When a baby appears in the house, the new parents are faced with the question of purchasing a crib. Many do not even imagine what requirements furniture designed for a baby should meet. Since the bed is a basic necessity, it is advisable to have a good idea of what exactly should be the device for sleeping and resting a newborn.
The crib is the place where the baby will spend about 80% of the day for six months, since children of the first months of life spend many hours sleeping.
Primary requirements
You should choose a crib for your baby according to the criteria that are responsible for the safety of the baby. At the same time, one should not forget about convenience, because you will have to go to the crib several times a night and take the baby in your arms. Therefore, when choosing, the following requirements should be taken into account:
- the bed must have a safe shape without sharp corners, otherwise the baby may be injured;
- a wooden bed should be made of high-quality wood with an ideal varnish coating, since a growing baby gnaws at everything that comes to hand;
- the walls and bottom of the bed should have small gaps, this is necessary for good ventilation;
- the width between the side planks must be at least and no more than 7-8 cm, otherwise the child's head, handle or leg may get stuck between the planks;
- the crib should have two levels of height, the lower level will be needed when the child grows up and starts to stand on his legs, this will prevent him from falling out of the crib.
Model overview
When choosing a crib, you should pay attention to what it was made of. Pediatricians recommend cribs made from environmentally friendly materials such as alder, birch or pine. The wooden parts of the bed should be well sanded and covered with a safe varnish.
Having decided on the material, you should choose a model. Now the following models of cribs are presented on the consumer market:
1. A wooden bed with castors is the most common option. Some models are equipped with runners or drawers.
2. The cribs on wheels are small and easy to move around the room. They are safe and reliable up to a certain age. When the baby is older, he will need a bed of different sizes.
3. A transforming bed, equipped with drawers and shelves, can be easily transformed into a bed for a preschooler, so it is often bought for growth.
Taking into account the basic requirements, everyone decides for himself which bed is better to prefer, the main thing is that the child and mother are comfortable. In addition to the crib itself, you should also choose the right mattress for your child. Experts recommend buying a mattress that is not too hard and not too soft, since the baby's skeleton is just beginning to form.
