how much does it increase with an active pastime at the top! Therefore, in this case, the bumpers are absolutely required, and their high strength is simply necessary.

Although this element seems quite simple, there are several types of it, each of which has certain advantages and disadvantages.

The most common type of design - the classic solid side. It is made from a single piece of the material from which the entire bed is made, but, despite the abundance of the material used, this fact affects the price of the product relatively little - the minimum of processing affects.

The finished result can be simply varnished or painted, but for children it is often decorated with various bright patterns or they give it a fancy, different from a rectangular shape. Nevertheless, such a solution rarely looks really elegant.

However, its main advantage lies not in design, but in 100% fall protection guaranteeAfter all, this is the most durable and reliable option. In this case, you can hit hard by accidentally crashing into it, even without any fall.

Carved sides with a smaller amount of material spent are more expensive because they require more careful processing. If you choose a stopper for the baby, then it is advisable to give preference to this particular solution, because the kid at that age cannot yet stand up and look around the room, and if there is a solid side, he will feel like in a box and see only a piece of the ceiling above his head.

For children a little older, this type of limiter is also applicable, but now it is already chosen simply for beauty, closing its eyes to another theoretical flaw - such an obstacle with a purposeful effort to break is not so difficultBut children in the course of the game are capable of unbelievable scale destructive actions

In bed models for teens, carving is rarely used because of the strong association with childhood, immature age. At the same time, the drawing is made inconspicuous, and the background itself should be of a relatively calm tone, because the side is constantly present in the crib, and while entertaining the child during wakefulness, he should not interfere with his peaceful sleep.

At the same time, the theoretical risk of injury from carved sides is even slightly higher than from solid ones. First of all, the smaller area of ​​the collision of the child with the rim affects - then the pressure is not distributed over the entire area, as would be the case with the one-piece design, but concentrated in separate, relatively small points - points of contact with the board.

There is one more, very special type of sides - soft. In fact, these are not really sides, since such a product is something like a mattress or pillows made of delicate material, which themselves do not hold the form, but are only worn over the base of one of the two types described above. This is necessary just to ensure that the side that protects the child from falling does not become the cause of his injury.

The term of application, of course, is insignificant - usually it is limited to literally the first couple of years of the baby’s life.

If the solid and carved sides look approximately the same for both the boy and the girl, then the soft version, sewn from fabric, has a pronounced gender identity. Mothers are usually chosen beautiful children's drawings, for boys it can be cars, and for girls - fairies.

If solid and carved bumpers are usually the complete part of the bed being sold, then soft bumpers are sold separately at best. It is very important to pay attention to the smallest details, because everyone wants only the best for their child. To avoid mistakes, pay attention to the following points:

• It is desirable that the side was completed top cover. In essence, a soft side is the same flat pillow, but, in addition to the fabric holding the filler, there is also a pillowcase on the pillow, which is easily replaced for washing.A similar top case for soft sides is not necessary, but you yourself must understand how its absence will complicate the care of the product.

• For the child the soft side is, first of all, the top cover. Since it is he who most often contacts with the skin of the child, strictly natural fabrics are chosen for its manufacture without the slightest amount of synthetic additives. Such a material should have a delicate surface, so chintz and flannels are preferred, as well as analogues.
• The bottom case is crucial for the durability of the product. Naturally, natural fabrics are also preferred, but here they do not require soft touch, but high density and strength. Under the described features are well suited tick, satin and calico.

• The degree of protection of the child from strikes on a solid side depends mainly from the filler material. The absolute leader in the use for this purpose is the synthetic winterizer, which has a number of positive qualities. It is good because it retains its elasticity and resilience for a long time, that is, it will not require replacement until the child reaches the age when the soft edges will become a thing of the past. At the same time, the synthetic winterizer does not create a greenhouse effect in the crib, because it is perfectly breathable, and also, very importantly, it does not absorb moisture.

• Small details also matter - for example, the method of fastening the outer cover. These can be ribbons or ribbons, velcro, buttons, or even zippers. Something specific is difficult to isolate, but it is desirable that the clasp could not harm the baby, and for her to unzip it turned out to be quite a challenge.

• For a small child also plays a huge role aesthetic content of his surroundingsso the soft side should be beautiful. In addition to a simple pattern on the fabric, other decorative elements can be used, such as ribbons, lace, ruffles and appliqués. The first three are more designed for girls, but the last decoration can be called universal. When choosing a product with such decorations, you need to pay special attention to their strength, as well as to the absence of small details. We remind you that children love to pull everything in their mouths, and a loose bead or button can become a source of serious problems.

Do not forget also to choose the sides in size. The soft part should be as close as possible to the hard, closing it completely. At the same time, many mothers advise for the front wall of the bed to choose not a solid side, but as if divided in half - it will turn out to regulate the flow of air to the baby.

How to make a side on a children's bed with your own hands, see the next video.