There are many requirements for a crib. The most important of these is safety. This piece of furniture must be durable, reliable, environmentally and technically safe. Choosing the right model, it is very important to find the right bumper in the crib. Such an accessory is able to protect the baby from shock during sleep or games in bed and from drafts.
General criteria for soft bumpers
The sides for cribs not only perform a safety function. This is a great decoration that makes the baby's bed cozy and comfortable. Bumpers should be sewn only from natural fabrics or with a small admixture of synthetics (no more than 20%), which are easy to clean and wash. Fillers should also be composed of 50% natural fibers. This is because natural materials do not emit toxic elements, are hygroscopic and do not cause allergies. The bumper in the crib should be chosen not very bright. Otherwise, it may adversely affect the health of the baby. It is best to choose the color scheme of the side in accordance with the shades of bed linen and the design of the crib. Pay attention to the height of the bumper. Too high will interfere with the natural air circulation and will not allow the baby to know the world around him.
Models for girls
Psychologists say that colors affect the emotional state and human health. It has long been believed that shades of clothing and other accessories for baby girls should be in pink. This color has a beneficial effect on the girl's psyche, pale pink pastel colors will soothe the young princess in her crib. For this reason, it is advisable to choose a bumper in a crib designed for a girl from pink materials.
The side can be decorated with lace, textile flowers and hearts. It is easy to make your own exclusive bumper in the crib, which will give the child the warmth of the arms of a loved one.
Making a crib for a boy
Gender education of children should begin with infancy, according to many child psychologists and doctors. The boy must be clearly aware of his role in this world and society. The first thing you need to start this process with is the selection of colors for the design of a berth. For boys, it is preferable to choose a baby bumper in a crib in blue tones, because it is this color, according to scientists, that affects the development of courageous qualities in a child.
You can make a plain design of a crib, but it is better to use fabrics with a pattern. So the child will be able to develop mental activity and learn about the world. It is important to choose drawings with clear lines and believable images so as not to distort the little person's ideas about reality.
DIY bumper
You can make a cozy nest for your baby unique and original. So from a very early age, he will learn to understand and realize his individuality in society. Sewing a bumper into a crib on your own is not difficult. You can use ready-made patterns or make them yourself by taking the necessary measurements from the crib. You can show your imagination in choosing the shape of the sides. When sewing a bumper, the filler must be sewn and sewn to the fabric so as not to slip. It is better to connect all the details of the side with each other, because the kids actively move their arms and legs and can stick them between the elements of the product and harm themselves. The lower part of the bumper can be left without filler to fill under the mattress. This will reliably fix the sides. In order to secure by placing the children's bumper in the crib, sew wide straps on it with durable Velcro to it.
Thus, a cozy and comfortable nest for a child can be made with your own hands.