Cot transformer: device types, pros

With the advent of the baby in the house come joy and happiness. But along with them a lot of questions and problems to solve that need to be carefully and correctly. This problem - the choice of the crib. This item is not used for one year and must be comfortable and safe for the child's full sleep.

Choice crib expectant parents puzzled long before the birth of the baby. Gaining popularity crib transformers. It is a symbiosis of two, three or four pieces of furniture. When purchasing this model, you get one set of bed, stand for swaddling.

The device cot-transformer

Product skeleton consists of the lower sides and back. On the back of a fixed cabinet or locker. The bottom consists of slats. At the bottom is an orthopedic mattress. On the sides are fixed lattice. A grille is omitted. Table for swaddling is bolted to the nightstand.

When the child grows up chest-changing table is transformed into a nightstand. Rear headboard is removed, the foot extends in length. Thus a place to sleep increases by 40-50 cm. The width remains the same.

There are models that are apart by 200 cm. special mattresses are designed for them. They consist of additional blocks, which are first stored separately. By increasing the size of the sleeping bed, additional portions of the mattress laid out on the bottom.

Actual size bed suitable for a child from 4-5 years to 10-12 years of age, depending on the growth opportunities crib dimensions.

The remaining parts of the module also find use in the nursery. For some models of drawers with a hinged lid is easily transformed into a table-top desk, the side walls are wall shelf for books. Regiment attached to the wall.

Types cots, Transformers

The models differ from each other on the following parameters:

1. Availability of accessories included in the box.
2. Ability to change the bed length.
3. Demountable protective construction.
4. Transformation components design.

Cot transformer plus a chest of drawers.The surface of the chest is used as a changing table, yet allow the baby's body size. Preferably the presence of constraints on the changing table.

As the child's body growth, sleeper lengthen. Chest is removed from the bottom of the bed and put her side or elsewhere. Front wall with bars bed also removed. If the bottom of the crib with the outside of the fixed wheels for the movement of furniture and rocking the baby, they also remove or fix.

Cot transformer plus a changing table. To the back of the crib attached folding changing table. The height is adjustable beds. When the bottom of the crib released to the floor, a bed converted to a playpen. Sold with pod design.

Transformer with a pendulum. The system consists of a high frame bed, the beads with iron rods, 2-backs, 4-resistant support legs regulators special metal bottom and the pendulum mechanism.

Pendulum - a device whereby swinging bed. The mechanism is based on a sliding construction. It consists of bearings, joints and wooden planks with holes.

Sometimes pendulums are three types:

1. Transverse.
2. Longitudinal.
3. Universal.

They differ from each other swing path. Tilt mechanism has a special lock. Thanks to him, the pendulum is fixed and the design is not shaken. In completing the model of the pendulum also includes a dresser, changing table, drawers and removable parts.

Addl bed-transformer. Attached to the parents' bed. One side is open, floor height is adjusted depending on the height of the parental bed. It shall be accompanied fasteners kit for fixing to the "adult" bed. It has a rectangular or semi-circular shape. When the child grows up, it is used as a child of the sofa or table.

Crib convertible to twins. For twins need to buy just two beds. You can buy a universal transformer. Its feature - a special removable partition that separates the two beds for children. If it is clean, two beds become a comfortable sofa. The height of the mattress is regulated, they may be positioned at different levels. Side bumpers down.

Cot transformer toy. These models are made in the shape of a race car, pirate ship, castle of Sleeping Beauty, etc. They are adjustable in length and height.

functions

The sleeping area is used for sleeping and the baby game. On the changing table or mother dresses perepelenyvaet child. The dresser drawers are diapers, bed sheet, baby clothes. If the module is equipped with shelves, they are bottles, toys and other things.

Models equipped with the pendulum, let lull baby. Longitudinal pendulum swing replicates the natural movement of a mother's arms by the type of "back and forth". Toddler calms down and falls asleep. Pediatricians believe that as a result of this rocking the baby comes back to normal intracranial pressure.

The pendulum swings an adult or a child himself when moving. The vibration amplitude is from 5 to 15 cm. There are models with electric drive, connected to the pendulum. swing operation, the amplitude of the time the user specifies. Universal pendulum works in any mode.

In cribs, toys made in the form of cars, lit lamps. They serve as a nightlight. Canopy on the lock protects against insects.

Pros and cons of cots, Transformers

Plus many species is a long term use. On all models, which increase in length, the child sleeps in age from birth through adolescence. Sleeper "grows" with the little master. Ladders, models and options for twins such functions do not have, so their lifespan is shorter.

At the same time the width of the bed is not adjustable. Therefore teenager uncomfortable to sleep on a narrow mattress. This lack of Transformers.

When purchasing a transforming bed, you save money.

Purchase a separate crib, dresser, changing table, shelves for books and a desk will cost much more expensive than buying a crib-transformer. Not all models combine a number of items, but the top of the range allows you to save on costs.

Extension models are convenient because my mother did not have to get up at night and approach the child awakened. The child is there, but at the same time not in the parental bed. Psychologists and therapists do not recommend putting the baby to sleep with their parents. In the future, it is difficult to accustom to sleep separately.

Fast asleep mother or father may cause injury lying next to little one. And Adjacent cradle youngest member of the family is sleeping next to mom and dad, but at the same time, in his own bed. The downside of this option is a little longer. A child older than two years and a half-sleep in it can not.

When comparing models equipped with a pendulum swing wins cross-principle. He shakes the bed according to the principle of the cradle - "right-left". When a small area of ​​the room in which the transformer is installed, this principle is more convenient to the longitudinal version.

Crib toys decorate the interior, delight and amuse children. At the same time, they may unnecessarily excite the kid in the evening, at a time when it's time to go to bed.

Exploitation

The room in which the unit is installed must be dry and warm, have ventilation. Features wooden product at a distance of one meter from heaters or direct sunlight. Do not place it close to curtains and blinds. Protect from moisture surface of furniture and the effects of chemical liquids (alcohol, acetone, gasoline and the like).

Gently, effortlessly open and pull out drawers, remove the partition and other details. Do not load in excess of the specified components in mass instruction.

Keep clean the furniture with the help of high-quality cleaning and polishing preparations. The dust removed from the surface clean, dry and soft cloth. Use natural materials - cotton, flannel, cotton. Wash and clean the furniture sites immediately after contamination.

If spots remain for a long time to clean them will be more difficult. On the polished surface appear white and grayish spots. Remove them with a cloth soaked in alcohol. Wipe the stain and let dry surface.

Security

Entrust skilled assembly design. If you collect the product yourself, stick to the rules specified in the instructions. Incorrectly assembled model will endanger the health and life of the child.

Do not abuse the rocking crib-pendulum. The vestibular apparatus of the child will suffer. When you manually rocking the crib, make smooth gentle movements, do not make sudden movements, do not increase the amplitude of the swing.

When you move the product with a pendulum from one place, do not forget to lock the pendulum on both sides, otherwise the mechanism will break. Check the reliability of the lock. If he will fly off at the wrong time, it will cause injury to the child.

Choose a model made of solid wood or MDF. If the product is lacquered, the only water-based, non-toxic. The smell of chemicals unacceptable.

If the module is made of chipboard, then ask the seller a certificate of conformity. It states that used to design DSP meet all sanitary standards, and as a part of no formaldehyde.

If the module is made of plastic and painted in bright colors, make sure the paint does not contain lead.

Do not buy a product if there are defects on the surface - cracks, fractures, scratches. All bolts and nuts are covered with plastic plugs. Do not let a child get hurt.

Feet firmly fixed. Wheels are equipped with rubberized tabs to eliminate noise when moving. Check for lock brakes.

Details transformer that kid can "try on a tooth" should be protected food grade plastic or silicone.

The distance between the slats of the side walls is not more than 7-8 cm to the child not stuck between the bars head.

Do not buy a model with a wall attached to the bottom of plastic or wood. This design is not reliable. The weight of the baby grows, the bed-transformerrasschitana for continuous operation. Choose an option with metal fasteners.

Changing table should have the side guides. It is the child's safety.

The bottom of the crib are made of slats. They leak air.

Common faults and solutions.

• Pendulum mechanism produces over time the creak and rattle. To eliminate grease metal parts with engine oil.
• Become loose and fall out of the mounting screws and bolts of places. Use powerful screw. Strengthen the broken jack screws.
• Fail strips, which move sliding drawers. Replace the roller guides.