Choosing bumpers in the crib for girls

Every woman wants to give her child all the best, beautiful, quality. Care and love overwhelm the expectant mother already at the stage of pregnancy. Often these pleasant feelings are expressed in the desire to equip for a small miracle the most comfortable and delicate room. To do this, carefully select all components of the interior: from the color of the wallpaper and furniture design to the drawing on textiles. Of course, modern mothers do not imagine their baby’s bed without such an accessory as the sides.

In any modern children's store there is a large number of bedding for children of any gender and age. The difficulties of choice are mainly to choose the optimal height of the side, its fabric and pattern, as well as to evaluate the functionality and durability of the product. Let's understand all the subtleties.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the size of the sides.The height of the decorative element of the bed can be from 30 to 50 cm. The correct option is not here. You need to focus on the height of the purchased bed, and, of course, to your aesthetic taste.

As for the length, there are some nuances. On sale there are various options kits Botikov.

• The most common option is a protective textile product designed for all 4 sides of the crib. It can be 4 separate bumpers for each side, different in height (for example, higher bumpers are sewn for the head and footboard and lower ones for the side walls). It can also be a set of products of the same height. Or you can purchase 2 rims attached to the letter G so that they can cover the entire perimeter of the crib.
• There is also a protective bumper option that covers only the longitudinal sides of the crib.

Choose the appropriate option based on your own preferences. It is recommended only to pay attention to the length of the strings of each specific model.

Most often for sewing baby bumper using synthetic fillers.It is either foam rubber, or a synthetic winterizer, or more modern fayber. They differ in thickness and elasticity. For the youngest children, it is preferable to use a softer material, but this is not a strict rule, but only a recommendation.

To be able to absorb a side shock, it must be soft. Thickness manufacturers of children's textiles offer a variety of options: from thin to bulk models. Again, the choice depends on the taste of the parents. It should only be taken into account that the filler is usually not washable, only gentle cleaning, otherwise it simply coalesces, will not hold the form.

Of course, the product intended for the child must be of high quality. Try to choose textiles for the bed from natural fabrics, because they are hypoallergenic. In addition, they are perfectly breathable, which is useful for the delicate skin of a child. This is especially true for newborns and very young children. Fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk or mixtures thereof are preferred.

In addition to the composition of the fabric, you should pay attention to the quality of sewing: there should be no protruding threads, sewing lines must be straight. If the sides are decorated with ruffles or other decorative elements, then their edges should be carefully overlaid, and the appliqués should be tightly sewn (not glued). In this case, you do not have to worry about the safety of your child while he is in the crib.

You should take a closer look at how carefully dyed the soft bumper fabric. Cheap dyes are quickly washed out of the fabric, the product itself loses all visual appeal, tarnishes. In addition, such paints may be unsafe for the health of the baby.

Given the quality of the purchased kit, you can not worry about its service life.

Among parents there are both supporters of the use of soft bumpers and their opponents. Weigh the pros and cons.

Pros:

• Security. First of all, the use of textile accessories in the crib is designed to protect the baby from accidental injury.By themselves, the walls of the bed are usually hard, a blow about them can cause at least pain. This is especially true for active, restless babies.
• Convenience. The sides protect against the fall of important objects. Bottles, soothers, rattles will always be within the crib.
• Draft protection. A soft curb will not let the cold wind get to the tender and fragile immune system of the baby.
• Protection from bright daylight. It is not so easy to put a toddler to sleep during the day, but it is necessary There will not prevent additional sun protection, which will become the bumpers.
• The development of cognitive activity. For a growing up baby it becomes natural to know the world around them. This can contribute to entertaining drawings on the bumper. While playing in the crib, the child will be happy to study interesting animal faces or geometric figures. A plus will be the fact that, being safe and carried away by looking at the pattern, the child can give a free moment for the parents to rest.

Minuses:

• Dust accumulation. There is an opinion that dust can accumulate in textiles.Being in close proximity to the baby, the product can cause the development of allergies. But if it is customary in your home to carry out wet cleaning often and to wash baby clothes on time (as is common in all families that care for comfort), the danger of dust accumulation is minimized.
• Reduced review. Being in a closed enclosure, the baby cannot see what is happening in the outer space. While the child is at a very tender age, this is not a problem - it is better for the baby to sleep in comfort and tranquility. However, as the child grows up, it will be necessary to either reduce the height of the sides, or partially remove them, to give the baby the opportunity to see everything around.

Summing up, it is worth noting the importance of choosing the color of the product. It is better for the girl to choose gentle, calm tones, because the main purpose of the crib is sleep. Monochrome fabrics will help you to tune in to your peace of mind. Prints can be different. Traditionally, mothers of girls choose floral motifs. Images of animals, heroes of your favorite cartoons, geometric patterns are suitable for a baby of any gender.

In addition to the usual rectangular sides, options are made to order in the form of individual pillows,connecting in a single composition. Any girl will be delighted with the bumper in the form of chanterelles, owls or kittens. Such a product will be not only protection against injury, but also a great toy. The pillows-sides, sewn in the form of puzzles, will look original. This option can be used not only for kids, but also for teenagers.

You will see the overview of the sides for a children's bed in the next video.