Children's sofa beds with bumpers
Modern parents always strive to give their baby only the best. For this reason, when choosing a sleeping place for him, they want the acquired model to be beautiful and comfortable, because the child will sleep on this bed every night. A huge assortment of various designs and the most creative solutions will help you choose the most interesting furniture option for the nursery, while keeping in mind the needs of the child himself. Not the last place here will be occupied by stylish sofas with bumpers for the nursery.
What it is?
Bumpers are such partitions that are needed in beds for both very active and calm children, since during dreams they often roll and fall from their beds.
The safety of these products will be guaranteed by the presence of such sides, which are upholstered with fabric, and inside them there is a soft material. They are fixed on all sides of the crib to protect the baby from falling. A number of models have drawers that slide out. They can be adapted for storing various things or toys.
Advantages and disadvantages
The design of the sofa bed is very creative, because the product is easy to remodel into a good place for active games. Also, it can be easily and quickly folded and unfolded, while freeing up a certain place. In this case, the sides may not be placed on all sides of the sofa - part of the product may remain open. This is necessary so that the already grown up baby can climb onto his makeshift bed without outside help.
The main advantages of children's sofas and couches with sides:
- they guarantee the safety of babies: thanks to durable sides, they will not be able to fall out of bed during sleep and will be reliably sheltered from possible drafts;
- when the baby grows up a little and the place to sleep becomes small for him, the parents begin to think about what to replace him with, and they cannot choose anything else better than a beautiful sofa with soft sides;
- this piece of furniture is very compact, which is why the space of the room will be distributed quite rationally;
- when choosing, you will appreciate the possibilities of purchasing sofas with sides for both girls and boys;
- a strong frame of the structure can be used for a long time, and the child will be able to assemble and disassemble the product;
- such products do not belong to the category of inexpensive ones, because most of the models have a frame and upholstery made of the best materials;
- the bumpers will fence off the space that the child needs for quality sleep from the rest of the room, thereby helping to create coziness and an atmosphere favorable for children's dreams.
There are, however, in such a product and its disadvantages:
- in terms of comfort, this type of furniture is significantly inferior to the usual bed;
- the sofa will have to be laid out, then folded from time to time, or even every day, which is not very convenient and labor-intensive;
- if the model is not worth much, then it will quickly become unusable.
Views
Today, in furniture stores or in a specialized market, you can find quite interesting and colorfully decorated furniture for a nursery. There are many types of convertible sofas.
Let's consider the most popular ones.
- Transformer model very popular due to its compactness. Its design allows you to get enough space to sleep, it will appeal not only to children from one to 5 years old, but also to adolescents.
- Bunk bed with sofa - an excellent option for a family with 2 children.This model has 2 comfortable sleeping places (one on each tier): at the top - a comfortable bed, at the bottom - a sofa with well-placed sides. Many models have compact parameters, sometimes there are varieties with built-in drawers.
- With a withdrawable mechanism. This type is suitable for everyday use, it is very easy to use, compact and durable. Sliding models will perfectly fit into small rooms. In the assembled position, they will not take up much space, and in the unfolded position, they will organize a spacious place for sleeping. There are small sides along the sides.
- Sofa bed with perimeter sides. This model will not fold out, it has the same dimensions. This option is purchased for children under 4-5 years old, especially for those babies who can toss and turn in their sleep. On all sides of the sofa there are high fences that can protect the child from falling. By purchasing this type of furniture, you will allow your baby to get his own corner in the house, where he can spend his free time. Such models often have special boxes installed at the bottom.
- Sofa-book. This model can be quickly laid out even on a daily basis, as it has special characteristics. The part of the product from below, which is close to the floor, does not move during disassembly, for this reason the floor will not be damaged. This product is considered the most durable and reliable.
- Folding. This option can last a long time. When unfolded, the sofa will be 2 meters long. There are both sides and storage boxes in such a sofa.
There are also 2 more varieties of sofas in stores: for girls and for boys.
A round bed with sides made of muted soft tones can be purchased for a girl's room. You can add an elegant canopy to such a bed. This idea is usually very popular with modern girls, because many babies call their bed a bed for a real princess, and for this reason, a canopy and lace bedding will come in handy.
In addition to its beautiful appearance, such a canopy will be able to protect the girl from bright sunlight during her sleep.
Boys from an early age begin to passionately get involved in cars, and for this reason they will be very happy with beds in this design. There is where to show design creativity, and then a wooden sports car, whose sides will be some part of the car, can become a comfortable bed. The little man will feel comfortable on this bed.
Children's sofas are:
- straight - the most popular sofas with familiar shapes;
- products in the form of transformers or more convenient retractable products;
- corner products - they are rarely bought in the nursery: they are quite dimensional and will look great only in a large room;
- square sofas, they are more often produced with sides that have smooth lines;
- the most popular models of sleeping sofas among children themselves are in the form of sports cars or favorite animals.
Material
The safest product for a child can be considered a product with a frame made of 100% wood. Outwardly, a tree always looks more beautiful, and if you take care of it according to the rules, then such a wooden product will be able to serve for a long time. A frame made of oak or birch wood will not be cheap, and not all ordinary people will be able to purchase such a product.
For this reason, manufacturers replace natural wood with more affordable chipboard and MDF. Products made from such materials are also quite stylishly decorated, they are produced in various colors and in all kinds of forms. But metal frames are not bought so willingly, since there is a possibility that the baby may be injured on such a frame.
In the cooler seasons of the year, the soft sides will additionally protect the child from the cold draft of air. High and soft sides will warn the baby against many other negative influences.So, they will not let him wake up from too bright light or loud noise. Soft foam boards are usually warm when compared to boards made of iron and wood, so it is much more comfortable to sleep on such a product. The child's sleep will not be disturbed if he accidentally touches the cold board, as often happens when parents buy cribs for their babies without soft boards.
The form
The shape and parameters of the product are selected in direct proportion to where exactly in the room it will be placed.
In this case, the sides can be of various types.
- They can only be placed on one part of the sofa, which means that the sleeping space will only be partially fenced off. This is extremely convenient for a growing baby, for whom it will be much easier to get out of his bed.
- The sides from all possible sides, that is, the entire sleeping place will be completely fenced, which is simply ideal for a child in terms of safety. At the same time, the baby will have to come to terms with the fact that every time, in order to get out of bed after sleep, he will have to overcome the obstacle.
- Bumpers in a standard position that will not change their original position. There can be 2 of them, like a traditional sofa, or 2 more additionally to provide much more safety. These are types of furniture with parts that do not change.
- Removable sides. With their help, it is extremely beneficial to organize a free seat on the sofa: during the day it is a space for active games, and at night it is a place for dreams.
How to choose?
- It is best to select a model that has a hard mattress or a mattress averaged over hardness. This is necessary for the smooth development of the child's spine. It is worth checking before buying that there are no obscure dents and sharp protrusions on the selected mattress.
- The highest quality products - with soft sides and wood frame. They are the most environmentally friendly and safest.
- It is also necessary to check the quality of the upholstery, to make sure that all the elements of the frame are hidden, whether the assembly of the product was really of high quality.
- The upholstery material of the product should be cleaned quickly and fairly easily.
- The height of the child must be correctly correlated with the parameters of the chosen sofa.
- It is better to choose such a design of the product, which, of course, will first of all please your baby. When choosing, it is worth considering that pastel colors will have a calming effect on the psychological state of the baby.
- The purchased model must have a strong and reliable mechanism and rounded corners.
- The best option can be considered a transformer product, parts of which can be used both for the organization of quality sleep and for games.
- If the nursery has a small area, then it is best to choose a children's sofa, in which there are not only sides, but also separate boxes. There you can store toys and things, cleverly unloading a small room.
- It is worth choosing children's furniture from trusted furniture companies, made from natural materials and with a device that will be easy to understand for both an adult and a child from 7 years old.
- The sliding mechanism is tested for reliability and durability.
How to choose a children's sofa, see the video below.
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