How to build a canopy on a cot?

If you expect a small crumb in your house, then of course you should give him a separate sleeping place - a cozy cot, the accompanying element of which is the canopy. How to collect a canopy on a cot?- Masterovitye daddies will cope with this with their eyes closed. And if the pope is very busy or away? And can you give the canopy familiar, and the instruction is lost? Do not worry, our article will help you to collect this simple design in its best form literally in half an hour.

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Does a child need a canopy?

We will tell directly - not all supporters of this element of a cot. Some mothers consider it useless dust collector. Other parents consider such an element of a baby crib a necessity, arguing their opinion by the fact that the canopy performs many useful functions, if it is certainly correctly selected.

Consider the features of this child bed decor:

• This is really a dust collector, and in some ways it's good, because the dust just settles on the canopy, and will not gather in a baby bed. This is especially important if the child is allergic. Naturally, the canopy should often be erased.
• Baldahin perfectly closes your child not only from drafts, but also from annoying sun rays. And if your hospitable family in the first weeks will keep the defense from numerous relatives, friends and neighbors, who in friendly rows will move to you to look at the "heir to the throne", then the canopy will protect the child from superfluous glances.

Important! Many parents are of the opinion that before christenings one does not need to look at the child by strangers.

• If the canopy is selected and fixed correctly, in the summer it will reliably protect the child and from insects - flies, mosquitoes, wasps and others.
• Well, the moment is aesthetic. The baby's bed is now the center of the room. All roads lead to it and all eyes are riveted. Therefore, it is important that everything looks harmonious. Baldahin will create a cozy atmosphere in the room and give a special highlight to the interior.

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How to choose the right canopy?

Think this question in advance, so that in a hurry, not to buy the first caught. In children's shops now a large selection of canopies. They can be sold separately or complete with a bed or bed linen. They differ not only in colors and material, but also in the way of fastening. So that there are no problems in the process of assembling the canopy on a cot, all the nuances must be taken into account.

Tips for choosing:

• The fabric should allow good air flow, but at the same time, it should not be very delicate, otherwise - along with air will miss a lot of dust and insects. It can be cambric, fine silk, tulle, organza. Of course, it is better if the fabric is made from natural fibers. You can combine the canopy with the curtains or other objects of the room interior.
• If you choose a canopy made from natural fabric and it is wrinkled, then look to see that it has fewer fringes, bows and other pretty nonsense. You will have to wash it quite often, but ironing can turn into flour. Do not complicate your life.
• The color should be calm, soft, preferably warm tones, and the drawing is large, not flashy. It can be fabulous or cartoon characters( give preference to Winnie the Pooh, not Robot-Transformer).

Important! The cot and everything that surrounds it should soothe the baby, and not hurt the psyche.

• Measure the height of your crib and look at the packaging length of the canopy so it is not shorter than necessary. The fabric should reach at least the middle of the legs. The average length is 1.5 meters.
• Choose a convenient type of fastening of the canopy to the crib.

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How to fix the canopy on a cot?

The fastening of the canopy is more often with the help of a tripod, which is attached to the bed. It's pretty convenient. You will without special difficulty remove the canopy for washing, adjust the height and so on. The canopy on the tripod is attached to the headboard or from the side, so the fabric is slightly distributed one-sided around the crib.

But there is a ceiling mount. In this case, the hook is screwed into the ceiling or the cornice is screwed on, to which all other "good" is hung. In this case, the canopy will evenly cover the crib and look more chic. Although not everyone wants to hole the ceiling once again, because it's only for a couple of years.

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Setting the canopy on a cot

Depending on what kind of canopy you bought, the installation will be slightly different. First of all, we'll deal with the tools and details that will be needed to successfully and quickly collect the canopy on a cot.

Required Inventory of

1. If you bought a canopy on a tripod, then no additional tools are needed. Check the completeness of the accessory, it should include:
   • itself canopy;
   • straight pipe;
   • curved pipe with detachable hinge at the end;
   • mounting screws and brackets;
   • can also be supplied with a stub and decorative lambrequin.
2. If you purchased a canopy with a ceiling mount, then you will need:
   • tape measure;
   • drill bit;
   • screwdriver;
   • stepladder;
   • pencil;
   • are all components of the canopy itself.

Important! Before installation, it is desirable to wash and iron the tissue itself.

How to assemble a canopy on a tripod?

Installing the canopy on a cot does not require any technical skills. For the accessory on the tripod, you need to do the following simple manipulations:

1. Expand all the parts and determine which side you will attach the canopy. It can be installed in the headboard or on the side wall. The location will depend on how the cot itself is placed and which side needs more protection( how the light from the window is falling, or in what direction the air flows).And of course take into account - from which side you will approach the baby.

Important! Note that when installing the canopy at the head, the fabric may not completely cover the opposite side. When installed on the side of this problem there.

1. Insert the straight pipe into the mounting bracket and secure with a screw( at the bottom of the headboard or side wall).
2. Now proceed to the fastening of the canopy itself. If the ring is removable, then thread it into the kuliska, which should be on the fabric and fasten the ends of the hoop with a special rubber band. If the ring is with soldered ends, then fix the fabric with velcro or ribbons, which will be sewn to the top of the canopy. Now insert the ring into the bent pipe, and in turn, connect it to the straight pipe. Secure with a bracket and a screw.
3. Adjust the height of the canopy and finally tighten the screws.
4. Check the structure for strength. She should not fall on the child when he grows up and can reach the fabric with a pen.

Important! Draw your hands in the attachment points. There should not be protruding ends and protrusions, which can subsequently injure the baby. Close everything with a stub.

How to assemble a canopy ceiling type?

If you are not going to move a baby crib in the next couple of years, you can choose a ceiling canopy. He is more reliable and strong, and looks more impressive. How to assemble a canopy ceiling type? To install it, free up space and prepare all the necessary tools:

1. Stand on a stepladder or stool, make a mark on the ceiling where the canopy will be fastened.
2. The construction can be fixed to the ceiling hook - then it is necessary to screw it into the ceiling and hang the other parts on it. Or it can be a cornice - a metal strip, which you need to screw the screws to the ceiling. To him is attached the cloth of the canopy and is decorated with a lambrequin.
3. The fixed canopy must be checked for durability, as the child will inevitably jerk the fabric when it grows up. The fallen canopy, of course, will not seriously cripple, but fear can be serious.

Important! The ceiling canopy is much larger and longer than the one on the tripod attached to the crib. Therefore, for convenience, you can supplement it with pickups( tapes or magnetic holders).

When choosing a cot and a canopy, remember that this is not just a piece of furniture and a protective curtain. In the next couple of years it will become for the baby his little cozy world, where he will spend a significant part of the time. Pay proper attention to the installation of the canopy, so that it does not collapse or frighten the child at all.