Chaise lounges for newborns: an overview of popular models and selection criteria

Today, progress covers all aspects of our life. Such a life sphere as caring for a small child was no exception. There are more and more different new devices coming out that make it more lightweight. One of these innovations is the new-born sun lounger.

Chaise longue for newborns - a small cradle bed or a portable chair. The child in it takes a sitting or lying position. The baby chaise lounge is designed for a short stay of the baby in it. And it is by no means a substitute for a baby bed. While in it, the child takes a pose either half-sitting or reclining. In such an unnatural position, the child's spine receives an additional load, so the time spent in a chaise lounge should not be more than one and a half to two hours. You can use a baby chaise longue when the baby reaches 1.5-2 months: at this time, the neck muscles begin to strengthen.

Periodically, you need to change the position of the child, lowering the sun lounger-lounger to a strictly horizontal position. This will allow not to load the fragile children's spine. Usually, a chaise longue is used until the baby is 6-9 months old, when he has a desire to move, move in space and explore the environment.

A children's chaise longue is an indispensable assistant for parents in everyday life. Thanks to the ability to carry it, you can do household chores, and the child will be nearby in sight. The chaise longue can also be taken with you for a walk, to the dacha, on trips, as it folds. In a chaise lounge, which has different positions, the baby can take a nap, play, and feed him. The positive aspects of using a sun lounger are undeniable.

Let's consider the main ones.

• Gives parents the opportunity to do household chores without losing sight of the child. And the baby will be happy to watch his parents without feeling lonely in the cradle.
• It is possible to swing the child, moreover, in different directions in the rocking chairs, which develops his vestibular apparatus and general physical condition.
• The child studies the environment with the transfer of the chaise longue to different places, meets with objects that are still unfamiliar and interesting to him.
• The presence of a developing aspect. Many models come with toys, hanging rattles, carousels and even music panels. This not only entertains the child, but also introduces an element of play.

• The kid looks at colorful toys with curiosity, which has a positive effect on the development of the eye muscles and helps to distinguish colors. He also touches toys made of various materials with his fingers, thereby developing motor skills and sensory experiences.
• Often models of sun loungers with a removable table are used for feeding a child. Subsequently, it is used instead of a baby feeding chair.
• Ensures the safety of the baby, as the chaise longue has soft fixing belts, and the safety system has 3 fixation points, which does not allow the child to fall or get out of it.
• Provides comfort: the seat structure is made of soft materials, taking into account the anatomical shape of the body, which protects children's vertebral muscles from deformation. The seats can be set in several different positions, allowing the child to take different positions - sitting, reclining, lying.
• You can take them with you for a walk.

But there are also negative aspects. Many children's doctors warn about the dangers of using children's loungers until the child learns to steadily hold the head. Therefore, it is permissible to use it at the age of four to five months of the child. By this time, the spinal muscles have become stronger, sensory reflexes and motor skills have developed and, sitting in a sun lounger, the child is able to entertain himself by playing with toys attached to the sun lounger.

A controversial point is the benefits of motion sickness in a sun lounger when putting a child to bed. So, the famous doctor Komarovsky E. refers to motion sickness negatively. In his opinion, such a habit, if it does not affect the child's health, can lead to nervous situations when putting the child to bed. There is another negative point - the high price of a chaise longue with a relatively short time of its operation.

The modern market is filled with a large assortment of various sun loungers for children. There are sun loungers and swings. They should not be confused, although they have many characteristics in common. The equipment of both is similar: soft comfortable seats, the presence of numerous types of toys. Electric swings differ from sun loungers in that they use automatic swinging with vibration. The swing speed and vibration rhythm are set at will. Electric swings are often equipped with armrests, headrests, table, food tray, and are also used as a feeding chair.

Swings are intended only for older children who can sit on their own, and sun loungers are for kids who have just learned to hold their heads on their own.

Sun loungers are divided into types according to different criteria.

• Sun loungers with a fixed structure, suitable for children with a calm disposition and those who are sensitive to vibration. Sun loungers are rocking, able to calm the baby, prepare him for bed.
• Stationary chair and mobile. The mobile has wheels that allow the child to be transported from one place to another, and locks that secure the wheels and prevent the chaise lounge from moving off on its own.
• Models with additional functions. Additional features include attributes such as toys, lights, and music. Simple models without any attributes.
• Remote and stationary sun loungers. With remote control, all manipulations are performed at a distance using the remote control: adjusting the back position, turning on and off musical and light elements, turning on the motion sickness mode. Stationary control provides for the presence of a control push-button device placed in a high place inaccessible to children.

• One-piece chairs with a removable carrycot that are easy to carry.
• Models with a fixed position and movable, capable of setting different, even horizontal, backrest positions.
• Electric baby sun loungers in the form of a rocking chair or swing. Their advantage is that there is no need to buy fast-draining batteries. In addition, they have a different vibration rhythm. The negative point is the risk of electric shock, despite the precautions. But you can use the adapter, charging the chair in the absence of the child and excluding the child's direct contact with the mains.
• Chaise lounges for bathing newborns are a frame in the form of a slide with a soft fabric stretched over it. They are used for bathing babies with an underdeveloped musculoskeletal system. Their shape, corresponding to the anatomy of the child's body, reduces muscle tension in the spine, while allowing movement. These sun loungers are used from birth until the child can sit on their own.
• According to the type of destination, there are rocking chairs and swings.

Chaise lounges-swing, in turn, are:

• hanging - for newborns and older children; they are attached to the ceiling or in the doorway, but such sun loungers do not guarantee the complete safety of the child;
• floor - swings are fixed in special floor structures powered by finger batteries; the programmed control sets a certain rocking rhythm, chair turns and springy vibrations from top to bottom.

Floor swing chairs have different supports.

• In the P-shape - a crossbar made of double uprights. They are easy and quick to install and fold. Such structures additionally have locks that prevent arbitrary assembly of the sun lounger.
• Supports with an oval (rounded) base, reminiscent of the letter L, made from durable and heavy raw materials to create reliable stability.
• With an oval base without side posts.

By the type of vibration, rockers are:

• with rocker vibration - standard model with measured rocking of the chair;
• with bouncer vibration is a recent innovation in the form of vibrating and springy chair vibrations.

A survey and analysis of the demand for sun loungers showed that the best manufacturers of children's goods, including sun loungers, are the following manufacturers: Babybjorn, chicco, Tiny love, Jetem, Graco, Babyton.

Taking into account the positive reviews of consumers and various specialists, the following models can be called the best and most popular children's sun loungers of the budget option: Caretero rancho for the best design and the presence of vibration, Tiny love for a maximum weight of 18 kg, Pituso Gerbera BR203 for an attractive price.

The following models were awarded the best in terms of price and quality: 4moms Mama Roo for hand sickness, Babybjorn Balance Soft for the largest age limit of up to 2 years. Among the sun loungers-swing, the models are recognized as the best: Chicco polly swing up for its complete set, Nuovita Attento for a five-speed swing mode, Jetem Surf for the folding frame and the presence of a timer.

Tiny love (Cote d'Azur) - a chaise lounge of Israeli production. This model can be used for a child from birth to one year old and is designed for a weight of 18 kg. One of the advantages is the ability of a chaise longue to be used as a portable bed, which is convenient when traveling. The backrest can be installed in three positions, including horizontal. The chaise longue is supplemented with a vibration option, manually swinging in a vertical direction. Convenient lock fixing the constant position of the back. The musical element has seven different melodies and a volume control. Game accessories are presented by a suspended arc with toys.

Bouncer Tiny love - very lightweight portable sun lounger. Toys with light and musical effects are attached to the removable arcs, operating in different modes: 15 minutes of programmed sounds and light effects, turning on music and light from the child's touch to the toys. It is possible to turn off the music and then only the light effect will work. The height of the bouncer can be adjusted for each child. The legs, which do not slide on the floor, increase the degree of safety, and the belts securely fix the baby, preventing him from falling. The sun lounger is designed for children weighing no more than 9 kg.

Jetem - from German manufacturers. A chaise lounge for children with three fixation points meets all safety requirements in full. The two-stage folding principle provides a complete guarantee against spontaneous folding of the chair. Jetem baby bouncers are very compact when folded, which allows them to be transported in a car. Lightweight and handles, they can be easily carried anywhere, even with a child. All fabric parts are detachable for washing.

The lineup of this company is also represented by the following models: Jetem Surf and Jetem Relax. Surf Model is a swing deck chair, it can be used from the birth of a child to one and a half years, but with a weight limit of 11 kg. The back has two positions, one of which is horizontal. Three-speed vertical motion is automatic. The undoubted advantage is the presence of a timer for setting the time and rhythm of the swing. The model is supplemented with a musical option with three melodies and a volume control.

The main distinguishing feature Relax models is the design of a seat that rotates axially through a full revolution (360 degrees). This allows the child, while turning, to observe the movements of the parents. There is also a manual rocking motion, with which the chair becomes a rocking chair. Safety is ensured by belts with 5 anchoring points, and the seat itself is deeper and wider. Rubber-padded feet prevent the chair from tipping over. Another modern addition that distinguishes this model is the MP3 connection. Songs and music will entertain the child.

Babybjorn - a representative of Swedish manufacturers. Chaise lounges provide for use from birth to two years of age of the child. The metal base of the seat is covered with a soft cloth pad without coarse padding. The seat depth is not very large, which is undoubtedly a disadvantage. The chair has 3 tilt positions, which are easily set with a handle with a lock, it is also used to fold the seat. In the chair, the child is secured with double-sided belts. The seat swings easily when the baby moves. When the child reaches the age of one year, the chaise longue can be used as a feeding chair. Additional accessories in the form of music, toys, vibration are absent.

Model of this company Balance Soft Is a folding chaise lounge for children up to 2 years old and weighs 13 kg. In terms of functional characteristics, it is not inferior to other models: 3 positions of the backrest tilt, up to horizontal. Manual motion sickness has a vertical direction (up and down). A special lock increases safety as it ensures the stability of the chaise longue. An important detail: legs that do not slip, which also affects safety.

Chicco - sun loungers made in Italy. The range is very wide and includes the following models: Chicco Balloon Baby, Chicco Mia Bouncer, Chicco Jolie, Chicco Polly Swing Up and others. The Chicco Polly Swing Up is an electric swing model and the latest hit. A positive feature of the model is the remote control system. The swing chair can be used for babies from birth to six months of age with a weight limit of 9 kg. The back has two reclining positions, and the third is horizontal. Vertical motion sickness has 4 automatic modes. The model is considered the best in the configuration, consisting of a removable chair, a visor with toys, a cover.

Babyton. A wide range of products for children produced in China is under the Babyton brand in Russia. Among these products, children's sun loungers are very popular. They are intended for children from birth up to a weight of 9 kg. The seats are made of soft material, taking into account the anatomy of the child's body. The 3-point harness keeps your baby securely in the seat. Small in size and light in weight, the sun loungers are easily carried with a special belt. The folding design of the chaise longue provides for its transformation into a cradle. The set includes hanging toys.

Graco. An American company that manufactures products for children is known in Russia mainly for its swings and sun loungers. The Graco Travel Lite model has great popularity and demand. Lightweight and comfortable, this baby bouncer can be used for babies up to a weight of 9 kg.The soft, head restrained seat has a light vibration function. An awning attached to the chaise longue will block out the bright sun. The simple design is assembled into a bag that can be transported. The musical addition is represented by a large selection of classical music, as well as sounds of nature.

Graco Snuggle Swing - this is a chaise longue-swing, working mainly from the mains, but there are also options with the use of batteries. The weight limit of the swing is 13.5 kg. Safety is guaranteed by 5-point straps. The backrest has 6 tilt positions, including the horizontal one. Automatic motion sickness provides 6 speed modes and has 3 directions: vertical, horizontal - right-left and back-forward. The musical addition consists of 10 different melodies, there is a volume control. Caretero Rancho - Polish made sun loungers. This model received a nomination for the best design. The chaise longue has only a weight limit of 18 kg, not an age limit.

It can serve:

• a portable bed with manual swing in the vertical direction and vibration, with a backrest that can be folded in 4 positions, up to a horizontal one and a lock securing the backrest;
• for feeding a child, as it has a removable table.

From budget options for sun loungers Petuso Gerbera BR203 is one of the best. Simplicity and ease of use are appreciated by users. The sun lounger can be used up to 9 months of age and has a weight limit of 11 kg. Non-slip feet and 3-point straps ensure safety. It differs from other models by the presence of a hood with colorful toys suspended from it. Has a soft, washable liner. The chaise longue is convenient to use as a portable bed, the folding mechanism will allow you to carry it or transport it. The swinging is done vertically by hand, the backrest is set in 4 different positions up to horizontal.

When choosing a chaise longue for your child, first of all, you need to decide on its type.

They are:

• Mechanical - with many functions, they have one drawback - you will have to swing the child manually.
• Electronic models. Their huge advantage is automatic motion sickness with built-in vibration devices.
• Electronic, imitating motion sickness on the hands. These models can later be used as a feeding chair.
• Combined models - swing chairs.

You also need to consider:

• The size and weight of a chaise longue, the ability to carry it depends on it.
• Principle of use: portable or stationary model.
• The material used for the manufacture. Natural fabrics that do not cause allergies are useful for children. It is advisable that the seat covers are removable for washing. The plastic frame lasts longer and is easy to clean. Wooden structures are expensive but environmentally friendly.
• Security guarantee. The equipment of sun loungers must have seat belts, special pads and liners for babies. The frame itself should not have any sharp protruding parts, and all structural elements should fit well to each other.

The frame of the chaise longue must be stable, with an extended base and made of durable materials.

• Dimensions (width and depth) of the child seat, its shape in accordance with the anatomical features of the child's body, the ability to change the position of the back.
• The presence of handles for carrying the chaise lounge.
• Additional functions: play accessories in the form of pendant toys, musical addition, as well as the presence of vibration, remote control from a distance, a protective visor. Models with various functions will entertain the child.
• The price, which can be both budgetary and very expensive.

When choosing a swing deck chair, you need to choose a swing with a metal base, as plastic or wooden ones cannot provide one hundred percent safety. The swing chair should have special anatomical soft liners. According to many parents, children's sun loungers, especially rocking chairs, are a good helper in everyday life. Its use frees up time for parents: the child independently entertains himself in the sun lounger, and the mother does household chores.

For information on how to choose a chaise longue for newborns, see the next video.