All mothers know that any room will be small for an active child. Therefore, the more free space is provided, the better - fewer items will suffer. A wardrobe for clothes and toys can be built into the wall. Books can be placed on shelves. All valuables that the child can tear or break should be moved to another room. One question remains - what to do with the bed?
Today, one of the most compact sleeping places is a folding bed-table-transformer with a mattress, which has a large share of comfort.
Children's bedside table transformer is rushing to the rescue
A child must have a separate bed. Sleeping on a mattress spread on the floor will be a real torture - hard and dusty. In winter, you can catch a cold on such a "bed". A lightweight folding bed is not always a good solution. It needs to be hidden, and not every apartment has a closet. The tubular frame has a small durability resource and quickly loosens. The base for the bed of the folding bed stretches and sags.
The ultra-modern multifunctional design is unlike the old model of folding beds, and allows you to arrange a place to sleep even far from the benefits of civilization, for example, at a dacha or on a hike.
IMPORTANT! A base made of fabric or metal mesh is unacceptable. Such a bed provokes curvature of the spine in a child.
It will become the most irreplaceable piece of furniture if relatives or friends decide to stay overnight.
A children's bedside table "pretends" to be ordinary furniture during the day, and at night it turns into a comfortable sleeping place for sweet children's dreams. The advantages of such furniture are:
compactness – when folded, the bed takes up five times less space;
mobility – unlike a regular bed, it can be moved to any part of the room;
simplicity and ease of transformation – thanks to a special system of connecting the bed sections, the child can prepare for sleep and make the bed on his own.
The nightstand easily transforms into a bed, allowing you to create excellent conditions for rest in a short time.
The base of the bed can be combined - consist of slats, over which a dense fabric base is stretched on spiral springs. Despite its massive appearance, the children's bedside table due to this solution turns out to be lighter than other options by almost 10 kg.
Recently, manufacturers have been offering new specialized models with improved technical characteristics.
IMPORTANT! Use a folding bed with a slatted base only with a mattress.
The main disadvantages of bedside tables:
Suitable for children aged 5-7 and primary school students - younger children require bumpers to prevent them from falling onto the floor;
The metal folding bed structure is not designed for long-term high loads - an adult can bend it with their weight.
During the day, the folding bed functions as a table, and at night it forms a sleeping area.
Lightweight Bedside Tables
There are simplified models that resemble a suitcase. The design of the sleeping area of such a bed consists of three sections - two folding ones, equipped with folding legs and a middle one, which serves as the base of a nightstand with roller legs for easy movement around the room. One of the folding sections is equipped with a headboard made of laminated chipboard, which turns into a tabletop when the bed is cleaned.
Dimensions of the bedside table when assembled:
width – 0.91 m;
depth – 0.34 m;
height – 0.99 m.
The folding design takes up a minimum of useful space.
The folding bed is made of a metal pipe 2 mm thick and 25 mm in diameter, treated with a durable anti-corrosion coating.
Dimensions of the bed sleeping area when unfolded:
width – 0.91 m;
length – 2 m;
Leg height – 0.39 m.
To disassemble and assemble the transformer, you don’t need to put in much effort.
The assembled bedside table is convenient to use as a mobile bedside table near the sofa. With a cover, such a folding bed can be stored in a utility room - it takes up little space and is easy to transport, thanks to the roller legs.
Two-in-one bed
A more aesthetic solution is a collapsible children's bedside table. In appearance, it resembles a narrow bedside table without drawers, standing against the wall. It consists of a rectangular chipboard box, inside which, when folded, a folding metal bed with a mattress and pillow is placed. Some models are equipped with a front panel that folds down when the bed is unfolded.
The cabinet has small dimensions, allowing it to fit harmoniously into the interior and not take up much space in the room:
width – 0.87 m;
depth – 0.38 m;
height – 0.99 m.
Anti-corrosion protection - the metal frame is covered with a special coating that protects the product from rust.
Dimensions of the bed sleeping area when unfolded:
width – 0.8 m;
length – 1.9 m;
Leg height – 0.27 m.
When assembled, the bed can be turned with the open side facing the wall, thanks to the roller legs.
Three-in-one bed
The child needs to be taught to sit at the table - to draw, to sculpt from plasticine, to carry out the tasks of the teacher from the "zero class". For such tasks, a multifunctional children's bedside table "three in one" is suitable:
height – 0.735 m – corresponds to the recommended values for preschool children;
depth – 0.44 m – gives greater stability to the furniture when assembled, a child will not be able to drop it on its side or overturn it;
width – 0.97 m – increases the size of the tabletop when used as a table, allows you to build in a more spacious bed and store a thick orthopedic mattress in it.
Affordable price - all models have a fairly low cost price.
The three-in-one bedside table is a box made of laminated chipboard with a two-section folding lid. When folded, it looks like a bedside table, the first section closes access to the folding bed, and the second serves as a tabletop.
To transform the bed into a convenient table, you need to lift the front section of the lid and extend the supports underneath it, which will hold it in a horizontal position.
Despite its compactness, the dimensions of the sleeping area are not inferior to a full-size bed:
width – 0.8 m;
length – 1.9 m.
For convenient folding and unfolding of the mechanism, the cabinet is equipped with rollers with special rubber and polyurethane pads.
To turn the table into a bed, the lid is lifted vertically, folded in half and secured with a special holder. The folding bed inside is easy to disassemble, thanks to its successful design.
Choose your bed carefully
When choosing a bed, pay attention to the following details:
weight – to prevent injury to the child if he decides to move or disassemble the bed himself;
the width of the sleeping area – the larger it is, the better your child’s sleep will be;
the presence of a front panel - closes the child's access to the bed mechanism and prevents foreign objects - toys, books, markers - from getting inside the bedside table;
the mechanism for unfolding the bed should be as safe as possible for the child;
the presence of special sides that prevent the mattress from sliding off the sleeping area and the child from falling from the bed onto the floor;
the height of the bed legs - the shorter they are, the less likely you are to get injured when falling on the floor;
The base of the sleeping area must be reinforced with slats (latoflexes).
The furniture industry offers several options for folding structures that can be used in various situations.
Carefully examine the materials the folding bed is made of. A tubular steel frame is more durable than aluminum alloys. The base should be strong and thick. Polypropylene fabric is well suited for such purposes - it has high tensile strength, is insensitive to temperature changes and exposure to chemicals. The springs that pull it onto the sleeping area of the bed should be galvanized.
NOTE! The base made of textilene can withstand loads best.
Lamels are curved boards made of bent wood veneer. They perform two functions:
protect the spine from curvature;
Reduces tension on the bed base when someone is lying on it.
They are most often made telescopic, which helps to quickly adjust the height and allows you to place the folding structure even on the banks of muddy rivers or reservoirs.
High-quality slats are made of beech. They should be wide (up to 7 cm) and thick (8 mm). They are attached to the frame using special holders made of polypropylene or rubber (they creak less).
A compact cabinet made of polished chipboard will fit perfectly into any modern style, such as high-tech or minimalism.
When choosing a bedside table, you need to pay attention not only to the design, but also to the base of the product.
IMPORTANT! Do not allow your child to jump on the unfolded bed - latoflexes can only withstand an even distribution of the child's weight over the entire area of the sleeping area.
And the mattress is harder...
Manufacturers of children's bedside tables include springless mattresses in the delivery set. The thickness of the mattress for a children's bed should be at least 6 cm. It is made from a single piece of elastic and flexible material in a cover made of quilted dense fabric. Some build the mattress into the sleeping place - it is one piece with the base.
The children's bed is designed for light loads and has small dimensions.
The most common material is hollcon. It consists of tightly packed polyester threads twisted into a spiral and bonded together using thermochemical treatment. Due to this structure, the flexible mattress quickly regains its shape after prolonged load on the sleeping area and does not sag.
It is best to buy a children's folding bed complete with special fabric pockets, in which books or toys are placed.
If you don't have one, then be sure to buy a children's orthopedic mattress. When buying it, consider the following requirements:
the difference between the width or length of the mattress and the sleeping area of the folding bed should not exceed 3 cm;
give preference to springless mattresses of medium or increased hardness, which are less likely to deform the spine and help develop correct posture in the child;
If you choose a spring mattress, check the softness and elasticity of the top layer of the mattress.
The durable metal frame is reinforced with additional fasteners; the sleeping bed is used not only for sleeping, but also for active games.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION! A good budget solution would be a folding three-section mattress made of polyurethane foam 7 cm thick. But it will need to be replaced after 2-3 years - the mattress sag and does not provide an even distribution of body weight over the area of the bed.
Springless mattresses have different compositions. A thin layer of soft materials is laid on the outside - batting, latex or memory foam. The side walls are protected by dense polyurethane foam sides. The inner layer, which gives the mattress the necessary rigidity, is made of coconut coir, struttofiber or holofiber. To reduce production costs, the bottom side, which is in contact with the bed surface, is devoid of a soft layer.
The compact design allows you to create comfortable conditions for your child to relax during a trip out of town.
When choosing a mattress for a bed on your own, don't be lazy and find out what material its protective cover is made of. It affects the durability and safety of the product.
The best materials for the cover are jersey and jacquard, which wear out and fray less. Polyester does not let dust through, but does not provide ventilation and tight contact with the sheet, which will constantly slide off it. Covers made of calico and cotton ventilate the mattress better, but quickly tear.
Particular attention should be paid to the legs of the model intended for country recreation.
IMPORTANT! The fabric of the cover should be impregnated with anti-allergenic and anti-fungal chemical compounds and provide protection from dust, which reduces the risk of respiratory diseases.
For better heat retention, the cover is quilted from the inside with spunbond or synthetic padding. The outer surface of the quilted jacquard cover consists of large square cells, which give the mattress an elegant look.
Revolutionary bed in interior design
Children's bedside table "two in one" and "three in one" is an excellent solution for small studio apartments, which do not have closets or utility rooms. It implements the principle of smart storage of things and economical use of living space. Inside the bedside table there is enough space to store a mattress, blanket and pillow, and multifunctional use reduces the number of furniture items.
The elegant aesthetic appearance of the entire structure is emphasized by painted or laminated slats.
NOTE! Fans of high-tech or minimalist styles will appreciate this innovative solution.
If you want to comply with the requirements of the room design, then when choosing a bed, you should take into account the overall color scheme of the room. To create the illusion of space in a small apartment, the walls, ceiling and floor are decorated in light colors.
The basic design parameters determine the weight that the bedside table can support.
To ensure that the bedside table fits harmoniously into the overall interior, follow these simple rules:
it should match the color scheme of the room (two or three main colors);
Consider your child's color preferences.
Children's bedside tables are made of chipboard laminated with imitation wood species that have subdued, muted colors - alder, oak, walnut, beech. But there are exceptions - cherry and apple. Some manufacturers produce beds in several bright color solutions.
The metal mesh can be disinfected and treated with various cleaning agents.
If you can't find a bed in the right shade, paint it yourself. Choose two of your child's favorite colors. Cover the top and front wall with one, and the sides with the other.
Add some fun to your children's corner with small, expressive shapes. Buy a three-in-one bedside table, a marker and pencil stand, a chair, and a special rug for the tabletop, all painted in related bright colors. Put a comfortable, warm rug underneath. A boring bedside table will be transformed beyond recognition.
Variety of models - the folding bed contains different bases.
Pay attention to its location in the interior of the children's room. It is desirable that the bedside table is located near the heating battery, but with the headboard facing the door. You will solve two problems:
take care of his health - during sleep the child will not inhale dry warm air that is harmful to the lungs, and his feet will be warm;
Provide him with personal space - when you enter the room, the child sitting at the table will not have the feeling that he is being spied on.
The children's bed-table solves the problem of lack of living space and provides the child with more space for games. Compact dimensions, multifunctional use and thoughtful design perfectly integrate it into modern interior design. A durable bed base made of polypropylene fabric stretched over latoflexes and an orthopedic mattress in a high-quality cover will ensure comfortable sleep and protect your child from problems with the spine, skin diseases and respiratory tract.
Convenient package - if desired, the mattress can be purchased separately.
