Where to put a crib in the parents' bedroom
When a child arrives in an apartment, parents usually put a crib in their bedroom for convenience. So you can monitor his condition all the time and quickly approach the baby at night. At the same time, many are trying to choose the design of a crib in the parents' bedroom so that it is in harmony with the interior of the room and remains comfortable for many years. But it is important that it is also convenient for parents and a child.
Which crib to choose
When choosing a crib for a parent's bedroom, many questions arise, ranging from design to size and where to put the furniture.
It is important to consider the following points here:
- Crib sizes.
- Organization of additional space for childcare.
- Organization of storage of baby's things.
- Crib design.
- Creation of personal space for the baby and parents.
Important! For the first time, a crib will be a serious part of the psychological space of a baby. Therefore, it is better to choose a bed where he will be comfortable and he can feel protected from the outside world.
When choosing a crib, it is important to consider how much you plan to use. Manufacturers offer high-quality transforming beds, the height of which can change as the child grows. On the other hand, if you plan to later buy a more complex crib model for the nursery, then a temporary simple option may also be suitable for the parent's bedroom.
Where can I put
Before buying a crib, it is important to think over its dimensions, and for this it is necessary to precisely determine the place where it will stand.
There are quite a few requirements for this place:
- It should be comfortable for the child and protected from too bright light from the window.
- The bed should not stand in a draft.
- This place should be conveniently approached from the side of the parent's bed and from the front door.
- Nearby, it is necessary to arrange furniture for caring for a child and storing his things.
How to properly place a crib in a parent's bedroom
For placement, you must first of all choose a cozy corner. The most difficult question is where to put a crib in a one-room apartment, since here the parents' bedroom is combined with all the other rooms. In any case, it is desirable that the bed is located very close to the parents' sleeping place. This will make it easier to get up at night with your child.
It is better not to put the bed near the window. Here, the child will be disturbed by sunlight, and there is also a high risk of drafts.
A good view of the room should open from the side of the bed. That is, the child must see what is happening in the room. Otherwise, unfamiliar sounds will bother him.In addition to psychological discomfort, there is a risk of tilting the head and rolling the eyes.
If there is only one room in the apartment, then it is important to place the crib so that the workplace or resting place of the parents is as far away from the child's seat as possible. Otherwise, the activities of adults will disturb the child's sleep. Very often, such rooms are zoned with small lockers or screens. So the baby has his own little corner.
A small changing table should be provided next to the crib, on which it will be convenient to look after the child. It is important to place a small chest of drawers with baby's things here. You should not plan to store his things in the parent's closet, since all items should be close at hand, that is, within one arm outstretched from the crib.
Another important point: provide additional lighting. Do not put an ordinary floor lamp next to the bed - its light will be too bright for the child. A floor lamp with a bright lamp can be placed in another corner of the room. Next to the bed, preferably above the changing table, it is better to install a lamp with adjustable light from dim to bright, or two lamps: a night lamp and a more powerful lamp.
Features of zoning
When installing a cot in the parents' bedroom, there is a need for zoning. To make the child feel more comfortable and calm, he needs his own corner. Another reason for zoning: the large space of the whole room will put too much pressure on the child. It will be difficult for his attention to cope with the size of the room.
You can zone a room using:
- Cabinet or rack.
- Movable screens.
- Canopy.
The canopy creates a cozy space inside the box. In addition, it protects the child from drafts.
However, if the room is very large or several functions are combined in it, as is the case in a one-room apartment, then it is necessary to fence off a whole corner. You can divide a large room using a rack. A wardrobe in the middle of the room will look too bulky and will significantly reduce the space.
If the room is small or zoning is required temporarily, then it will be more convenient to use a screen.
Important! A room less than 18 sq. meters should not be zoned with shelving or other furniture. This will make the room so small that it will be too cramped.
Choice of design
The appearance of a crib is usually chosen for the interior of a bedroom or a future children's room. First of all, the color and style combination is important here. If it is difficult to choose a specific design, then it is easier to stop at the Art Nouveau version. This style has the most ascetic design that will fit into any room.
The functional features of the crib are also important. Some options are equipped with a special swing mechanism, which is very convenient. If you install such a crib next to the sleeping place of the parents, then it will be easier for the latter to lay the child.
Advice. You should not choose too sophisticated design in the form of locks, carriages, airplanes and other unusual items. A child under one year old will not be interested in such a design, he will not even notice or appreciate it. A bulky crib will take up a lot of space in the bedroom. In addition, this design can even make the furniture uncomfortable for childcare.
Additional storage locations
It is also important to consider additional storage space. It is desirable that it be several boxes of different sizes.Some cribs are equipped with a bottom storage box or side chest of drawers. This is very convenient, especially when space is limited.
Changing tables are also often equipped with a chest of drawers. When the boxes of baby accessories are at hand, you can quickly reach any item without being distracted from the control of the child.
Important! It is impossible to leave the baby unattended on the changing table under any circumstances, even for a second. It takes a few seconds for the child to roll over or roll over and fall off the table.
It will be inconvenient to place children's things in an ordinary wardrobe in the bedroom, since in order to get something, you will have to leave the child in any case.
If you need a temporary and budget option, then you can purchase a small mobile chest of drawers from several drawers. Such models are very inexpensive.
Maximum safety
Another essential point when placing a crib is safety requirements. First of all, it is protection against drafts. To avoid them, the crib should not be placed:
- By the window.
- Near the front door.
- On a straight line between the window and the front door.
It is important to ensure that sockets, lights and switches are out of the reach of your child. From the first days of his stay in the house, the little one will learn the world, which means that he will touch everything, pick, try to break it off and taste it. I don't want it to be an electrical outlet, a piece of a switch, or a plastic shard of something. In addition, electrical appliances generate invisible magnetic radiation.
To avoid allergies and respiratory diseases, it is important to take care of the cleanliness of the air. To do this, you need not only to ventilate the room, but also to remove from it all objects that collect dust:
- Long pile carpets.
- Shelves with lots of books.
- Woolen and fur bedspreads.
- Large items made of felt or velvet.
The room where the new family member is located should be furnished so that it is easy to wet clean here.
In addition to the premises, materials must also be safe. First of all, this is what children's furniture is made of. It is ideal if it is made of natural wood, but this option is quite expensive. Eco-friendly and inexpensive beds and dressers are made of MDF or metal. When choosing a product, you need to ask the seller for certificates of furniture, and also pay attention to how the material smells. A strong, pungent smell from furniture, without documents, indicates the use of low-quality and hazardous materials.
Decorating a corner for a newborn
When the place is chosen, and the crib is installed, the most pleasant decoration of the place for the dear little man remains. When decorating, it is important to follow two principles:
- It must be safe.
- He should develop and entertain the child.
When choosing jewelry, it is worth considering that the young researcher will try to tear everything off and try. Most quality newborn toys are already designed for this feature.
So that the baby is interested in his crib, and he does not distract his parents too often, he should be occupied with games. First of all, it is a carousel with rattles. There are models that can turn on and off themselves, emit different melodic sounds.
An easy way to decorate is with stylish and vibrant vinyl wall decals. They are easy to install and remove, which does not spoil the repair. And the child will be interested in looking at them.
Advice. It makes no sense to make drastic changes to the bedroom, re-glue the wallpaper or paint the walls in a different color. Since in a year the new family member will have other interests and toys, and in another year the question of his moving to a separate room will arise.
How to avoid mistakes when placing a crib in a room
The main mistakes, as a rule, arise when the crib is installed hastily and ill-considered.
Very often, parents go to one of two extremes:
- They do everything for the child and completely re-equip the bedroom, cluttering it with children's things and toys of different sizes.
- They do not want to change anything in the bedrooms, limiting themselves to installing a simple crib.
In both cases, there is an inconvenience for all family members. It is difficult to look after a child, and he is uncomfortable in a crib.
Very often, additional furniture in the room begins to be installed without a preliminary diagram. As a result, products may simply not fit into the room or create awkward passageways.
To avoid basic mistakes, you must first create a diagram, then again measure not only furniture, but also free space, aisles, distances to the necessary boxes or appliances. After that, it is necessary to make adjustments, and only then buy and install a crib.
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Photo of the design of cribs and their location in the parents' room
