Cots for babies (75+ photos)

One of the first problems that future parents face is the purchase of furniture and items for the long-awaited child. This is especially true for the choice of the bed in which the newborn spends most of the time. There are a lot of options that differ in design, size and configuration features: from the simplest cradle, which will have to be changed in a few months, to complex transformers that will remain right up to school. But how to choose among them a really convenient, practical and safe option?

Young children are very susceptible to all external factors, and newborns do spend up to 18 hours a day in a dream. Therefore, the crib must be comfortable, high-quality and safe. The main criteria are not the appearance or even the size at all. You need to focus on materials, safety requirements and reliability of the main structural elements.

For the manufacture of cribs, natural and artificial materials are used. The main thing is that they are environmentally friendly, safe, non-toxic, unbreakable and smooth.

The tree is the classic checked by centuries. The most natural material is carefully sanded and processed so that the child cannot be injured. Hardwood is best polished to perfect smoothness: oak, beech, ash. You can not use toxic varnishes and paints, because the child is constantly trying everything on the tooth. Best of all is unpainted wood. But if the dye was used, it must have an appropriate hygienic certificate.

Combined materials are a combination of wood with MDF, particleboard and other alternatives. Such furniture is budgetary, simple and practical. It is quite enough until the child grows up. But you need to monitor the class of material and the quality of processing.

Plastic and metal are the best option for creating original designer cribs and prefabricated complex transformers. All protruding parts are necessarily drowned in the base or covered with caps. This is especially true for metal rods. Also, be sure to use the latest non-toxic plastic. This is also stated in the manufacturer's certificates.

Safety is the basis of the choice of any children's furniture and things. In the case of cots for babies, there are several general recommendations:

1. Necessarily need sides. They will not allow the smallest children to accidentally fall out and fall. The sides can be fixed, adjustable in height or removable.

2. It is better that the bottom of the crib be slatted rather than solid. So the mattress will be ventilated and dry better. A convenient option is an adjustable bottom. It can be raised and lowered as the child grows.

3. All parts must be tightly and neatly fitted, without gaps or gaps. Fasteners are hidden, corners are rounded off or finished with special overlays. If there are rods, the distance between them should not be more than 6–7 cm, but not less than 2–3 cm. This is necessary so that fingers, hands or head cannot get stuck between them.

4. Although the kids want to buy all the bright and the best, avoid excessive decor. Any unnecessary jewelry that the child can potentially remove can be traumatic.

5. For children whose teeth began to be cut, you can buy silicone pads on the edges and corners. This is necessary so that the child does not gnaw plastic or wood and is not injured.

6. The main thing is that the bed is stable. Wide mundane models do better.It should be borne in mind that in the crib the baby not only sleeps, but also plays. Therefore, it should not be turned over from sudden movements, even if the child specifically wants to drop it. If you take a rocking chair on runners, pay attention to models with clamps that can be securely fixed permanently.

One of the main aspects when choosing a crib is the right choice of size. The child is growing rapidly, and his body is constantly changing. Therefore, the selected model should be both comfortable, spacious, but not too large to fit everything needed in the room.

Focus on the following numbers:

- For newborns and children up to 3 years old beds 120x60 cm are suitable. Side walls - up to 95 cm. The position of the mattress varies from 30 to 50 cm.

- The size of the berth for preschoolers is 140x60 cm. The height above the floor is about 30 cm.

- Pupils need more space, in addition, they are actively drawn in growth. A suitable bed is 160x80 cm with a bed height of 40 cm.

- For teens, you can buy very adult models. The minimum size of a berth is 180x90 cm with a height of 50 cm.

Different manufacturers offer their options. Such a classification is a basic guideline that will help parents not to get confused and not to get lost in all their diversity.

A few decades ago, there were only a couple of models of cribs. They were fully standardized, except that they were available in different colors. But there was no choice as such: one for newborns, the second for preschoolers, and the third for older children. Now parents can choose absolutely any bed, from a classic cradle to complex and technologically advanced modern designs with many mechanisms.

A cozy cradle is suitable for the smallest, from birth to six months. They are compact, closed on all sides and give the baby a sense of security. Standard sizes - 90x50 cm with adjustable height. Inside, the cradle is encased in soft and safe materials. There are hanging and floor models. Floor - safer. Often they are equipped with a swinging mechanism. The mosquito net and canopy are additional equipment, and modern models are even equipped with built-in audio systems.

This is a cradle or a larger bed for children under 3 years. Its feature is wide runners, like a rocking chair. Due to this, it can be gently and effortlessly shaken so that the child falls asleep better. Ideally, such models are equipped with clamps so that it is possible to install the bed steadily.

For mothers, this option is convenient in that you do not need to constantly swing an actively gaining weight child in her arms. Modern models are equipped with a programmable pendulum to set the amplitude and duration of the swing and even control it using the remote control.

A convenient option for parents. It can be placed at the parent's bed to constantly have access to the baby. The side wall is removed, so you don’t have to get up and get the baby to feed him at night. Most often, this option is used for infants. If you fix the side in place, you get an ordinary classic crib.

From the usual crib with sides, the playpen differs in material. The bottom is classic, wooden or plastic. Instead of a lattice, on the sides there is fabric, sometimes with mesh windows. In the afternoon, such an arena is used for games. These are lightweight prefabricated structures that are convenient to carry. But experts still recommend sharing the place for sleep and daytime games more often.

Another good option for newborns. These are compact lightweight designs. Often they are aluminum or plastic, because these materials are lighter and more mobile than solid oak.With wheels, it is convenient to move them around the apartment or room, so that you do not have to constantly run to check the baby. The wheels are equipped with clamps, which exclude the possibility that a grown child will throw the crib.

Transformers are sophisticated modern models with many regulators. They cost more, but in the end they are more profitable, because they grow with the child. Also, this is the best option if the issue of saving space is in the foreground. There are two options for transformers:

The first ones are for newborns. They combine a cradle, changing table and chest of drawers. Such a purchase is cheaper and more practical than a whole furniture set, which a child will outgrow a maximum of a year.

The second are beds that allow you to change the configuration. Over time, they turn into a sofa for a preschooler. The most successful models will last up to 10 years. Their only negative is massiveness.

There are also full-fledged furniture designers who combine both options.

For older children, there are transformers combined with other elements of furniture: a chest of drawers, drawers, a workplace. An interesting option for students is the attic bed. On the lower tier there is a niche with a desk and a locker. Thanks to such a saving in space, you can install something else pleasant and useful in the room. For example, the Swedish wall, for which there is often not enough space in modern apartments.

Parents of twins have two options: buy separate beds or one twin. From usual they differ only in size. On average, it is 130x125 cm. There are models with a thin separator. But for children from 3 years old, ordinary bunk beds are suitable. They perfectly save space in the room and almost always delight kids.

We picked up many interesting as well as beautiful examples of cots for babies. Look, compare and choose only the best for your beloved child!