Do-it-yourself protection and bumpers in the crib

It is so important for every new mother that the precious baby is healthy, protected and always in comfort, comfort and safety! A crib is a place where a newborn baby will spend most of its time in the first year of its life. Therefore, it is so important that the crib is comfortable, safe and designed for the healthy growth of the baby. Mothers always try to make her beautiful, cute, buy the best bedding, decorate the bed with soft pillows, pendants and a variety of decor.

bumpers in the crib
A necessary thing in a crib is soft sides.

But in addition to the correct bedding and decor, you need to take care of special bumpers. Many caring mothers make bumpers for newborns with their own hands, because it is very simple and much cheaper than buying ready-made ones in a store. Even if you have never been involved in needlework, it will not take you any trouble to sew such a product for your beloved baby, but on the contrary, you will get sheer pleasure!

bumpers in the crib for newborns
They will protect the baby from drafts, injuries that occur when carelessly moving around the crib.

What are the sides in the crib for?

The main purpose of the crib bumpers is to protect the baby from injury. Young parents should understand that for the first couple of weeks the baby lies almost motionless in its bed, but before you have time to look back, it will begin to crawl and roll over its bed, and will constantly beat with tender arms and legs against the hard walls and the headboard.

bed with sides
It is better to sew the protection into the crib with your own hands, putting all maternal care and love into the product.

For protection, special soft sides are sewn - in the form of pillows, a continuous soft strip of fabric or in the form of unusual shapes and even animals. They are attached from the inside along the entire perimeter of the child's bed and reliably protect the child from pain and bruises, and the sleeping place will become even more comfortable and beautiful!

protective bumpers in the crib
Classic bumpers vary in height.

Also, the sides protect the child from drafts, which is also extremely important, because the crumbs' immunity is still very weak, and the baby is susceptible to disease from the slightest draft. The dense soft fabric also provides partial noise isolation, and the crib will be calm and quiet, the baby will be calm and less capricious.

side braid in a crib
Low sides (their height ranges from ⅓ to ⅔ of the total height of the crib) do not restrict the baby's view and look very neat at the same time.

Bumpers are made of natural cotton fabric or other soft and natural material suitable for a child, for example, from a bike. A synthetic winterizer or holofiber is used as a filler, but it is not recommended to use foam rubber, as it dries poorly and can become a breeding ground for fungus.

protective bumpers in the crib for the baby
Low protection is relevant for babies who have not yet tried to get up in the crib.

Varieties of sides for newborns

Before you sew the bumpers into the crib, you should choose its type and shape. They can differ in size, height, difficulty in manufacturing. And most importantly, they look different, so choose according to your personal taste.

crib bumpers ideas
When the child begins to rise and inevitably fall, it is more appropriate to use a reliable high protection.

Snake

An excellent choice for you if you are "friends" with a thread and a needle. The snake is a long round roller that is laid out at the bottom along the perimeter of the bed and looks like a fun toy.

crib roller crib
You can make several rollers of different sizes and colors to create a composition, then it will be easier to wash them.

The snake can be made in the form of just a bright multi-colored roller made of beautiful fabric, or in the form of an animal: a funny long dachshund, a family of seals, fish or a boa constrictor from a cartoon. The main thing is to show your imagination!

side bolster dachshund for crib
Bumpers in the form of animal pillows, houses or cars look especially interesting.

Clouds

Clouds are a very popular form of bumpers among mothers. These are essentially bumpers in the form of small pillows in a crib for a newborn baby, but each pillow is in the shape of a cloud. It is better to make such sides from fabric of a delicate shade, combine white with blue, pink, cream. Such clouds look incredibly gentle, and they are sewn very simply! You don't even need a pattern, just cut a cloud out of the fabric - the bottom is flat, and the top is bumps, and you're done!

the sides of the cloud in the crib
Protective pillows for a baby cot are one of the affordable and simple ways to create the most comfortable conditions for your baby.

Clouds can be of the same shape and size, or they can be different. It's up to you. More often they make the same shape, cutting out all the clouds from one template, but they take different fabrics and alternate, for example, white and blue clouds. It turns out very nicely.

the sides of the cloud in the crib
Prevents child injury from contact with hard parts of the crib during wakefulness and sleep.

Pigtail

The name speaks for itself: the side in the form of a pigtail looks like a large soft braid, woven from three thick fabric rollers. It is easy to do, especially if you have a sewing machine. You just need to sew three long sausages from a soft fabric, and it is better that the fabric stretches a little, then it will be easier to weave the braid. Fill the "sausages" with soft filler, sew at the base and tie a pigtail, and fasten the other end with threads.

braid bumpers in a crib
They create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for growth and development.

For the braid, you can use the fabric of three related, but different shades, so that they are harmoniously combined with each other. For example, soft turquoise, sky blue and cream. One of them may have a small pattern, but not all of them, otherwise it will turn out too colorful.

braid bumpers in the crib
Modern young mothers strive to find for their babies not only high-quality and reliable, but also spectacular-looking bumpers.

Little animals

Another type of pillows are animals. There is a place where fantasies can roam! And making them with your own hands is much easier than you might think at first glance. The easiest way is to make square, rectangular or rounded pads, and make an animal out of them using fabric applique - create an original face of a cat, dog, owl.

bumpers in the crib for newborn animals
When choosing the sides, pay attention to the fastenings: the elegant ties can come loose, the baby can get tangled in the ribbons, so the simpler and more reliable the fastening, the better for the baby.

You can make ears or horns, even paws. But you should not use decorative elements made of plastic and other hard materials: sew eyes, nose and other details only from fabric, because the side must be safe, and any hard parts can injure the baby.

crib bumpers set
Bumpers for a newborn's bed are not only a way to protect a baby from blows and drafts, but also an excellent option for a useful decor for a children's room.

How to sew bumpers in a crib with your own hands

When you've decided what your side will look like, pick up the fabric. She should not only be beautiful and fit in style, but most importantly, she should be safe, soft and pleasant for the child.Synthetic fabrics lead to allergies, irritation of the child's skin, fungus develops on them, well, and other troubles. So the material must be exclusively natural and of high quality, this is the main requirement. The following materials are suitable:

  • Satin;
  • Cotton;
  • Plush;
  • Bike;
  • Calico;
  • Ranfors;
  • Chintz;
  • Bamboo.
bumpers in the crib for newborns fabric
Modern fabrics and a wide range of crib bumpers of various designs make it possible to choose the ideal option for any interior.

Be sure to feel the fabric, make sure of its natural composition, pay attention to the threads, their strength and weave.

As for the filler, there are several options:

  • Sintepon is the most inexpensive, affordable and widespread material for children's toys, handicrafts and pillows. It is sold in any fabric store and is perfect for making bumpers.
  • Holofiber is a more modern material, similar to a synthetic winterizer. It is more expensive, but its quality is also higher: the product will dry instantly, is completely non-toxic and safe for the child, perfectly keeps its shape and is highly durable.
  • Periotec is another new material that is used to make various soft products. It is also similar to a synthetic winterizer, but much more expensive and better in quality. Perfectly holds its shape after washing, does not wrinkle, does not deform. Hypoallergenic, suitable even for sickly children prone to allergies and irritations.
crib bumpers filler
The best thing for a child is natural. This rule also applies to crib bumpers.

When you have selected the fabric and filler, it is worth choosing a pattern. There are many ready-made patterns and patterns on the Internet, but in fact, you can make bumpers in a crib with your own hands and without a ready-made pattern, but on your own. Just decide what shape the border will be, draw the shape on a large piece of paper and cut it out. That's all! You have a blank that you will need to trace on the fabric, cut out, sew the halves together and fill with filler.

bumpers in the crib pattern cloud
Pattern of a baby pillow in the form of a cloud.

It is more important to choose the right size. Determine it yourself. Take a centimeter and measure the height of the side: the product does not have to reach the very top of the sides of the bed, it can only go up to half, as long as the baby does not hit. Measure the length you want - around the perimeter of the crib. You've got the size you want.

crib bumpers pattern
Sewing of protective sides for a newborn's crib is often done by expectant mothers, their close relatives or friends.

Multiply the resulting amount by two, since the sides will be made of two halves. And if you make a pigtail - then three times, because it is made of three long strips. Only when you calculate the size, go for the fabric, knowing how much you need. Take fabric with a small margin, just in case.

crib bumpers options
Competent combination of high and low sides, as well as their timely use, will make the baby's life as comfortable and safe as possible.

How to tie bumpers on a crib

There are several ways to attach the sides to the crib. It is important that they stand firmly in place and do not crawl all over the bed. So the safest and easiest way is with strings. You have to cut out small strips from the remnants of the fabric, sew them along the edge and turn them out, and then iron them. Sew the resulting laces on the back of the sides, where the crossbars of the bed are located, so that each lace is firmly tied to the crossbar. The more there are, the stronger and more reliable you will tie the sides.

bumpers in the crib with ties
Buying or sewing crib bumpers for your baby is a parent's decision for their baby.

The second option is Velcro. You will have to tinker with them, but when you remove the sides for washing, you will not need to untie the knots on the strings.To make velcro sides, you need to sew thick strips of fabric with velcro sewn onto them from behind. Likewise, you can use buttons, buttons, or even a zipper.

crib bumpers with zippers
Removable covers are made separately, while it is important to correctly measure the workpiece so that the cover fits in - does not tighten the pillow and does not dangle on it.

To sew the fasteners in the right places, first sew the sides and try on the finished product on the crib. So you will see exactly where to sew strings, Velcro or other fasteners.

DIY crib protection

We will tell you in more detail how to sew a "bumper" for a crib with your own hands without a pattern, the easiest way for those who rarely sew and do not want to spend too much time on this process.

  1. So, take several types of fabric, for example, three colors. Measure with a centimeter to what height the "bumper" should reach, and take this figure as a basis: this will be the height of the side of the square. Take one fabric and fold it in half, right side in.
  2. Cut out a square (the side should be the same size that you got when measuring the crib).
  3. Separate the two halves, wrap an edge on one side about 5 mm on each, and sew. Then reconnect the halves.
  4. Sew three sides together, and leave the fourth (finished edge) unstitched.
  5. Sew a zipper, Velcro, or buttons to the fourth side to remove the filler or wash the pillowcases separately if desired.
  6. Turn the pillowcase right out.
  7. Take four pieces of fabric or a wide satin ribbon, about 30 cm long, and sew to each corner of the pillowcase.
  8. Now fill the pillow with filler and close. You will get a square pad with ribbons at the four corners.
  9. Sew a few more pillows in the same way.
  10. Now use ribbons to tie your pillows in a long round dance, alternating in color.
set in the crib bumpers
Your bright and beautiful side is ready!

Product care rules

You need to take care of the bumpers in the same way as you take care of children's bedding and pillows. You need to wash them regularly, you can just wash them with the baby's bedding. If the sides are made of natural fabric with a good filling, then they will dry quickly and will not cause trouble. You can wash them entirely without removing the filler from the covers.

bumpers in the crib photo
It is important that what you have done with your own hands is of high quality and sufficiently reliable and safe for the child.

Wash as soon as it gets dirty, and if the baby does not get dirty, then just once a week. Choose the washing mode yourself - the usual one, as you usually wash children's clothes. Feel free to machine wash, but with a special powder or gel for washing children's clothes. Dry the product thoroughly. With such simple care, the sides will last a long time, and when the baby grows up, they can become a decor for his bed!

bumpers in a crib for newborn animals photo
The fabric for the sides should be not only natural and safe for the child, but also pleasant to the touch, because delicate baby skin will come into contact with it.

VIDEO: How easy it is to sew bumpers in a baby cot.

Ideas for beautiful bumpers in a crib for newborns

Open pictures on the Internet, and you will be surprised how many unusual and beautiful sides you can make with your own hands! Owl, dogs, cats, flowers, bright pillows, quilted bumpers, clouds, bright braids - a huge selection. The main thing is your ideas!

Take a stroll through the fabric store and bright, beautiful baby materials will definitely inspire you for ideas. Treat this process as a creative flight of imagination, and a good idea will come to you by itself, and the result will delight you for a long time!

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