Choosing beds for children: what is the first thing to look at?
In the first place in the arrangement of the room for the child is the choice of the bed. For a berth get specialized furniture which passes strict certification.
Children's models differ in features of a design and material used by production. Rating of companies producing products for preschoolers and older children, is published on the web.
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What should be beds for children?
Sleeping furniture for a child has a number of differences:
- made predominantly from natural materials;
- its dimensions correspond to the age category;
- designs equip with additional elements of safety.
Standard children's beds must comply with SanPiN and other regulatory documents, which indicate the necessary safety parameters in relation to the use of material, paint, varnish and fasteners.
The surface of the model should be even, without protrusions, crevices, cracks and burrs. Beds with withdrawable parts and ladders must be checked for safety.
When organizing a bed, parents should check the bed for stability and reliability of the assembly. Reliability of fasteners is also important.
Models for children up to 3-5 years old should be equipped with restrictive elements - side walls and metal barriers. This applies to both single and two-tier structures.
Children's models can be cheap or expensive, but they must meet the safety criteria in any case. This is true for the kid, and for the student.
Types of beds for children
Furniture for a child today is very diverse. Among the popular models are several types of beds:
- typical (traditional);
- modular;
- withdrawable;
- thematic.
At the same time, children's models inside each type can be with one or two, and sometimes even three tiers.
Advantages and disadvantages of beds for children
For bed choose designs that are as safe as possible. Natural wood furniture, with sides (for kids) and a strong frame - of course, has all the advantages. In addition, it is often and practical - for example, equipped with lower drawers and a table. Lamellae at the bottom of the bed create natural ventilation.
If you have two children, the loft bunk bed will become not only a place of rest, but also a play area.
Children's beds have their disadvantages, if created from low-quality materials. It is recommended to discard plastic and other artificial derivatives in the construction.
How to choose beds for children?
In order for children's furniture to serve the entire time stated by the manufacturer, you need to be guided by a number of criteria:
- choose a bed according to the age of the child;
- when buying, require a certificate of conformity
- Check availability of all assembly parts.
It is advisable to buy children's beds from solid wood. In this case, the coating - paint, varnish - must be non-toxic. This way you protect your baby from the harmful fumes of furniture decoration.
A bed with a plywood or wooden bottom, prefer the design with lamellae. This will save the model from absorbing moisture and will promote free air circulation.
Sleeping furniture for children should be lower than for adults. The child is still small and cannot control his movements in his sleep - he can easily fall out of the crib. If it is equipped with sides with alternating strips or rods, they should be located at an average distance from each other so that the baby does not get stuck with a foot, hand or head between them.
Also calculate how much the bed is in proportion to the area of the room. It is important to take into account the environment in the room, but here you can always improve the situation - choose the soothing colors of curtains, wallpaper; to add an interior with an interesting decor, etc.
Furniture with streamlined shapes and without protruding fittings is suitable for the baby, since he is very mobile, but he still does not know how to control his body.
For the organization of the bed you can purchase complex furniture, which includes a bed, a wardrobe (dresser), a table and a chair.
Boys and girls over 4 years old can already choose a themed bed. Initial hobbies will show which model the child prefers. The boys tend to love the technique, so sleeping furniture in the form of a racing car or plane they like. Girls love everything fabulous - for your little “princess” you can arrange an appropriate four-poster bed or a simulated carriage.
The classic model can be painted independently - cartoon characters, flowers, abstractions from geometric shapes, painted with bright colors, will raise the mood of the kids.
A bunk bed is ideal for two children - its design serves as a sleeping place, a “training camp”, and a site for interesting games.
If the difference in age is more than 5 years, then with sufficient room space, it is wiser to purchase different beds. For a younger child, a classic or thematic one will suit, for an older one - from a typical model to a folding sofa.
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