Original bed for a boy in the form of a car, selection criteria

Putting your baby to bed on time is often a big problem. In order for the baby to fall asleep with pleasure, you can equip him with an original berth. Now in any furniture store beds in the form of cars for boys and girls are sold. Such a product will be a wonderful decoration of the interior of any children's room. The main thing is to choose a quality thing.

Varieties

Despite the variety of shapes and colors, all products are arranged approximately the same. A children's room with a bed machine of any design looks interesting. The difference is only in the presence or absence of additional functions that increase the cost and dimensions of furniture. The design consists of a sleeping bed, headboard, sides, decorative wheels. The variety of forms is very large, it all depends on the preferences of boys and girls. Parents can buy a bed in the form of:

• racing car;
• passenger car of a modern brand;
• the bus;
• retro car;
• the truck.

Most models are equipped with special drawers designed for storing bedding and toys. In some species, niches in the sidewalls are provided for the same purpose. If the room is small, it is better to choose a product with an attached shelf for storing things. Good option - loft bed.

Very popular are sleeping boxes in the form of double-decker buses (less often - ships). It is better to use such a bed from 5 years. The described structures are of two types. In the first case, both tiers are designed for sleep. This is a convenient solution for a small room shared by two children of about the same age. If the child is the only one in the family, another option will be suitable - when the upper floor is sleeping, and on the first floor there is a game or study area with a small table. In this case, a wooden or rope ladder leads from the lower tier to the second.

Some models are equipped with a lifting or manual mechanism, as well as come with a backlight. For some beds, convex wheels are included, but sometimes they have to be purchased additionally. You can do perfectly without them, since these accessories have an exclusively decorative function (for a more pronounced resemblance to a real vehicle).

Manufacturers often equip sleeping beds with additional elements for charging: a rope, horizontal bar or rings, a rope ladder. A bed of good quality guarantees a comfortable sleep, as well as a fun game.

Advantages and disadvantages

A car bed has many advantages over traditional cots. Firstly, it is decorative and bright, attractive design. Secondly, a wide variety of colors and shapes. In addition, experts note a number of the following advantages:

• multifunctionality, the child can use the bed as a place for games, in the presence of additional modules - as a training area;
• mobility, compactness - some models help to significantly save space in cramped rooms;
• the use of environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic materials in the manufacture of furniture, since it is designed specifically for children;
• the presence of additional lighting so that the baby is not afraid to fall asleep in complete darkness;
• the ability to use some models as a home gym complex due to the presence of stairs.

Children grow quickly, so it’s best to choose a sliding model. Care must be taken so that the young child does not move the sleeping bed on its own during the game: the baby may accidentally stick his arm or leg into the gap and become very scared.

Despite the large number of advantages, this type of children's furniture has its drawbacks:

1. High price, a bed for a boy with a large number of additional decorative elements can cost three times more than a standard children's model.
2. To color plastic decorative components, harmful dyes can be used that cause allergic reactions in the child.
3. Impressive children can not fall asleep on such a bed for a long time, being distracted by the game. A significant drawback is that any low-quality plastic part (wheels, steering wheel and headlights) can quickly fail from cheap models. If the baby is used to breaking, disassembling everything, the decor should be securely fastened, and it is better to do without it at all.

Psychologists do not recommend purchasing products equipped with additional sound effects (for example, a fire engine bed with a loud alarm). A child should understand that a sleeping bed is a common piece of furniture, not a toy. Best if the car has a minimum of decorative details. The main thing is the general silhouette, stylized as a vehicle, the child will finish the rest of the details in his imagination.

Design and size selection

Choose the height of the product depending on the age and number of beds (1 or 2). The upper bed on the bunk bed must have side walls for sleeping safety. Select the dimensions, focusing on the area and shape of the children's room (square, elongated, rectangular). If the size of the bed is suitable for the room, a product of any design fits perfectly into the interior.

A bed in the form of a car for a boy should be chosen according to the height and complexion of the child. The largest sizes are suitable for children of medium height. It should be borne in mind that children 3-5 years old often feel uncomfortable on a too spacious sleeping bed, therefore it is not recommended to select a bed for growth. It is better to buy an inexpensive model, so that when the baby grows up, it can be replaced with a product of a similar shape, but of different sizes.

In the photo, the bed for a boy’s car always looks beautiful, but in fact, the product may have flaws that can only be identified by a personal inspection. For this reason, it is not recommended to order products online.

Material Requirement

The main requirement for the production materials of any children's furniture, including cars for boys, - safety and lack of harmful substances in the chemical composition. Strength and resistance to mechanical stress, protection against moisture, the quality of processing of metal or wood, the absence of nicks, sharp corners and roughly welded, uncleaned seams are also of great importance.

One of the most expensive and high-quality materials is solid wood. It is environmentally friendly, unlike metal, has a non-cold surface. If a child suddenly hits a bed, the injury will be less dangerous than in a collision with iron furniture. However, wood products have their drawbacks. With poor-quality processing of the material, notches remain on the surface, which can cause splintering and scratches. If there is a cat at home, it will begin to sharpen its claws on the surface, and soon the appearance will deteriorate significantly. When the beds for boys in the form of cars are in an apartment or in a country house with high humidity, mold can soon appear on the surface of the products, causing allergies in children.

Iron is the most durable material, characterized by a long service life and high resistance to shock. In addition, metal beds or sofas in the form of cars for boys often differ in the original design - they are decorated with art forging. When choosing a product from this material, you should give preference to a model without sharp corners and pointed decorative details. The main disadvantage of iron is its cold surface. Because of this, the baby may be uncomfortable during sleep. Another significant drawback is the high risk of serious injuries: if a child hits a metal surface during play, he may be seriously injured. Iron beds are recommended for teens 10-14 years old, but not for babies.

A cheaper and more common option is a car bed for boys from MDF. Advantages of the material are ease of assembly and installation of the product, attractive appearance of unpainted surfaces, ease of care. The main disadvantage is that the service life of MDF is less than that of wood and metal.

Particleboard is the most budget option. The advantages of a bed in the form of a car for a boy from this material are low cost and ease of installation. In the manufacturing process of particle board, formaldehyde resins are used to protect the material from decay. The problem is that these resins adversely affect the human body, especially the child. The amount of harmful substances in the particleboard is indicated by the formaldehyde emission class - E1 or E2. Class E1 is considered safer, materials of class E2 are categorically not recommended for use in children's rooms.

Better material - chipboard (laminated chipboard). For lamination of the surface using a special polymer film made of paper impregnated with melamine resin. Additionally, the plate can be coated with scratch-resistant varnish. Thanks to this processing, the furniture made of chipboard is considered to be of higher quality. She serves longer and looks better. Another advantage is the huge variety of designs and colors. Chipboard can be painted in any color, have a matte or glossy surface.

Mattress Tips

Children's car beds for boys are a great gift for a child of any age and a real decoration of the interior. Before choosing a mattress, you must:

1. Decide on the size. They can be standard or custom made.
2. Consult an orthopedist. If the child has a violation of posture, you should choose a special mattress with anatomical memory - the ability to remember the bend of the spine of a lying person.
3. If the baby is prone to allergies, it is necessary to consult an allergist. The specialist will recommend mattresses with non-reactive fillers.
4. Decide which is more important - price or quality. When choosing a cheap mattress, you need to understand that it will not last for a long time, and soon it will have to be changed. An expensive product made of high-quality material, by contrast, will last for many years.

Having decided on the size, medical requirements and price range, you can safely make a choice. Long gone are the days when mattresses were traditionally stuffed with cotton (the so-called mattresses). Modern manufacturers of children's furniture offer products to choose from:

• spring with a dependent or independent unit;
• springless with synthetic or natural filler.

When choosing a spring product, it should be borne in mind that mattresses with independent blocks are better and have a long service life, because the parts of the mechanism are not connected to each other. In the second option, the opposite is true; if one component breaks down, the entire product fails.

Synthetic fillers come in many forms. The most popular among manufacturers of children's furniture are polyurethane foam and latex. Products filled with foam rubber, synthetic winterizer and cotton wool are also often found on sale. They are cheaper, but their quality will be lower.

Natural fillers do not cause allergies. In products with such a "filling" dust mites do not start. The most popular options: buckwheat husk, knocked down horsehair and coconut fiber. Mattresses with natural fillers are more rigid and help maintain proper posture even in a dream. Experts argue that the best option for a school-age child is a product full of coconut fiber. A buckwheat husk mattress may seem too hard.

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