Baby cribs: review of new products, choice of size, placement options and combinations in the interior (140 photos)

Kids grow quickly, so you need to take the choice of furniture for the children's room seriously. It must be fully appropriate for the child’s age, be comfortable, ergonomic, environmentally friendly and fit into the aesthetics of the interior.

A bed is the very first piece of furniture that a child encounters in his life. The baby spends most of his time in the crib, so it is important that it is comfortable and of high quality. For older children, it is also important to choose the right bed so that their sleep can be sweet and sound.

Children's bodies are more susceptible to the materials they encounter every day. Therefore, the first criterion for choosing furniture should be safety.

Regardless of who you choose a sleeping place for - a teenager or a baby - it must be absolutely safe for health and environmentally friendly.

Avoid all modern materials that contain glue or chemical impurities, as they can cause allergies or other diseases.

You should also pay attention to the following factors:

1. Certified quality of materials. If you choose a crib that is varnished or painted, then it must have a certificate of quality and health safety. For very young children and newborns, sanded wood is recommended as it is the most natural material there is.

2. No sharp corners that the baby could injure himself on. Under no circumstances should you choose a bed of this shape for a child who can already crawl, stand up and walk. The best choice is rounded shapes and a safe design.

3. Good fixation of the legs of the bed is required if the baby already knows how to get up and walk. A cradle on wheels or a rocking one is suitable only for infants; for other children, a shaky design is dangerous and unreliable.

In addition to ordinary single-tier beds, there are bunk beds: they are usually used in nurseries with two preschoolers or schoolchildren of primary and secondary school age.

Requirements for children's furniture

Any furniture intended for children must be of high quality and safe for the child, and therefore meet a number of criteria:

1. Crib sizes according to age category.
2. For cribs intended for young children, it is mandatory to have restrictive sides.
3. Quality of manufacturing material: safety, absence of harmful impurities and resins, absence of defects, chips, sharp edges.
4. Children's beds should be equipped with drawers for storing personal hygiene items, a change of bed linen, towels, blankets, and toys.
5. When purchasing, be sure to evaluate the ease of maintenance: resistance to moisture and detergents.
6. Assembling a crib should not be difficult for parents. To do this, you should check for step-by-step illustrated instructions in the kit.

As a rule, I purchase cribs together with a mattress, bedding set, and sometimes a canopy. In these cases, additional attention is paid to the quality and condition of the textual component.

Two-tier models

Bunk beds are designed for two children sharing the same room. Such models are:

1. Combined with a workplace - an ideal solution for small apartments.
2. Combined with a closet - in this case there will be a lot of additional storage space.
3. Combined with a sofa - a solution for a room for two children.

A two-tier model is the best option if there are two children and one for children. There is no need to think about where to install the second bed, and the room will have more free space for games and relaxation.

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Cribs for newborns

When choosing a crib for a baby, you should take into account the fact that small children grow very quickly, and therefore there is no point in investing heavily in furniture for a newborn.

But you can’t save on a sleeping place for a baby, since his health directly depends on the surrounding things with which he comes into close contact.

A wooden bed is an ideal solution for a baby, since natural wood is safe for health, and this is the most important selection criterion.

In addition, for newborns there are the following modern models:

1. With changing table.
2. Rocking chair.
3. Manege.

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A model with a changing table is a real salvation for parents who want to properly organize the space. After the baby grows up, the changing table can serve as a bedside table.

A bed with a pendulum is suitable in the first weeks and months of a baby’s life, because it will help rock the child, who often wakes up during this period of life. Uniform rocking has a calming effect on the unformed psyche of the baby. The main thing is that the mechanism is perfectly adjusted - there are no jerks or squeaks. In modern models of rocking chairs, an automatic mechanism is often found. This means you don't have to manually rock the crib.

The playpen is intended for games, but today manufacturers combine the playing space and the sleeping area, resulting in a playpen crib. From a psychological point of view, this is not always justified, because a person must distinguish between a place of rest and activity. But sometimes such models help to save money and wisely use the space of a small apartment or room.

Self-production of children's furniture

For parents, there is always the opportunity to build a crib with their own hands. A huge collection of step-by-step instructions and video lessons is now available for viewing on various web resources.

The advantage of independent work is the possibility of optimal choice of material, regulation of the quality of pre-processing and assembly of the structure. The master himself can choose the shape, size, and external design for his child.

Options for boys

An excellent design solution would be to choose a bed for a boy in a distinctly “boyish” style.

For example, in a minimalist style or industrial design and the colors that the child likes most: blue, dark brown, dark green, black and gray.

Children of primary school age love fairy-tale or cartoon themes, so you can choose furniture stylized as a pirate, space or other fairy-tale theme.

Photos of cribs

Models for girls

Girls are eternal princesses, most of them will like shabby, Provence, oriental and other fairy-tale styles.

Pastel colors, canopies, ruffles, frills, flowers and hearts are girls' best friends.

The photographs show how magical the “girly” design of the nursery looks.

Too obvious stylization is suitable for primary school age. As you get older, the design of the nursery needs to change towards neutral.

Rocking chair

There are varieties with a swing function. A child, in the first months after birth, needs rocking. Otherwise, it is very difficult for him to calm down and fall asleep. The mechanism comes in three types: longitudinal, transverse and universal pendulum.

Peculiarities:

• remote control;
• fixation of the swing mechanism;
• the child falls asleep quickly;
• removable front wall;
• ease of operation.

The crib with a pendulum is similar to the classic version. The sleeping place is also suitable for an older child. The optimal age is up to 3-5 years.

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Convenience and safety

You can choose many beautiful, visually attractive options for bunk beds that suit the interior and design of the room, but we must not forget about the most important thing - the convenience and safety of the baby.

What should you consider when purchasing?

• 190 (180) x 90 cm is the optimal bed size for children. Smaller sizes, of course, can be chosen, but in this case it is necessary to understand that in a few years such a bed will simply be too small for the child.

Children's room with standard size bunk bed

• Strength is one of the important conditions. Children are active and mobile, and on the upper tier they can not only sleep, but also play, jump, and climb several at a time. Before purchasing, make sure that the bed does not sway or wobble and will withstand daily loads.

Make sure the bed is durable before purchasing

• Beautiful and comfortable. In the store, see for yourself how comfortable the beds are: you can sit on the bed and even lie down on it. If you are comfortable and convenient, then this option deserves attention. Pay special attention to the presence of protective sides on the upper tier, which protect the child from falling down at night. The sides should not be less than 25 cm, and it is also very desirable to have handrails on the upper floor.

The sides will protect the child from falling

The most important requirement for any household items in the room is their safety for children. For bunk beds, this condition should come to the fore. What do you need to consider?

• Age restrictions. Children from 6 years old sleep on the upper tier; for younger ages, for safety reasons, it is better to consider other bed options.

• A reliable, flat, stable staircase, with non-slip steps, securely fastened and ideally with railings.

Choose bunk beds with a stable, gently sloping ladder

• Distance between beds. Both children and adults should be able to sit comfortably; no one should touch the ceiling with their head.

• The top floor should also be optimal in height, especially if the nursery has low ceilings. The child should get up and down from the top tier and make the bed without inconvenience.

The second floor should not be located too close to the ceiling

• The bed must be assembled firmly and steadily, the legs must be securely on the floor, and all elements must be secured and tightly tightened.

• Durability that can be tested in a store by an adult. To do this, you need to climb onto the top tier and swing slightly. If you have the slightest doubt, it is better to refuse the purchase.

Durable bunk bed made of natural wood

• Bed mobility. When choosing, preference is given to structures that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. This will allow you to change sleeping arrangements in the future as the children grow older.

Classical

This type of bed is the most popular. It has standard sizes and shape. For ease of movement, the legs are usually equipped with wheels.

The slatted bottom has several positions depending on the age of the child. The crib can be used from birth until 3-5 years of age.

Advantages:

• a budget option;
• ease of use;
• standard sizes;
• safety during operation;
• front wall adjustment.

The disadvantages include the fact that the model has little functionality and takes up a lot of space in the room.

How to choose a bed size

First, you should decide on the place in the nursery where you are going to put the bed. This point is very important when choosing the current size of the product.

Then you need to measure the part of the room where it will be located. Remember to consider the following:

• The dimensions of the bed always exceed the parameters of the sleeping place. As a result, it is necessary to measure the entire furniture, and not just measure the mattress;
• if you want to place the bed against the wall, then you need to carefully inspect the base - there should be no unevenness on it. The significant size of the differences must be taken into account. To do this, add 5–10 cm to the length of the crib;
• If your choice fell on a bed with two tiers, then do not forget to take into account the size of the ladder when calculating.

After everything has been carefully measured, you can find out your child’s opinion about what dimensions he imagines his crib to be. This point can also influence the final choice.

A well-chosen children's bed can become a decoration for a nursery. In addition, this is a guarantee of the correct development of the child. Therefore, you should not waste time selecting it.

Material

When choosing children's furniture, you need to pay attention to safety. Wood is considered the most environmentally friendly material. The most popular cribs from the array. You can find products made from MDF and chipboard. They are reliable, but before purchasing you need to make sure they are free of harmful substances.

A certificate of conformity for products, which the store must provide, will help with this. Models are also made of plastic and metal, but they are rare.

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Thus, a two-tier sleeping place is prohibited for children under four years of age, since children may be injured while sleeping by falling from another floor.

Regarding the size of the bed, an overly spacious sleeping area can make small children feel anxious and insecure. A narrow sleeping space will cause discomfort and will not allow the child to unwind and fully relax.

Having opted for a bunk bed, parents of similar children may find that their children will not be able to agree among themselves which of them sleeps on the top tier and which on the bottom tier. The way out of this situation is to alternately change the place to sleep.

During the heating period, the air on top of a bunk bed will be significantly drier than on the first tier. Therefore, before going to bed, the child’s room must be well ventilated.

Pristavnaya

The product is a sleeping place for a child without a front wall, which is connected to an adult bed. Mostly these models are wooden. May be semicircular or rectangular in shape. The product is designed for mother and baby to sleep together.

Peculiarities:

• small sizes;
• possibility of transformation;
• availability of additional functions;
• provides comfortable sleep;
• reliable secure fastenings.

The crib is ideal for the first months of a baby's life. Next, you will need to consider other options.

Lighting

Proper lighting is very important for the baby and parents:

• bright lamps, ceiling chandeliers and the sun should not shine directly into the child’s eyes or blind the mother. The main lighting should be located slightly to the side, and the bedside area should be equipped with dim, matte light;
• While the baby is sleeping, it is necessary to dim the lights, including daylight;
• it is necessary to equip functional illuminated areas: next to the crib, at the changing table and feeding area, a night light or dim lighting;
• It is better to purchase a ceiling chandelier with the ability to adjust its intensity.

Comfortable day and night lighting creates a cozy, relaxing environment in the bedroom.

What types of tables are there in bunk beds and what to look for when choosing

First of all, you need to decide on the shape of the table. The most organic option is a rectangular table with a small number of drawers. If you are purchasing a bed with a work area for a teenager, then you can give preference to a table adapted for computer equipment - with shelves for disks, a special place for a monitor and a pull-out shelf for a keyboard.

Human height, cm.	Height of the table back cover above the floor, cm.
113-127	52
128-142	58
143-157	64
158-172	70
173	76

In order to be able to freely arrange books and writing utensils on the table, its width should not be more than 60 cm, and its length should not be less than 120 cm.

Cradle

In the form of a cradle, the crib is a small sleeping place that is equipped with a rocking mechanism. There are floor-mounted and wall-mounted options. They can be used from birth until the child is six months old.

Advantages:

• compact dimensions;
• presence of a swing mechanism;
• additional accessories;
• moves with ease;
• remote control.

The cost of such models is higher than the classic options. In addition, it will be uncomfortable and unsafe for the older baby to sleep. The optimal age is up to 6 months.