The sides for the crib are a very convenient and practical thing. This attribute is intended for cribs, provides an opportunity to protect the child from a draft, and most importantly - warns against the possibility of injury from hard rods. Any mom can make do-it-yourself sides in the crib, using the advice of specialists and patterns.
The advantages of self-made sides
In many specialized children's stores you can find a wide selection of such products. Among them there are both classic and original sides. But, of course, a factory-sewn product may have a specific smell, poor-quality material or tailoring; the inner packing will be of poor quality.
Do-it-yourself beads are an opportunity to translate your ideas into reality, select the material of interest, color, size, make an exclusive thing that can be sold to other parents in the future. Of course, the love, inspiration and energy of a happy mother is invested in a handmade product. Moreover, tailoring the sides for a crib is not such a complicated process as it might seem at first glance, and it is enough to have basic sewing skills to realize your imagination and idea.
Types of crib sides
Let's try to figure out what kind of bumpers there are, their advantages and disadvantages. After all, it depends on their type which pattern should be used, material, filler and other important parameters. The sides of the crib are divided both by modification, and by size and other functional additions.
Sides with interchangeable covers
Represent pillows on which covers from natural materials are put on. They usually look like pillowcases and are interconnected by lightning. The main advantage of such sides in the crib is that you can sew several sets of covers, which later change with ease with the next wash.
Nevertheless, it is important to understand that a small child can stain not only the cover itself, but also the inner pillow, and you will have to tinker a bit more with it washing and drying. For sewing such sides, it is necessary to use additional cotton cloth and a minimum of 4 zippers (length> 42 cm).
Replaceable pillowcases are sewn with a margin, a little more pillows themselves for easy change of sets. The disadvantages include the use of the element - lightning, because it contains small parts that the baby can accidentally tear and swallow. Of course, zippers can be replaced with ties, but it is important that they are firmly fixed to the pillowcases, and the baby could not untie them when playing actively in his berth .
Bead pillows
The advantage of such pillow sides in the crib for a newborn is that there is an excellent opportunity to adjust the thickness of the pillows, that is, you can use any amount of filler, depending on the desired result. The disadvantages include the fact that the pillows are not fixed to each other, but are fixed only on the bars of the bed with Velcro or ties.
It is important to remember that the tabs must be firmly attached to the product, otherwise the child may tear the pillow from its ties. Bead pillows allow you to create comfort and a warm atmosphere in the newborn's crib.
High and low sides
High sides in the crib are made in order to completely block the wooden rods. It is they that protect the child as much as possible from possible drafts and protect against damage or shock. The disadvantages of such sides can be attributed to the fact that they limit the visual space of the child. If the baby is completely tiny and still does not know how to sit or get up with the help of a support, then the closed space will quickly bother him. In addition, limited visual capabilities can affect the level of mental development of the baby.
As for the low sides in the crib for newborns, here you can find many options both in the size range, and modifications. They are called low, since they overlap only part of the rods of the bed. Usually they cover either 1/3 or 2/3 of the height of the crib's rods.
Here, the main advantage is that the child has an unlimited view, and he can easily observe what is happening around him. In specialized children's stores, a wide selection of exactly low sides is provided, which differ in height, materials and style. For example, cots from a year with sides often represent a partially enclosed space around the perimeter, because the child can already learn to crawl out and crawl into the crib on his own.
Rollers
Another interesting option, which is used much less often, but has its advantages. So, for example, if in the room where the child is located, high temperatures prevail, it is this type of sides for the crib that can give access to fresh cool air. But there are also disadvantages: the rollers weakly protect the child from possible injuries or accidental bumps on the bed rods. Such sides are fixed on the same principle as pillows.
Trim fabric
Of course, preference is given to natural materials than synthetic ones. Because the latter often cause an allergic reaction, are not able to pass air, are not particularly pleasant to the touch, quickly lose their presentation.
In the children's textile industry, cotton has been the most commonly used raw material for many years. So for sewing the sides in the crib with your own hands, cotton is the most popular fabric. Cotton fabrics include chintz, satin, calico, jeans, terry cloth, flannel, and bike.
When choosing a material, pay attention to its density, because very thin matter with frequent washing will have rapid wear. In addition to cotton, you can use linen, it is also environmentally friendly and high-quality natural fabric, the main advantage of which is its density and resistance to wear. But linen has a higher cost than cotton fabrics. Sometimes, semi-synthetic fabrics, such as crepe satin, are used for sewing the sides. The choice falls in his direction due to the attractiveness of matter and its cheapness. But, like most synthetic materials, it practically does not pass air and is not particularly pleasant to the touch.
Types of fillers for sides
We figured out the external fabric, now let's see how you can fill the sides in the crib for newborns, sewn with your own hands. Undoubtedly, in our time, many fillers have been developed, each of which has its own advantages.
- Foam rubber - can hold water well, which can lead to the development of microorganisms inside it. Requires special care conditions.
- The synthetic winterizer is flexible, it is easily erased and dries quickly, it is not expensive. The quality of this microfiller prevents the formation of fungus.
- Hollofiber - does not contain moisture, is non-toxic, dries quickly, maintains its configuration. Due to the spiral texture, it has high wear resistance. The quality exceeds sintepon.
- Periotek. Its main advantage is hypoallergenicity. It tolerates washing, is flexible and durable. Periotek is an innovative fiber.
- Hollkon - has heat-resistant features. It is durable, flexible and does not cause allergies.
- Polyester has anti-allergenic properties, maintains its configuration, does not absorb water and odor.
Mounting Methods
For the safety of the sides themselves in the crib is responsible nothing more than a mount. It is with the help of it that the protective fence is fixed to the structure. Most often, when making the sides in the crib, such devices are used as:
- Locks.
- Velcro.
- Zippers.
- Special ties that are fixed on the outside.
- Buttons or buttons.
It is worth noting that each of the clamps has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is important to know that any elements responsible for fixing the sides should be sewn very well. Despite the fact that the child is small, he can tear off, break off the small parts and swallow it or injure it. The ties should not be made too long so that in case of their weakening the baby could not pull them to him. Zippers are best done hidden inside, like buttons.
Each fixation element is suitable for different age groups of children and depends on their activity and curiosity for the sides.
Additional items for crib sides
In addition to the fact that the sides themselves have a number of differences. To them, you can add some additions that will be useful and functional.
For your own convenience, the use of some things and materials for caring for a baby on the outside of the sides can make pockets. While the baby is very small and still does not know how to get up and sit, in these pockets you can keep cosmetics for the newborn, diapers and other necessary items.
If you make pockets on the inside of the sides, then, of course, they will attract the baby. In which there is also a benefit for children from six months, you can put some toys in it - rattles, rustlers and more.
Patterns of sides for your own tailoring
Below are a number of basic patterns for sewing the sides in the crib. Patterns have differences in size.
Despite the fact that cribs usually have standard sizes of 120 * 60 cm, today in specialized stores you can find round cribs or even transformer cots that allow you to adjust its size with the growth of the child.
Sewing the sides in the crib for a newborn with their own hands is not such a difficult process, but it is very exciting and interesting. After all, this is a great opportunity to choose the color you like, choose the material of the external fabric and filler, show your imagination and add some necessary elements. Hand-made things are always more valuable and pleasant than those bought in a specialty store.