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The area for rest and sleep is one of the most important details in the bedroom, especially if it applies to a children's room.
This is where the child must regain his strength after an active day or play activity.
Each age has its own characteristics, therefore a bed is needed in accordance with certain age characteristics.
Choosing the perfect crib
First you need to decide where the baby will sleep: with you in the room or separately in the nursery. After this, you will need to select a size. Nowadays, cribs that can be transformed to suit a growing child are very popular.
You can find many photos of transformable cribs for newborns; now the choice is really huge. You will have to look through many options before choosing yours.
Additional accessories
Having chosen a crib suitable for your baby, it is important to take care of its contents. In addition to bed linen, there are other necessary things:
- Mattress. The ideal option would be a double-sided model. One side of this mattress is hard. It will be comfortable for a newborn. When the baby grows a little, the other, softer side is used. There are a huge number of fillers for mattresses (coconut fiber, padding polyester, buckwheat husk, etc.).
- Sides. This is the name of soft devices, the task of which is to protect the baby from impacts and other damage that may occur when it is turned over. They are easy to wash in a washing machine and are made from safe materials.
- Canopy. Parents' opinions about canopies vary significantly. Some consider them a necessary attribute of a crib, while others are sure that this is an ordinary dust collector. However, in some situations you cannot do without it. For example, the only free place in the room where you can place a crib is near the window. In this case, the canopy, in addition to its decorative function, has a protective function. Special holders are used to secure the canopy. There are also options when special fasteners are used in the ceiling or wall.
- Mobile. This is a mechanical device to which toys can be attached. After turning on or winding up the mechanism, they begin to rotate in a circle accompanied by quiet music.
- Bedding for a baby crib should be made from natural fabrics. Preference should be given to cotton, calico or satin. The most comfortable sheet will be a model with an elastic band. When choosing colors, you need to pay attention to calm tones.
Types of cribs
Manufacturers of beds for newborns are trying to make them multifunctional; for example, you can find many rocking beds that will allow you to rock your baby without constantly picking him up or getting out of bed.
Transformable beds remain a more convenient and functional solution, since they will be useful to you much longer than the same rocking chairs.
In some cribs for newborns, the sides can be removed to allow the baby to climb freely. And also some sides can rise higher to be useful when the child grows a little older.
- If the crib has a folding side, you can turn the bed into a sofa, which is convenient if you have a small amount of space.
- Also, an excellent solution for saving space and effort when choosing the color of furniture for the nursery would be to buy a set with a table and a chest of drawers.
- There are also wonderful roomy round cribs for newborns, which often come in this type of configuration.
- They don't take up as much space as you might think, and yet they look just great.
If it’s very difficult for you to decide, but deadlines are running out, then you can purchase a playpen. The design of which is very durable, reliable and versatile. You also don't need a mattress for the playpen; it's easy to clean and transport. Truly, suitable both as a “camping” choice and on a permanent basis.
Two-tier models
Models of modern cribs will debunk your opinion that bunk models are designed for two children. For owners of small-sized apartments, this option will be an unusual and convenient solution for one child. Consider the most popular options for bunk beds.
A loft bed with a work area is the best choice for a one-room home. This model solves two problems at once: a cozy sleeping place and an ergonomic work area for studying. The designers have developed a model with a completely fenced-off space, providing a private corner for your baby.
A closet connected to the bed will serve not only as a place to store things, but as a support for the bed. The staircase to the second tier can be made functional by arranging steps - drawers. Thus, the ladder will become a kind of chest of drawers.
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A sofa bed is the most convenient option for small spaces. At night, this model can be used as a bed, during the day you can arrange a sofa for games and relaxation.
Crib material
Children are very vulnerable to allergens and various bacteria, especially newborns, so the best material for a crib is wood. It is safe, will not harm the child and will fit perfectly into any interior, since wooden furniture is universal.
You, of course, can choose a plastic design, but it will be less reliable and safe for the child, although it will undoubtedly be cheaper. But in this case it is better not to save.
A metal crib would also be a good solution. Such a bed will be able to withstand all your child’s experiments, especially if he is very active. In addition, metal is also hypoallergenic.
Which should not be used from year to year
For an active baby who, due to his age, is restless, some types cannot be used:
- rocking bed;
- cradle;
- on wheels.
You should not use a bed on wheels for children over one year old.
The baby has grown up. Even if it still fits in its original sleeping place, it becomes unsafe to use.
Design Features
Ideally, a crib should not have sharp corners, and the distance between the slats in it should not be particularly large - no more than 90 mm. You should also consider sanding the wood before purchasing the bed.
The surface should be smooth and not have even small roughnesses. And a very important factor when purchasing will be the presence of small parts that a child can unscrew. If they are, then accordingly, the bed should not be taken. Because the child unscrews the part, starts gnawing on it and may accidentally choke.
It is better if the crib is not very deep, so that caring for the child is easier. This is especially true for cribs for little ones. But older children need high sides so that the child does not accidentally fall at night.
A great purchase would be a crib with drawers to save space in your apartment or house. Moreover, there are more models of this type.
The bottom of the crib should be made of slats, but it won’t be a big problem if the bottom is solid.
Newborn crib color
Calm colors are better for children. A bed shade of any color would be a great solution. As for the frame, it is better to take a natural wood color rather than a painted bed. If you still like a painted model, then it would be better if it was a natural color, for example, wenge.
Also, if you take a bed with a painted frame, you must be sure that the paint will not harm the baby’s health.
- As for bed linen, here you should be guided only by your imagination and the features of your interior.
- Of course, there are people who argue that girls need pink shades and boys need blue shades.
- And if you also share this opinion, then why not? But if you don’t want to use these colors for your child, then don’t.
Moreover, global trends dictate universal colors, for example, yellow or green. These are very calm colors, pleasing to the eye, and also very natural and cannot in any way have a bad effect on your child’s worldview.
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.
Add-ons
You can also have a hand in creating a bed for your child and make a crib from sketches. Or you can make the bumpers yourself, adding a personal touch to the crib you’ve already purchased.
You can turn your imagination to the maximum and paint the crib with different funny designs. But it is important that the paint is safe for the baby.
Some tips for crib placement
To choose the perfect place for your baby's crib, you should remember that:
- If the crib has a slatted bottom, it will be well ventilated
- It is better to choose a bottom that can be adjusted
- It is better to choose cribs with wheels to be able to easily move the bed from room to room
- It's better if the side goes down
- Be sure to check the composition of the paint or varnish that covers your child’s bed.
- Don't assume that expensive is always good. Try to check all materials and compositions more carefully
Remember that the canopy is not necessary, but it will be very useful if your child wants to sleep during the day.
Playpen bed
A playpen bed is often designed for a baby from birth to 3 years or more and has many useful functions. In the first months of his life, a baby is almost constantly in the crib - both during sleep and when awake.
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Growing up, the child acquires skills and tries to stand on his own legs. Therefore, the bottom of the crib is designed so that it can be lowered to a lower level, turning the sleeping area into a playpen while the child is awake.
When answering the question of which crib is best for a newborn, it must be said: only one that takes into account the individual characteristics of the child and has the appropriate parameters.
A properly selected crib is one of the most important conditions for healthy and sound sleep, and it is the key to the full development of a child. Catalogs of online stores offer parents a huge variety of photos of cribs for newborns.
Sometimes moms and dads just get lost in this diversity. Therefore, you should approach the choice of a crib with full responsibility; it will be useful to study the relevant literature. The main thing is that the still helpless baby is provided with the care of his parents, a comfortable sleeping place, a soft blanket and his favorite toy.
