What are the sizes of the crib and how not to make a mistake when choosing?

Becoming a parent is real happiness. However, many issues associated with the appearance of the little man into the world, you need to have time to decide even before the moment of his birth. And buying a crib is one of them. Our article will help determine the optimal size of furniture for children of different ages and tell you about the subtleties of the choice of beds.

In order to sleep was sweet and benefit, you need to choose the right bed. Its size largely determines the quality of sleep. To understand what furniture size is suitable for a child of a certain age, you need to familiarize yourself with the standard parameters.

• Cots for newborns 80x45 cm. These sizes are applicable for cradles, mobile models and cradles. This is a European standard. This space is enough for a baby for a restful sleep, which takes the lion's share of time in the first weeks of life. Domestic manufacturers offer furniture dimensions 80x50 and 90x60 cm.

• Crib. This is a better purchase: in the crib the baby can sleep for at least one and a half years. The width of this option is 60 (70) cm, and the length is 120 (140) cm. This bed is practical and most often has a bottom that is adjustable in height. It can be lowered as the baby grows up.

• Transformer. This model of a berth has the standard sizes - 160х70 cm. The sizes which are more usual, are caused by additional removable modules which are used subsequently as independent subjects of an interior. This is a chest of drawers with a changing table.

Such beds are not only attracted by the size of 160 by 70 cm, but also by the presence of a laundry box and bedding at the bottom.In some embodiments, the size is increased to 80x160 cm. But domestic manufacturers present models of 70x160 cm.

• For preschoolers. These beds have a lot of variations of forms and designs. But the dimensions still remain standard: 180x80, 180 by 90 cm. This is quite enough for a good and healthy sleep.

The baby will be comfortable, not crowded and not too free. For babies from 1 to 3 years, models of size 160x80 cm are suitable.

• For teens. Bed sizes for children from 10 years old can vary in length as well as width. But dimensions of 90x200 cm remain the standard. For those who want to create space and a real royal bed for their child, manufacturers offer beds of 120x200 cm. Believe me, your child will appreciate such dimensions.

These are the basic standards for every age. Choosing a bed for a child should be guided by the growth and wishes of the baby. Perhaps your child likes to sleep freely, and maybe, on the contrary, he likes compact furniture.

Beds, which are presented in stores, have many different designs. If 20 years ago all forms were standard, but now the flight of imagination of designers is not limited by anything.It is convenient and practical for parents, because it will be pleasant to the baby to sleep in a crib that looks like a princess castle or a small plane. For children is very important appearance.

Incredibly popular attic beds today. The bed is located at the top, and the space at the bottom can be used for games or to organize a working area there. When choosing it is important to pay attention to the height of the model. For younger ones, it is better to take the crib lower and with steady steps. And for older children, an ordinary ladder will do.

The designs of cots are united by one general rule - each model is single. Even bunk beds are made in standard sizes. And laying, for example, the same time or twins together is not recommended, as there is a risk of falling and injury.

Also, when choosing is worth focusing on security. No sharp corners, the edges of the structure should be covered with a special edge, which is made of soft plastic. Only natural materials: the best option here is wood. It is not only safe, but also will last a very long time.

Standard dimensions make the choice of a bed more simple, easy and convenient. If desired, many manufacturers will make a bed to order according to the sizes and drawings provided. It will be more expensive, but more original, you will not find the second such product.

We offer you to familiarize yourself with the basic size of cots by age of children.

• The most popular sizes for children up to 2 years old are 120x60 and 120x65 cm. The second option is more typical for European manufacturers. If the growth of the baby is small, then this bed can be used up to 4-5 years. The bottom of the models is usually adjustable in height and has 2-3 levels.

• For children 3-7 years old, sizes are applicable: 140x70, 160x70, 80x190 or 195 cm. The height should not exceed 1 meter, unless it is a loft bed.
• For a schoolboy, sizes that fit the size of an adult single bed (80x190 and 90x200 cm) or even 120 by 200 cm will do.

According to pediatricians and orthopedists, the quality of sleep affects not only the environment, but also the mattress on which the baby sleeps.During sleep, important processes take place in the body, one of which is the formation of correct posture. That is why for children under the age of 14 it is necessary to purchase an orthopedic mattress.

Most models are equipped with a mattress, which can be anatomical or orthopedic.

These species are different from each other, so you should know what is best.

• Anatomical mattresses are made using a special technology that allows you to save and memorize the position of the child’s body during sleep. When the child changes position, the mattress acquires new outlines.
• An orthopedic mattress fixes the correct position of the spine during sleep. Experts are more inclined to this option, since the bones of the child are not yet strong and there is a risk of the occurrence and further development of diseases of the spine, such as scoliosis.

When choosing a mattress, you should pay attention, first of all, to the child's age and use the following recommendations.

• At the age of 3 to 6 years old, the baby’s muscular tissue grows, but the spine has not yet been fully formed. It is necessary to choose a mattress without springs, medium or maximum hardness.Any material can be used as a filler.
• From 6 to 12 years old the mattress can be with spring units, with medium hardness.

• For school age and older, you can purchase any mattress. The most important nuance here is rigidity. Soft options are best excluded.

Most experts agree that the best option would be mattresses with a "memory effect". When choosing a mattress, preference should be given to fillers of the combined type: coconut fiber with polyurethane foam or latex.

These are simple recommendations to help you find the perfect cot for a child. Sleep for children at any age is the main component of proper development, behavior and mood in general. Use our recommendations, they will help ensure a healthy and comprehensive rest for your child.

The subtleties of choosing a crib are described in detail in the video below.