Characteristics and rules for choosing baby car beds
A baby bed should be liked not only by parents, but also by the child. And what kind of bed will the kids love? Of course, from one that looks like a toy! A themed bed in the shape of a car is the best that designers of furniture factories could come up with.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of a car bed
- Materials from which are made
- Existing models and their sizes
- What to consider when choosing a car bed for a child
- Possible additional components and accessories
- Popular brands and price range
- Video: review of a baby car bed
- Varieties of baby car beds in the photo
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a car bed
Structurally, such children's furniture is an ordinary bed, but with a solid figured sidewall, which carries an additional function - a protective one.
In fact, the upper part plays the role of a side that prevents the baby from falling to the floor in a dream.
Advantages:
- I like children very much, especially boys (but there are also "girl" models).
- Aesthetics. The bright car will harmoniously fit into the colorful interior of the children's room.
- Protection against falling of the child in a dream.
- Most of the models are inexpensive. Especially made of laminated chipboard.
Illuminated car beds have another advantage - additional lighting of the sleeping area.
The main disadvantage: the complexity of the repair in case of breakdown. If the baby breaks or damages the side structure, most likely the bed will have to be changed completely. Or order a separate curved panel from the manufacturer.
If the product is initially advertised as "an author's project, there are no analogues" and has already been discontinued, then it is almost impossible to find a replacement.
Materials from which are made
The materials for making the frame are the same as for other beds: solid wood, chipboard / laminated chipboard, MDF, metal (aluminum alloy tubes, wrought iron).
A typical sidewall that performs aesthetic and protective functions is most often made of chipboard. Thematic design is a sticker drawing on a durable self-adhesive Oracal film. The image can also be applied with paint on a stencil.
Existing models and their sizes
Manufacturers offer hundreds of models of cars, ranging from inexpensive chipboard options to fairly expensive cars made of noble wood with lighting and other "bells and whistles". Laminated chipboard is the cheapest option.
For example, the same basic model can be supplied in several variants:
- In the form of a stationary bed.
- With a lifting mechanism and a niche under the berth.
- With drawer for bed linen.
- With rubber edging.
- With additional illumination.
- With "autonumber".
- With additional furniture, designed in the style of a typewriter.
- Complete with mattress.
Most of the models are "boy", but manufacturers also offer "girls": "Teddy Bear", "Hello Kitty", "Masha", "Angel", "Fairy Machine" and so on. The sizes, as a rule, do not differ from the typical dimensions of cribs.
What to consider when choosing a car bed for a child
What to check when choosing:
- Durability of materials and reliability of fasteners.
- The quality of the fittings.
- No dangerous corners, protruding metal elements.
- Environmentally friendly materials and coatings.
- The basis of the berth. A lamella grille provides ventilation to the bottom of the mattress. The solid bottom makes it difficult for air to circulate.
Possible additional components and accessories
Baby car beds can be additionally equipped with the following components and accessories:
- "Car number".
- Backlight (built-in or installed separately).
- Drawers for placement under the berth.
- The ability to change the design by replacing the side panels.
- Lifting mechanisms for organizing a niche for linen under the berth.
- Spare themed stickers with a picture.
Additionally, the baby cot can be supplied with a mattress and bed linen.
Popular brands and price range
Popular manufacturers and models by user liking on Yandex Market:
- "Futuka kids", Mustang (bottom - lamellas, colors - blue and white) - 4800 rubles.
- Hoff, Formula - 12,999 rubles.
- Belmarco, "Fairy" - 3990 rubles.
- Kid Kraft, "Racing car" - 26287 rubles.
- Mebelev, BMW - 10,600 rubles.
A baby car bed is an excellent option for organizing a child's sleeping place. Most of the models are designed for boys, but there are many offers for girls.
It is worth paying attention to the backlit models. Additional lighting will not be superfluous when the child goes to bed. If the baby is afraid of the dark, the backlight can be left on overnight.
Video: review of a baby car bed