The children's room is considered a special room in which the child should feel comfortable. A warm, fabulous atmosphere must reign here, which will awaken hidden talents and skills in a child of any age. An important element is the sleeping place, which is selected taking into account the gender, age and personal preferences of the owner of the room. This article describes children's beds: photos of various models will help you choose the perfect option.
Content
- 1 The main criteria for choosing a bed in a children's room
- 2 Dimensions of cots depending on the design option
- 3 Review of cribs for newborns
- 4 Bunk beds for children: photos of popular product options
- 5 Features of baby beds with drawers: design options
- 6 Children's bed with attic-type sides
- 7 Distinctive features of a child seat-bed
- 8 Varieties of models of teenage beds
The main criteria for choosing a bed in a children's room
A child's bed should have a comfortable design, which is selected based on the child's age, functional characteristics and the stated requirements.
The main criterion for a quality product is the material of manufacture. When choosing a specific model for a child, preference is given to structures made from natural raw materials, which have a perfectly flat surface of all components. The tree copes with this task optimally. Solid wood children's bed is characterized by strength, reliability, durability and environmental friendliness. Natural wood has bactericidal properties and is free from unpleasant odors. The material will not cause allergies in the child, providing him with a healthy sleep. The disadvantage of such products is the high price of cots.
Affordable options, which also have good performance properties, are made from edged boards, MDF, plywood, chipboard and wood panel. Designs for teenagers, including two-tier models, can be made of metal. The beds are lightweight, but they are able to withstand significant loads.
It is essential that the baby bed is reliable and safe to use. The structure should be free from sharp corners, protrusions, recesses, and also have an even surface of all components. Beds for small children and berths of the second tier are equipped with protective fences.
When choosing a baby bed, you should consider the functionality of the structure. Preference is given to models equipped with drawers for linen. The product must fit into the overall interior of the room.
Important! The child should like the bed first of all.
Dimensions of cots depending on the design option
There are many options for baby cots. Each model is designed for a child of a certain age. In the pictures of baby beds, you can see the standard sizes of the products. The smallest structure has dimensions of 40x80 cm. This is a cradle bed, which is designed for babies up to 6 months old.
A standard wooden baby bed for a newborn has a size of 60x120 cm. The height of the sleeping bed of such structures can vary from 50 to 70 cm, which is determined by the age of the child. The single classic model is characterized by the minimum standard parameters of 70x130 cm. The maximum bed length can reach 170 cm, which is typical for sliding models. There are non-standard products with a width of 80-90 cm. A teenage single-bed design can have a minimum size of 90x180 cm.However, models with a length of 200 cm are more popular.
A bunk bed for two children most often has a height of 1.5-1.8 m.Bed sizes may vary. The width of the bed of the second tier is usually 80-90 cm, the length is 200 cm. The lower bed is 20 cm shorter than the upper one. This is because the older child will sleep upstairs and the youngest downstairs.
Review of cribs for newborns
There are several types of cribs for newborns, the photos clearly display a variety of models. All of them differ in the type of construction, functionality and period of use.
For a newly born baby, you can purchase a small crib. It has small dimensions and is designed for a child up to six months. Such a short-term sleeping place is not in great demand, since it is not designed for a grown-up baby.
The cocoon cradle is used exclusively for the newborn. It has an unusual shape and is limited around the perimeter by soft sides, which limits the child's movement and provides peace of mind.
The suspended version of the bed allows you to place the structure anywhere. It can be swung in the air, so the child falls asleep very quickly. Hanging white cribs are especially popular. Lulling in such a cradle resembles a baby's mother's arms, which shake him before bed.
The car crib resembles a car seat, but its design is large. It is more spacious and comfortable for the baby. The portable version of the bed is equipped with straps, which allows you to move it to any distance without harm to the child. This design has a rigid and solid base.
Varieties of rocking beds for babies
The carrycot is also suitable for babies from 0 to 6 months. The design is equipped with an electronic mechanism, thanks to which the bed is swinging. In such a crib, the baby calms down on its own and quickly falls asleep. The bed must be made of natural material. The most suitable option for making a cradle is a willow vine.
The rocking bed is also equipped with a motion sickness function. However, this is done mechanically due to the presence of runners located longitudinally or transversely. Such cribs for babies have a retainer, as a result of which the bed will not swing, which is acceptable for a child over 7 months old. There are designs equipped with casters, making the bed easy to move. They simultaneously function as a brake, which prevents the grown-up child from swinging independently.
Important! The pendulum is equipped with a latch to prevent the bed from rocking itself.
Popular beds for babies with a pendulum, which are equipped with a built-in mechanism. The control of such a structure is carried out using a remote control, on which the amplitude and duration of motion sickness is set. Lulling in such a bed is considered more beneficial than in a rocking bed. The disadvantage of this design is its large size. In addition, if the mechanism fails, the bed will creak.
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Cribs for newborns designed for growing up
The solid wood side cot has a removable side panel so it can be installed flush with an adult bed. This is especially significant in the first months of a child's life, when it is important to ensure the closeness of the baby and the nursing mother. This design avoids a common mistake when a mother takes a baby to her at night. In this case, the baby, as it were, sleeps with her, but at the same time lies in her bed.
The structure is made in standard sizes, so that a child can sleep in it up to 3 years. After 6 months, the removable side panel is put back in place and the bed is moved away from the parent bed.
The crib playpen is very popular. The frame consists of metal rods, and the sides are represented by fabric canvases. Such a crib for a child combines the functions of a playpen and a sleeping place. It consists of two tiers: the upper one is for babies, and the lower one is used for a child from 6 months old.
A similar design is quickly assembled and disassembled. It can be easily transported. The device of the playpen allows you to leave the baby without fear for his safety. These types of designs can be seen in the photo of newborn cribs.
Transformers: modular beds for kids
The children's transforming bed (photos clearly show its various types) is a modular design. The model for a newborn consists of separate elements in the form of a bed, a changing table, a chest of drawers and a shelf for toys. As the child grows up, this multifunctional module can be transformed into a more spacious sleeping place thanks to removable sides and a folding bottom. This option is the most economical and rational.
The simplest design is represented by a bed and a chest of drawers. The side headboard transforms into a small table. The sleeping place is freed from the chest of drawers, reaching a length of 170 cm, and can be used for an older child. The chest of drawers becomes a separate element. The design can be equipped with drawers at the bottom for storing linen.
A very popular option is a children's unusual round transforming bed.The structure is made of thin plastic rods, so there are no sharp corners in it. As the child grows up, it turns into an oval bed. This is done by combining the round structure and the changing table included in this kit.
Helpful advice! Such a transformer can be transformed into a chair, table, playpen and sofa.
Bunk beds for children: photos of popular product options
Bunk wooden beds for children are presented in a wide variety. They may differ in the number of berths and design features. Single models have a stock that is located at a certain height. A storage system, work, play or sports area is organized under it.
Two-level structures with two berths have a different arrangement of single beds. They can be placed perpendicularly, parallel to each other, or be offset to one side.
Bunk beds-sofas look unusual and functional. This design can be used for three children. Two same-sex children will sleep on the couch located on the lower tier, while the third will occupy the upper floor. It is also a good solution for families with a child who live in a one-room apartment. In this case, the parents can sleep on the couch downstairs and the child on the bed upstairs.
For three children, separate berths can be arranged perpendicular to each other. Such an interesting option is acceptable for rooms with high ceilings.
Popular models for children of wooden bunk beds-transformers
The most popular model is the pull-out bunk bed for children. It can be composed of two or three elements. When folded, the structure takes the place of a single bed. By pulling out one or two lower tiers, you can get separate berths. The elements are either combined with each other or are separate, which allows you to move a separate tier anywhere in the room.
The wardrobe bed is represented by a folding model, which in the daytime turns into a vertical panel, hiding in the wardrobe. This design allows you to free up to 70% of the free space. The bed is equipped with a convenient spring mechanism or gas shock absorbers, thanks to which the base is smoothly lifted and lowered, which even a child can do.
Important! The workplace, meeting safety standards, provides a reduced load on the child's spine.
For a student, you can purchase a children's bed-table, in which a single bed is combined with a writing or computer table. There are several design options. The table top is retractable and hides under the sleeping place at night. A full table can be placed under the bed. An interesting model is a wardrobe-table-bed, in which the base of the bed is retracted into the wardrobe, and the table top takes a horizontal position.
Another type of transforming bed is a design with a podium in which the product is located. Such a retractable baby bed allows you to get more free space for organizing a play or work area. The berth can also be placed on the podium, and a convenient storage system is organized at its base.
Features of baby beds with drawers: design options
Children's bunk bed with drawers has a high functionality. This bedroom set has a number of advantages over the traditional model:
- dust does not accumulate under the bed, which has a negative impact on the health of the child;
- boxes can be used to store bedding, clothes and other children's accessories;
- thanks to the compact size of the multifunctional design, it is possible to significantly save free space;
- additionally, you do not need to buy different cabinets and wardrobes, which favorably affects the family budget;
- toys can be easily removed into drawers and bedside cabinets, which will teach the child to discipline;
- diverse design of the structure allows you to choose a bed in the form of a car, a house, a fish, a wave, etc.;
- a wide range of colors of models makes it possible to purchase a bed of the desired color, which will harmoniously fit into the interior of the room.
Drawers can be located at the bottom or on the side. The second option is represented by a curbstone, which is connected to the bed frame using a rigid mount. Some models of wooden baby beds have a folding bedside table that converts into a small table. There are combined options in which the boxes are located under the berth and on the side of it. Such models are characterized by maximum functionality.
Children's bed with attic-type sides
The loft bed is very popular with parents as the design can be used for children from 3 to 14 years old. This model saves space. It consists of a children's bed with sides, which is located on the second tier, and pieces of furniture in the form of a chest of drawers, shelves, drawers and a table on the first floor. Different models can be equipped with different individual elements.
The chest of drawers is convenient for placing bed linen and clothes in it. It is recommended to fill the drawers with accessories intended for creativity and study. The shelves can contain toys, books, photographs and other items the child needs. An important and necessary element is a pull-out table, which will be used by both a preschool child and a schoolchild.
To rise to the second floor, the loft bed is equipped with a ladder, and it can be located anywhere in the structure. A retractable staircase with a drawer under each step is very popular (due to the high functionality of the product).
Important! The berth is necessarily equipped with a side, which prevents the child from falling from a height during sleep.
The area under the bed can remain open. It is recommended to equip a sports corner there that will promote the physical development of the baby.
The classic children's bed with sideboards is designed for one child. However, there are models for two children. Such a complex structure has an angular orientation. Sleeping places are equipped with a side board, which also serves as a headboard.
The space under the bed is organized differently. There may be separate areas for each child, taking into account his age, or the space is divided into a joint workplace, an area for games and a storage system, which is clearly shown in the photo of a children's corner with beds.
Distinctive features of a child seat-bed
Despite the fact that children's chair beds do not always meet the high quality of workmanship, and the presence of longitudinal and transverse folds is not able to ensure the correct and comfortable position of the body, such designs are very popular.
When folded, such a product occupies a small area, which allows you to free up space for games in small rooms.Chair-beds are equipped with a convenient mechanism that allows even a child to easily unfold and fold the product. Modern models are presented in a wide range of designs. There are simple options with colored furniture upholstery. The children's chair bed can be made in the form of a bear, car, butterfly, cat, steamer, ship, etc.
Important! Chair-beds can have an orthopedic base. However, its presence significantly affects the cost of the product.
The chair-bed is equipped with different transformation mechanisms. The most popular type is the “accordion”. Such constructions have orthopedic bases, which is suitable for permanent use. Folded in an accordion, the components when unfolded form a perfectly flat surface.
"Eurobook" has a simple mechanism to extend the seat and lower the back. Thanks to the presence of one joint, a flat surface for sleeping is formed. The three-position "click-clack" mechanism guarantees a spacious and comfortable sleeping place.
In the dolphin design, the sleeping area is hidden under the seat. It is necessary to make an effort to unfold the chair, therefore such a product will be appropriate for a teenage child. With a roll-out model, the berth is too low. The chair has a removable thin orthopedic mattress, which is inconvenient for daily use.
The French folding bed consists of a frame made of metal profiles on which a dense fabric is stretched. The design is sold with an orthopedic mattress. However, the presence of a fragile folding mechanism does not allow the product to be used for daily sleep.
Varieties of models of teenage beds
The designs of beds for a teenager will differ significantly from the design of models intended for small children. It is made in a more restrained style and is devoid of a large number of drawers, shelves and racks, which is clearly shown in the photo of wooden cots.
The traditional option is a classic single bed made of wood or metal. The design is simple to execute and consists of a frame, headboard and footboard. It has no protective rim. It can be made on legs or have drawers that are located under the berth. In this design, a white children's bed will look especially stylish.
Helpful advice! For a child with a large build, you can install a one and a half classic model.
The couch bed is very popular among teenagers, which, when folded, is characterized by compact dimensions. With minimal effort, the structure folds out into a comfortable sofa. In the daytime, this couch can be used to receive guests. The product has a deep roomy niche for storing linen or other things.
Loft beds for teenagers differ from models for younger children. In the lower part of the structure, there can be a working area in the form of a computer table, a spacious wardrobe or a sports simulator. Different versions of the product can be seen in the photo of bunk beds for teenagers.
Popular sofa bed models for teens
A sofa bed will appeal to a teenager. The models have a standard length of 190 cm and an unfolded width of 70-160 cm. There are different designs. The simplest is the single-bed model. It is equipped with three backs.It is enough to place a pillow at the side railing, and the sofa immediately turns into a bed.
An unusual and original model is a transforming sofa that converts into a bunk bed. The dimensions of the sleeping places have the following meanings: width - 80 cm, length - 180-205 cm.
Sofas also differ in the transformation option. The most popular model is the "Eurobook", which is installed near one of the walls of the room. It is easy to operate and has an affordable cost. A niche for storing linen is usually located under the berth.
The click-gag option provides three positions: lying, sitting and reclining. When unfolded, you get a flat bed without protruding parts and depressions. Such models have a stylish appearance due to the presence of metal legs, an interesting configuration and stylish upholstery.
Important! This model of a sofa bed is installed at a distance from the wall.
The dolphin sofa bed is characterized by reliability and long service life. To unfold the sofa, you need to make an effort by slightly lifting the seat and pulling it towards you. The back rests down to a horizontal position. This model is equipped with a built-in laundry box. The design is often angular.
The “accordion” sofa bed is a retractable type of furniture. The berth is formed by three elements: two backs and a seat. The width of the unfolded structure is between 120-195 cm. Such a sofa is installed close to one of the walls. All types of sofa beds for a nursery can be found in a selection of interesting photos.
Modern manufacturers of baby beds have taken care of creating a wide range of products that are made in a variety of configurations, styles and using various decorative devices and devices. Among the presented models, there will definitely be an option that will satisfy the stated requirements of the parents and will please the child.