How to choose a baby bed from 3 years old with bumpers

Protective bumpers are found not only on bunk beds and beds with "attic" construction. You can also see them on ordinary "one-story" models designed for babies from 3 years old. And this is not surprising. Small children often toss and turn in their sleep, and falling even from a small height is not the most pleasant thing. Children's beds from 3 years old with sideboards primarily protect babies from falling.

Why are bumpers necessary

The main function of the bumpers is to ensure the safety of the child. Three-year-olds need to sleep for 12-13 hours, including up to 1-1.5 hours in the afternoon. By the age of five, a child may begin to give up daytime sleep, but is still in bed for at least 11-12 hours. The preschooler spends half of his childhood life in bed. Much more than an adult. And the baby has nightmares 2-3 times more often.

A child's sleep is brighter and richer, and nightmares are perceived by a child's psyche more difficult than an adult. Falling from a low crib is unlikely to cause serious injury, but it is likely to be a source of additional stress. That is, a children's bed from 3 years old with bumpers protects the baby not only from the physical consequences of a fall, but also from mental mini-trauma.

Another aspect, also psychological, is that on a bed fenced off by the sides, the baby feels more protected. He is, as it were, “in the house”. Here, neither the beech hiding in the closet nor the black hand reaching out from under the bed will reach him.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of beds with bumpers

Most of the benefits have already been figured out. Here they are:

• Physical protection against falling to the floor during sleep.
• Psychological protection.

Disadvantages may have some unsuccessful bed models for children from 3 years old with bumpers.

What are the disadvantages:

• The base of the bed is not made of slats, but with a solid bottom - there is no natural ventilation of the bottom of the mattress.
• Narrow gaps between the structural elements of the boards - a child's hand or leg can get stuck in the gap.
• Toxic paints and varnishes, plastics.

Note! The presence of these shortcomings should be checked even at the stage of choosing a product on the Internet or "offline" store.

Dimensions (edit)

The dimensions of cribs with bumpers are usually (L x W) - 1.4-2.0 mx 0.7-0.9 m. When custom-made, the dimensions can be any. Depends only on the wishes of the customer.

Varieties of the design of sides and beds

The sides can be:

• Solid along the entire length (except for a small area) or partial (the side of the bed closes by ½ or 1/3).
• With horizontal or vertical lamella orientation.
• Curly.
• Built-in or removable.
• With or without padding for added safety.

Beds with bumpers are bunk, with an attic structure of the second "floor", ordinary with a low and higher landing. Many models provide a storage system in the form of a drawer (s) or a built-in small chest of drawers. You can put bedding, clothes and even toys here. An additional plus is the saving of space in the children's room. You don't have to buy an additional bedside table or cabinet and take up extra square meters of space.

Increasingly, manufacturers offer themed cribs for boys and girls in the form of houses, cars, ships, carriages or even a space rocket.

Design and color solutions

The possibilities of decorating a crib are limited only constructively. Otherwise, it all depends on the designer's imagination. The color scheme is dominated by calm tones. Too bright, "poisonous" colors will prevent the child from falling asleep.

The beds for girls are dominated by pastel colors. Lots of pink, beige, white. In models for boys, light shades of blue, light green are often used.

How to choose the right baby bed with sides

It is often advised to choose larger models, up to two meters long. The logic is simple: such a bed will suit a child even when he grows up a little. Indeed, many models can be viewed as a hybrid "preschool-adolescent" version. However, if the bed is made of chipboard, it will not last more than two to three years. It makes sense to consider this option only when buying a sufficiently strong and durable wrought iron or massive bed.

A few tips for choosing:

• For a small children's room, it is better to choose a model with a storage system.
• Check the composition of the paintwork. Neither materials nor varnishes should contain toxic substances.
• Make sure there are no sharp corners dangerous for the child.
• The gaps between the slats should be such that the baby's head does not pass between them. But also not so small that a child's hand or leg could get stuck between the slats.
• A lamella base is better than a solid bottom in terms of air circulation.

The best manufacturers and models (+ prices)

The best beds for babies from 3 years old according to the Yandex Market rating:

• Nuovita, model Destino with 1/3 bumpers at the headboard - 17,254 rubles.
• Nuovita Delizia and Volo (1/3, bottom - lamellas) - 16404 and 16489 rubles. respectively.
• Domus MIA, bed Loft Omega (1/2) - 11 108 rubles.
• PB-Furniture, Astra (solid sides, storage system) - 12480 rubles.
• MDmarket, Kittens, removable side, 1/3, laminated chipboard - 6580 rubles. (without a drawer under the berth).

The best manufacturers according to the readers' rating "Quality Mark":

• Nuovita
• Stokke
• Papaloni
• Bambolino
• ComfortBaby
• Valle
• The Red Star
• SKV-Company
• Kubanlesstroy

Examples of location in the interior

When choosing a bed, special attention should be paid to safety: the absence of dangerous sharp corners, the composition of varnish coatings, the environmental friendliness of materials. Check the reliability of fasteners, fittings and connections of drawers and other structural elements.

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