Today we will look at the types of cribs thatare very popular with modern young parents, we will list their main pros and cons. And also find out what professional designer Irina Krivtsova thinks about this. From the first days of a child's life, parents strive to introduce him to high aesthetics: they try to choose everything that is most beautiful. They often find themselves in a difficult situation when choosing a crib. After all, in addition to beauty, other criteria must be taken into account. A crib is the key to a baby's sweet and healthy sleep. How to choose the ideal option for a child's bed?
Lull? Easy!Wooden rocking bed This option is well suited for toddlers from the first days of life up to three years. Its main advantage is the rocking function. There are models on runners, when the entire crib rocks together with the legs. There are also options equipped with a mechanism - a pendulum. In this case, the legs remain motionless, and only the crib rocks. Advantages: rocking function. Disadvantages: it is necessary to fix the legs, which is not very convenient.
With the breeze:cot on wheels A cot equipped with wheels allows you to quickly move in any direction. This makes it easy to move it if necessary. Can be used from birth to three years. The classic model with high sides is a guarantee of safety. Advantages:
- mobility;
- possibility of motion sickness.
Flaws:
- A short period of operation provided that the mobile mechanism is constantly used.
A practical solution for sweet dreams for yourselfA simple wooden model without wheels is considered a practical crib. It is used for babies from birth to three years. Usually, such cribs are chosen by parents who do not want to accustom the baby to rocking or live in limited space. The model is equipped with a removable side, which is lowered or removed if necessary. For the convenience of parents when they put the baby to bed, three adjustable positions of the bottom are provided. Recommended for stationary use. Since it is not rocked or moved constantly, its service life increases. Advantages:
- affordable cost;
- Environmental friendliness.
Flaws:
- Lack of motion sickness and mobility.
Two in one:Playpen crib The playpen crib differs from the regular model in that its walls are made of fabric and are equipped with a net in several places. It is good to use in a small area where it is not possible to install a full-fledged playpen. In such a crib, the baby is not only comfortable to sleep, but also good to play. Older children can climb into it on their own. It has an "entrance" from the playpen side. It closes with a zipper. The crib is recommended for children from birth to three years. Advantages:
- can be used not only for sleeping, but also for playing;
- is distinguished by its bright palette;
- Ease of operation.
Flaws:
- there are no hard bars (it is difficult for a child to climb up on his own);
- The bottom is low (parents need to bend more).
Universal choice:crib-transformer Recently, universal models-transformers, intended for both newborns and teenagers, have become popular. The crib is equipped with removable parts: drawers, a changing table, shelves and side rails. As the child grows, it can be easily transformed. Advantages:
- space saving;
- versatility;
- Long period of operation.
Flaws:
- large dimensions and higher cost, since it contains several pieces of furniture;
- You must immediately install in a certain place, since then it is difficult to move it.
Irina Krivtsova, designer:— Sometimes you need to choose something compact for the interior, then you can choose transforming beds. At night, this is a full-fledged place to sleep, and during the day, such a bed, with the help of a lifting mechanism, easily turns into a closet, that is, it is pressed against the wall. This will help free up space for games.
One cot for two TraditionalWooden bunk bed is an ideal solution when there are twins or children of the same age in the family. It is recommended for children from three years old. It fits into any interior. It is very convenient for saving space where there is no possibility to place two beds at once. Advantages:
- space saving;
- It looks beautiful in the interior.
Flaws:
- more difficult to move due to its dimensions;
- unsafe option (there is a risk of falling from the "upper floor"). Choose models with handrails on the stairs and high sides.
Irina Krivtsova, designer:— If there is more than one child in the family and the children's bedroom is one, a loft bed will help. There are many offers on the market from manufacturers of children's furniture. You can design the bed in such a way that it becomes a whole adventure for the kids, for example, it looks like a ship or a princess's palace, and also saves space in the room - it has additional storage space in the steps.
Note!
Irina Krivtsova, designer:— The bed, regardless of the age category of the child, must have a solid base (frame). After all, wooden slats are attached to it. They play an important orthopedic role in maintaining the spine in a straight position. Perhaps such beds will have additional drawers for storage at the bottom, or one large container, then such a bed will have a lifting mechanism. Both are convenient for maintaining order in the nursery. I would like to highlight the topic of choosing mattresses separately. Be sure to choose environmentally friendly options. The best ones are medium-hard, filled with coconut shavings. When choosing bed linen, make sure that the paints on the colored linen are non-toxic and safe for the health of the child, and the materials from which it is made are natural.
When buying a baby crib, be guided bythe main rule is that safety, ecology and convenience always come first. And only then beauty and design. vcoolshop.com; pinterest.com
