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Transformers are multifunctional devices that can provide a child with a complete and comfortable place to sleep and spend useful time. Such products become indispensable when it is necessary to save space and compactly distribute furniture in a room; they are very popular among residents of small apartments. Compared to classic designs, a transforming children's bed has an undeniable advantage - the ability to serve its owners for many years. Many models become more and more in demand as the child grows older.
What is a transforming bed?
In the modern world, transformable beds are becoming increasingly popular, which are pieces of furniture that can provide a child with a full-fledged sleeping place, areas for games, sports or study.
In order to make life easier, modern manufacturers are developing many solutions for the design and functionality of cribs.
In addition, a transformable children's bed, due to its great functionality, can offer additional shelves and drawers for the child's things and toys. Moreover, as he gets older and grows, the bed can also increase in size. Such models become especially indispensable in conditions of limited space in a children's room.
One of the simplest and at the same time ingenious inventions of our time is the transformable crib, already known to many and appreciated.
Selected models of transformable cribs
A transformable round (oval) shaped crib designed for a baby from 6 months to 5 years will look original in the interior of a children's room.
By choosing such a sample, parents buy “three products in one.” This furniture can serve as a regular sleeping place, a playpen, and when the child grows up, the product can be used as a guest sofa.
A lot has been said about bunk beds, and their advantages and disadvantages are quite well covered in articles about children's furniture. It is worth stopping at the bunk beds of the Dutch concern “IKEA International Group”, in which the racks of the upper and lower sub-mattress frames are connected using eccentric locks. Thanks to this design, parents can always reinstall a multi-story furniture structure in a matter of minutes as two floor beds standing next to each other.
There are many other options for reformatted bedroom furniture for a child, and the choice of a specific sample primarily depends on the size and layout of the room and, of course, the financial capabilities of the parents.
Advantages and disadvantages of transformable beds
Transforming beds have a number of advantages over classic options:
- functionality and practicality;
- saving room space;
- modern and beautiful design.
In addition, such models will save money from the family budget, since there is no need to purchase additional furniture.
A transforming bed is such a wise and creative move as combining several items into one.
However, the transformer also has serious disadvantages:
- high price compared to a regular bed;
- the need for daily transformation of the bed in the morning and evening;
- bulkiness;
- risk of injury during folding and unfolding procedures;
- transformation mechanisms that are not very durable.
Also, in the manufacture of such furniture, simpler and cheaper materials are often used than for classic beds.
Crib sizes
In the classic version, the dimensions of the bed are 60x120. They may differ for transformers:
- For the 3 in 1 model, the length is 170-180 cm, width 60-80 cm. Even a teenager can sleep.
- Those with retractable sides have dimensions of 70x140.
- An oval transformable bed is usually 75x130.
Types of transformation mechanisms
All mechanisms for transforming beds can be divided into 4 groups:
- spring;
- retractable;
- folding;
- gas lift.
Spring mechanisms are durable, but require the use of great force, so the children's version of transforming beds is practically not equipped with such mechanisms.
As a lift, such mechanisms use coiled springs, which take on part of the load.
The retractable mechanism is the easiest to use and does not require much force. However, the range of such furniture is very modest - most often it is used in bunk beds.
Pull-out beds for children belong to the category of transformers, as they can change their functional purpose and take on different forms.
Folding beds are a very good solution. When assembled, the sleeping place is usually secured with some kind of special lock, which, when opened, unfolds the bed. Here you have to be very careful not to hurt your arm or leg. In addition, such beds must be attached to solid walls, and interior partitions will not fit, so the options for placing the bed in the room are immediately limited.
This bed is an excellent choice for a small-sized home, because at night it is a full-fledged sleeping place, and during the day it is a compact wardrobe.
Gas lift mechanisms are the most convenient, safe and easy to use. But they also have disadvantages - their high cost and fragility.
A gas lift for a bed is a very important device that allows you to easily transform this furniture.
Let's take a closer look at some types of transformers.
Wardrobe bed or chest of drawers
A transformable children's bed with a chest of drawers or a wardrobe will help save room space and is a good option for a small apartment. This model provides the child with the opportunity to sleep on a large and comfortable bed at night, and during the day it acts as a wardrobe or chest of drawers for children's things. Also, on the sides of the bed there are usually additional drawers, shelves and niches. As a rule, this furniture is equipped with gas lift mechanisms, so the child can fold and unfold the bed himself.
This model is often purchased for a child’s room.
For newborns
Transformable beds for newborns are a composite structure, which, in addition to the crib itself, usually also includes drawers, shelves and a changing table. As the child grows up, the entire structure is disassembled and transformed into a full-fledged bed with an attached bedside table and hanging shelves. It is worth noting that in such models, although the length of the bed increases, its width remains unchanged, so not all children will be comfortable sleeping on such a bed. In addition, in its initial form the design is quite cumbersome and will look awkward in a small room.
Transformable beds for newborns can be a real godsend in terms of saving money, time and free space in the apartment.
There is quite a large selection of colors for such models on the market, so you can, for example, even find options in pink for a newborn girl.
With a pendulum
A transforming bed for a newborn baby can be equipped with a pendulum mechanism that allows you to lull the child to sleep. The pendulum starts easily with a simple push. Some models can even be triggered by a child's crying.
A transformable children's bed with a pendulum will allow you to rock your child to sleep without additional effort.
Important! Choose a transformable children's bed with a pendulum on bearings, as a pendulum on wooden slats may begin to creak over time.
Loft bed
The sleeping place for this model is located above the floor at a height of 1 to 1.5 meters, and under it there is an area for games, for sports activities or a table for studying. This bed is equipped with sides on the sides to prevent the child from falling while sleeping. It is worth noting that such a bed is quite large, but it will allow the child to organize his own personal corner in the room.
A loft bed is a compact two-story structure with a sleeping area on the second floor.
Table-bed
This model is ideal for a schoolchild's room. The design combines a full-fledged single bed with a desk, which, as a rule, meets all requirements and standards.
The table-bed is quite comfortable and compact, does not take up much living space, but can provide ample opportunities.
There are several options for making such beds:
- the tabletop is located under the bed at night, and moves out from under it during the day;
- two-tier option, where the top tier is a bed and the bottom is a table;
- the table top rises up, freeing up the sleeping area;
- option with a folding bed-wardrobe, during the transformation of which the bed is hidden in the closet, and the table takes a horizontal position.
Oval
An interesting option for young children. As a rule, in such cribs the bed is located quite high, so it is convenient for the mother to pick up the child. Also, such cribs are characterized by low weight. With this model, when you move the base of the bed down, you get a spacious playpen for your child to play with. More transformations are often available, such as cradle, changing table, table and chair. Moreover, manufacturers offer to purchase additional parts that will expand the transformation capabilities.
Oval-shaped transformable beds occupy leading positions in terms of sales results.
Flaws
In a very small nursery, such a bed will take up a lot of space. The reason is that Transformers are slightly larger than normal ones. Basically, all models are capable of increasing the length, but not the width of the berth. And for an increased length you will have to take a new mattress. Cribs with a chest of drawers also have a drawback - many mothers complain about a narrow chest of drawers that cannot accommodate all the baby’s things.
What materials are transforming beds made of?
The range of materials used in the manufacture of transformable children's beds is absolutely the same as in the production of adult furniture:
- tree;
- Chipboard and fibreboard;
- metal;
- plastic.
Wood is the most suitable material for children's furniture, as it is easy to process, quite durable, and does not pose any threat to the child's health.
Furniture made from natural materials has always been popular not only in the interiors of rooms for adult households.
Beds made of chipboard or fibreboard are short-lived, prone to rotting and are very susceptible to moisture.
Metal beds, despite their reliability and longevity, have such disadvantages as a small range, heavy weight and risk of injury.
A metal children's bed will create a unique atmosphere for your child.
Plastic furniture is lightweight and has a bright design, but mechanical stress often leaves scratches and stains.
Manufacturing materials
In order for a product to serve for a long time, maintaining its aesthetic and performance characteristics, high-quality materials are needed for its manufacture.
- Solid wood. Natural and durable raw materials, environmentally friendly, attractive in appearance. Wooden models weigh a lot, which is why the choice of a folding mechanism must be approached very responsibly. If the quality of wood processing is low, over time the furniture will begin to creak or may become deformed.
- Chipboard. The budget model of a folding bed is made from this material. It is made from residual products from wood processing. The composition contains formaldehyde compounds, they are toxic. The laminating layer allows protection from harmful impurities. The service life of such a bed will be short.
- Metal. The material is highly durable. It is not afraid of heavy loads and is considered the most durable. In addition to the frame, springs, fastenings, supporting elements, and fittings are made from metal.
As a rule, not one, but several types of materials are used to create a folding bed.
Solid wood
Chipboard
Metal carcass
How to choose the right bed and mattress
When choosing a bed, you need to take into account the size of the children's room, the height and age of the child. Make sure that the materials used are safe from a health point of view and anti-allergenic.
Important! The base of a children's bed should be made of slats (planks), which will provide useful and comfortable sleeping conditions.
A transforming bed is versatile and durable; this furniture can significantly save space in an apartment or small room.
For very young children, experts recommend purchasing hard orthopedic mattresses made of coconut fiber or latex, and for schoolchildren, a good option would be a mattress with an independent spring block, which will ensure the correct formation of the spine.
This bed allows you to significantly save your family budget.
Twin beds
You had twins and your apartment is small?
Then buying two beds will be irrational due to their large dimensions. There are special cots for twins. Choose according to your taste! 1. Twin bed
Two beds in one bed, separated by a barrier. There are options: long with a partition and “side by side”. In the first case, one long bed was divided across, and in the second - along. In general, these models are bulky, but smaller than two separate beds. The downside is that babies will quickly outgrow these cribs.
2. Two-tier model
It saves space a lot, this is the main advantage. Will take the place of one standard one. But when the kids start sitting down, it will have to be disassembled. Then there will be two small separate beds. It is quite expensive and is usually made to order.
3. Playpen bed
There are two cradles installed in the rectangular playpen. When the little ones grow up, they are removed and only one playpen remains. Usually cradles have to be removed by 4 months. How the children will sleep in the future, puzzle yourself. But this model is in demand.
4. Transformer for twins - the height of engineering!
For ease of understanding, these are two transformable beds folded into one. The partition between them is a closet or chest of drawers (there is only one). The sleeping space for newborns has the same dimensions as separate beds. But teenage ones are reduced because of one bedside table (they will last until the start of school age).
When choosing, pay attention to the presence of a durable frame and safe metal joints (must be closed). The bottom of the bed must be adjustable, otherwise children will quickly climb out and may be injured.
The carrycot should have enough space for two babies.
Rating of the best manufacturers
On the Internet you can find many ratings of manufacturers of children's beds, the most often included in them are the following:
- domestic: Red Star, Lel, SKV, Briciola, Antel, Papaloni;
- foreign: Pali, Wundermöbel, Bambolina, Valle.
A crib, changing table, chest of drawers for linen and baby care products purchased separately are much more expensive than one transforming crib, which simultaneously combines all these items.
It is worth noting that domestic manufacturers have long learned to make high-quality furniture, so their models very often top ratings and tops in terms of price-quality ratio.
The versatility of a transforming bed will undoubtedly increase the comfort of a child’s room, making efficient use of space. Thanks to the wide range, among the presented models it is easy to find exactly what suits your child.
The main advantages during operation are the lightness and noiselessness of the moving parts.
Best cribs according to reviews
- SKV-Company 83003x. A modern domestic model with a chest of drawers, a drawer for things and a changing table. Very comfortable. Converts into a teenage bed and chest of drawers. Two bottom height positions, a lowering backrest and a transverse pendulum mechanism. The average cost is about 11,000 rubles. Disadvantages in the availability of chipboard elements.
- FAIRY 1100. Also Russian production 3 in 1. Not inferior to the previous version. However, there are complaints about the pendulum mechanism (it creaks, it flies out). Costs about 10,000 rubles.
- Red star Paulina-2 C422. This is a round crib made of solid birch. It is roomy and multifunctional: a cradle, an oval crib with 3 levels of sleeping bed height, a playpen, a changing table, a sofa and a table with armchairs. Equipped with a high-quality pendulum. Costs about 18,000 rubles. Compared to imported analogues, it is cheaper.
- AZZURRA DESIGN GEMINI. Italian model for twins on wheels. This is a twin bed and can be separated. Made from natural materials. Suitable up to four years of age. Price about 66,000 rub. No additional elements.
- NUOVITA NIDO MAGIA. Italian round crib (made here) 5 in 1: cradle, side crib, sofa, playpen, oval bed. Made of beech and covered with harmless enamel. Price on average 22,000 rub.
What to choose is up to you. Let your choice be right! Coziness and comfortable, healthy sleep are important for the full development of the baby. A transformable crib can provide this for several years. Let it serve your grandchildren! And your children will sleep soundly and grow up healthy! Author: Yulia Tamanskaya especially for the website Matrasium.ru
