Children's chaise

With the advent of the baby, many mothers are faced with a lack of time. I would like to have order in the house, everything was washed and ironed, the baby was not deprived of attention, and at the same time my mother was beautiful and happy.

A good assistant in this task is a children's chaise. At first glance, this is not an essential thing and does not fit into the family budget. But the use of a deck chair frees up the time and hands of the mother for urgent, necessary chores around the house. In this case, the child is in the field of view of the mother, the baby sees the mother and feels safe.

Now chaise lounges carry many functions:

1. This is a great way to rock the baby.
2. Full replacement place to sleep.
3. Game (developing) complex. Suspension toys can be changed as you get used to them. They stimulate the development of the grasping reflex, develop attention and visual perception.
4. You can feed the baby in it, read books to him, show cartoons, play.
5. The chaise longue is also a wonderful toy in which little girls love to rock their dolls and bears (additional play function).
6. Non-cumbersome and easy to move from place to place.
7. Provide ergonomic body position.
8. The security system is provided with belts.

A feature of modern lounge chairs is that they differ greatly in their functionality and operation time.

The most important thing is to determine for what and up to which time the lounger is needed. There are two main types:

1. For newborns and children up to a year. Such models are designed taking into account the anatomy and physiology of the newborn, so as not to disrupt the formation of the skeletal bone system and not to damage the internal organs by squeezing. The functionality of these models is limited. It is important to remember that the baby should not be in a lounge chair for more than 2 hours in a row.
2. For children under 18 kg, this is about 3-4 years. Such models perform a wide range of functions. They can swing at different speeds and in different directions, vibrate, spring, be with music and light accompaniment. There are stationary and mobile models with different seating positions.

If the model is designed for a child up to a year, then the earliest is a month and a half. This is the age at which the body of the baby has adapted to atmospheric pressure, the muscles and ligaments are strong enough, the baby begins to hold its head. The first laying out of the baby should be carried out in the maximum unfolded form (horizontal) and the duration of being in it is a few minutes. Gradually, the residence time increases. Also, do not show the child all the technical capabilities of the miracle technology, so as not to frighten and overload the psyche of the baby.

If the acquaintance of a child with a chaise longue took place after a year, then here the addiction takes place faster and has almost no restrictions. The main rule - everything is good in moderation.

Wearable models are made in the type of auto-carrier, but are not designed for wearing newborns. It’s convenient not only houses, but also on the road, at a party. The time of their operation is limited to the age of the child up to 8-9 months. The child becomes harder, cognitive activity requires more space for activity.

It is inconvenient to constantly bend over to the baby and you need to make sure that there are no drafts. Mobile and stationary models are made for children up to a year or older. They differ only in the presence of wheels on legs. Many children like it when they roll on a deck chair. These models are taller, heavier and more stable.

The most popular are swing. The swing has several speeds. They help to calm active kids, a good alternative to motion sickness on the hands or in the crib. Not all models of the swing seat can be fixed so that the baby, especially the older, could not swing himself.

By the way, there are models 2 in 1 chaise lounge-swing. Where the chair is fixed in the unfolded form, it is fixed on a portable structure, and for older children the chair is transferred to a higher body with a movable holder.

The design of the swing can be:

• Suspended. Such models are very rarely used for newborns, they are more like children after 2 years, when a child can swing by himself without the help of adults. The soft armchair is mounted in the doorway or on the ceiling with strong cables and carbines. The advantages of the model include low cost and small size. By cons - the lowest degree of security and the need to rock the baby yourself.
• Outdoor. On solid floor racks fixed chair. Convenience of a design is that it works from finger-type batteries and provides uniform rocking according to the set program. The chair can even turn and spring up and down.

The bouncer swings in completely different directions from the movements of the child or adult.

The following models are distinguished:

1. Integral and folding (folding). Folding is more convenient to transport, for example, if the family often drives to summer cottage. Integral are considered more stable and safer, since an older child will not be able to press the levers and buttons to fold the legs.
2. With and without remote control. The remote control function in this case does not justify itself, since the adult is within walking distance from the child and it is convenient to change the swing speed or music at the fixed control center. The console is often lost among a large number of children's things.
3. With the ability to change the angle of the backrest, footrests (if any) and the chair itself. Mobility of a back and chair of a children's chaise lounge allows to prolong the operational period. For a child under one year old, this is a completely unfolded position; the older the child becomes, the higher the position of the backrest and the more horizontal the seat itself. This is convenient if the child likes not only to be awake in a lounge chair, but also to sleep.
4. In a separate row highchairs- lounge chairs for feeding. This is a convenient option in that the chair has a high base, and this allows you to feed the child parallel to the parental food intake. These chairs can be used from 6 months of age and as long as the baby will fit. There are several models with special inserts for newborns and the ability to fold out almost to a horizontal position - this is Happy Baby William, Chicco Polly Magic, CAM Istante, Peg-perego Siesta, Brevi B.Fun, Peg-perego Tatamia.
5. Electronic models (electric). The advantage of such models is that you can set the vibration mode, speed, music. These options are the most fully equipped lounge chairs. Plus, there is no need for frequent battery replacement. The cost of one replacement costs from 800 to 1000 rubles. A significant disadvantage is that the child is in the risk zone, no one is immune from an accident, the effects of electromagnetic radiation may disturb the parents. In the more expensive models there are adapters that allow you to charge the chaise longue without a child.

In addition to motion sickness, feeding opportunities, toys and musical entertainment are used and highlighting as a way to interest and reassure the baby, some portable deck chairs are equipped with a canopy to protect from the sun.

The most thoughtful in technical and design plans are the deck chairs of American and European brands.

One of the best loungers for newborns is considered to be the 3 in 1 cradle-bouncer from Tiny love.

The innovative design of this bouncer allows you to use it from the very first day of the life of the crumbs, and not from 1.5 months. The bouncer has the appearance of a cradle with high rising sides and a bottom of 180 degrees, plus a comfortable sitting area with an adjustable backrest and footrest, a game center with a mobile, melodies and vibration.

In the first months of life, the cradle can be used as a full bed (orthopedic mattress), and then transformed into a chair. The maximum capacity is 18 kg.

The disadvantages include the absence of handles for carrying. It must be remembered that no chaise lounges are designed to be carried with children, they are not autofolies.

The budget option is the Fisher price lounger. He has one position of the chair, the simplest design, does not add up. The cover is removed for washing. Maximum weight 9 kg. Not expensive for the price. Easy to transport.

Designed for children up to 9 kilograms, the cover is made of soft material, there are two soft moving arches, on which are hanging toys. Toys are removed and replaced by any other, the back is adjustable. A chaise lounge with a music panel (7 changing melodies without a timer) with volume control, vibration, works on AA batteries (not included), there is a seat belt.

This model has several positions of the back, swayed. The chaise lounge is equipped with an interactive toy and flickering lights. The list of music includes the sounds of nature, soothing lullabies and funny melodies. You can also record a message with a length of 30 seconds so that the child can hear the voice of the mother or father.

The loungers of this time-tested domestic brand are designed for children from the first months of life up to 9 kilograms. It transforms into a cradle, the direction of motion sickness easily changes, there are motion restraints, a soft headrest, three-point safety belts, a comfortable hood, a music unit with vibration (8 melody options), adjustable sound volume and vibration intensity.

This model with an anatomical seat in which the child will be comfortable to eat and sleep, stay awake and play. Independent adjustments of a back and footboards allow to establish the position ideally suited to the kid. Such chairs allow you to always be mom and child nearby. Handles for transportation, compact size and low weight allow you to comfortably carry a chaise lounge within the apartment and on vacation. In order for the kid not to miss, you can hang up the educational toys coming in the kit on the removable arm of the chair. You can use from 0 to 12 months.

The so-called option 2 in 1, from a chaise lounge can be transformed into a rocking chair. It is recommended to use from birth to 9 kg. The backrest is adjustable from sitting to fully lying down. There are carrying handles, three-point seat belts, folds up compactly, a comfortable seat with a soft lining, a headrest and an awning. The cover is removed and can be washed in a washing machine. Soothing vibration at 2 speeds, the tilt of the seat is automatically adjusted depending on the weight of the child, electronic music center - 3 melodies with a timer. Removable strap with toys.

Chaise lounge Babyton Relax is ideal for kids in the first months of life (up to 9 kg).It is equipped with an anatomical seat with a removable soft breathable fabric cover, a suspension with toys, a 3-point safety belt and carrying straps. Adjustable back (2 positions) allows you to choose the right position. Babyton baby lounge chair is compact and lightweight - it is convenient to carry it around the house.

Soothing vibration at 2 speeds, 3 melodies with a timer (from classical to “nature sounds”), support for the head, inguinal belt with additional padding, the seat tilt is automatically adjusted depending on the child’s weight, almost to a horizontal position. There is no separate regulator. There is a hood, an arc with toys, shock absorbers, very compactly folded, there is a bag for carrying. Used from birth to 9 pounds.

Sunbeds for swimming are now popular. A comfortable folding lounge chair for bathing Baby Delight is a great option for use in the bath, shallow pool or the sea. Designed for a child from birth to the moment when he begins to sit down independently. The chaise lounge is equipped with a soft, comfortable plush cover. The cover is removable, it can be washed in a typewriter. For drying, a special loop is provided.

With such a variety of models, it is difficult to make an unambiguously correct choice. But there are a number of recommendations that will greatly facilitate this process.

Pay attention, first of all, to the materials of which the frame is made. This is a guarantee of longevity and environmental friendliness. The frame of a good lounge chair consists of metal tubes (aluminum, steel) and a small amount of plastic. The best upholstery is fabric, removable, made of breathable materials that are easy to clean and washable, pleasant to the touch.

It is worth choosing models with the maximum capacious indicators and several provisions of the armchair, back and footboard. So you can use one model as long as possible from the first months of a baby's life up to 3-4 years.

In the lounge chair should not be easily removable parts, sharp corners. Structural stability is one of the main criteria. It is important that seat belts, length and combination can be changed according to the age of the children. Plus, there should be a tab for newborns.

The advantage is the ability to fold a chaise lounge for storage and transportation. If the deck chair is purchased for a newborn, then the presence of handles for transportation will be a definite plus.

The maximum set of entertainment features is important: arcs with removable toys (to be able to replace those already annoying to the kid), swing mode, electronic music panel, vibration, light.

Before buying, it is desirable to conduct a "fitting." What adults like may scare a baby or be uncomfortable for him.

It is better to once again listen to the opinion of friends who have already used or are using such an “assistant”.

Should pay attention to the brand. Companies with a world name and a long history in the market of goods for children, produce their goods in accordance with international and domestic quality standards.

According to experienced moms, lounge chairs are a very practical and useful invention for both parents and children.

The main thing is to find the ideal option in the price-quality ratio, since in cheap models the arcs and the mattresses can be deformed under the weight of the child and the fabric breaks. Ideal in all respects options are quite expensive. But they fully work out their price with a lifetime and wide functionality. And as soon as the chaise lounge becomes unnecessary it can be sold or donated, the appearance will be like that of a new one.

The opinion of young mummies about whether to buy a children's chaise, see the following video.