Types of children's beds
There are several varieties.
Sofa bed
It features a fairly simple and reliable folding design and can easily be located in any, even very small rooms. The sofa bed is often equipped with an orthopedic mattress that promotes healthy sleep.
Chair-bed
Allows you to perfectly organize space and rationally use the usable area. A mobile sliding chair-bed does not take up much space during the day, freeing up the room for games, and in the evening it turns into a comfortable sleeping area.
Transformer
A multifunctional modular transformable bed, it is particularly compact, fashionable in design and highly practical, and at the same time can be a sleeping, working or playing place.
With lifting mechanism
They have a lifting base, under which there is a niche for storing blankets, pillows or other accessories.
The photo shows the interior of a nursery for a girl with a single bed equipped with a lifting mechanism.
Pendulum bed
In appearance it looks like a standard crib, but at the same time equipped with a special rocking mechanism. The rocking model can also be equipped with drawers for linen or things.
Loft bed
It is a structure with stands or long support legs. The loft bed is located at a high level, which allows you to equip the space under it with a computer, work desk or small playroom.
Car bed
It has a bright and colorful design and a huge selection of models, for example it could be a police car, a retro car or a realistic racing car. In addition, a children's car bed is often equipped with lighting, which perfectly serves as a night light.
Podium
Due to its versatility, the podium bed provides not only a comfortable bed, but also a spacious storage system.
The photo shows a wooden podium bed with a storage system in the children's interior.
Hanging
It has many advantages, an original design solution and an original location in the interior and undoubtedly becomes the central object of the entire decor.
Hidden
Due to the smart system and retractable mechanism, it compactly hides in a special niche, merging with the overall design and not cluttering up the room.
Manege
These products are very convenient from an operational point of view; they can have a lowered side, be stationary or have wheels.
The photo shows a room for a newborn with a white crib-playpen.
Criteria for choosing children's beds
Choosing an interesting children's bed should be approached very responsibly. It is important to take into account not only the beauty and exclusivity of the model, but also the quality of the furniture, as well as the strength and reliability of the materials from which it is made. Particular attention should be paid to orthopedic mattresses, which will contribute to the proper development of the baby’s spine and have a beneficial effect on the mental and emotional state.
The children's bed has a fairly simple and reliable design and can easily be located in any room, even very small ones.
A child's healthy sleep depends on many parameters that must be taken into account when choosing a children's bed.
Criterias of choice:
- Reliability – all children's beds must be very durable and stable. The mobility and activity of children who like to jump on the bed should be taken into account.
- Bed dimensions: width, length and height depend on the age of the child. From the age of 7 years, a bed can be purchased for growth.
- Security is very important, especially for children. For safety and protection from injury, soft mattresses are used on the walls of the beds. Special edges mask and smooth out sharp corners and edges. Two-level structures are equipped with stable, durable and comfortable stairs.
- The safety of a bed directly depends on the quality of the materials from which it is made.
- The warranty period ranges from 3 to 5 years. As a rule, the larger it is, the higher the quality of the furniture.
- The material from which the bed is made affects not only the quality, but also the price. Wood is considered the most environmentally friendly and is used for cradles and cribs for newborns. Metal is the strongest and is most often used to make frames, legs and springs. Very beautiful and elegant parts are made from plastic.
- The cost depends on the materials and complexity of the model.
- The appearance of the structure can differ in a variety of shapes and types. Original crib models will add a unique style and special mood to the children's room.
- Color range - from birth to 3 years it is better to choose models in pastel shades, and for older children the palette can be supplemented with brighter and more saturated colors.
- Versatility – the ability to combine modern design, beauty and practicality. All kinds of drawers, chests of drawers, cabinets and shelves, allowing you to store everything you need in them.
Which material is better to choose?
Most often they prefer models made from the following materials:
- Wooden.
- Metal.
- Plastic.
- Chipboard/MDF.
Eco-friendly, reliable, beautiful looking and durable wood is considered the best material for children's furniture. They also choose high-quality structures made from MDF, chipboard and fiberboard, or plastic and metal products that meet all standards.
Materials for making cribs for newborns: photos
Stores selling furniture for newborns offer many different models of children's beds for babies, which differ in the material they are made of:
- natural wood;
- metal;
- semi-metallic alloys;
- plastic imitating natural material.
Materials for making cribs
Although wooden and metal beds seem safe, they can actually cause allergies. Plastic products can also cause harm to health. To be sure of the opposite, you need to choose those models that meet international quality standards.
A simple buyer can hardly tell, just based on appearance, what material the crib is made of. Therefore, to eliminate any doubts, it is recommended to ask the seller to show a hygiene certificate . If the consultant cannot present such a document, then this is a violation of the law, since no store can sell children's products without it.
If you are interested in cribs made of natural wood, then you should also consider the type of wood. Cribs made of pine are considered budget friendly. They are not very durable, so after some time you can find scratches on their surface, as well as traces of the child’s teeth. Also, the fastenings of furniture made of pine are insufficiently strong. A much more preferable alternative to them are birch cribs. If you want the children's furniture you buy to be extra durable, then you should pay attention to beech products. Having decided to choose such a design, you can be sure that there will be no signs of damage on it, and therefore you can use it for several children.
Also, special attention should be paid to the reliability of the crib mechanism . If you choose furniture that is made entirely of plastic, then you should not expect that it will last you long. You can purchase a small crib for your child with a base made of any material, but it is advisable that all fasteners in it be metal. Then the product will be durable and will be able to withstand any deformation, mechanical stress and high level of friction.
What types of cribs are there for children?
There are several main forms.
Rectangular
Classic, regular and proportional shape, fits perfectly into any interior design.
Oval
It is considered safer than the previous one, since it does not have sharp corners. An oval crib can become the central element of a nursery.
Two-tier and three-tier
Two-story or three-story structures are a universal option for a room for twins or children the same age, provide comfortable sleep and are distinguished by an interesting and varied design.
Corner
It adds additional comfort and coziness to the environment and allows for the most efficient use of usable space, which is especially appropriate in small children's bedrooms.
The photo shows a corner bed with soft green sides in a girl’s nursery.
A convenient corner wall model also has a couple of additional sides located at the head and on the side.
Semicircular
Radically refreshes the interior space of the nursery and brings some originality and peculiarity to the simple design.
A semicircular stock can be distinguished by a wide variety of design interpretations and styles, allowing you to realize various design ideas.
Rating of the best cribs for newborns
Based on the opinions of experts and reviews of parents, a rating was compiled in Russia, which will help you choose the most suitable model.
1 – “Irina S-625”
Classic beds. They are made from natural, environmentally friendly material – birch, which grows in the vast expanses of Udmurtia. Wood is characterized by increased hardness, and furniture made from it will last for many years.
The sleeping place has a pendulum rocking mechanism that makes no noise at all
Has an original appearance. It is equipped with an orthopedic bed, which is attached in such a way that it does not interfere with air circulation. There is a drawer under the bed for children's linen.
2 – “Papaloni Giovanni”
Beech wood is used to make them. Children's furniture is particularly strong and durable.
The sides are covered with soft pads that will protect the child from injury. There is a compartment for linen, and one of the side walls is lowered. The height of the lounger can be adjusted in two positions. There is a longitudinal motion sickness mechanism.
All parts of the cribs are coated with an environmentally friendly product that is safe for children.
3 – “LEL Liliya AB 17.0”
Suitable for both newborns and older children. Made from natural solid beech. The material is very durable and is not afraid of high humidity and other external influences.
The orthopedic mattress and side wall are fixed in three positions.
There are runners and wheels with a rotating mechanism for rocking the baby. When this is no longer necessary, the wheels and runners are removed, and the product turns into a regular bed.
When the child grows up, the side backrest can be removed
4 – “Valle Bunny 04 without box”
Made from solid birch and coated with a safe varnish coating. Suitable for children from birth to 5 years.
The front wall folds down, turning the bed into a sofa. There is a pendulum motion sickness mechanism, which will help to quickly put down a roaming child.
The model does not have sharp corners and therefore safety increases. Thanks to the slatted type of manufacturing, excellent air ventilation is ensured.
Crates for the crib are purchased separately.
5 – “Valle Allegra”
Equipped with many functions, so it is suitable for up to 7 years. A good combination of quality, functionality and a fairly reasonable price.
This bed will serve your child for many years.
6 – “Geoby TLY 632”
This furniture is produced in China, but has good characteristics. The body is metal, and the kit includes the following accessories: a hanging cradle with a mosquito net, an orthopedic mattress, a soft hanging bumper for protection, and a canopy.
The cradle is suspended using straps and acts as a place for rocking a newborn baby. For the convenience of older children, it is extended due to the folding footboard, and one side panel is removed.
The cradle can be hung from the ceiling. For older children, the bed can be transformed and extended.
7 – “Valle Giraffe 04”
This is a classic crib model. It has an attractive appearance. This model can be used as a cradle with a pendulum rocking mechanism, or as a standard bed for an older child.
For the comfort of parents, the side wall is lowered, and under the bottom there is a drawer for storing children's things. The lounger is installed on two levels.
Valle Giraffe 04 is a classic crib.
8 – “Gandylyan “Anastasia”
Equipped with a pendulum mechanism that rocks the bed even with a slight push. The child can rock himself to sleep by tossing and turning in the crib. When motion sickness is no longer needed, the stopper is lowered.
Beech wood is used to make the crib, and the coating is absolutely safe.
9 – “Fairy 304”
Made from solid birch and coated with a non-toxic coating. It has wheels that can be removed at any time and the crib turns into a rocking chair.
The furniture has a fairly attractive price.
The fairy bed is economical and very durable.
10 – “Agate Cinderella-1”
Made from durable, safe material – solid birch.
The bottom is height adjustable. The crib has runners and wheels that can be removed at any time.
The bed is produced in white and brown colors
Options for designing a bed for a child
Thanks to a variety of design solutions, the sleeping place takes on an even more unique look.
With sides
The American design with soft or hard restrictive sides is quite comfortable, safe and very stylish. In addition, it provides effective fixation of bed linen and mattress.
With carriage tie
Elegant headboards with a carriage frame look especially neat, add sophistication to the atmosphere and give a feeling of beauty.
With soft headboard
Undoubtedly it becomes the most beautiful accessory in the room. Soft backs can be high, low, have clear geometric or smooth shapes.
With canopy
A children's bed, decorated with a canopy, gives an ordinary sleeping place a truly royal look and turns it into a charming decoration of the entire interior.
The photo shows a children's and sofa bed, decorated with a canopy in the form of white translucent curtains.
With stairs
A crib with steps will add individuality to the environment and allow you to diversify the play activities of the little owner of the room.
In a niche
An alcove with a sleeping area located in it creates a unique atmosphere and allows you to create a cozy, secluded corner.
Backlit
Children's luminous beds are a very original decor with a floating effect. In addition, thanks to such a beautiful, soft glow, the child can not be afraid and sleep peacefully at night.
With forging elements
Light, openwork and weightless metal lace will set the tone for the entire design of the room and turn the children's bed into a key interior detail with exquisite beauty.
Decorated with rhinestones
The decor in the form of rhinestones constantly shimmers in the light and creates an elegant, attention-worthy and at the same time cozy atmosphere.
Additions and accessories for a baby crib
Most cribs have no filling, so parents will have to spend additional time and money on purchasing mattresses, bed linen and other additions necessary for a child’s comfortable life. What accessories should be in a newborn's crib?
Mattress
Additional functions for cribs
The most suitable model is a double-sided mattress, where one side is very hard and the other is less hard. Such products are recommended for use for children whose skeleton is fully formed. There are many different models available for sale, differing in the filling material of the mattress. But you shouldn’t choose a mattress for a newborn yourself. To avoid mistakes, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician on this issue.
Sides
The main purpose of this device is to protect the baby from hitting the walls of the crib when he tries to roll over.
Canopy
Many parents know that the window area is not a suitable place to place a newborn. However, even adhering to such a recommendation, it is not always possible to create comfortable conditions for the baby. Sunlight can even penetrate into the room through a window, and sometimes this is the only place in which you can place a crib with a child. In this case, it won’t hurt to equip the children’s bed with a canopy, which will help protect the baby from sunlight and prying eyes.
Bed colors
The most preferred color palette for children's rooms are white, blue, light blue, pink, green, yellow, brown, gray, beige, black models or wenge-colored products.
The white design is considered universal; it will fill the space with light and is perfect for children of different ages of any gender. A pink crib will be an undoubted decoration of a girl’s room and will further emphasize the design. Wenge-colored products that fit perfectly into both dark and light interiors are also a rather original and interesting solution.
Options for beds with built-in furniture for children
A bed can be not only a full-fledged sleeping place, but also differ in functionality. For example, there are often designs with storage drawers, models with a slide or with a sports complex, products with a work area that includes a computer or desk, as well as cribs for babies with a changing table or with a chest of drawers for children's things.
The photo shows a nursery for a girl and a podium bed equipped with storage drawers.
This design, combined with furniture, allows you to use the useful space much more productively and avoid clutter with unnecessary objects.
Rules for choosing a crib
Children of every age have their own needs. And the choice of children's is huge. But there are a number of general rules that will tell you how to choose a crib for a nursery.
The crib must be made of environmentally friendly materials. The leader among them, of course, is natural wood.
Designers have tried to make children's furniture so attractive and original that there is no need to purchase polymer products.
Finishing materials (paints, varnishes, additional decor) must have a safety certificate for children's health.
When choosing a model, be sure to pay attention to ensure that there are no sharp corners on the bed. This rule applies not only to furniture for the little ones. Ensuring safety is the task of parents of children of any age.
The bed must have a rigid base for the correct formation of the baby’s spine and posture from the very first days until adolescence.
Recommendations by age
Some basic tips:
- Cribs for newborns. Since a newborn spends most of his time in a cradle, it should be particularly comfortable and safe.
- Up to 3 years. For one-year-old babies and children under 3 years old, choose the most unusual frame design, which can be, for example, a fairy-tale carriage, a princess castle, a house, or a car. The main thing is that the furniture is safe, low and preferably has rounded corners.
- From 3 to 5 years. Comfortable, convenient, functional and not restricting movements during sleep, models made of high-quality materials are suitable.
- For school-age children and teenagers. Practical designs made from natural materials, with a non-boring design, and equipped with an orthopedic mattress would be especially appropriate.
Using an integrated approach to choosing a model, color and style, it is possible to create a truly practical and comfortable sleeping place.
TOP 7 types of beds for children aged one year and older
There are quite a lot of types of beds on the market. You should select a specific model taking into account the age of the child, the interior of the room, and style. And for older children - their own wishes.
Very comfortable sliding bed with sides for children over 3 years old
Classic version
This type is the most popular. Externally, it is an ordinary crib, which has sides around the perimeter. The bottom of the structure can be set at different heights depending on the age of the child and taking into account the convenience for parents.
This model is only suitable for up to three years.
Standard type, suitable for children up to 3 years old
Model with drawers
In some cribs, the free space under the bottom is equipped with additional storage systems. The boxes can be used for clothes, toys, and personal hygiene items for the child. It should be borne in mind that the baby will try to pull out everything that can be pulled out and examine the contents.
Model with convenient drawers for storing the most necessary things
Dresser bed
This is a kind of interpretation of the classic model, which is equipped with additional extensions. A chest of drawers attached to the bed is an option that is suitable for both infants and slightly older children. The part with a chest of drawers is a convenient addition that allows you to keep your baby’s things in order.
A bed with a chest of drawers will be a great place to store things
For very small children, the upper part of the chest of drawers is used for changing, and for older children it plays the role of an additional table.
Playpen bed
The difference between this model and the traditional version is in the fabric mesh sides. This is not only practical, but also a bright model that kids really like. The playpen bed combines two functions: it combines a place to sleep and a play area.
A bed that combines 2 zones
Features of choosing a bed for girls
For girls, colorful beds with a bright and interesting design with a glamorous gloss or decor in the form of a soft headboard and canopy are suitable. Teenage girls most often choose a modern, classic single, one-and-a-half or double, more adult design.
The photo shows a white one-and-a-half-size wooden bed in a teenage girl’s room.
Types of teenage bed models
The designs of beds for teenagers will differ significantly from the design of models intended for small children. It is made in a more restrained style and is devoid of a large number of drawers, shelves and racks, which is clearly shown in the photo of children's beds made of wood.
The traditional option is a classic single bed made of wood or metal. The design is simple in execution and consists of a frame, headboard and footboard. It lacks a protective edge. It can be made on legs or have drawers that are located under the bed. In this design, a white children's bed will look especially stylish.
The best option for a teenager is a one-and-a-half bed made of wood or metal
Helpful advice! For a large child, you can install a one and a half classic model.
The couch bed, which when folded is characterized by compact dimensions, is very popular among teenagers. With minimal effort, the structure folds out into a comfortable sofa. During the daytime, such a couch can be used to receive guests. The product has a deep, spacious niche for storing linen or other things.
Loft beds for teenagers differ from models for younger children. At the bottom of the structure there can be a work area in the form of a computer desk, a spacious closet or a sports exercise machine. Different versions of the product can be seen in the photo of bunk beds for teenagers.
Photos of beds for boys
A sleeping bed in a nursery for a preschooler boy can differ in a wide variety of configurations, colors and thematic designs. Original and modern products in the high-tech or minimalist style in a teenage boy’s room will inspire and set the mood for a comfortable rest.
Bed ideas for two or more children
For same-sex children, you can choose double, ergonomic bunk, triple or multi-tier cribs with built-in drawers or cabinets for storage. The sleeping places of opposite-sex boys and girls are often decorated in different colors.
The photo shows a nursery for a boy and a girl with beds decorated with upholstery in different colors.
When arranging a room for children of different ages, the first thing to consider is the effective optimization of space so that several functional areas can be located in one room.
Types of single-tier cribs
Children's single-tier beds are presented in a variety of different options:
- carriage bed, car bed, bunny bed - for kids; The models have a bright and colorful design and a huge selection of colors.
- ordinary single-tier models are for older children.
The size of a single bunk bed depends on the age of the child
Bed with drawers
Single-tier beds are often equipped with convenient drawers for storing things and toys. Manufacturers offer the following options:
- a bed complemented by drawers located under the berth and comfortable shelves along its length;
Such models are compact and have a fairly simple and reliable design. - a sofa bed with drawers located in the side backs and the lower part of the structure.
The sofa bed can be equipped with either a simple or orthopedic mattress
Rocking bed
They come with longitudinal and transverse motion sickness systems. The rocking chair consists of rounded runners (arches). Cribs with strongly rounded arches rock very easily with slight movements of the baby's arms or legs.
Rocking chairs come in different sizes, compact models are designed for the smallest children aged several months
A children's rocking chair with slightly rounded runners requires the efforts of an adult, and the baby will no longer be able to rock the cradle independently. Closer to one year, when the baby stands on his own legs and can rock the crib from the inside, for safety reasons it is necessary to use the wheels included in the kit and lock the cradle. Such models are intended for children from birth to 3-4 years.
The pendulum bed looks like a regular crib, but inside it has a special rocking mechanism
Bed with changing table
This model consists of a cradle with a pendulum mechanism and a convenient changing table with sides for safe and comfortable changing of the baby. The set may include convenient drawers located under the cradle and a compact cabinet that complements the changing table.
Cribs photo:
And others
Modern manufacturers have developed a transformable children's bed for forward-thinking parents. A crib for a baby with a changing table can be transformed into a crib for a teenager - with a chest of drawers and a desk. The baby's cradle transforms into a comfortable desk, and the spacious cabinet under the changing table turns into a bedside table.
A multifunctional transformable bed can be used as a sleeping place, a study table and a storage system at the same time.
A very convenient sleeping option for a small child’s room is a bed-wardrobe. A special mechanism allows you to lift it into a vertical position and secure it with latches in a stylish closet. This design not only frees up space during the day, but can also be a stylish decoration for a child’s room.
Using a special mechanism, the bed hides in a niche and does not clutter the room when assembled
Examples of beds in various styles
Photos of original design examples in different styles.
Provence
Natural carved wood models with a certain pleasant bulkiness or forged elegant and light products, decorated with a canopy, will especially harmoniously complement the delicate French interior.
Retro
Products from simple to fancy shapes, decorated with wooden or chrome legs, will look light and elegant and combine with the overall retro design.
Loft
Designs made from natural materials, such as unpainted wood or metal, are perfect for this style direction. The children's products themselves can also be decorated with patina or upholstered in leather and eco-leather, which will become a distinctive feature of a practical, laconic and expressive loft.
The photo shows a bunk bed made of metal in a loft-style nursery.
Classical
The predominance of natural and natural materials is appropriate here. Beds are often decorated with picturesque carvings, gilding, and equipped with curved legs, stylized headboards with upholstery or canopies.
Scandinavian
In Nordic design, the bed should be as laconic and comfortable as possible, distinguished by lightness, naturalness and naturalness. The most popular in this style are metal or wooden models, which are sometimes supplemented with drawers or decorative boxes.
Country
Products with an antique effect, patina or slightly damaged paintwork, made from natural solid wood, will become a special element of the rustic style.
Marine style
Quite often, in the nautical style, an unusual hanging hammock or wooden cribs are used, reminiscent of a ship, which can be decorated in the form of a steering wheel or an anchor. Also, the backs and footboards are decorated with tulle canopies or designs with fish, mermaids, shells or dolphins.
The photo shows a child's room in a nautical style and a white bed in the shape of a ship with a steering wheel.
Unusual bed models
Two-tier structures allow you to place two sleeping places at once, but in this case you should make sure that there are sides for the safety of the child. All children really like these models.
A popular and beautiful type of children's furniture.
This type consists of several groups:
- Duplex with one sleeping area upstairs. Free space is used for games or work space.
- A universal design with two beds is an excellent solution for two children.
- The three-level model is ideal for families with three children. When assembled, it looks like an ordinary chest of drawers, from which sleeping places can be pulled out.
Singles with drawers
A single bed is the most reliable and safe place for a child aged 7 years and older to sleep. Such models are most often supplemented with special convenient drawers for clothes and linen. They can be the most ordinary, standard, rectangular in shape, or they can look bright, stylishly extraordinary, and become the highlight of the interior of a children's room.
A bed with convenient drawers for storing blankets, pillows or other accessories.
Loft bed
A rather non-standard design solution is a loft bed. Such original models of children's beds are just a dream for little fidgets and adventure seekers. The design consists of a wardrobe, on top of which there is a bed, which can be complemented with unusual sconces in the form of antique lamps, and the ceiling can be decorated as a starry sky.
It is a structure with stands or long support legs.
For convenient and safe climbing, the bed is equipped with a ladder, the steps of which are also drawers for things.
The loft bed is located at a high level, which allows you to equip the space underneath it.
Another option for designing a bed in the form of a racing car, yacht, airplane, dragon or pirate ship. In addition to the closet, this design can accommodate a workplace, but be sure to think through high-quality lighting in advance.
You can organize your workplace using a computer desk.
And others
A designer children's bed in the shape of a ship or car can be used as a regular single bed with built-in additional drawers for things and linen.
Give your son a nautical themed room with a yacht bed.
When choosing a model with drawers, you should pay special attention to the handles: they should be mortise or it is better not to use them at all - otherwise the child will injure his legs with the convex handles. This sleeping option would be appropriate for a spacious children's room.
Due to its versatility, the bed provides not only a comfortable bed, but also a spacious storage system.
Little princesses will be delighted with a bright and fairy-tale carriage bed or a chic royal one with a canopy and original lighting. Or they will like a unique and exquisite flower bed, attached to the ceiling with special ropes. Swinging in it during the day, you can admire the clouds and the sun, and when night falls, contemplate the twinkling of stars and distant planets.
The interior will become mysterious and romantic. This option can be appreciated not only by the baby, but also by the young lady.
Design of beds in the interior of rooms
Interesting design options.
Children's room
The bedroom set is the main element of the nursery, so its design and structural details must best suit certain age characteristics.
Bedroom
The ideal placement of the crib would be if it is placed not too close to the window and radiator. For a small bedroom, transformable cradles with drawers are suitable.
Attic
Sloping ceilings in the attic make the room more mysterious and unusual. However, there may be certain difficulties with choosing a crib; for example, a two-level or loft bed can only be used if the ceilings are of sufficient height.
The photo shows a narrow wooden bed in a children's room located in the attic.
Living room
In the living room of a one-room apartment, it is important to properly organize the space, for example, a small crib combined with a changing table is perfect for an infant, and for a schoolchild, a mobile and functional bedroom set with a storage system.
Photo of a crib for newborns
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Unusual examples for a children's room
Original and interesting models with a unique and individual design will become a real art object for the nursery. For example, these could be designs in the form of a carriage with three-dimensional wheels, a racing car, a wigwam, a tree house, a boat or a pirate ship.
They also often choose a train crib, a heart, two-story hut-shaped models, or soft products made like large plush toys.
