Choosing the right bed for children, with concern for the health of the child

Caring and loving parents literally from day one of your own child He begins to worry about his safety, health, comfort and full development.

How to choose size bed for a newborn? What should be size bed for a child 3 years? What should I look for when choosing bed for a student or a teenager? Let's investigate.

First and foremost, remember: right the size of a baby cot depends on the child's age.

Childhood	Optimal size cribs (Length * width / max h Boxes)
0 - 6 months	650 * 300 mm - 900 * 450 mm
six months - 3 years	1200 * 600 (650) mm / 500 mm
36 years	1400 * 600 (700) mm and 1600 * 600 (700) mm / 300 mm
6 years	1900 * 800 (900) mm - 2000 * (800) 900 mm / 500 mm

The second thing that needs careful consideration - the material used in the manufacture of bed.

The second most popular place is chipboard and MDF, third place is usually given to a combined modelsIn which the plastic is present. By the way, do not be afraid of plastic elements cotsHowever, and to abandon the study of certificates for such products is also not worth it.

And the third time, sometimes undeservedly overlooked parents - approval to purchase a new subject furniture from child. Of course, if we are talking about the baby or one-year babyThen ask his opinion on the matter - at least silly.

The first newborn bed

There are several varieties bed for child 0 to 3 years.

• The cradle (cradle)

Immediately after discharge from the hospital and about 3-4 month age baby sleep better in the cradle. its small dimensions (65 * 30 90 * 45 centimeters) Allow the newborn to feel as comfortable as in the womb.

• Extension

this type of cot standard purchased or instead of the cradle, or else immediately after the failure of her. In this case, much depends on size bed.

• Classical (pendulum)

A large number of people buy classic cotsAnd one can not say that they are doing the wrong choice. After all, a similar construction are designed for children from 0 to 3 - 4 years, it is safe (high bumpers to 95 centimeters), And usually a functional (optionally has built-in boxes for linens, wheels or skids arcuate).

• Bed-manezh

This model combines two functions: it is a place to sleep and play. Thanks to mesh ledges, parents will be able to see what is happening in bed their baby.

• Transformer

The undeniable advantage similar object furniture is its uniqueness: Dimensions of children's beds "Grow" together with child.

How to choose a bed for a baby from 1 year to 3 years

standard 2-3-year-old kids They have boundless energy, a huge imagination and a great thirst for independence.

similar object children's furniture be sure to:

• It must be low (optimal height - 30 centimeters);
• Should have the standard size of a place to sleep (This facilitates the selection of bed linen);
• It should not have sharp edges.

In addition to the vysheoboznachennyh models for such age suit:

• usual bed;
  
  

  Standard dimensions: 160 * 70 centimeters.

• Bed-attic;
  
  

  Recommended height - no more than 1 meter.

• Bed-transformer (children's furniture, "Turns" of sleep structure in a chair, wardrobe, table);
  
  

  Dimensions can be selected individually.

• The unusual shape bed (Machine, carriage house, boat, plane or train).

This can be easily seen if we look Photo in the Internet or relevant Photo directory children's furniture. The construction of all these beds is identical to: play a central role couchetteTo which a 3 or 4 sides add bumpers with bright, eye-catching labels.

Bunk bed - convenient?

Child psychologists say that the ideal load bedroom baby furniture items should not exceed 30% of the total space.

After all, a similar construction, thanks to intelligent dimensions, It takes up little space, has good functional properties and, importantly, like all kids, without exception.

The following types 2 longline beds:

• With working placePlaced at the bottom;
  
  

  Bunk bed model saves space in the nursery, it will fit even in a small room.

• With the play area (may be top, bottom or placed nearby);
  
  

  Options bunk bed is almost any, just select the option you liked the size.

• With 2 bed seats (May be arranged in parallel, at an angle or in a stepwise manner).
  
  

  To prevent the risk of injury situation we can not allow children to play at the top of a bunk bed.

Just all the designated two-level design can have standard dimensions, For example, 190 * 80 (90) centimeters or individual dimensions. In any case, to size bed for a child or for several children had been picked up as much as possible correctly, be sure to observe the growth of their own son or daughter.

Each age your mattress

Whatever the unique, beautiful and functional would not be children's bedBut if you have the "wrong" mattress, The health baby It is under threat.

So, the lower the age, weight and height babyThe more rigid mattress he needs. The exception is children with a slight increase in obesity, it is also required mattress with maximum rigidity. In addition, special attention deserve orthopedic mattresses.

If the mattress is purchased "with a stock" (for several years), it is better to choose double-sided models with a hard and a soft side. Always ensure that the size mattress It coincides exactly with those in the crib. Too big mattress will puff up and be a little "ride."

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