How to choose a comfortable and reliable bed for a child

The crib should not be beautiful, but also comfortable, practical and safe. The choice of bed depends on several factors: the size of the room, the number of children, their age. In addition, this furniture should be comfortable and of high quality - it depends on whether the child’s sleep will be healthy. Therefore, you should not save on quality.

Quality beds are made from natural wood (ash, oak, pine and other species). Also, many models are created from MDF and particleboard. Accessories can be plastic or metal.

So, an oak bed is strong and durable, but is expensive. Other types of wood are cheaper. The cheapest are beds made of particleboard and MDF, but they are fragile and have a relatively short life.

Types of baby beds

There are several types of beds for children. It:

1. Cot bed. Designed for babies from birth to three years.
2. Transforming bed. Designed for children from birth to 12 years. This model is very convenient in that at first it is an ordinary cradle, but then it can be converted into a single bed.

3. Single bed. The classic version, suitable for children of both preschool and school age.
4. Bunk bed. It makes sense to buy it if the size of the children's room is small, and installing two ordinary single beds is problematic. Suitable for children over two years old.
5. Loft bed. It resembles a bunk bed, but the berth is only upstairs, on the second tier. Below can be a desk, shelves for storing toys, a small cabinet - it depends on the model.

How to choose a bed depending on the age of the child

The sleeping place should meet the needs of the child. It should not be too cramped, but at the same time too spacious.

Toddlers under three years of age require a cot, as a rule, it is wooden. This bed is equipped with removable sides, a pendulum system, wheels. For children of this age, you can buy a playpen, created from a metal structure and fabric. When choosing a crib, you need to consider that children at this age grow quickly, and its length should be enough to reach three years.

For children aged 3-11 years, an attic bed, a bunk bed, and a single bed are also suitable. The choice mainly depends on the size of the room and the number of children. If there are two children, and the age difference is not significant, then the best option is a bunk bed, which saves space in the room.

For children over the age of 11, you can buy a single or bunk bed. Again, the choice depends on the number of children and the area of ​​the room. It should be borne in mind that the width of the berth should be 70-90 cm, and the length should be closer to 2 m. at this age it would be better for the child to choose a bed on his own, focusing on his preferences. And parents, in turn, can help with the choice by giving advice.

How to choose a bunk bed

This bed is suitable for children from 3 to 18 years. Each child will have his own space, but at the same time there will be an opportunity to save the usable area of ​​the room.

Tips for choosing:

• Natural wood is a durable and environmentally friendly material. Particleboard is cheaper, but will last a little less. When choosing the latter option, you must make sure that there are quality certificates on the bed.

• It is advisable that the corners of the bed are rounded.

• It is worth paying attention to the safety of the model - you need to make sure that quality certificates are provided and all materials are safe for the health of the child.

• The second tier of the bed should be equipped with a protective board.

• The mattress should be hypoallergenic, have an average degree of rigidity.

• It is worth considering that some models of beds have built-in drawers or cabinets for storing bedding or toys. This is very convenient, since it allows you to save room space and not take up space in other cabinets.

• The bed should be reinforced, as children can jump on it. Therefore, it is desirable that metal corners and bolted joints are present.

Mattress selection

For cots, you need to choose hard mattresses, as the back of the newborn is characterized by increased sensitivity. A child over three years old can already sleep on a mattress of medium severity.

You also need to consider the length and width of the mattress, which depends on age. So, the width can vary from 60 to 95 cm, and the length - from 120 to 200 cm.

As a rule, the sizes of beds and mattresses are standard. In the event that the furniture was made to order, and differs in non-standard sizes, you can always order an individual manufacture of a mattress.