The organization of a child's berth should include three components:
- convenience;
- comfort;
- security.
All these requirements help provide a side for a crib. A huge selection of products can confuse parents. Let's try to understand this topic.
What are the sides for?
A baby crib always has a fence on three sides or around the perimeter. It is created from wooden racks and can cause injury to the baby. Therefore, the very first function of the soft fence is to protect the child from hitting the crib.
The presence of a soft continuous barrier prevents the limbs of the child and the head from getting between the railing. This will protect the baby from dislocation. Moreover, through a soft barrier, he will not be able to throw toys. In this case, all his things will remain within the crib.
It is not possible to completely isolate a room from drafts. A soft bumper around the perimeter of the crib protects the space inside from jets of cold air.
Often drawings with animals, numbers or pictures are applied to the material. The child, playing next to the side, cognizes the world. But it is worth remembering that the drawings should not be too bright and contrasting. Otherwise, the baby will not be able to fall asleep and will be too excited.
The side for the crib serves as the boundary of the baby’s world, separating it from the negative effects of the external space. The guard will protect your baby’s sleep from:
- bright light;
- loud sounds;
- household noise.
The kid is not afraid by touching the side, as it could be with a cold tree fence. Also, he will not hit the wooden or plastic parts of the cradle, turning over.
Cons of sides for cots
Despite all the positive aspects, children's beds from a year with sides have a number of minuses:
- Protecting from drafts, bumpers also prevent air circulation. Therefore, they should sometimes be removed.
- Hygienic care is becoming more complicated. The fabric should be washed frequently. Therefore, when buying, you should pay attention to how quickly the fence dries.
- During sleep, the sides close the baby from the eyes of the parents. They also limit the field of view of the baby during wakefulness.
Almost all the disadvantages are easily solved by removing the product. Often they are fastened with Velcro or ties. Dismantling is not difficult, as is reverse installation.
Varieties of sides
The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a side for a crib is the material of the product. It should be natural, soft and wash well. The color should be soft and the paint should be stable.
Filling of a side can serve:
- foam rubber;
- synthetic winterizer;
- holofiber;
- holkon and others.
Fillers vary in density, but they must all be hypoallergenic.
You can choose a full side that covers the entire crib around the perimeter, or incomplete.
Incomplete products cover only the side railing. The height of the side can be the entire height of the crib or small. It all depends on the personal preferences of the parents and the structure of the bed.
The sides are attached with:
It is important that the fasteners are reliable and firmly sewn to the base. Otherwise, they may come off when exposed to the baby. And this will lead to fear or injury to the child.
Almost all modern sides equipped with developing elements. Parents should make sure that the whole decor is removable. This will allow him to play while awake. But, falling asleep, the child will not be distracted by foreign objects.
Children's beds with sides from 2 years old need frame-type elements. It can be removable products from:
- grids;
- a tree;
- Particleboard and fiberboard.
Manufacturers
IKEA products are very popular. They have a fairly affordable price and good quality. To pick up and buy such a board in the online store is not difficult.
Beautiful and comfortable products are offered by the Russian company Diana. The disadvantage is that the sides are only available on the entire perimeter of the crib. But they consist of four separate parts.
For older cots, Kde brand skirts are suitable. They are a removable structure with a metal frame and a stretched mesh. A children's bed from 3 years with sides of this manufacturer will be comfortable and safe.
Removable hard sides
A newborn's crib needs protection against mechanical damage. A child over two years old needs a protection against falling. This function is performed by a removable fence for the bed. It is useful for kids, actively crawling and starting to walk. Such protection on an adult bed will allow:
- create a safe space for games and sleep;
- free parents time for household chores;
- use a crib as a place to sleep, and an adult for games.
Often the design is a lightweight aluminum frame covered in mesh.
The tube itself is wrapped in foam to soften the blows. On the base there are legs that wind up under the mattress of the bed or sofa. The height of the product can be adjusted depending on the height of the mattress and the age of the baby. Children's bed from 3 years with sides is available with removable or stationary protection.
Children's sofa bed with sides
For a grown up baby, the sofa will serve as an optimal berth. On it you can:
- receive guests;
- to read;
- play;
- sit doing homework.
Beads can interfere with some furniture functions. Therefore, it is better to choose collapsible children's beds with sides. From 3 boards, which is equipped with a berth, you can gradually, as the child grows older, leave only one - at the head.
Before choosing it is worth clarifying which side the fence will be. Will it be soft or hard, with gaps or solid. All this will affect the cost and appearance of the sofa.
Reviews on the use of crib guards
Judging by the reviews, many mothers have a problem with crushing the side of the kids. This may occur due to:
- low side;
- high activity of the baby;
- low density filling material.
In this case, it is worth acquiring the sides for the entire height of the crib with the inner frame.
Many complain that the side does not fulfill a developmental function. This often applies to plain products with a minimal set of jewelry. In this case, the needlewomen themselves supplement the purchase with interesting ones for their kids:
- safe mirrors;
- rattles;
- tweeters;
- light and color elements.
For growing kids up to 7 years old, use removable hard sides or a children's sofa bed with sides.
No matter how much talk about the fresh air in the bed, and the sides are still used. Indeed, the safety and quiet sleep of the baby is very important. Properly selected side for a crib will create a cozy atmosphere for the child. In a protected bed, a baby of any age will sleep peacefully until morning in a peaceful sweet sleep.