Children's bed with a soft backrest, features, advantages, materials

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An adult spends a third of his life sleeping, and a child spends even more, so it is important to properly organize his sleeping place. Maximum comfort is provided by a children's bed with a soft backrest, which is both cozy and safe. Cheerful colors and themed models will not leave any child indifferent. Adults will appreciate the ergonomic design with the ability to place the bed even in a small room.

Product Features

As an alternative to the usual and familiar wooden model, manufacturers offer a bed with a soft headboard that is comfortable to lean on. Additionally, such furniture is equipped with protective sides, which can be stationary or removable. The latter can be completely removed when the child reaches 8-9 years old, when there is no longer a risk of falling in his sleep. Such furniture has a number of advantages:

Compact sizes. The small size of the design allows you to organize a full-fledged sleeping place even in a small area of the nursery.
Benefit for health. The semi-solid filler has orthopedic properties, which has a beneficial effect on the child’s posture.
Safety. The soft back, streamlined shapes, smooth lines without sharp corners will prevent you from accidentally getting hurt during outdoor play.
Feeling of comfort. The attractive child-friendly design combined with soft details creates a particularly warm atmosphere in the room.

It is best to choose a mattress for a child with an independent spring block. Its main advantage is that it takes the shape of the body, supporting the spine in its anatomically correct position.

Sizes and models of bed depending on the age of the child

Beds for children should be selected based on age. If bright “cartoon” models are suitable for kids, then teenagers, who already consider themselves adults, choose more restrained designs and colors. The size of the bed should be one third larger than the child’s height, so that parents do not have to change furniture in the next couple of years after purchase, when the son or daughter becomes significantly taller.

For a baby, a crib with a soft headboard and sides that protect against falls is suitable. The standard size of a sleeping place is 120 x 60 cm. It is especially important that furniture for a small child is made from environmentally friendly materials.

For an older child, having soft sides is no longer so important. A good option is a sofa bed, which will allow you to effectively use the free space. When the furniture is folded, there is space for sports or games. Thanks to the comfortable backrest, the sofa bed can serve as a place to relax: reading a book or watching TV.

The optimal size of a sleeping place for a child 8-12 years old is 130-160 cm in length, 70 cm in width. For children of this age, a bright bed design is still relevant - MDF with colored acrylic coating would be a good option. You can also choose light wood furniture.

For a teenager, you need to choose a bed the same size as for an adult: 80 x 190 or 90 x 200 cm. A model with a soft headboard, which is comfortable to lean on to play on the phone or read before going to bed, is perfect. The teenager will probably want to choose the bed design himself, but the main thing is that it matches the existing interior.

The sofa bed pushes the boundaries

“Click-clack” model with mobile armrests

A wonderful invention comes to the rescue - a single or double sofa bed.

This universal solution has its advantages:

an increase in free space , which is impossible if you put a large bed for two;
If you have a studio apartment and you had to combine a bedroom with a living room under one space, then you can always turn an “intimate” corner into an excellent place for receiving guests in a few steps by simply folding the sofa;
Another equally important problem – the search for free cabinets for bedding – disappears, because most folding sofas are equipped with convenient storage systems.

The only headache, but a pleasant one, will be the design of a bedroom with a sofa instead of a bed and the choice of quality furniture. Here you need to take care that your personal apartments do not turn into a typical hall. (See also the article How to combine a living room and a bedroom: features.)

Choosing a sofa bed: review of designs

Single children's sofa

At first glance, it may seem that these furniture products are no different from ordinary living room sofas. However, in reality their modification can be varied. Therefore, you can choose the most optimal folding and unfolding mechanism not only for convenience, but also for reliability. (See also the article Bedroom stand: how to choose.)

Important! You need to know exactly for whom you are going to buy a sofa bed for the bedroom. The model will depend on this: for example, it is better for a child to choose a lightweight design with a simple mechanism.

So, let's look at what manufacturers offer us:

“Click-clack.” Perhaps the simplest model in terms of folding method. However, it adapts to the user's requirements as much as possible: it can be completely unfolded or left in an intermediate state (reclining position). As for the armrests, in this modification they are also mobile - they take any necessary position or are completely removed.

The photo clearly shows the frame of the model and its transforming mechanism

“Click-clack” unfolded

Available provisions

"Eurobook". This sofa bed is also equipped with a fairly simple transformation mechanism, which, by the way, is also extremely strong. To unfold the Eurobook, you need to pull out the seat with your own hands, and when it rolls out, lower the backrest into the free space. As you can see, the design is extremely simple and reliable, since in principle there is nothing to break here.

Transformation principle

“Eurobook” in chocolate colors

Corner sofas with sleeping place. These models have two sides - long and short. A sleeping place is successfully “hidden” under the long part. By pulling it towards you and slightly lifting it until it is level with the fixed seats, you will get a full-fledged bed.

Corner folding sofa bed

"Accordion". This model received such a musical name for a reason. Its transformation process is very reminiscent of playing the instrument of the same name: the seat moves forward, and the double back rests on the vacant seat.

Note! Accordion sofa beds are very popular, which is explained by their tempting width, which can be 180 cm. But despite this, they remain compact and are suitable for small apartments.

Excellent sleeping place! “Accordion” quickly assembles into a cozy wooden sofa.

"Cot". Not the best option. This model is not designed for everyday use and its mechanism can quickly become unusable due to frequent use.

"Cot"

In addition, before you begin to unfold such a sofa, you will have to first remove all the pillows from it. And so every time! Oh, yes, and it’s unlikely to have a compartment for storing bedding. “Folding beds” are more suitable for living rooms, where they look very respectable.

Read also: Panels for the bedroom: deciding on the choice

Additional elements and fillers

Modern single sofa bed

The most important indicator that you first need to pay attention to when choosing a sofa bed is the transformation mechanism. The service life and ease of use of the product will depend on it.

Advice! For daily sleep, the “Click-Klyak” is most suitable, which quickly unfolds and folds. If you are looking for the most reliable model, then choose from corner products - the mechanisms in them are minimal, and therefore the frame of the sofa bed will remain intact for a long time.

Lately, transformable sofas with roll-out mechanisms have become quite popular. They fit perfectly into small spaces and their price is affordable for most citizens of our country.

Bedroom with a sofa instead of a bed in modern style

Now, as for the accessories. When choosing a folding bed, do not neglect even the smallest details. Nails, buttons, springs, plugs, supports - seemingly such insignificant elements, but how they affect the quality of furniture!

Therefore, you should definitely check all accessories before purchasing. It should be metal, not plastic.

And one more important point – sofa bed fillers.

There are three options here:

Foam padding . Sofa beds with such padding are particularly soft, hypoallergenic and are available in a wide range. However, foam rubber products have two drawbacks, which, despite their significance, do not bother most people - the filling quickly presses through and sags.
Spring mattresses have been known since Soviet times for their durability (over 25 years) and excellent orthopedic properties. True, many still think that spring sofas are too hard and creaky. Harsh, yes. But this, according to doctors, is much more useful, since it is necessary to sleep on a hard surface. As for the noise from springs, the instructions for the manufacture of modern models assume the presence of an independent unit in which each spring is placed in a special soft bag. Therefore, there is no longer any unpleasant squeaking.

Combination mattress

Combined fillers . Not long ago, sofa beds with fillings consisting of a spring block and a layer of foam rubber entered the furniture market. This is probably the best option in terms of price, quality, comfort and durability. (See also the article Arranging furniture in the bedroom: features.)

Read also: White bed in the bedroom: successful design solutions

Criterias of choice

In order for your child to like the bed and give him a comfortable sleep, when choosing a product you should consider 4 main points:

Age. Toddlers need solid sides, but for preschoolers it is enough that the borders reach the middle of the mattress - this way they will maintain a feeling of “shelter” and will not allow the blanket to slide off.
Anthropometric characteristics of the child. The optimal length of a sleeping place is height indicators plus 20-30 cm.
Room area. For a small room, a children's bed with drawers and a soft backrest or an attic model, which has a work area with a table below and a sleeping place at the top, is perfect.
Interior. If the bedroom is decorated in light colors, you can choose a bright bed that will create contrast. If the room has colored walls, you should opt for furniture of a more restrained design so that the interior does not look too colorful.

Soft beds for children are available in bright colors that any child will like. Drawers are an additional plus; they will allow you to organize the storage of toys and bedding, saving space in a small room. If you follow the advice of experts, the basic requirements for such furniture look simple - soft corners, no bulges in the sleeping area, natural and non-staining upholstery, bright but not acidic color, which has a beneficial effect on the child’s psyche.

Safety

Non-staining upholstery in bright colors

Compatibility with the interior

Bed with a high soft headboard in the interior

These amazing beds deserve a special mention. Choose a fabric for upholstery in a luxurious color (purple, emerald) or with a rich texture (velvet, suede, silk), and your bed with a high soft headboard will instantly give your bedroom interior a luxury effect.

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