Crib bumpers for newborns

The crib in which the child sleeps must necessarily meet all the standards of convenience: the optimal size, shape, correct frame construction, executive material, on which the durability of the bed depends, the proper height, etc. But the crib does not always fully ensure safety and comfort for the baby, because in many ways convenience depends on the soft inventory (pillows, blanket, mattress). In this, we are helped by pillows and bumpers for a protected, quiet sleep.

Many parents prefer to buy such products ready-made, with the exception of those mothers who sew bumper pillows with their own hands. Let's look at the step-by-step instructions.

We purchase the necessary material

Before you start sewing, you need to decide on the pattern, the required number of pillows, choose the fabric (preferably natural), the filling for the pillow (you can choose different ones, for example, synthetic padding, bamboo or foam rubber), think over the shape, the type of the final result.

There are a huge number of types of bumpers that are placed in the crib. It all depends on your imagination.

1. Bumper cushions with covers (removable or without).
2. Thin, fabric.
3. Solid sides.

   

Thus, there are many different types of bumper pillows that promote a quiet, calm, and most importantly, safe sleep for the child.

Textile

After you have decided on the appearance of the product, think about the quantities in which you will sew the sides, this will determine how much fabric you will need. Considering that you are sewing to install in a standard-sized crib, you will need about 5-6 meters of fabric (the sides will be quite large, it will be approximately.

Choosing fabric is not that difficult, given your knowledge of possible allergic reactions of the baby to the material. It is better to buy natural fabric rather than synthetics, as it is the least harmful to the skin. You can pay attention to cotton, linen, chintz, flannel.

When purchasing filler, you should only buy fabric made from natural fibers.

Pattern stage

After preparing the necessary raw materials, we begin cutting. It will be necessary to perform the following stages, step by step, to prevent some defects.

1. Carefully measure the size of the baby's sleeping area, select the height (this will make it convenient to install in the crib).
2. On pattern paper (graph paper, tracing paper, or you can use regular paper or newspaper), draw the required dimensions of the future pillow.
3. We lay out the fabric and cut it out strictly according to the pattern.

   

4. Using a sewing machine, stitch several seams, leaving a slit.
5. Turn the pillows inside out through the unstitched seam.
6. Insert synthetic padding inside.
7. Stitch the last edge.

   

The cushion sides are ready! If desired, you can sew on various items: lace, buttons, ribbons, ruffles, and also decorate with inscriptions and drawings.

Sides with a pattern

Bumpers with a pattern are preferred by many parents. They have other purposes besides safety.

Slightly older children (aged 2 to 4 years) look at these very drawings and inscriptions. For a small person, this seems like an interesting activity.

The sides with a picture are chosen based on the baby's gender. If it's a girl, then pictures in the form of fairies, mermaids, bears, cats and other different characters.

Preferred colors are shades of peach, plum, raspberry, olive and others.

For boys, it is customary to choose other images: anchors, boats, cars, cartoon characters.

Colors range from yellow to blue.

If you want to draw on fabric yourself, and you want your sketches to become a special, pleasant memory for your baby, then you can buy special harmless paints for creativity. You can buy them at any household chemicals store.

Sides "Fences"

The fences are suitable for placement in absolutely any crib.

• The sides soften the fall onto the crib.
• Protection from wind gusts and bright sunlight (if sleeping during the day).
• A comfortable environment from a psychological point of view.
• The child will fall asleep faster and will not be too distracted by what is happening around him (the sides and fences block the view).
• If the pads have various appliqués and images in the form of animals, then they perform the function of introducing the baby to the world around him.
• The sides prevent various toys and dummies needed by the child from falling.

Pigtail

The "braid" sides are the easiest to make yourself! The costs are minimal: you only need to buy soft, good fabric (for example, velour).

The weaving technique is also quite simple. First, you need to sew long fabric bags, fill them with foam rubber, synthetic padding or any other filler. The last step will be tying the braids.

Washing pillows

All mothers who buy bumpers for a crib are concerned about the question: "How to wash them?" In fact, everything is not difficult. You should wash them as they get dirty. For example, if there are some spots. There are cases when the filler is lumped together because the child is very active. Here, too, washing will be required.

Experienced parents, and even doctors, advise rinsing no less than every two months: all sorts of bacteria collect, dust accumulates, which is not harmless for the baby.

To ensure high-quality washing, you need to follow some rules.

1. To prevent the product from losing its shape, the water temperature should not exceed 40 degrees.
2. Carefully select the detergent, using it in the smallest quantities, because its “crystals” can remain in the upholstery.
3. Delicate or manual mode, minimize the number of spin revolutions.

   

Drying

Dry carefully on a horizontal surface. You can put a cotton cloth under the product. After the main moisture has evaporated, hang it out in the fresh air.

Ironing

After the washing and drying procedure, you can immediately install the bumpers in the crib. But if you want to iron them, you should do it at a low temperature.

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