Choosing a cot with a pendulum

Perhaps the most important purchase for a baby is a cot, in which he will spend most of his time in the first months of life. Modern children's stores offer a wide range of furniture, however, the most popular model is a cot with a pendulum for newborns. In this article we will look at the types of pendulum mechanisms, their features and advantages, the options for these beds, the scheme of their assembly, and also tell you what to look for when choosing a bed with a rocking chair.

Each bed of this type has a special pendulum-type mechanism that allows the bed to rock, while the frame itself does not move. Bring the bed into motion is not difficult: just touch the side of the hand, and she begins to sway. Sometimes a child just needs to roll over from one side to another and the device starts to act.

This kind of swinging along the trajectory of the left / right, which simulates being in my mother's hands, it is the most physiological. Beds with a longitudinal pendulum are recommended by most specialists, since they contribute to the normalization of the intracranial pressure of the child. Thanks to rocking from side to side, such furniture can be stuck to the wall and it will not be very cluttering up the room, it is very convenient, especially if the bed is in the parent’s bedroom. Perhaps the only drawback of longitudinal rocking for some moms may be inconvenience, since it is much easier to rock the baby back and forth.For such parents, the following type of pendulum is created.

The design is made like a cradle and conveniently swings forward / backward. Parents can safely rock the newborn even lying in their bed. In principle, the child is able to independently activate the mechanism by simply jumping up or turning from side to side. The main disadvantage of the transverse pendulum mechanism is the need for large space, since the lack of free space can cause constant body strikes against the wall. Furniture can not be moved close to the wall, as is possible with a longitudinal mechanism. Another disadvantage of this type is the lack of physiology rocking.

The peculiarity of this type of pendulum mechanism is clear from the name. It allows you to swing the bed in any direction. The main advantage of this option is the possibility of alternating longitudinal and transverse rocking, respectively, the child will get used to both types, and not specifically to a particular one. Not all children fit this or that type; on thatit will take more than two weeks for your child to understand how convenient it is. Accordingly, the presence of two types of rocking at once will ensure the convenience and restful sleep of the baby. As a rule, beds are bought for several years in advance, during which time changes may occur in the arrangement of furniture; Having both types of rocking, parents can not worry about future rearrangements, as the universal bed will fall into any place.

It should be noted that any type of pendulum has one big minus: Toddlers instantly get used to rocking, so it will be difficult for them to fall asleep on a flat bed. Optimal for young children is still a longitudinal way, but with the help of research it was proved that children who are accustomed to both types have the best vestibular apparatus. Acquire a recommended model that is more affordable in finance and takes the right place for parents in the room.

Children's furniture stores offer a large variety of children's beds with a pendulum mechanism.

Classic beds for newborns have a standard case,without any additions. They have a low cost and at the same time include everything you need for a children's bed.

Transformers are the most popular among models for newborns, which is not surprising, because the bed here grows with the child. It is enough to buy one such bed and you can not think about purchasing the next ten years. In addition, transformers have bonuses in the form of a small chest of drawers with a changing table, as well as spacious drawers at the foot of the structure.

Perhaps the most fashionable today are round models. The originality of their design and the ability to reconstruct the bed attracts an increasing number of moms and dads. Gradually, the little cradle turns into a bed for a three-year-old child, and then for a preschooler. While the newborn is sleeping in the cradle of the additional parts, later inserted into the bed, you can make a changing table; and when the need for a bed disappears, it is easy to transform it into a table with two chairs for the dacha.

As a rule, this view is a classic model with a large built-in box at its base. The box can be divided into two parts, it is very capacious and can save a lot of space in the cabinets of the parents.

The model, simple in movement, on wheels is convenient for change of a berth. It is easy to move it to clean the floor, and it will also be an excellent bed if parents prefer to move it from their own in the afternoon so as not to clutter the room.

These models are produced in vintage style and resemble beds in which our grandparents slept. They have a beautiful design and have only a transverse pendulum view. The compact size of the cradle allows you to put it in any place, even in the kitchen. However, the minus of this option is in its dimensions, because the children grow quickly, which means that the small cradle will soon have to be replaced with a full bed.

Due to the wide range, the choice of bed is very difficult - it is not so easy to choose one model among the thousands offered. However, there are several tips that will help future moms and dads to decide on the purchase. First of all, you should decide on the type of pendulum mechanism. It depends on the place that will be occupied by the bed. If it is assumed that the bed will stand close to the wall, you should take a longitudinal pendulum; if in the middle of the room, then you can take the cross. The best is a universal option.

Existence of wheels for movement and the built-in box for linen. If there is enough space in the room, it is better to immediately purchase a transformer. Despite the size of such a bed, it will become a practical piece of furniture that will last for many years. The purchased model should not have a toxic smell, sharp corners or protruding parts inside the bed. It is recommended to pay attention to the presence of a special lock that blocks the movement of the pendulum.

With the assembly of this model, you can handle yourself.First of all, you need to get the parts of the bedroom furniture out of the package, carefully check the availability of all the details, necessary fasteners and elements. Next, you need to carefully study the assembly instructions and prepare supporting tools. It is recommended to assemble the bed immediately at the place of her stay. For the assembly will need a hammer, screwdriver, screwdriver and reversing key.

Each bed has two walls: the rear fixed and the front, going down. First, attach the sides of the crib to the back wall with the screws included in the kit. To do this, it is laid on the floor, downside down, and then the installation itself. This is followed by the installation process of the base structure: it must be inserted into the intended recesses and re-secured with self-tapping screws. In the side parts there are special grooves, it is there that the front wall is inserted, to which the upper edge of the base under the mattress is mounted.

The next step will be the assembly of the pendulum mechanism itself, which is carried out by connecting the four components. With the help of bolts and washers on swinging strips you need to install hinges.This is followed by the installation of hinges with nuts on the basis of the pendulum design, after which you need to insert the nuts on the washers, without tightening them to the end. One of the final actions will be the installation of a sleeping structure and a pendulum support and fixing the legs with the side. The final touch will be the insertion of plugs into the screw fasteners.

In recent years, Russian brands have produced fairly high-quality children's products, which may well compete with Western brands. And the price of goods is more than democratic. Consider the most popular models of baby beds with a rocking chair of the Chunga-Changa and Lel firms.

Perhaps the most popular model is a transformer with a transverse pendulum mechanism. It includes a bed for the newborn, a small chest of drawers with three drawers and a changing table in one design. There are also two large, roomy drawers at the bottom: as the child grows older, the model for the newborn turns into a whole set of furniture for an adult child, including a bed, a small work table and a bedside table.The model costs 8,000 rubles and is presented in four colors: white, ivory, wenge and wenge-vanilla.

This model has the form of a standard children's bed with a spacious drawer at the base. She has several bed positions; The front wall is height adjustable for the convenience of the mother. Buttercup pendulum transverse. The bed is available in eight colors, from white to wenge. The cost is 10500 rubles.

Beds with a pendulum mechanism will be a great bed for a baby and a great helper for mom.

How to build a cot with a pendulum, see the following video.