Car bed sizes
The size of the beds should, on the one hand, be generous in relation to the height of your child, and on the other, provide the ability to accommodate a mattress, if necessary.
There are several sizes of beds:
- For young children - 140-160*60-90 cm.
- For preschool age - 160-190 cm with the same width. The same dimensions can also correspond to school age.
The dimensions of a sleeping place for a small child are 140-160*60-90 cm. The main nuance here is to take into account the possibility of placing a mattress if the proposed model is not equipped with one.
The non-standard size of space for a mattress will greatly complicate the search for a suitable model.
Bed size for a school-age child is 160-190*60-90. With due diligence, you can find a bed of any design, especially when it comes to popular cartoon characters.
A car bed from a favorite cartoon series will delight your child with indescribable delight. If you decide to purchase a bunk bed, the level of the second bed is usually located 160-180 centimeters from the floor.
The second tier in such beds is usually located at a height of 160-180 centimeters from the floor.
Advantages and disadvantages of a car bed
A baby bed machine for a boy has the following advantages:
- a wide variety of machine shapes;
- possibility of choosing a single or two-tier design;
- availability of additional storage space (in models with a lifting mechanism).
The main disadvantage is the inability to change the appearance of the model. Therefore, if your baby no longer wants to be a heroic policeman, but decides to try himself as a fireman, his bed will have to be changed.
Keep in mind that narrowly themed car beds can get boring for a child very quickly.
One might note a rather high price compared to other sleep models, but this is unlikely to be a decisive factor, because for a child there is nothing more valuable than emotions, and his favorite bed can easily become a center of attraction for the most positive emotions.
All children are very emotional and such a bed will give them a lot of joy.
Important requirements for a children's bed
Material. Most often, ordinary chipboard is used for furniture, on which photo printing is applied, or laminated chipboard. The first is short-lived, the second is able to withstand moisture.
It is important that it does not contain toxic resins and adhesive components. It is better if the bed is made of MDF - the environmentally friendly and non-toxic material will last a long time and is not afraid of moisture and mechanical damage.
Safety. Children's furniture should not have sharp corners or dangerous elements that could injure a child. All side edges must be made of PVC.
If the child is small, bumpers are required on the sides. For babies, you cannot choose a high bed.
Furniture should be appropriate for the child's age. Considering that the car bed will be used not only for sleeping, but also as a play area, it is better if it is spacious. It will also be more comfortable for a child to sleep in such a crib than on a narrow bed.
What materials are they made of?
Most often, single-tier beds are made from laminated chipboard, covered with an original print on top. It is rare to find models with natural upholstery. Their price will differ dramatically and increase from other similar beds, and the durability of such material is a big question.
Beds with natural upholstery are expensive, but they also last longer than other models. Painted fiberboard can also serve as a base.
Multi-tier machines are most often made in a combined form - from wooden beams and laminated chipboard or fiberboard.
The main requirement is that the materials used must be safe, this is confirmed by the availability of appropriate quality documents.
In bunk beds, they must be equipped with upper tier limiters; they are often made of metal.
The most environmentally friendly material from which a bed can be made is solid wood, but its price is impressively high compared to the same options from other types.
If your child is prone to allergic reactions, it is better to opt for untreated wood, at least for the interior upholstery of the bed.
Beds made of natural wood are suitable for children with allergies.
Materials used
The fact of what a boy’s sleeping bed is made of is extremely important for every parent. The materials used in the manufacturing process of the machine bed must certainly be environmentally friendly, safe, strong and durable.
Beds for boys and girls are made from natural materials (wood, chipboard, MDF), and their design is thought out in such a way as not to pose a threat to the child while sleeping or playing. The most durable option is natural wood, but a wooden bed with a mattress will cost you a decent amount. Buyers also note the high quality of models made from MDF, but the model made from chipboard is an economy bed with a short service life. Small parts, sides, wheels are often made of plastic.
It is worth visually assessing whether the 3D design for a girl or boy with a mattress has excessively sharp protrusions and other elements that are dangerous for the child. To be completely sure that the selected children's bed machine complies with safety standards, ask the seller for quality certificates. This document provides detailed information about the materials used and their level of safety for children.
Varieties
A machine bed for a boy can have the following varieties:
- Single-tier.
- Multi-tiered.
A machine bed for boys with a drawer for linen will give the child additional space for play and study and will be an excellent choice for small rooms.
Such bed models with additional drawers help to properly organize the space in the nursery. If there is a lifting mechanism in the bed, it can be made using springs or shock absorbers.
The lifting mechanism in car beds is usually performed using shock absorbers and springs.
Regardless of ease of use, the lifting mechanism is not recommended for children to use independently, due to its increased risk of injury.
Rules of care
Such a piece of furniture for a children's room can decorate a room of any size, becoming the main accent in the design. But a children's bed car requires some care so that the furniture retains its aesthetic appeal, functionality and reliability for a long time.
Regular care involves wiping surfaces with a damp cloth or special furniture wipes. You should avoid using chemicals for furniture, especially if the car was imitated using stickers or photo printing.
Drawers should sometimes be pulled out from their bottoms, wiped and ventilated. If the plastic is heavily soiled, it can be washed, but only special tools will help you wipe off a felt-tip pen or marker.
What criteria should you use to choose?
The main criteria for choosing such furniture are quite simple - one- or two-tier, depending on the number of children who need to be provided with sleeping places.
Of course, when choosing a bed, you need to consider how many children need to be provided with sleeping places. It is also important to consider the quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the bed - all of them must be as safe as possible.
The materials from which the bed is made must be safe for the child. Thanks to the huge selection, finding a car that suits your child will not be difficult. Be it a policewoman, a firefighter, or a model in the form of a favorite cartoon character.
It is better to buy mattresses for car beds separately. It is better to split the purchase of a bed and a mattress. The standard configurations do not offer the best solutions, especially if the child has special indications from the orthopedist for the sleeping place. There are also recommendations to purchase a bed with an average width of 80-90 cm and a length reserve in case the child wants to stay in the arms of his favorite car for as long as possible at night.
Why is it attractive to a child?
A machine bed for a girl organizes the space of a children's room and becomes its center. Girls like these cribs no less than boys. This is due to the many positive qualities that such models possess:
- Essentially, such a bed is a big toy where you can “roll” dolls and your favorite soft toys. The space is ideal for organizing role-playing games. Girls love to play in taxis and go on “trips” to buy groceries. At the same time, imagination, thinking, speech develops;
- cars with a roof or canopy, as well as carriages, are good to use as a house in which you can retire and be alone with your thoughts. This crib is cozy and comfortable. This is the baby’s personal space, which is necessary for normal psychological development. The original shape is another plus;
- The bed machine is suitable for girls playing together. When guests arrive, she becomes an object of admiration and surprise. This has a beneficial effect on the child’s self-esteem;
- Thanks to the machine, it is easy to organize educational activities. Go to the land of letters and numbers. Study the continents. Travel across countries and cities. Meet animals and plants. The main thing is that both mom and dad can sit comfortably in it;
- It's fun to fall asleep in the car. “Trips” at night are full of mystery and romance. Children close their eyes and imagine a night road full of surprises and adventures. And then they see interesting dreams. Practice the ritual of falling asleep correctly, and you will not have problems putting your baby to bed, including for a nap.
Development of imagination, maintaining the child’s cognitive interest in the hands of parents. What to choose: a simple classic crib or a car-shaped crib? Make the children's room banal or interesting? It's up to you.
Rules for choosing a mattress
The mattress is selected, first of all, based on medical prescriptions. If there are none, the model purchased for the bed should be as comfortable as possible for the child. Therefore, before making a final decision, we recommend letting your baby lie down on the mattress and lie on it for a few minutes to determine whether his sleep will be comfortable and safe.
The mattress must be comfortable for the child. It is especially important to carry out such procedures for models with built-in mattresses. When purchasing a mattress separately from the bed, it is important, after checking the comfort for the child, to make sure that its size is compatible with the sleeping area of the bed.
The size of the mattress should perfectly match the size of the bed.
How to choose the right children's bed
Original children's furniture is most often made to order. At the same time, pay attention not only to the photo of the car bed in the catalog: bright pictures will not reflect the quality of the product.
Increased demands are placed on children's furniture. Before adolescence, you should not buy a sofa as a permanent place to sleep.
It is advisable to choose a bed with an orthopedic base, and the mattress must also be chosen carefully.
It is better if it is placed tightly in the bed so that it does not roll down or move from place during sleep.
approximate cost
The prices for children's beds for boys on sale vary as widely as the beds themselves. First of all, the simpler the equipment, the lower the price.
As a rule, the lower limit starts at a level of 6-8 thousand rubles. For this price you can buy a machine with a sleeping area of 160*90 cm and a slatted bottom without a mattress.
The cost of such a machine starts from 6,000 rubles. If the question arises of purchasing a bunk bed, you need to have double or even triple the amount. The price for such beds often approaches the level of 20 thousand rubles.
The price of bunk beds can reach up to 20,000 rubles. The more decor used in equipping a car, the higher its price. For example, the presence of storage boxes adds about 3-4 thousand rubles to the cost, decorative lighting - another couple of thousand.
By following the recommendations given in the article, you can easily choose the most suitable children's bed for a boy.
