Advantages and disadvantages of chair-beds for children, selection criteria
For many parents, the issue of choosing a compact berth for a child is relevant. The solution could be a baby chair bed, able to provide a comfortable and healthy sleep. This type of furniture can be called one of the best options for small apartments. Those who are going to buy a folding chair, it will be useful to study some of the nuances.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The main reason for buying a chair-bed for children is its compactness and versatility. When folded, it takes up no more than 1 square meter of the room, providing the opportunity to use the rest of the space for children's games or other furniture. There are other positive aspects of using this type of bed:
- A place to store. Most models of armchairs are equipped with a compartment for storing linen or other household items. There are models in which the drawer is located in front of the seat.
- Functionality and mobility. With ease, at any time there is an opportunity to transform a seat into a bed and vice versa. When choosing, it is recommended to pay attention to the presence of wheels for moving the chair around the room.
- Large assortment of chair beds. There is an opportunity to choose the necessary color, design, taking into account the individual needs of the child and parents.
- Security. Some models are suitable for children from 2 years, since the bed with sides is equipped with special backrests, which protect the child from falling.
- A positive effect on health. A chair-bed with an orthopedic mattress will protect the children's spine, preventing incorrect positions, excess deflections during sleep, which is difficult to avoid on spring mattresses.
- Cost. The considered types of beds are located in the price category of ordinary sofas.
With the right choice of high-quality transforming furniture, its cons are unlikely to be noticeable.
The wear resistance and reliability of mechanisms depends on the cost, so it is better not to save on children's furniture.
Inexpensive models may have the following disadvantages:
- Natural, high-quality and durable materials from which the furniture is made tend to be expensive. In cheap options, an artificial upholstery fabric is used, which over time is covered with bobbins and can cause discomfort.
- It will be difficult for the child to independently lay the chair in bed and back, so each time parental help will be required.
- With frequent folding from one position to another, with inexpensive furniture, the mechanism will fail over time.
- Due to the clear boundaries of the sectional berth, inexpensive models can put pressure on the back.
- In cheap options, hard upholstery is used, because of which it will be necessary to buy a mattress.
It is important to correctly and skillfully choose a chair bed in the nursery to avoid possible shortcomings and harm to health.
Varieties
A wide selection of models allows you to choose a baby chair bed for a boy and for a girl. There are no functional differences between these options, the difference lies in the colors. Consider the types of armchairs that differ from each other.
- Roll-out options. The name is based on the mechanism of folding the chair into the bed. A similar model is transformed easier than others. Two of its parts are folded under the seat, and to get them, you need to pull one - the second will roll out behind the first, the chair will turn into a berth. An additional storage box is located under the middle section. Two horizontal folds form on the sleeping bed, on top of which it is recommended to put a mattress. Even a child from 5 years old can cope with the folding chair folding mechanism.
- With a box. Additional space for storing household items takes up a third of the bed. The storage is located under the front extendable section. Minus: the box makes the bed more voluminous.
- Accordion. Practical look for everyday use. The chair is not made of sections. When folding, the back and seat turn into a mattress. The advantage is that there are no folds in the accordion: during assembly, the bed is bent, and when unfolded, it is bent. The filler is made up of springs or polyurethane foam. There is a storage box inside. Metal construction combined with wooden grilles. An older child is able to disassemble the accordion.
- Dolphin. An angular model consisting of three sections. The folding mechanism is located under the seat. To turn the chair into a bed, you need to remove the upper pillows. There is no place to store laundry, and the folding mechanism is quite complex.
- French clamshell. Consists of three sections, the transformation mechanism is located in the back of the chair. The kit includes a thin mattress. The upper pillows are removed when unfolding and are used during sleep. For folding, you must pull one of the sections. Daily use is not recommended due to the small thickness of the mattress (about 6 cm) and the complexity of the transformation mechanism. It is advisable to use as a guest option a berth.
Not all models are equipped with armrests and sides. This should not be forgotten when buying, if the child is small.
Materials and sizes
The base of the chair-bed affects durability and strength. Children love to play active games, jump and run, so it is better to opt for a metal base. There are wooden options that are not particularly durable. Plastic elements will break faster than others - they are the most fragile. Plastic is also hazardous when heated and handled improperly.
Metal structures must be treated with a special tool that protects against corrosion. A good option is a frame made of stainless metal and wooden partitions. Particleboard-based models will not withstand active games, child jumping on the bed.
Pay attention to the upholstery fabric. It should not be too dense or with uneven texture. It is advisable to choose natural, hypoallergenic fabrics that are pleasant to the body. The material must be well washable, breathable.
Sliding and folding chairs come in different lengths and widths. It is recommended to choose such a bed “with a margin” so that the sleep is comfortable and the child can toss and turn. The size of a berth for a child from 4 years old is 175 x 70 cm. Armchairs from 3 years old are more compact in length and width.
Children are prone to sloppiness, they have to wash their clothes more often. The same goes for furniture.Therefore, the mattress of a children's bed needs frequent cleaning, it will have to be washed periodically, exposed to dry in the sun in a ventilated room. For children's furniture choose interchangeable mattresses. It is desirable to have removable covers that are easy to remove, wash in the washing machine.
Orthopedic mattresses may not be too comfortable. This issue is best discussed with your doctor so as not to harm the children's spine.
The height of the mattress should be at least 15 cm. We must not forget about the level of rigidity of the product - it is selected individually. Spring fillers are irrelevant and inconvenient for children under 6 years old.
How to choose a quality model
The organization of a children's bed should be approached with all responsibility, carefully analyzing the characteristics of the chair-bed model. All the materials the bed is made of must be safe, easy to unfold, and also allow the child to rest in comfort, fully get enough sleep. When choosing, pay attention to the following points:
- The presence or absence of flaws, malfunctions in the connecting mechanisms of the folding furniture. Choosing a suitable model, you should check the operability of the mechanisms for transforming the chair into a bed.
- Certificate of quality from the manufacturer. Its presence indicates compliance with special standards for the manufacture of furniture.
- Partitions and armrests. Their presence is necessary to protect against falls. The specified elements should be soft to avoid bumps and bruises.
- The height of the protective partitions. Ideally, it is at least 10 cm. In this case, the size of the mattress should be taken into account, which reduces the height of the partition.
- Age features. For babies up to 3 years, you can not buy a bed, which is designed for older children, adolescents.
- Frame and base materials. For children under 7 years old, the accordion option is relevant, the berth of which does not consist of sections, and the chair is easy to bring to the bed position.
- Pronounced chemical smell from materials. Cladding fabrics, filler should not specifically smell.
- Appearance of a berth. This nuance is discussed with the child, a model is selected taking into account his preferences.
The convenience of the folding mechanism is an important criterion. A high-quality transforming chair can be disassembled without any noise, smoothly and easily. If the berth consists of separate sections that press on the spine, you need to buy an additional mattress.
Models of beds in the form of bears, trains, bunnies are suitable for a short period, until the baby grows up. For a long period of operation, choose the option of a neutral color scheme, which is decorated with beautiful, funny pillows in the form of animals or favorite cartoon characters. Upholstery is desirable with a water-repellent function, a good option is a removable cover to avoid frequent dirt and cleanings.
When disassembling the chair to the bed position, special efforts should not be made. It’s bad if you hear a creaking mechanism - such a model will soon break down.
The main emphasis when choosing a child seat-bed should be done on the qualities that ensure a healthy, comfortable sleep for the child. You must also consider the safety of the material and structure. Lack of sharp corners, soft upholstery - additional protection for kids. It is important to carefully evaluate all the pros and cons of the furniture in question. Children's bed should be not only beautiful, but also made of high quality.
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