It's no secret that children love various rocking chairs at any age. And if our mothers had to confine themselves to a simple rocking horse, then modern parents choose from a variety of models. It can be rocking-chaise lounges for the smallest or rocking in the form of animals for older children. Electronic or manual. They can make sounds, play songs. Can rock your baby. Shops are full of a variety of models. You can choose a baby rocking chair for any age of the baby, and for any budget of the parents.
Types of Rocking
Rocking chairs are helpers for parents. They will help to distract the baby, thereby helping moms and dads do household chores or calmly take time for themselves. But for the kid to like the new toy, you should first study the range of modern rocking chairs. Begin with the type of product.
Types of rocking chairs:
This is a classic option. The cradles are manual - they need to be downloaded independently, and there are electronic ones. They allow parents to choose the best mode of motion sickness. Moreover, in modern cradles there are many additional options. This may be the reproduction of music or sounds of nature. Built-in mobiles with toys will help distract the baby.
There are also children's automatic rocking chairs that respond to sound. If the baby cries, the cradle will automatically start the motion sickness mode. You can put your child in such a rocking chair for up to six months.
- Rocking chair chaise longue.
This is a portable chair in which the child can play, eat and sleep. In many ways, sun loungers are similar to rocking cradles. Safety in them is guaranteed by holding belts. The child cannot fall out. They are also equipped with various gaming mobiles to make the child interested.
A spring rocking chair in the form of a deck chair can be moved around the house. The child will be in sight of parents. But pediatricians do not recommend the use of sun loungers for up to 1.5 months. There are children's automatic rocking. They are controlled manually on the panel of a deck chair or using a remote control.
- Rocking chair in the form of a toy.
The essence of such a rocking chair is that the rocking chair is similar to something. It can be a rocking chair in the form of an animal, for example a horse or an elephant. For boys, there are toys in the form of airplanes or cars. The frame of such a rocking chair is mounted on a spring. This creates a feeling of travel, well, or flight.
For older kids, you can buy a baby rocking chair. It is suitable for those who have already learned to sit. Although in this case, a good alternative would be a hanging swing, which is suitable for children from one year old.
Price
There are budget models, but there are more expensive ones. The price range depends on the equipment of the rocking chair with various options, such as built-in lighting or sound effects. Also the price depends on the manufacturer.
Rocking chairs of famous brands, for example Chicco or Grac, will cost parents 8,000-10,000 rubles. Swing of less well-developed manufacturers can be bought at half the price - from 3,000 to 6,000 rubles. Therefore, if you liked this gift, it will be financially feasible for any wallet.
Manufacturer
When the budget is limited, you can save on the brand. If you do not overpay for the “name” of the rocking chair, you can get all the same options that modern devices have, at a very reasonable price.
The most budget options:
- Ecoiffier
- Orion;
- Pilsan;
- "TechnoK".
More expensive options:
- Chicco;
- Fisher-price;
- Geoby;
- Hape
- Hasbro;
- Na-Na;
- Peg-Perego;
- Graco;
- 4Moms.
How to choose a rocking chair?
Most parents are guided by the beauty of the model. Of course, the children's rocking chair should be beautiful, but first of all, it is necessary to study the technical characteristics of the model you like. After all, the safety of the baby depends on her. And this is the most important thing.
Criterias of choice:
Rocking should correspond to the development of the child by age. She should be interested in him and at the same time be safe. A six-month-old child will not be able to swing on the same rocking chair as the baby in a year.
Rocking chairs are divided by the weight that they can withstand. Based on this, you must consider the weight of your baby.
- The material of manufacture.
Many parents think that the best material is wood. It is environmentally friendly and natural. For the smallest, rocking chairs made of plastic are more suitable. They are much lighter than wooden brothers. Also, plastic rocking chairs can be taken with you to the street or to the cottage. But they are easier to scratch and spoil the look.
Soft-padded and fabric rocking chairs will be useful for the development of a child’s motor skills. But they are quite difficult to clean from pollution.
If the children's rocking chair is wooden, then it should be smooth, without chips. Plastic rocking chairs should not have an unpleasant odor.
Metal models are very durable, but they cannot be used in cold weather.
Wheels can be rubber, plastic or wooden. If the rocking chair will not be used on the street, then wooden or plastic ones are quite suitable. Rubber wheels are great for walking. They best absorb vibration and noise.
This is one of the main criteria for choosing a rocking chair.
- Back. It provides support to the child. Without it, he can easily fall. In addition, a low back can also lead, which will practically not hold the baby.
- Stands for legs. They should be tightly attached to the baby rocking chair. The stand cannot be slippery. Otherwise, it will be difficult for the child to fix the legs.
- Seat. It should be soft. Sitting in a rocking chair, the child should not rub his inner surface of the legs.
- Seat belts. First of all, this applies to rocking chairs, sun loungers for the smallest. They will also secure a small "driver" with sharp braking.
- Light and sound effects. These functions will make the rocking chair more interesting for the child.
Rocking chair chaise longue 4Moms MamaRoo
Rocking chair is very bright and stylish. Of course, her appearance is striking. The chair is oval. The fabric is attached to the zipper and buttons on top. There are several colors: blue, green, gray, black, silver and multi. According to mothers, multi is the brightest and most memorable of all. The material is very pleasant to the touch.
Characteristics:
- Country of Origin: America.
- Dimensions: 75 x 42 x 70 cm.
- Rocking weight: 5 kg.
- Maximum weight: 11 kg.
The description says what is allowed to use from birth. But as mentioned above, pediatricians do not recommend using such sun loungers before 1.5 months.
Three-point seat belts ensure that the baby does not fall out. The deck chair consists of 3 elements: an electronic base (in it all the mechanisms and modes), the chair itself and an arc with toys.
If we talk about technical characteristics, then this model has 5 modes of movement. They are switched using the panel on the base. The rocking chair is equipped with sound systems. The child can turn on the sound of rain or the singing of birds. You can also choose the music of your choice - there is the possibility of connecting an MP3 player.
An interesting feature is the control of movements and sounds using your smartphone.
Price: about 20 thousand rubles.
Rocking Horse Pituso
Thanks to this toy, a child can feel like a rider or a cowboy. Horses are available in different colors. It is made of plush. There is a comfortable soft saddle. For convenience, there are handles so that the child can hold on to them.
Characteristics:
- Country of Origin: China.
- Dimensions: 74 x 30 x 64 cm.
- Weight: 4 kg.
- Maximum baby weight: 20 kg.
- Recommended for children from a year.
You can buy this rocking horse in the "Children's World" for 2500 rubles during discounts. In general, the price ranges from 3 to 4 thousand.
I would like to note that this is not just a rocking chair, but an interactive toy. The horse makes sounds, which makes the game even more fun. Such a rocking chair will be a wonderful gift for a child from a year.
Rocking chair Chicco Hoopla
Lightweight deck chair that will be convenient to take with you to visit or to the cottage. Nice colors for the eyes. In order to captivate the baby, there are game arcs. The toys are arranged so that the child can reach them with his hands.
Characteristics:
- Country of origin: Italy.
- Dimensions: 60 x 46 x 62 cm.
- Rocking weight: 3,5 kg.
- Maximum baby weight: 9 kg.
The chair is equipped with a gearbox and a head stand so that you can use the rocking chair for both the newborn and the older baby. The seat is wide and comfortable. Very soft rocking chair. But the swing has no sound effects.
Price: about 5 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
The assortment of stores is increasingly replenished with various assistant products for parents. If the baby is not yet a year old, he can lie in a deck chair and listen to the built-in music. And if the child is a year old, he can have fun with a rocking chair in the form of an animal. This allows mothers to calmly do household chores and not worry about the baby. You no longer need to run into the room and check the baby in the crib - he may be in sight of the parents. Manufacturers of such rocking chairs care about the safety of the child. He will not fall out, will not hit.