How to choose a blanket for a children's bed?

The cover on a children's bed has clear and simple mission. It is designed to protect bedding from dust and dirt at a time when the bed is not used for its intended purpose. In small apartments in the nursery often there is simply no room for a large amount of furniture, so the bed is used as a sofa in the daytime. Pillows and an elegant blanket will help to give her the appropriate look.

In a huge variety of modern shops it is easy to get confused. What kind of cape on the bed to choose? Let's try to figure it out together. So, in order to buy a suitable model, you should pay attention to the following points:

• child's floor;
• age;
• bed size;
• the presence or absence of allergies to certain materials.

If you choose a blanket in a baby's bed for up to three years, special attention should be paid to the fact that it was made from natural, hypoallergenic materials. It is advisable to get acquainted with the quality certificate when buying, you must provide it in the store. Pure sheep wool, for example, will not work for a baby, as it is too sharp, though very warm. Pay attention to the colors, it is better to avoid flashy-bright acid shades, dyes can be toxic. Give preference to soft, pastel tones.

When choosing a bedspread in the room of a teenager practicality comes to the fore. Pay attention to products made of synthetics and blended fibers: they are easy to maintain, have durability, do not wrinkle, they are easy to wash, they dry quickly. A great option - fleece covers. A large selection of textures from smooth fabric to lint, imitating plush and fur, a lot of colors for every taste and color, as well as an affordable price make fleece the undoubted favorite.

If the child has an allergy, cotton or flax fabrics will be the most suitable option. They are of various thickness and density, and allergic reactions to these materials almost never occur.

The quilted quilts in the patchwork style that have returned to the fashion look very stylish. Such a thing can be made independently together with a child from the rags accumulated at home. There will be a unique and soulful interior decoration. Quilted bedspread can be double-sided - this will allow to diversify the view of the decoration of the room simply by turning it one way or the other.

A cape of a slightly larger size is best for a single bed, so that the ends on both sides cover the bedclothes and it does not look out from under it. The length should correspond exactly to the length of the bed in order to avoid ugly folds and wrinkles.

If the room of your child is furnished with unusual, creative furniture and the bed has a non-standard shape or size, it will be a difficult task to pick up suitable textiles for it in the store.It would be better to order several sets of bed textiles together with covers on pillows in the studio. Thus, you will be able to emphasize the individual style of the room, besides the accessories will be perfect in size for furniture and pillows.

Due to the fact that in a child's setting for a girl, you can use, besides all the others, also a romantic style, the choice of blankets becomes wider than for boys. Let the little girl be a princess, because even the most classic bedroom can be made playful with a bedspread with ruffles or frills.

There is an opinion that the use of pink in the interior is tasteless and vulgar. And really, you should not make hot pink the main color of the bedroom. However, if this color is a favorite, you can make a color accent with a bedspread. This detail is quite noticeable and easily cope with the task of transforming the room. The undoubted advantage is that it is easy to replace it, as soon as tastes and preferences change.

A refined little lady with a delicate taste will suit the noble color of the rose ash.A gentle fairy will definitely appreciate the blanket on a champagne-colored bed. Undoubtedly, the choice depends not only on the taste of the hostess of the nursery, but also on the style of the room and the original color scheme of the interior, this should not be forgotten when choosing textiles for the bedroom.

If the bedroom is decorated in the style of "Provence", an authentic hand-knitted cover will be appropriate. Particularly interesting are the models from separate motifs, stitched together. Also popular are thick yarn plaids that knit with hands instead of knitting needles. It should be noted that with all the unusual and beauty, such products are difficult to maintain, so it is worth thinking carefully what is more important for you - a spectacular appearance or functionality.

Choosing a bedspread in the bedroom of the boy, first of all think about practicality. After all, the little fidgets will definitely not be almond with thin silk and delicate organza. Puffs are easily formed on these fabrics,and the thing will quickly lose sight of active use and will become worthless. The best option - dense, non-laundering fabrics of high wear resistance. A preschooler will surely like bright models with the image of cars, airplanes or cartoon characters. Be sure to consult with the owner of the room, choosing a picture! And then the favorite character from the cartoon drawn on the rug will help you to teach your child to fill the bed on their own.

Adolescents in all want to be like adults. An excellent solution would be a bedspread with a pattern styled as a denim or with a print in the style of "military." Suitable as a cape for the bed and a real woolen cozy plaid in a plaid. For non-permanent creative natures, choose a double-sided blanket that can be laid according to your mood. Striped pattern is universal for any room - just pick up the color scheme, in harmony with the decoration of the room.

Since one of the main functions of the bedspread is to protect bed linen from dust and dirt, it is logical to assume that it will have to be washed frequently.Therefore, it is recommended to purchase textiles for the bedroom of easy-care and quick-drying materials. In order for the blanket to serve you faithfully for a long time, carefully read the instructions for the care of the product. As a rule, it is recommended to wash at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. It is rather difficult to wash and wring out the cover manually, so choose a not very heavy and bulky model, then the washing can be entrusted to the washing machine.

Polyester models do not need ironing. Blankets and capes that have acrylic in fabric should be ironed very carefully at low temperatures. It is better to iron the cotton until it is completely dry, it will be easier to smooth out the folds, and the fabric will become softer and more pleasant to the touch.

It is advisable to have several matching bedspreads. First, a removable blanket will come in handy while you are washing and drying another. Secondly, it is good to have different capes on the bed for the hot and cold season. In the summer, thin, smooth cloths are preferable, for example, viscose, satin, flax, and cotton. In autumn and winter, you want warmth and comfort, a warm woolen blanket with tassels, a fabric that imitates fur or velvet, knitted or quilted fabric will give the room an appropriate atmosphere.

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