Choosing a bed for children

At the domestic market of furniture products there is a wide choice of beds for children, including universal and comfortable beds-ottomans. Such models are very convenient for children of different ages, since they have a beneficial effect on the state of their spine and on the quality of sleep itself. Nevertheless, before buying such a bed you should study its main features, types, as well as familiarize yourself with the possible types of mechanisms of various models.

For a more detailed understanding of what is a children's bed-couch and what are its main differences from conventional models, you should consider the features of this type of furniture. As a rule, bed-ottomans do not have removable mattresses, since they are an obligatory part of their design.Models are very oversized, but quite functional.

Their features include the following points.

• They do not have armrests (as a rule, there is only a back).
• Sofa ottoman quickly and conveniently transformed into a bed, which largely saves space if the bedroom itself is small.
• Beds of this type are very functional, they are available with different types of lifting mechanisms. Absolutely safe for children.
• The bed ottoman can be purchased in a ready-made form or you can make a model to order by individual measurements.

Depending on the age of your child, you can choose a comfortable bed model that will match his height.

An ottoman bed can be:

• single beds;
• double;
• angular.

The choice of a particular model will depend on how the child is used to sleeping. Some children have a rather small and compact bed, and someone likes to have a lot of free space. Today, both domestic and foreign brands of furniture products offer several options for this type of furniture.

• An ottoman bed with an angled soft back.Suitable for very tiny children's bedrooms and rooms where there is a catastrophic lack of space.
• Orthopedic beds-ottomans are in demand among those who have back problems. However, this does not mean that they can not be purchased as a prevention. The orthopedic models are curved, exactly the same as the curves of the spine. Despite the fact that such products are quite expensive, they are very much in demand.
• It is very rare to find models with an armrest, they, as a rule, more resemble the classic version of the disassembled sofa.
• The most popular among parents who choose furniture for their children are folding beds-ottomans in the form of a children's car, a plane, a flower, or a house. The main thing is that such pieces of furniture have not only an attractive appearance, but also a high-quality construction that does not harm the health of the child.
• It is very advantageous to choose designs of beds with additional storage places in them, for example, boxes for bed linen or clothes. These beds are ergonomic and perfectly save space.

As a rule, children's models of beds-ottomans are made with various decorative details, which can slightly increase the dimensions of the product itself. This kind of increase can be both in length and in width, and even in height. Before buying a bed, you should perform all measurements of the room exactly. Today, manufacturers produce the following classic size range:

• 70 by 190 cm;
• 80 to 190 cm;
• 100 by 190 cm;
• 80 to 200 cm;
• and many other products, as well as options that can be custom-made.

The comfort of a berth very much depends on its lifting mechanism, which can be:

• horizontal;
• vertical (double options only).

It is very important to note that the width of the crib will increase directly due to the mechanism. The horizontal option is preferable if you want to significantly increase the width.

The mechanisms are of the following types.

• Hand held This kind of furniture is considered, though outdated, but still practical.
• On the springs. Beds on springs are inexpensive and easy to use.
• On gas shock absorbers. Despite slightly inflated prices, the models on the shock absorbers are more comfortable, equipped with a comfortable mattress and last longer than their counterparts. Especially recommended for children.

Beautiful appearance of the furniture and its use will largely depend on the quality of the upholstery, which is the type of production:

• woven;
• non-woven.

The materials used as an upholstered baby bed can be:

• natural;
• artificial;
• mixed

Despite the fact that natural options can be very expensive, as a rule, they are hypoallergenic and safe. It is their best and choose for children. A classic option are woven bed patterns. They are very pleasant to the touch, safe for the child and perfectly retain heat in the winter. Moreover, woven versions can be easily selected for the corresponding interior furniture.

Non-woven models are more affordable, but at the same time they are far behind the quality of woven ones, although they are also considered to be hypoallergenic. Sometimes you can find children's beds-couches made of artificial leather, but here it is worth remembering that over time, visible wrinkles and scratches may appear on them, which very much spoil the appearance of such a product. It cannot be said that such ottoman beds are quite bad in operation, but they still have a number of drawbacks, although there are also pluses. It is quite easy to care for beds made of artificial leather, dust hardly accumulates on them.

Review of the child's ottoman, see the video below.