Caring and loving parents literally from the very first day of their own life child begins to worry about his safety, health, comfort and full development.
How to choose correctly dimensions of the sleeping area for a newborn? What should they be bed dimensions for a 3 year old child? What should you pay attention to when choosing beds for a schoolchild or a teenager? Let's figure it out.
First of all, remember: the right ones dimensions of children's bed depend on age of the child.
Childhood | Optimal crib sizes
(length*width/max h bed) |
0 – 6 months | 650*300 mm – 900*450 mm |
half a year – 3 years | 1200*600 (650) mm/500 mm |
3 – 6 years | 1400*600 (700) mm, 1600*600 (700) mm/300 mm |
from 6 years old | 1900*800 (900) mm – 2000*(800) 900 mm/500 mm |
The second thing that requires careful study is the material used in production. beds.
The second most popular place is taken by chipboard and MDF, the third place is usually given to combined models, which contain plastic. By the way, you shouldn't be afraid of plastic elements in children's beds, however, you shouldn’t refuse to study certificates for such products either.
And the third point, sometimes undeservedly forgotten by parents, is the approval of the purchase of a new item. furniture With child. Of course, if we are talking about a baby or a one-year-old baby, then asking his opinion on this issue is at least stupid.
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Newborn's First Bed
There are several varieties beds For child from 0 to 3 years.
- Cradle
Immediately after discharge from the maternity hospital and approximately until 3-4 months age It is better for a baby to sleep in a cradle. Its small dimensions (from 65*30 to 90*45 centimeters) allow the newborn to feel comfortable, just like in the womb.
- Add-on
This type baby cot standard is acquired either instead of a cradle, or immediately after its refusal. In this case, much depends on size of the sleeping place.
- Classic (pendulum)
A lot of people are buying classics cribs, and it cannot be said that they make the wrong choice. After all, a similar design is designed for children from 0 to 3 - 4 years old, it is safe (high sides up to 95 centimeters) and is usually functional (as an option, it has built-in drawers for linen, wheels or arched runners).
- Bed- arena
This model combines two functions: it is a place for sleeping and a play area. Thanks to the mesh sides, parents will be able to see what the beds their baby.
- Transformer
The undeniable advantage of such an item furniture is its uniqueness: dimensions of a children's bed "grow" together with child.
How to choose a sleeping place for a baby from 1 to 3 years old
Standard 2-3 year olds kids possess seething energy, enormous imagination and a great thirst for independence.
Similar item children's furniture Necessarily:
- It should not be high (optimal height is 30 centimeters);
- Must have standard sleeping area size (this makes the process of choosing bed linen easier);
- Should not have sharp edges.
In addition to those already mentioned above models for such age Suitable for:
- Normal bed;
Standard dimensions: 160*70 centimeters. - Bed-attic;
Recommended height: no more than 1 meter. - Bed-transformer (children's furniture, "transforming" from a sleeping structure into a chair, wardrobe, table);
Sizes can be selected individually. - Unusual in shape bed (car, carriage, house, boat, plane or train).
This can be easily verified by looking photo on the Internet or relevant photo in catalogs children's furniture.The design of all such beds identical: the central role is given to sleeping place, to which sides with bright, eye-catching stickers are added on 3 or 4 sides.
Bunk bed - comfortable?
Child psychologists claim that the ideal amount of furniture in a child’s bedroom should not exceed 30% of the total free space.
After all, a similar design, thanks to well-thought-out sizes, takes up a minimum of space, has good functional qualities and, what is important, is liked by all children without exception.
The following types of 2-tiered ones are distinguished: beds:
- With the worker place, located below;
The bunk bed model saves space in the nursery, it will fit even in a small room. - With a play area (can be at the top, bottom or placed nearby);
The bunk bed can be equipped in almost any configuration, you just need to choose the size you like. - With 2 bedrooms in places (can be arranged parallel, at an angle or in a stepped manner).
To prevent injury, children should not be allowed to play on top of the bunk bed.
Also, all the designated two-level structures can have standard dimensions, let's say 190*80(90) centimeters or individual dimensions.In any case, so that size of bed for child or for several children was selected as correctly as possible, be sure to take into account the height of your own son or daughter.
Every age has its own mattress
No matter how unique, beautiful and functional it may be children's bed, but if there is a "wrong" mattress, then health baby is under threat.
So, the lower the age, weight and height baby, the more rigid mattress he needs. The exception is children who are overweight and short, they also need a mattress with maximum firmness.In addition, orthopedic ones deserve special attention. mattresses.
If the mattress is purchased "with a reserve" (for several years in advance), then it is better to choose double-sided models with a hard and soft side. Be sure to ensure that the size mattress exactly matched the same parameters in the crib. A mattress that is too big will stick out, and a small one will "slide".