A new member of the family appeared, so small and long-awaited. Coming changes and material waste. Stroller, crib, clothes, highchair ... But there are some accessories that are not so necessary, but not from the point of view of mothers. Crib Canopies seem to them a symbol of a kind of chic, comfort and coziness. Only men can reason about their uselessness.
In general, this element of the interior from the ancient East came to us. A very important function was assigned to him: the canopy guarded the holiness of the bed, emphasized the honor of the place to be hidden, and further protected it from glances and dust.
Why do I need a canopy for a crib
The photos show an elegant curtain over the baby's bed. Yes, beautiful. But the canopy also plays a protective role: from dust, drafts, light and unwanted looks. He protects the baby from the world around him, he is calm behind him. It is not in vain that the opinions of psychologists agree that the established canopy on the crib contributes to the proper development and formation of the children's psyche.
In addition to all of the above, it contributes to the harmonization of space. Indeed, often the emptiness of rooms carries a certain discomfort, a sense of anxiety. And if the bedroom is furnished with only one bed, then the canopies for the crib are able to especially highlight the sleeping area and remove the discomfort. The bed will turn into a small sheltered island. Using a canopy, it is convenient to fence the sleeping area in a common room or living room.
Variety of canopies
The differences are in the mounting methods. Some of them cover only the headboard, protecting from sunlight and performing a decorative function. But there are models mounted in the center. Most often, canopies for a crib are mounted on a pole attached to the bed and equipped with a semicircle or circle at the end.
The length also varies. The small version is less functional than the average. However, too long a curtain gets in the way and gets confused.
What material to take
If you decide to sew the canopy on your crib yourself, use an air organza for this. For a room heavily lit by the sun, a cotton, denser fabric is suitable. Velvet is recommended to be used only to maintain heat if the room is cold or hard to penetrate. In any case, whatever material you choose, it should be natural. Synthetics are poorly breathable. Traditionally, pink shades are chosen for the girl, blue for the boy, but white is also suitable.
However, you need to know that canopies for a crib are not able to protect the child from insects. Many parents equate them with a mosquito net and are not puzzled by the destruction of mosquitoes flying in the room. It is not right. From mosquitoes, the delicate skin of the baby should be protected by other, no less well-known means, for example, including harmless fumigators.
It should also be recognized that the canopy is a kind of dust collector. Of course, you will have to wash it often, but the fact that the dust is not in the crib, but on the canopy fabric, is encouraging.