Chair for a first grader: features and choices

Preparing your child for school includes a number of important activities. One of which is the arrangement of a workplace for completing school assignments. It is no secret that prolonged sitting in an uncomfortable position causes the development of diseases of the spine, eyes, cardiovascular system, so the choice of a chair should be approached with great responsibility.

Children's models are durable, lightweight, and have a support system for the musculoskeletal system. Children's designs include:

• use of environmentally friendly materials;
• structural reliability;
• Beautiful design;
• different sizes;
• the possibility of transformation.

The opinions of experts about what is better this or that type of chair for a student are divided.

Many people believe that orthopedic structures have a number of advantages over conventional chairs, namely:

• repeat the anatomical shape of the spine (due to tight contact with the back, the load on the spinal column is reduced);
• the smoothed edges of the seat do not constrict the vessels in the veins of the legs;
• there is an opportunity to adjust the height;
• a comfortable seat in the form of a saddle provides a better fixation of the spine in a sitting position.

Among the disadvantages are the following:

• the presence of armrests helps to reduce muscle tone;
• the mechanism on casters poses a risk of falling;
• the possibility of damage to the mechanism;
• high price.

On the product market, you can find various types of chairs.

• Classic models. They are a frame made of metal, plastic or wood. The structures are characterized by durability, impossibility of transformation and low cost.

• Orthopedic models. They are characterized by convenience, comfort, anatomical shapes, the possibility of transformation, the presence of various types of designs and colors, as well as considerable cost.

• Computer models. They differ in convenience, comfort, but they do not provide for anatomical shapes. Such structures are not very stable.

When making children's chairs, much attention is paid to appearance, design, colors.

Among modern models, there are pink, yellow, blue, red, light green and other colors. You can find both monochromatic designs and contrasting ones with a pattern, which children really like.

In addition to bright, cheerful tones, there are also neutral shades that fit perfectly into any interior design of a children's room.

Below are the brands that are popular and have a positive reputation.

• "Moll". The products are distinguished by high quality standards and ergonomics. Safe materials are used in the manufacture. The product line contains models of bright colors and shades.

• Duarest. The main feature of this manufacturer is the use of special technologies.This allows you to create structures that are able to withstand a lot of weight.

• Kettler. The products are represented by both conventional chairs and orthopedic chairs. A distinctive feature is the ability to change sizes. When creating a structure, the anatomical features of the structure of the spine of children are taken into account.

When buying a chair, first of all, you need pay attention to certain characteristics.

• Possibility of transforming the seat, backrest, height. The feet should be firmly in contact with the support. The leg flexion angle should not deviate from 90 degrees. The center of your eyes should be at the same level as the center of your computer screen. When your hands are on the table, the flexion angle should be 90 degrees.
• If the chair is on casters, then their number should be at least 5.
• Upholstery material. Better to give preference to breathable, natural materials that do not require special care.
• The presence of the function of automatic locking of wheels and the ability to rotate.

When buying a regular chair, consider the following:

• the back should be at the level of the shoulder blades;
• the edges of the seat should not rest against the shins;
• the legs when sitting should form an angle of 90 degrees.

It is better to choose a chair or chair for a first grader with him so that you can try the design on the spot. The model should be not only comfortable, safe, but visually appealing to the student. In this case, you can count on the fact that he will be happy to spend time solving the assigned school problems.

For information on how to choose a chair for a student, see the next video.