Ikea children's bed assembly diagram

Tools

Assembly occurs not only with the help of instructions, but also with the correctly selected tools. Depending on the type of product being assembled, additional The tools may vary, but the most commonly needed are the following:

• flat screwdriver;
• crosshead screwdriver;
• hammer;
• screwdriver

If for some reason you do not have the tools required by the instructions, buy them at the nearest construction supermarket. You should not try to make do with improvised materials, replacing, say, a Phillips screwdriver with a kitchen knife. This is wrong, since the assembly will be unsuccessful or fail, and the knife can also damage not only the surface of the furniture, but also you.

Variety of models of single children's beds

Ikea offers a catalog of beds for children of any age. Among them, the most popular models are Criter, Minnen, Sundvik, Lexvik, Gulliver, Sniglar. Now we will tell you about each of these single models in more detail.

A child from birth to 8 years of age can sleep on the Criter crib. The sides are decorated with pictures depicting kittens, puppies or sheep.

The highest quality wood was used in the manufacture of furniture. But if you want to buy a sleeping place for a child to grow into, with the possibility of further use, then this model is not suitable.

The Minnen side bed is very popular. It is entirely made of metal materials. Models are available in black and white. Their advantage is that the length of the bed can change depending on the growth of the child.

Step-by-step instruction

• Remove the packaging from the furniture by carefully cutting off the packing tape and cardboard box. You should not use a knife so as not to damage the furniture inside the package.
• Find instructions, remove packaging.
• Remove small parts and place them on a flat surface. Bolts, screws, nuts and screws must be placed separately. To organize, you need to use boxes that are labeled according to the instructions.
• Turn on the light to perform assembly in a bright room. All holes must be clearly visible. Sitting in the dark is not an option because you might miss small details. In summer and spring, when there is more natural light, it is recommended to assemble the piece of furniture next to a window.
• Use tools to secure parts to ensure proper tightening of nuts and bolts. Most people can get by with a regular Phillips head screwdriver, but it won't get the nuts firmly in place.
• Assembly is carried out only according to the instructions, which indicate the marking numbers of each part and fastening material.
• You need to constantly check which side is indicated on the diagram - front or back. The lower part of the furniture is designated as the unpainted side of the desired item. Before fastening, each piece of furniture is checked against the markings, which are marked on the instructions with numbers or letters.

How to choose an Ikea mattress

Although when purchasing an Ikea extendable bed, a mattress is not included, it is still better to purchase one too. The most suitable option is a product from the same company. Sellers know what sizes are required for a particular model of furniture for a child over 3 years of age.

Usually, mattresses of certain parameters are provided for each bed.

Having a centimeter at your disposal, it is easy to choose a mattress yourself. Just keep in mind that the length and width of the orthopedic product should be 2 - 3 cm less than at the base. Ikea mattresses are made in such a way and from such materials that are not harmful to the posture and health of the child.

If the price seems too high and you decide to purchase the product cheaper, you should pay attention to the details.

When purchasing a mattress for a crib in a nursery, you must choose it according to the following parameters.

1. Product rigidity. Until the age of 12, it is better to opt for hard and semi-rigid mattresses, since until this time the spine is just forming and its fixation is necessary.
2. Internal filler. It is advisable to choose flax, wool, coconut fiber. The cotton wool quickly rolls up and the mattress becomes lumpy; It's uncomfortable to sleep on. The foam filler quickly fills with dust. And it doesn’t last long; begins to crumble and crumble.
3. Quality mattress cover. It is better to choose calico or linen products. Covers made of synthetic fabrics are completely unsuitable.

A high-quality, sized mattress creates comfortable sleep and rest for a child of any age.

What to do if there are no assembly instructions in the box

If it so happens that your box of IKEA furniture does not contain assembly instructions, do not despair. The company has already resolved this issue a long time ago. You need to go to the official IKEA website, enter the item number of the product in the search bar (it is on the product box), consisting of 8 digits.

In the product card, go to the “Assembly Instructions” tab and download the online instructions. The file will be in pdf format, and for your own convenience you can print it.

Instructions for a children's bunk loft bed

The most common model of children's loft bunk bed from IKEA is SVARTA. Instructions for its assembly can be found on the official IKEA website. How to assemble:

1. Attach furniture attachments (4 pieces) to the legs of the side walls with grilles;
2. install the walls opposite each other, place a longitudinal bar between them;
3. connect the side parts and the bar with rods, focusing on the mounting holes;
4. install the lower longitudinal strip in the same way (2 pieces in total);
5. above the slats there is a grid wall, fixed with screws after installation in the grooves;
6. as a result, a U-shaped bed frame is formed at an angle of 90 degrees;
7. the last bar with a smaller grille is attached to the front side;
8. in the upper part, screws and dowels are installed in the holes;
9. Adjust all screws installed in the mounting holes with a hexagon;
10. Attach furniture attachments to the legs of the staircase and place it against the frame (at the lifting point);
11. fastening elements are located on the ladder, which must be loaded onto the transverse bar of the frame;
12. from the reverse side, install a screw into the hole on the side of the stairs, tighten it with a screwdriver or screwdriver;
13. along the perimeter of the empty rectangle that was formed between the frame parts, install bottom gratings (2 parts);
14. Before doing this, install a metal profile in the middle, which will become the junction of the gratings.

Important

You need to leave a small gap between the crossbars and the gratings. Rubber pads are installed around the perimeter of the crib to hold the mattress. It should not be higher than the limit mark on the sides.

Video on assembling a Svarta bunk loft bed:

Useful tips

Not everything always works out the first time, but this is not a reason to despair and call the experts. It is enough to review all stages to determine where the failure occurred in furniture assembly. All stages are interconnected, so there are no unnecessary elements or parts in the packaging.

The mistake made can be corrected if you re-read the instructions and description of the assembly process. Problems usually arise when connecting parts of cabinets or beds, where there are more elements and small parts than a table or shelf. It is recommended that before assembly, you carefully look at the diagram of the product, imagine which parts are assembled after which. Then they need to be laid out in the same order, and also marked as bolts and nuts.

How to choose an Ikea bed

Since the Ikea extendable bed is now at the peak of popularity, more and more companies are appearing that are engaged in counterfeiting it.

More often, manufacturers create only a visible resemblance to the original, without caring at all about the functionality of the design.

Therefore, when choosing Ikea for a children's room, you should pay attention to the following aspects.

It is advisable to purchase a design with a slatted base. Under no circumstances should you purchase a piece of furniture that has plywood instead of slats.

In the latter case, the mattress will not be sufficiently ventilated.

It quickly begins to move apart and fall apart under increased mechanical loads.

After a short time, the sliding part begins to jam and the mechanism breaks.

Which IKEA furniture is better not to assemble yourself?

Despite the fact that the Swedish brand has won the hearts of millions of people around the world precisely thanks to the ease of assembling their own products, there are still complex projects here. The Apartment Therapy portal conducted its own survey and identified the three most exhausting IKEA puzzles, for the assembly of which it is better not to skimp and hire a specially trained person.

1. Any bunk bed

2. Bed frame with drawers and headboard with shelf Brimnes

3. Trisil bed frame

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Reviews

Reviews about IKEA cribs are mostly positive. The Swedish brand offers parents a large selection of furniture for newborns, which, thanks to its laconic design, will fit into any interior. I am very pleased with the compactness of the models, they do not take up much space, are simple and easy to assemble, while the sleeping area is standard for a child’s bed, the baby is comfortable inside. The quality of the beds, varnished without a toxic odor, is also noted, which is very important especially for parents with allergies.

Among the advantages are also the ability to adjust the sleeping place in height and ease of maintenance. Affordable prices please most parents, because high-quality goods, made mostly from solid wood, are rarely found at such a low cost.

However, reviews often contain some complaints not so much about the quality of the models, but about their functionality. Many parents are indignant that the cribs are not equipped with additional drawers or a pendulum mechanism, which make life much easier for both the child and the mother. Some write that it is easier to pay literally a couple of thousand extra and buy a good bed, with all the necessary bonuses, made in Russia. The parents have no other complaints against the Swedish company. Everything was done with high quality and without complaints.

For a review of the Ikea Gulliver crib, watch the following video.

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