Young children need constant supervision. Not every parent can every second, watch that his child has done something wrong. After all, we all have our own troubles, which take some time.
To date, there are a large number of different children's playpens. In order to make it easier for you to decide which model to buy, in this article we will tell you how to choose a riding arena.
What are the arenas for children and what should be taken into account before buying them?
So, the first thing you need to decide is which arena to choose. To this end, consider the most common models of this product. Currently, there are in great demand such children's playpens as:
- Folding
- Manezh-bed
- Wooden
- Plastic
- Trampolines
The most popular are folding arenas. They come in different shapes: round, square, angled, etc. As a rule, children love space. Therefore, it is best to buy large-size arenas. However, not always in the house or apartment there is a free place for a large arena. In this case, pay attention to the corner products.
Folding arenas are good because they are very easy to fold. Due to this, you can carry a "mini-house" for your baby to any place. For example, if you need something to cook, you can move the arena to the kitchen. Then the child will always be near you, and will not feel lonely.
As a rule, in such products the walls are very soft and, more often than not, they are made from a mesh, which ensures the safety of the baby, if he turns his house over. Manege-bed is a very convenient device. Ideally, if you often go to the country, go on a visit with an overnight stay or if there is not enough free space in your house.
Such an arena, it is easy to fold in a bag, due to which, this children's "mini-house" will always be at your fingertips.
Most often in such products, the walls are made of fabric. On the walls, mesh cutouts are made, which play the role of a window. In some models, one window is made with a lock. To ensure that your child, when he is older, could leave his "mini-dwelling" on his own.
Manege-bed can be folded with an umbrella or a book. The products that form a book are rather bulky, but they have a flat floor, which is very good if the child sleeps in the arena. Products, folding with an umbrella, are compact enough and will fit even in a purse. However, as a rule, they do not have a flat floor. Therefore, to use them for overnight stay is not desirable.
Manezh-beds, have two levels:
- The first - cribs
- The second - the arena
Experts do not recommend constantly using the manege-bed, for the overnight child. Since later he will not distinguish when to play, and when to sleep it's time. Wooden arenas, made of organic wood. They are quite heavy and large in size. Therefore, if you do not have a free place at home, then it is better to avoid such a purchase immediately.
The walls in such a product are made of wooden racks, which is not safe for the child. Since in case he turns his "mini-house", he can get hurt. If you are still, decide to buy this particular arena, pay attention to the distance between the racks.
If it is very large, then the child will be able to slip in there, head that is not safe. Specialists are considered, the distance between the bars is 6 cm, the safest. Plastic arenas are often called the arena-screen. Such a product is, several plastic panels that are installed directly on the floor and are fastened together.
The very walls of such a product are transparent, so the child will see everything that happens behind the screen. A plastic riding arena is best suited if you have little free space in your house. The disadvantage of such a product is the fact that some small children can easily demolish these plastic shields, thereby drilling their "home".
For older children, inflatable playgrounds for trampolines are very suitable. They greatly diversify the playing time of your little ones. Trampolines can withstand weight up to 50 kg. So if you have more than one kid in your family, then such a product will suit you the best.
What can be equipped with a mini-house for children
As a variety of additional devices in children's playpen, a pen table can be used. Table, attached to the top of the arena, which will release some space in the room. When choosing such a product, pay attention to the fact that the table neither sagged and had a hard base.
If you plan to travel with the baby to nature, then choose a playpen equipped with a mosquito net. This grid, will protect your child from mosquito bites and other insects. Some children's lodges are equipped with a music unit with various lulling melodies. That will contribute to a more comfortable falling asleep of your little tomboy.
Some cradle-sets are equipped with a special vibration unit. The presence of such an add-on is very important, if your baby falls asleep badly without motion sickness. In some children's arenas, there is a second level, which is intended to be used as a crib for infants who do not know how to get up on their own.
How to choose a playpen - sum up
After you have figured out with the model of the children's arena necessary for you and various additional devices that it can be equipped with before you go shopping, you need to consider some tips.
Try to choose products that are most resistant. It is best if you used natural materials, such as knitwear, to produce the children's playground you liked.
The area of the arena, should be selected depending on the available space in your home. However, even if you have not enough free space, it is not recommended to buy children's playgrounds with a very small area. Since, being in such a "house", your child will feel, restrained.
It is best to choose from children's playpen, made in bed colors. In view of the fact that bright and dark colors, greatly tear the eyes of the baby.
