Choosing a baby bed is one of the main tasks of future parents. But which option to dwell on? Pendulum beds are popular today. What is it and what are its features?
What is a pendulum on a bed and why is it needed
The content of the article
- What is a pendulum on a bed and why is it needed
- Varieties of pendulums in a crib
- Should I buy a crib with a pendulum
This is a rocking bed device. Externally, beds with such a mechanism do not differ from ordinary ones. But they are able to perform oscillatory movements.
During motion sickness, the bed moves horizontally, the base remains motionless. You can use furniture from infancy to 3-5 years.
Reference:the peculiarity of the pendulum in simulating motion sickness on maternal arms, which is an additional calming factor. Such a bed at the same time serves as a cradle and a berth.
The benefits include:
- smooth, quiet swing;
- starting the mechanism with one movement of the hand;
- long motion sickness, unlike a rocking chair, since the pendulum moves by inertia;
- stable, stationary position of furniture;
- long service life.
There are also disadvantages:
- The likelihood of an independent rocking of a berth by a child. To avoid this, models with clamps will help.
- Addiction to motion sickness. It is not known whether the child really gets used to it. But if so, then it will be difficult for him to fall asleep without motion sickness.
- higher cost in comparison with a rocking bed.
Varieties of pendulums in a crib
The following mechanisms are most common:
- Longitudinal. Rocking back and forth. This option is recommended by pediatricians as the most natural for a newborn. However, to install furniture with a longitudinal pendulum, you need a lot of space. It is necessary to leave a section from the wall for full oscillatory movements.
- Transverse. He cradles to the sides, like a cradle. It is not as popular as longitudinal, but indispensable for small rooms. The bed can be moved close to the wall.
- Universal. The mechanism is reconfigured from longitudinal to transverse, and vice versa. This is convenient if you need to move the bed.
Should I buy a crib with a pendulum
There is no universal answer. Parents rely on their own preferences and observations of the child:
- if the child falls asleep well without motion sickness, then the pendulum mechanism is unnecessary;
- such an adaptation will greatly facilitate the task of mothers who have a long motion sickness before bedtime.
Attention:most parents are inclined in favor of the pendulum, since at night the awakened baby can be easily reassured without jumping to his feet. To do this, just touch the crib with your hand, starting the movement.
