From childhood, playing story-based games, the qualities of a future mother are instilled in a girl. With what trepidation they care for their dolls: they dress them, feed them, walk them, put them to bed. For little princesses, dolls, furniture parts, and clothes should be large and easy to use. For older children, more detailed dolls, furniture, and many small accessories predominate. The more similar children's furniture is to adult, real furniture, the more it draws you into the game. This is what makes a bunk bed for dolls interesting, because you can put two children to sleep on it at once. At the same time, the game plot expands, the girl becomes the mother of not one daughter, but two at once.
Requirements for safety and quality of materials
The younger the child, the larger and simpler the elements of toy furniture should be. For growing children, more detailed models are chosen. It is important that any toy meets safety standards and has the necessary certificate. Traditional materials for the production of cribs are:
- Tree. The model must be well polished and have a smooth surface. There can be no chemical smell, no sticky layer.
- Plastic. There should also be no foreign odor present. The material itself is homogeneous, smooth, with an even color coating. Stains indicate poor quality of raw materials.
- Metal. The material must be free of dents and cracks and painted evenly. A strong connection of parts and the absence of gaps are important.
Some parents recklessly leave plastic cribs with a strong smell, putting them on the balcony to air out. The dangerous toy must be returned. The presence of odor indicates the toxicity of the raw materials used.
Some products are coated with varnish or paint on top. Wooden play items are impregnated with oil to prevent deformation. The most important thing is that there is no peeling, chipping or unpleasant odor. When rubbing, the color should not remain on the finger. A doll bunk bed is often equipped with pillows, sheets, and a blanket. Textiles must be strong, with reliable stitching. You should not select accessories that exhibit material shedding.
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Modeling principles
Advice: no matter what material is chosen for production, you need to understand that children need maximum realism.
The crib for your favorite doll should be similar to the real one, but only smaller in size. When modeling, it is better to discuss with the girl what kind of furniture she wants to see. She might want to recreate her own sleeping space or her parents' bed. This point needs to be discussed before construction begins.
All parts for the crib are made by hand and carefully processed (with the exception of one-piece products). When creating toy furniture, it is necessary to apply the principles characteristic of the design of “adult” objects - in this case, the resulting product will meet all the girl’s expectations.
Popular models
Manufacturers offer a wide selection of different models. They differ in color, shape, size, presence or absence of accessories. The following companies are very popular:
- Paremo;
- Mary Poppins;
- "Courtyards";
- DeCuevas Toys;
- "Yasyukevich";
- Simba.
Types of bunk beds for children and adults
Children especially like the Paremo wooden crib model with pink fabric design. The company uses only natural materials, the product is distinguished by its durable construction. This original two-story bed for dolls is stylized to resemble a real one, decorated with decorative elements and patterns. Created for toys up to 49 cm in height. It is possible to later supplement the collection with a set in the same style.
The manufacturer Mary Poppins will surprise parents and girls with the “Crown” model - a very durable bed for dolls up to 48 cm tall. It is painted pink and white with compositions that are safe for children. There are 2 sets of bed linen, blankets, mattresses, pillows. Textiles from Mary Poppins do not lose their brightness even after several washes. Beds and other furniture for dolls of this brand are easy to assemble (5-7 minutes using the instructions included) and lack synthetic materials. The total size of the assembled furniture is 52 x 45 x 26 cm.
“Dvoriki” is famous for the production of toys made of natural wood, often unpainted. The bed from this company is well polished, has a smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch. Impregnated with linseed oil, which prevents deformation, prolonging the life of the toy. A crown is carved into the head of the piece of furniture. It is noteworthy that the model is ideal for standard dolls and Barbie up to 52 cm. The set includes only mattresses and pillows. Product size: 55 x 32 x 21 cm. All brand products are hypoallergenic.
DeCuevas Toys became famous for the 80 cm toy bed from the “Maria” series. This is one of the largest models for large dolls. Its peculiarity is that it is equipped with a changing table and additional drawers. Before purchasing this option, you should think about where to place such a large toy in the apartment. The final dimensions when assembled are 40 x 28 x 80 cm.
Types of bunk beds for girls, selection criteria
The Russian one has a bed that is assembled from metal tubes. The base is made in the form of a durable lattice. Suitable for tall dolls, up to 53 cm. The bed is equipped with two types of bed linen, distinguished by the presence of exquisite lace and appliqués on the blanket. It will take a lot of space to place a toy with dimensions of 50 x 30 x 56 cm.
Simba is a popular German brand, which is represented by a wide range in Russian departments of toys for children. The company offers a set with two small dolls. Realistic, neat models are suitable for older children. The set includes a bed with a ladder.
The play set from Simba makes it possible to disassemble a bunk bed, turning it into two separate sleeping places.
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Decor
After the process of creating a crib for Barbie with your own hands is completed, you can begin decorating the product. The choice of suitable decorations depends on the materials used. The following options are traditionally used for decorating doll beds:
- paints, watercolor, acrylic or gouache;
- pieces of textiles, stickers, colored paper;
- lace, ribbons, braid;
- buttons, sequins, beads;
- wood carving, burning.
Models made from box, plywood or wood can be decorated using any techniques and accessories. Not only the aesthetics of doll furniture is important, but also the environmental friendliness of the materials used. The main rule is complete safety for the child’s body.
Wooden beds will look as much like real furniture as possible if they are supplemented with bedding. To create, foam rubber, cotton wool, and textiles are used. Pillows can have different parameters; the blanket consists of a pair of pieces of fabric corresponding to the size of the bed. The sheet should be twice the size of the mattress. In addition to fabrics, knitted fabrics, felt, and napkins are used.
All kinds of accessories are used to create a cozy gaming atmosphere. Airy canopies, bedside rugs, and miniature bedside tables look charming.
To understand how doll beds are made, you need to learn about the variety of models, sizes, and materials. If you cannot purchase the item you want, you can easily make it yourself. This simple creative work will help to realize original ideas and bring pleasure to the child.
Criterias of choice
Consultants cannot always help with the choice. It is better to decide on the model yourself in advance. To do this, you need to pay attention to key points: size, appearance, equipment, and so on.
| Criterion | Additional Information |
| Equipment | It is important to decide whether your child needs a set or whether it is better to just take a crib. Sewing a mattress and pillows on it yourself is not difficult. |
| Material | The toy must be very durable and the raw materials must be safe. It is worth checking it for stability and reliability |
| Dimensions | Selected exclusively for the height of a specific baby doll or doll |
| Design | For younger children, it is better to immediately abandon the abundance of small details and decorations. For an older child, on the contrary, it is worth choosing drawn options |
| Manufacturer | You can always find the manufacturer’s official page and view product certificates |
When choosing, you should consider the color scheme. The best toys for a child are those that he likes visually. Some parents are looking at the possibility of changing the product, for example, so that the pillowcases, mattress cover and duvet cover are removable.
Modifications of bunk beds for children, tips on selection and assembly
Parents should pay attention to what their child is interested in. If a girl fusses with soft toys and does not like dolls, then there is no need to take a changing table and an additional sleeping set. If my daughter likes to paint her furniture herself, that means she should give preference to unpainted wooden structures. There is a large selection of doll beds on the market, made based on popular cartoons and animated series.
If you are not sure that your daughter will play with the crib for a long time, it is better not to choose a set, but to give preference only to the bed. You can later purchase a headset as needed.
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Care Tips
In a warehouse, in the toy department, the crib could stand for several months. It was touched during assembly, reviewed, opened, taken out. There is no need to give the toy to the child immediately after purchase. It is safer to first wash with warm water and baby soap (preferably laundry or antibacterial soap). In the case of a crib, you need to wash the textiles separately.
In order not to damage the surface, it is recommended to carry out all manipulations with a soft cloth. It is better not to use brushes at all. Every week you need to remove textiles and wash them. The crib must be wiped with a damp sponge. If you follow simple care rules, the toy will last a long time.
In the event of a breakdown, the product can be returned if the warranty is valid. In other situations, it is recommended to simply cover the defect with decorative colored tape. If the damage is serious, superglue will come to the rescue. It is not recommended to give the toy to a child until the chemical smell of the product has disappeared.
You can diversify your daughter's games with a bunk bed for dolls. It will become an invariable attribute during every fun. Parents should pay attention to the quality of the product, choose the dimensions correctly and decide on the manufacturer. My daughter will definitely be happy with such a gift.
Before giving a new item to a child, the product must be washed.
It is recommended to wash textiles weekly
Do not give the toy to your child until the chemical smell has dissipated.
