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In any family with small children, parents are faced with the question of what the children's room should look like and what kind of furniture can be there. Children need space to sleep, play, and then a place where the child will do his homework. The bed is of no small importance. The place to sleep should be appropriate for the baby’s age, be comfortable, and well-equipped. And if there are two or more children in a family, equipping a nursery becomes a problem for parents. A children's folding bed, which takes up little space but serves as an excellent sleeping place, will help solve this problem. Today, manufacturers offer a lot of options for such furniture to suit any budget.
Advantages of a folding design
These are very functional products that in many respects are not inferior to ordinary beds. During use, you can experience a lot of benefits:
- compactness and space saving;
- mobility - after use, the bed is assembled and put away in the closet;
- Possibility of use as an extra bed or for frequent moves;
- combination of several functions, for example, the “folding bed-stand” model;
- ease of unfolding and assembly;
- good ventilation;
- benefits for the spine when using a lamella design or an orthopedic mattress.
Despite these advantages, which can be seen in the photo of a folding bed, there are also some disadvantages.
Firstly, not everyone may like to regularly spend time unfolding and assembling.
Secondly, canvas and spring structures tend to sag over time.
Thirdly, the included mattress is not always of high quality and comfort, so you will have to take care of a new, more advanced model.
We take age into account
When choosing a sleeping place for a baby, it is necessary to take into account his age, which will allow you to choose the required bed size that will meet the necessary parameters. Such models are changed quite often, and experts advise choosing a bed “not for growth.” The length should be about 20 centimeters greater than the child’s height, the width should be at least 80 for children from 3 to 10 years old, and at least 100 centimeters for teenagers. The height of the bed does not play a significant role, but do not forget that it will be difficult for children to climb onto a high bed. Therefore, the most optimal height is about half a meter.
In order for the bed to support the weight of the child himself and not bend if he wants to jump on it, it must have sufficient strength. To calculate the supported weight, you need to multiply the child's weight by two. For example, for a first-grader, a sliding model that can support a weight of about 80 kilograms is suitable.
To choose the optimal sleeping place for their child, parents should take into account all the parameters, bed sizes, and desired mattress. Only properly selected bedroom furniture will last a long time, and the child will sleep comfortably on it.
Types of beds
To ensure comfort when using a folding bed, you need to choose the right modification option correctly. There are several models that can be used in a city apartment or in a country house.
Tips for selection and placement
When choosing a sliding bed for an adult or child, you should listen to the advice of experts:
- The materials used for manufacturing must be of high quality, safe, reliable and durable. If funds allow, it is better to give preference to wooden models.
- Having decided to purchase a sliding bed, you need to take measurements of the bedroom and carefully measure the area in which the furniture is supposed to be placed. You need to pay attention to the planning features.
- Before purchasing, the product is inspected and external defects are identified. Be sure to check the sliding mechanism in action. It should not create difficulties during operation, make creaking noises, and all moving elements should move smoothly.
- It is better to choose a product with a bottom suitable for an orthopedic mattress. Then your sleep will be comfortable and healthy.
Pros and cons of a transformable wardrobe-sofa-bed, construction and design
In the bedroom, you need to provide a place in advance to install a pull-out bed. Here are some useful tips:
- If furniture is placed near the entrance opening, it is important to check whether there is enough space for the door to open freely.
- A bed placed opposite the window opening will not block sunlight and will provide free passage to the window.
- If you need to choose the right place for a children's bed, corner placement is a good option. But at the same time, it is necessary to take into account the reserve area of the room for freely unfolding furniture.
- Next to the window. Here you can put a bed for two adults. To prevent the bright light of the sun from interfering with rest, dark thick curtains are hung on the window.
An extendable bed is a modern solution for owners of small apartments and a way to save money to buy new furniture when a child grows up in the house.
When purchasing, pay special attention to manufacturing materials.
When choosing a placement option, it is important to provide enough space for convenient arrangement of furniture
A model with a slatted bottom is the best option for both children and adults
Classic design
For such beds, durable fabric is used, such as polypropylene, which is wear-resistant. The fabric is stretched onto a metal frame using springs or directly onto the “skeleton” of the folding bed along its perimeter. This is a lightweight budget model, characterized by high mobility and compactness.
However, the absence of slats makes the rest not so convenient and comfortable. The set does not include a mattress, which is advisable to purchase for greater comfort.
Over time, the canvas sags and stretches. True, there are also more elastic models made of durable fabric that does not fall through. These beds can be used even without a mattress.
We take age into account
When choosing a sleeping place for a baby, it is necessary to take into account his age, which will allow you to choose the required bed size that will meet the necessary parameters. Such models are changed quite often, and experts advise choosing a bed “not for growth.” The length should be about 20 centimeters greater than the child’s height, the width should be at least 80 for children from 3 to 10 years old, and at least 100 centimeters for teenagers. The height of the bed does not play a significant role, but do not forget that it will be difficult for children to climb onto a high bed. Therefore, the most optimal height is about half a meter.
In order for the bed to support the weight of the child himself and not bend if he wants to jump on it, it must have sufficient strength. To calculate the supported weight, you need to multiply the child's weight by two. For example, for a first-grader, a sliding model that can support a weight of about 80 kilograms is suitable.
To choose the optimal sleeping place for their child, parents should take into account all the parameters, bed sizes, and desired mattress. Only properly selected bedroom furniture will last a long time, and the child will sleep comfortably on it.
Mesh-spring model
In this case, instead of fabric, a more reliable armored steel mesh is used, which is also attached to the frame using springs. The risk of sagging is significantly reduced, and the anti-corrosion coating provides excellent protection to the structure.
At the same time, it is necessary to purchase a soft mattress, for example with padding polyester or foam rubber filling, which will make your rest more comfortable.
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Orthopedic models
A slatted bed is a full bed with a strong frame and a solid base made of wooden slats. A special mattress is needed for rest, but your back will feel great after sleep.
The advantage of slats is their ability to bend to the shape of a person’s figure without the risk of breakage. The fasteners used provide the best shock absorption for the structure.
The spaces between the wooden planks provide excellent ventilation, resulting in excellent moisture and heat exchange.
For more comfortable use of folding beds, they can be equipped with wheels for moving or a headrest that secures the pillow at the head.