Baby cots: types, advantages and disadvantages, how to choose the characteristics of

Appointment playpen - to ensure baby's safety in a time when the parents can not look after him. Acquired item is not for a child: it is interesting to learn about the world, and in a confined space, he feels uncomfortable.

At first, the kids are capricious, selected or overturn parts of the arena, so we can not leave them in a long time.

The device and materials playpens

Playpen is an enclosed space within which there are no forbidden subjects for children. Wall is desirable to establish clear: the baby will not feel trapped, and parents will be able to monitor its behavior.

frame material

There are three types of materials, which make up the frame of the arena:

• metal - a durable, expensive, but heavy;
• Plastic - lightweight, inexpensive, can release hazardous substances;
• tree - a strong, heavy, but it requires special care.

Arenas for the production of hypoallergenic materials used are safe for children of all ages. In the case of wooden models necessarily protective coating.

Wood

Environmental material, resistant to damage. It weighs more than plastic, so that the construction of the child does not turn over. Wooden playpen consists of sections with twigs, allowing the baby to get acquainted with the world around them.

The distance between the bars should not be more than the baby's head so that it is not stuck. The base is preferably a tough pick to the baby learned to get up and walk leaning on the railing.

Plastic

Easier wood and metal, moving around the house, even weak women, turns active large children. It supplied as a "designer" that allows to divide the space into several areas: gaming, learning, leisure and etc.

Metal

The most expensive material. Durable, heavy, not recommended to buy, without additional registration. It is better if the set includes a soft lining on the bumpers, protection for the joints. Wall of the models are made of mesh.

Types and characteristics of playpens

Classification by purpose

• Playpen mesh. A common variant, mat or floor, enclosed netting. Light, delicate woman carries a playpen in another room without difficulty. The cost starts at one and a half thousand rubles.

Allocate a subgroup of this type: Corner playpens, which saves space and fits in a small apartment.

• Manege baby bed. The angles are recorded accurately, an enclosed space is obtained in the form of a rectangle or square. Space saving is achieved by using the arena as cots.
• Manege-screen. Modular embodiment, is assembled from several walls, to fit the space. Fixed form no part of the shielded room.
• Inflatable arena. Used in open areas, the apartment occupies a lot of space. The functionality is incorporated with the use of inflatable arena respective walls as the trampoline or pool.

The form

• It considered a classic rectangular, but in small rooms it is inconvenient.
• Polygonal option can be customized to the size of the free space in the room for the baby to fend dangerous place and provide maximum space for movement.
• Round and oval playpens impractical, but they look nice and are suitable for the outdoors.
• The angular shape of the arena is a sector, which is mounted in a corner. It fits in a small apartment, covering a maximum free space.

dimensions

The size of the cells in a grid have to be close to the baby could thread the fingers and take them out, do not get confused. The distance between the twigs (in wooden arenas-Screens) - is no longer the baby's head, which you put inside.

The size is selected depending on the room in which is installed an arena, and the planned budget.

If forced to choose between, bid size and quality to do the latter, because in close playpen the child will simply less room for maneuver, and in poor quality have all chances to get injury.

Optional accessories

• Adjusting the height of the bottom. Most often it occurs in an arena-bed: day construction is located on the ground level, and in the evening rises.

Parents convenient babysit at night, do not need to lean heavily to get the baby.

• Baby changing table. A nice addition to a playpen, crib, standing side by side, there is a folding, facilitates diapering.
• For motion sickness a baby in a cot-arenas used by runners. Removable element is not dangerous to the bed rocking amplitude. The child in this arena will not tip, even if much is spinning.
• Side entrance for older children. Fastens with a zipper on the outside, so that children not out of the arena unaided.
• pocket toys located on the side, the availability of toys for the child provided by parents.

• Mosquito nets purchased for outdoor arenas. If the summer in the house windows are open and free of mosquito nets, it is worth to buy this item to protect your baby from mosquito bites.
• Transport bag. The expanded configuration is included in the set, otherwise optional (not required).
• For children who are accustomed to go to sleep while the parents rocked in her arms, presented vibrating units. Do not rock the cribIt creates a vibration that is sufficient for lulling your baby. Require electrical power from the network or periodic recharging the battery.

• Handles help children to get up with the help of support and stay upright. Older child learns to walk along the support, clinging to the handles.
• Doug toys will be fun for the kid who can not sit. Adjusted for a particular embodiment, an example of content are two or three colorful toys without small parts.
• The hood protects the baby from bright sunlight during outdoor recreation. Used for fencing arena of artificial lighting.

Features

• cot. Divided into two levels: the lower one is used for games and recreation, the top (removable) - to sleep. You can add a third tier - the changing table.
• Grid. Along the perimeter of strong fabric is stretched network. If bumpers are covered with oilcloth or foam for safety, the child can not get hurt. Getting up for training with the help of this support is not an option, even if the mesh is properly tensioned.
• Screen. Not suitable for apartments with a slippery or cold floor on which the drafts are walking. Not the best choice for children, getting up to his feet and tried to walk. The exceptions are screens with fastenings in the doorway and on the floor.
• Inflatable. To use need a large room or open space. Not suitable for families with active pets. Price depends on the size of the product and does not exceed the market average for all types of arenas.

Benefits

• The child did not keep an eye on the time, and this time he is in a safe place.
• Divides the space into two zones kid: to play and to sleep (cot).
• It helps the child to become independent, to play without constant adult attention.

The advantages of each type of arenas:

• Grid. Plenty of space for games, security and extra accessories.
• cot. Durability, reliability, economy of space in the apartment, the addition of optional accessories.
• Screen. Mobility, ease of maintenance, portability and security.
• Inflatable. Compact and portable, easy maintenance, the use as an inflatable pool.

disadvantages

• A child is limited in movement and can not on their own to explore the world around them.
• Children who first came to the arena, capricious. Adjustment period may be delayed for weeks.
• In some situations, the baby will still have to follow until he gets used to the new place.

Disadvantages linked to specific types of arenas:

• Grid. Requires free space in the apartment, only used for games and a short rest.
• Cot. The child is not conditional division of space is produced by the playing and sleeping area, in the bottom of the models is located on the floor level, a soft bottom learning walking does not help.
• Screen. No bottom, in itself bulky, model no additional accessories are mounted.
• Inflatable. On the strength it ranks last, pierced with a sharp object.

How to choose a playpen

When you purchase guided by the following characteristics:

• compactness;
• color;
• materials;
• the height of the flanges;

Modern cots fold up for transportation (from room to room or to another house). If the selected option is not formed even by half, should reconsider the selection and purchase another.

The standard height of the flanges is not less than sixty centimeters. This number limits the young children in an attempt to escape.

Exploitation

As the surface in intimate contact with the child, playpen periodically clean (at least three times a week, once - with a doctor's approval means for disinfection).

Grid washed often and thoroughly, as dust accumulation in the cells - a common cause of children's stomatitis and allergies.

Compounds of the cover plate to the protection of children. Popular manufacturers are engaged in it themselves, but cheaper models caps rechecks buyer.

During the adaptation period is used as a playpen toy box, to put it is not necessary. Kid gets used to the arena, even when not sitting directly in it. If you leave the side door open, eventually the child himself will go inside.

Child development:

• If we make a special stand or scribble matching items (such as cubes or beans), develops fine motor skills.
• Default develop skills for sustainable sitting on a hard surface.
• The kid learns to stand up, get up on its feet without the help of parents.
• If you choose a wall with a height of growth of the baby or put the net instead of a pair of walls, baby try to walk along the support.

Adaptation period will take place more easily if parents follow the rules:

• Schooling to the arena gradually. First, the child sits down and made into your favorite bright toys. The kid is interested in the contents of the new site and its transfer into - such a scheme to avoid tantrums at the first indoor arena.
• In the first days of the child leave. Parents sit nearby and watch the reaction: if the kid gets scared, behaving nervously, take him out of the arena and try later.
• child's residence time in the arena increased gradually. After two or three days, start to leave the room for a minute, two, and so on. D. lack of time increases if the baby shows no concern.
• Even when the baby gets used to being in the arena for a long time did not drop out. If he is bored, the parents take the hands to play.

Guarantee

The warranty period is specified in the documents to the arena or on the packaging. If the terms are not specified, they are automatically set: two years from the date of transfer of the goods to the buyer.

Before purchasing documentation is studied separately: unscrupulous manufacturers suggest shorter terms in small print in the documentation.

Features Return Policy:

• Street shops playpens are made in the category of seasonal goods. In this case, the warranty period starts from the day when the season came said.
• Technically sophisticated products which are marked as returned by a separate scheme.
• Big-ticket items require special delivery.

What to do in return for a guarantee?

If as a result of the purchase of defective arena incurred losses (.. For treatment, transportation, etc.), they will be reimbursed - either voluntarily or through court.

Credit product taken as purchased for cash, repaying the amount paid to the bank, plus the costs associated with obtaining the loan.

Documents

To access the warranty bring the warranty card, a passport and a check of the buyer. If the check is not present, refer to the testimony of witnesses.

malfunctions

The reason for failure lies in the workmanship or improper operation. Broken fences, fixing, fall off the grid.

Decision:

• Repair or refund guarantee (proved that the production problem).
• Self Repair. Bought for fixing nets, protection of children and installed in its place.
• Repair the master.

manufacturers

Baby Care

Brand from South Korea specializes in car seats, wheelchairs and arenas. Products from the range of durable and lightweight, non-slip on the grass and linoleum, are stable in all positions.

The catalog contains lightweight versions convenient for transportation and use in travel (bag for transportation attached).

Every product with a minimum of four points of support of non-slip material, only lockable wheels. The materials are suitable for outdoor use, are cleaned without the use of special tools.

The official Russian-language website not.

Bertoni in Russia - the official distributor of Bulgarian goods for sale takes wholesale goods. Directly purchase is not possible: only through intermediaries in the shops, collecting brands.

Goods in diverse catalog: strollers, seat, Feeding accessories. In crafting involving European designers and doctors, quality assurance starts with the selection of materials for manufacturing.

In Russia, the products are available at average prices. Seen firm, to create a replica of the same at below market prices logo.

CAM

According to reviews, the products practical and convenient for kids. extended service life: at least three years with a guarantee that no damage.

Construction: plastic frame with metal inserts to increase.

The catalog contains only rectangular folding cots. Prices start at 5,000 rubles per option without additional accessories.

Added handrails for older children, floor complies with orthopedists and safe for toddlers feet. In the last trim add developing mats. Arc to no toys, but items are tied to the railing.

The mesh can withstand the overload in two or three times, will not tear, if the baby twitches and throws toys to the wall. Turn the fixed arena without external influence is impossible.

The official Russian-language website not.

The company began with prams (obtained for the quality award in the year). At the moment shown in the catalog snow-cats, seat, Chairs for feeding, strollers and playpens.

Annually a meeting of European technologists and physicians to discuss the concept of the product, the forthcoming this year.

In agreeing taken into account European standards, is not considered to be a Russian guest. Dangerous arenas from this do not get: quality is only getting better. Factory-tested each unit of product.

Company selling children's clothes wide spectrum. Internet shop in Russia is still in beta, seasonal promotions. Underway groups in social networks, in addition to advertising available informative content.

The warranty on the cots is limited to six months, the details of the provision of warranty service in services is on the site.

Feya

Russian producer with prices below the market average. Advanced product range includes five hundred kinds of baby products. Cons: high percentage of negative responses related to fragility of the goods. The official site there.

Geuther

The German company, working according to European standards, the price above the market average. Qualitative arena worth ten thousand.

The catalog is standard and extended versions, with additions or accessories sections. Materials: wood and metal, the metal parts is protected and away from children.

The official Russian-language website not.

Russian producer, began operations in the year, in this time released playpens, Changing tables, Chairs for feeding etc.

The products featured restrained shades, designers pay special attention to the colors. Apart from the guests are taken into account the European quality and safety standards.

The site contains informative articles with the addition of advertising, describing the advantages of the brand over the others. The main quality control of each product passes on a conveyor belt, marriage is sent for processing.

The emphasis is on convenience of the parents at the time of use of the object for children.

In the catalog there are cots, beds, classic build and play areas for the kids moving.

Separately allocated travel goods and games on the street: they are equipped with additional accessories that bring the comfort of the baby and ease of use to parents.

The main activity - Strollers - caneClassic, transformers and related products for the care of the baby. It produces ordinary cots, without additional accessories, a minimum of four points of support and lockable wheels.

Models are designed for children aged three months. Refines the details found on the item card.

Family business, approaching the centennial. It is positioned as a company stand out for the quality control of time and resources. To marriage breakdowns and are easy: the return is made without scandals, repair centers take in a specified time.

Warranty repair is carried out on a common basis, upon presentation of the warranty card and proof of purchase in the store network (check or testimony). Adopts pure product, with no trace repairs or modifications. Warranty valid six months.

The site has the opportunity to send feedback directly to the manufacturer, specifying the subject of the request. The resource is not fully translated documentation and the text of the Privacy Policy in English and Italian.

Points of sale are indicated in a separate section of the site, there are described online shops selling products.

Supplier delivery and your order by e-mail. It specializes in prams ruggedized, produces practical playpens for all occasions.

To allow for the assembly of skilled craftsmen with experience and knowledge of European quality standards. Each item is tested separately for compliance.

Company with a wide range of products for the placement of children in the adult world. Strong domestic and road high chairs, reliable seat, Walkers and playpens, limiting movement in stock. They work according to European standards, supply from abroad.