The first thing to consider when arranging a child's room is choosing a bed. Specialized furniture that undergoes strict certification is purchased for the sleeping area.
Children's models differ in design features and materials used in production. The rating of companies producing products for preschoolers and older children is published online.
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What should children's beds be like?
Bedroom furniture for children has a number of differences:
- made mainly from natural materials;
- its dimensions correspond to the age category;
- The structures are equipped with additional safety elements.
Standard children's beds must comply with SanPiN and other regulatory documents, which specify the necessary safety parameters regarding the use of materials, paints, varnish and fasteners.
The model's surface must be smooth, without protrusions, cracks, crevices or burrs. Beds with roll-out parts and ladders must be checked for safety.
When organizing a sleeping place, parents should check the crib for stability and reliability of assembly. The reliability of the fasteners is also important.
Models for children up to 3-5 years old must be equipped with restrictive elements - sides and metal barriers. This applies to both single-tier and double-tier structures.
Children's models can be cheap or expensive, but they must meet the safety criteria in any case. This is true for both a toddler and a schoolchild.
Types of beds for children
Furniture for children today is very diverse. Among the popular models, several types of beds stand out:
- typical (traditional);
- modular;
- roll-out;
- thematic.
Moreover, children's models within each type can have one or two, and sometimes even three tiers.
Advantages and disadvantages of beds for children
For a sleeping place, choose the safest possible designs. Furniture made of natural wood, with sides (for babies) and a strong frame - certainly has all the advantages. In addition, it is often practical - for example, equipped with lower drawers and a table. Slats on the bottom of the bed create natural ventilation.
If you have two children, then a bunk bed "loft" will become not only a place to rest, but also a play area.
Children's beds also have their disadvantages if they are made from low-quality materials. It is recommended to avoid using plastic and other artificial derivatives in the design.
How to choose the right beds for children?
In order for children's furniture to serve the entire period stated by the manufacturer, it is necessary to be guided by a number of criteria:
- choose a bed according to the child's age;
- When purchasing, ask for a certificate of conformity for the product;
- Check that all assembly parts are present.
It is advisable to buy children's beds made of solid wood. At the same time, the coating - paint, varnish - should be non-toxic. This will protect the baby from harmful fumes from the furniture finish.
Instead of a crib with a plywood or wooden bottom, choose a design with slats. This will prevent the model from absorbing moisture and will promote free air circulation.
Children's bedroom furniture should be lower than that for adults. The child is still small and cannot control his movements in his sleep - it is easy for him to fall out of the crib. If it is equipped with sides with alternating planks or rods, then they should be located at an average distance from each other so that the baby does not get his leg, arm or head stuck between them.
Also calculate how proportionate the crib is to the area of the room. It is important to consider the surrounding environment in the room, but here you can always improve the situation - choose calm colors of curtains, wallpaper; complement the interior with interesting decor, etc.
Furniture with streamlined shapes and without protruding fittings is suitable for a baby, since he is very mobile, but does not yet know how to control his body.
To organize a sleeping place, you can purchase a set of furniture, which includes a bed, a wardrobe (chest of drawers), a table and a chair.
Boys and girls over 4 years old can already choose a themed bed. Initial interests will show which model the child will prefer. Boys, as a rule, love technology, so they will like bedroom furniture in the form of a racing car or an airplane. Girls love everything fairy-tale - for your little "princess" you can organize a corresponding bed with a canopy or an imitation carriage.
The classic model can be painted independently - cartoon characters, flowers, abstract geometric shapes, applied in bright colors, will cheer up the kids.
For two children, a bunk bed is ideal – its design serves as a sleeping place, a “training camp”, and an area for interesting games.
If the age difference is more than 5 years, then with sufficient room space it is wiser to buy different beds. For the younger child, a classic or themed one will do, for the older one - from a standard model to a fold-out sofa.
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