How to choose the sides in the crib for babies

At birth of a child in any family, material costs increase. Therefore, many parents with an average financial income try to save their money by any means possible. Sometimes young families who have given birth to a first-born child, through ignorance, refuse from the necessary and necessary things for the child, including the sides to the crib. This device can be purchased at any specialty store both with a baby cot and separately. In addition, such bumpers can be made by hand.

Bed side for newborns primarily protects the child from injuries and various colds, thus ensuring the safety and comfort of the baby. In this regard, the neglect of such elements entails a considerable risk to the health of the baby.

What are bed bumpers for children

Protective bumper for the crib is a rectangular fixtures that are fixed around the perimeter of the bed. The sides are usually sewn in the form of peculiar bags of dense natural fabric, which are filled with soft filler.

The size of the sides depends on the size of the crib, which is usually 120 to 60 centimeters. As for the color of the protective pads, it can be any. However, it is best if it will be combined with other elements of the bed (canopy, bed linen and other accessories). This will create additional comfort and coziness for the little, newly born man.

As a rule, most parents begin to feel the benefits of bumpers in the most active period of development of the baby, but rather at the age of six months to a year.

During this period, the following advantages of the sides can be highlighted:

1. Protect the baby from hitting the hard parts of the crib during play or sleep.
2. Prevents injuries of weak limbs of the crumbs if they are thrust between the elements of the bed.
3. Protect the sleeper of the child from drafts and dust, which are often the main causes of various diseases.
4. Keep warm inside the bed, it is especially important in the winter when the air temperature in the room is below normal.
5. Contribute to the early falling asleep of the baby, as it will not be able to be distracted by foreign objects outside the crib.

What are the types of protective bumpers for the crib

Currently, in almost any specialized outlet you can find bumpers of any kind, color and size. In addition, if for some reason you could not find the necessary protective devices for the crib, you can sew them yourself or order them from a specialist. However, it is necessary to specify the size, color, and most importantly, the type of bed protection desired.

Depending on the type, the bumpers are as follows:

• quadrilateral or full. These bumpers are attached to all four sides of the crib;
• double-sided or half. Close the bed for the child with only two sides.

Most caring parents often choose full protection for their offspring, especially since quadrilateral bumpers look prettier than half.

In turn, quadrilateral pads are divided into:

• components that are hung on each side of the bed separately;
• solid, fastening which is made around the perimeter. Thus, they even cover the corners of the children's bed.

In addition, the bumpers are:

• semi soft In them, the filler is ordinary foam rubber;
• soft. In this case, the filler can serve as a thick foam, and other soft materials;
• ordinary. The purpose of such bumpers is only to protect the child from injuries and drafts;
• developing. In addition to the protective properties, this type contributes to the development of the baby.

In turn, the developing sides for baby cots are equipped with various volume patterns, sound and lighting effects, as well as other objects that are interesting to the infant. Such ancillary parts are usually mounted on safe velcro: they help the baby to quickly get to know the outside world, and also to make it more interesting and brighter.

Because it is it especially affects the healthy development of the child. In this regard, it is best to buy children's products in trusted outlets that have a certificate of quality.

You can also use proven online stores, which always have a huge range at a price lower than the market.

The right choice of bumpers for the newborn's crib

When buying protective bumpers for cots you need to pay special attention to the following nuances:

1. The material of manufacture. Here you need to learn more about not only the cladding material, but also with the product that fills it. First of all, such products must be hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly and, of course, natural. Suitable materials for the sides are hollofiber, synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, calico and cotton.
2. Protection color In this case, the color should not be too bright, it is best if it will have large drawings made in muted colors. Otherwise, the presence of strongly bright colors will prevent the child from falling asleep, which can lead to a violation of the usual mode and subsequently to an emotional over-stimulation of the baby.
3. Fastening methods. At the present time, the modern sides in the crib are fastened with velcro, ties, buttons and even peculiar locks. As practice shows, it is best to purchase protective kits, which are mounted with the help of locks, as they are considered the most durable and reliable.
4. The height of the pads. In this case, it is worth choosing a height that will be able to provide optimal protection. However, it should be borne in mind that for a newborn baby the height does not play a special role. Therefore, it is possible to buy bumpers with minimum dimensions, and once the baby has reached six months, the protective pads can be changed to higher ones.
5. Auxiliary items. Usually such devices are pockets. Therefore, when buying a protective kit you need to pay attention to their location. Pockets must be on the outside of the child, otherwise the inquisitive baby may get dislocated or just get lost in them.
6. The clasp on the bumper, that is, how the filler is hidden. There are models with a zipper, when you unfasten it, you can easily get a filler, and there are stitches, when it is quite problematic to get foam rubber. In models, in which the filler is not removed, you need to ensure that the sides were stitched completely, otherwise after washing to avoid the formation of lumps will not work.

The choice of a quality kit is a must for all caring parents. However, do not forget about the care of such products for babies. This will ensure a healthy sleep environment for the child, as well as extend the life of the kit.

Basic care for the bumpers in the crib is as follows:

• regular wash. Moreover, even if these elements are clean, they still need to be washed, thus avoiding the accumulation and accumulation of dust harmful to crumbs on them;
• drying. If the humidity in the room is high, then there is no way to do without drying. And it should be done daily. In this case, you must buy two sets of sides for replacement;
• ironing Besides the fact that this will make it possible to even out the protective pads after washing, the existing microbes will also die from the iron under the influence of high temperatures.

Independent manufacture of bumpers

Sometimes it happens that for various reasons it is impossible to find protective bumpers for the crib of the right size or the right color. Therefore, parents often seek help from professionals or sew such pads themselves.

There are many different ways for the manufacture of the sides with their own hands, but the following is considered the simplest and most inexpensive:

1. First of all, select high-quality and durable material for sewing original bags.
2. A sketch of the future sides is drawn, and it is necessary to indicate all available dimensions.
3. Further selected fabric is cut according to the measurements made.
4. Each bag is sewn from three sides with durable threads.
5. A zipper is inserted into the unshielded side.
6. After that, softening material is inserted into the bags.
7. A fabric ribbon is sewn to each corner of the bag with filler, and it is thanks to her that the hand-sewn sides will be attached to the bed.

Hand-made sides in the crib will turn out not only exclusive and safe, but also cheaper. And most importantly - do not save on the health and safety of their children.

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