Choosing bumpers in a crib for a girl

Every woman dreams of giving her child all the best, most beautiful and high quality. Care and love overwhelm the expectant mother already at the stage of pregnancy. Often these pleasant feelings are expressed in the desire to equip the most comfortable and tender room for a little miracle. For this, all interior components are carefully selected: from the color of the wallpaper and the design of the furniture to the pattern on the textiles. Of course, modern mothers cannot imagine their baby's crib without such an accessory as bumpers.

In any modern children's store, there is a large number of bedding sets for children of any gender and age. Difficulties in choosing mainly consist in choosing the optimal height of the side, its fabric and pattern, as well as assessing the functionality and durability of the product. Let's take a look at all the intricacies.

First of all, you need to decide on the size of the sides. The height of the decorative element of the crib can be from 30 to 50 cm. There is no correct option here. You need to be guided by the height of the purchased crib, and, of course, by your aesthetic taste.

As for the length, there are some nuances here. There are various options for sets of boots on sale.

• The most common option is a protective textile for all 4 sides of the crib. It can be 4 separate sides for each side, different in height (for example, higher bumpers are sewn for the headboard and footboard, and lower bumpers for the side walls). It can also be a set of products of the same height. Or you can purchase 2 sides that are attached with the letter L so that they can cover the entire perimeter of the crib.
• There is also a variant of a protective bumper that covers only the longitudinal sides of the crib.

Choose the appropriate option based on your own preferences. It is recommended only to pay attention to the length of the ties of each specific model.

Most often, synthetic fillers are used for sewing children's bumpers. This is either foam rubber, or synthetic winterizer, or a more modern fiber. They differ in thickness and elasticity. For the youngest children, it is preferable to use softer material, but this is not a strict rule, but only a recommendation.

In order for the side to absorb a possible shock, it must be soft. In terms of thickness, manufacturers of children's textiles offer various options: from thin to bulky models. Again, the choice depends on the taste of the parents. It should only be taken into account that the filler is usually not subject to washing, only gentle cleaning, otherwise it will simply fall off and will not keep its shape.

Of course, a product intended for a child must be of high quality. Try to choose bed linens made from natural fabrics, because they are hypoallergenic. In addition, they perfectly allow air to pass through, which is beneficial for the delicate skin of the child. This is especially true for newborns and very young children. Fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, or mixtures thereof are preferred.

In addition to the composition of the fabric, it is worth paying attention to the quality of tailoring: there should be no protruding threads, the sewing lines must be straight.If the sides are decorated with ruffles or other decorative elements, then their edges should be carefully overlaid, and the appliques should be tightly sewn (not glued). In this case, you do not have to worry about the safety of your child while he is in the crib.

You should take a closer look at how carefully the fabric of the soft bumper is dyed. Cheap dyes are quickly washed out of the fabric, the product itself loses all its external attractiveness, fades. In addition, such paints can be unsafe for the baby's health.

Considering the quality of the purchased kit, you don't have to worry about its service life.

Among parents, there are both supporters of the use of soft bumpers and their opponents. Let's weigh all the pros and cons.

Pros:

• Security. First of all, the use of textile accessories in the crib is designed to protect the baby from accidental injury. By themselves, the walls of the bed are usually hard, hitting them can cause at least painful sensations. This is especially true for active, restless babies.
• Convenience. Bumpers protect important objects from falling. Bottles, pacifiers, rattles will always be within the crib.
• Draft protection. The soft border will prevent the cold wind from reaching the baby's delicate and fragile immune system.
• Protection from bright daylight. It is not so easy to put the little one to bed during the day, but it is necessary. Here additional protection from the sun will not hurt, which will be the sides.
• The development of cognitive activity. It becomes natural for a growing baby to learn about the world around him. This can be facilitated by entertaining drawings on the bumper. While playing in the crib, the child will be happy to explore interesting animal faces or geometric figures. A plus will be the fact that, being safe and carried away by examining the pattern, the child can give his parents a free time to relax.

Minuses:

• Dust accumulation. It is believed that dust can accumulate in textiles. Being in the immediate vicinity of the baby, the product can cause the development of allergies. But if it is customary in your home to often wet cleaning and wash children's clothes on time (as is customary in all families that care about comfort), the danger of dust accumulation is minimized.
• Shortening the review. Being in a place closed by bumpers, the baby cannot see what is happening in the external space. While the child is at a very tender age, this is not a problem - it is better for the baby to sleep in comfort and tranquility. However, as the child grows up, you will have to either reduce the height of the sides, or partially remove them in order to give the baby the opportunity to see everything around.

Summing up, it is worth noting the importance of choosing the color of the product. For a girl, it is better to choose gentle, calm tones, because the main purpose of the crib is sleep. Solid fabrics will help you tune in to a calm mood. Prints can be different. Traditionally, girls' mothers choose floral motifs. For a baby of any gender, images of animals, characters of your favorite cartoons, geometric patterns are suitable.

In addition to the usual rectangular sides, options are made to order in the form of separate pillows, which are combined into a single composition. Any girl will be delighted with a bumper in the form of a chanterelle, an owl or a kitten. Such a product will become not only protection against injury, but also an excellent toy. Pillows sewn in the form of puzzles will look original. This option can be used not only for kids, but also for teenagers.

You will see an overview of the sides for a baby bed in the next video.