Crib, sizes, an overview of various models with dimensions

In a dream, the child is actively growing, restoring strength after a storm of activity during the day. Correct body position provides maximum relaxation of all muscles, which allows the baby to wake up rested. When choosing a baby bed, the dimensions are important, because they will provide the child with comfort, while the piece of furniture will not take up much extra space. The choice of dimensions is done with a small margin, in this case it will be easier for the baby to turn in a dream.

Dimensions according to model

Dimensions of products depend on the type of crib. The smallest are the cradles. Two-story and model transformers occupy maximum space. When choosing the best bed, the age and needs of the child, as well as the availability of free space inside the children's room, must be taken into account.

Standard

Single products are suitable for children of primary and secondary school groups. In size, they can correspond to adult products, but must be made of absolutely safe materials. For children over 5 years old, walling is no longer required. The berth will be used by him not only for a night's rest, but also for daytime leisure.

The standard size of a single bed is 90x190 cm. A width of 90 cm is enough for a comfortable sleep even for a full child. The length of 190 cm is optimal taking into account active growth in the period of 7-12 years. If the place allows, then choose a bed 2 m long. On such a berth it will be comfortable for a teenager and a student.

If you get a bed for a child 5-6 years old and have the opportunity to change it after a few years, then you can pay attention to the model with a width of 70 cm, a length of 1.6 m, or choose a product with a sliding design. Such models are in the range of all major furniture manufacturers, including Ikea. Their frame can be made of metal or wood. Wooden frame made of beech, oak, hornbeam will be pleasant to the touch, eco-friendly and aesthetic. Metal products are cheaper, but they weigh a lot. Sliding products have a width of 80 cm, parents can not worry even for restless kids.

The height of the bed should be chosen so that it is convenient to sit on the product. If the baby is too active, then preference is given to low models. At a height of 30-40 cm, the baby will not be able to hit hard, even if he falls out of bed in a dream. Products with bedside drawers and teenage models have a height of 50-60 cm. Under them it is convenient to place boxes for storing bedding, personal belongings. The height of the bed can be adjusted with an orthopedic mattress. Products with a thickness of 15-25 cm are available for sale. If you need to make a berth higher, then get a thick mattress.

Bunk

Beds with two floors are popular in families with several children. Often they are chosen for the interior of a small room. Their cost is lower than the price of two separate beds. The advantage of such products is the opportunity to save free space. Built-in cabinets and shelves hold a lot of things, help to organize order.

Models of beds with two tiers can have different designs:

the first tier is a game or work area with a table, shelves, drawers for storing toys. The second tier is used for sleeping and relaxing. It can be removed from the floor by 1.40 or 1.60 m. Such models are designed for children over 7 years old. They are equipped with safety guards and stairs;
the first and second tiers are for sleeping. Such products are installed in the bedrooms for two children. Sometimes the first tier is represented by a double or one and a half sleeper base with a width of 1.4-1.6 m. Then the bed is suitable for sleeping parents and a child.

The standard width of a berth for a bunk bed is 90 cm, length is 190 cm. Taking into account fences, decorative elements, the width of the finished product can be up to 110 cm, length up to 2.05 m. The height of the product depends on its design features, it is offered in the range of 1 , 5-1.8 m. The choice is made taking into account the height of the ceiling of the room. The child should sit freely on the upper tier. The dimensions of the stairs are offered in a variety of ways, from narrow vertical models with steps to the crossbars to wide ones with a small angle of elevation.

The design of the stairs should be as strong as possible so that the baby does not get hurt during the descent. Some stairs have built-in drawers or storage shelves.

For newborns

The most difficult thing for young parents is the choice of a crib for a newborn, because he still can’t evaluate this or that model, and he needs a full comfortable rest. Many parents make the mistake of choosing a product only by their appearance and preferring too spacious or cramped products.

An insufficient amount of free space can inhibit the active growth of the baby. On the contrary, a too spacious bed will not provide the necessary comfort for the baby, it can be cool in it.

Manufacturers of products for babies offer 4 options for beds for babies:

cradle;
traditional bed with or without a pendulum;
attached model;
playpen.

Each model has its own standard dimensions, advantages and disadvantages. Let's consider them in more detail.

Cradle Cradle

The best option for a newborn is a small cradle. They have long been used for sleeping and motion sickness of infants. The standard dimensions of such products are 47x86 cm. The cradle is easy to find even in a small room. The smallest cradles have a length of not more than 80 cm, a width of about 43 cm. They are easy to carry or carry if necessary. The height of the products is offered in the range of 50-90 cm. A small amount of space inside the cradle reminds the baby the womb, so his sleep will be calm and sound. You can use the cradle for about 5 months.

The advantage of cradles is the presence of special runners that allow you to rock the baby before bedtime. Mom will not need to carry it in her arms. Additional accessories, game arcs increase the functionality of products. The kid will be able to occupy himself in the cradle during periods of active daytime games.

Traditional crib model

The most common model for newborn beds is the classic model. It can have ordinary legs or pendulum skids. The bed frame is made of natural wood, covered with safe paints and varnishes.

The shape of the bed is rectangular, the front wall can be lowered or removable. This allows you to reduce the load when taking the baby out of bed. Domestic products are offered in 2 versions:

length 1.2 m, width 60 cm;
length 1.4 m, width 70 cm.

Large cots can be used up to 3-4 years, but require more free space. The height of the sides is offered in the range of 80-95 cm. Imported products are more spacious. When choosing a European children's bed, the dimensions of which are 125x68 cm or 170x60 cm, the mattress is made to order.

The advantage of traditional models is the ability to adjust the height of the bottom. As a rule, 3-4 options for fixing the lower base are suggested. They can be changed as the baby grows so that he himself cannot get out of bed.

Attached model

These cots are chosen by young parents who prefer a joint sleep with the baby. At the same time, a separate berth provides the baby with safety; adults will not be able to interfere with his sleep. Extra beds are also relevant in small rooms when it is impossible for a baby to install a separate bed. The product has sides on three sides, the lower base. The open side of the frame is fixed to the parent bed.

Attached models have more modest dimensions than classic rectangular ones. Their width is not more than 55-60 cm, the length is about 0.9 m. The height of the sides is not more than 80 cm.

It is important to choose a crib where the bottom can be set to a height that is fully consistent with the parent bed. Its height, as a rule, is from 30 to 50 cm from the floor. Use this model can be up to 2 years. Next, the fourth side is attached to the product so that the baby gets used to sleeping separately. Or the product is replaced by a single bed.

Playpen

Parents who prefer multifunctional products choose playpens beds for their children. They are suitable for children during the first three years of life. The standard sizes for such models are: length - 120 cm, width - 70 cm. The sides of the bed are made of mesh, the frame of the product is made of metal.

The advantage of such a bed is the ability to fold and move the playpen if necessary. When folded, it takes up little space, can be used outdoors, on the beach, inside any room. Such products are usually imported and are expensive. But they are convenient for children and do not take up much space.

Custom models

Non-standard models include transformer beds. They are a design consisting of a crib, linen boxes, a chest of drawers. A newborn baby sleeps in a bed with high sides. As it grows up, the bed is removed from the base and is used as a table in an inverted form. For sleeping the baby uses a single base. The width of such a bed is 60 cm, the length can be from 160 to 200 cm. The most durable and environmentally friendly products will be solid wood. Particleboard models are cheaper, but less reliable.

You can use a transformer bed for 10-12 years. A removable module with storage boxes with dimensions of 50x60x50 cm is used first for changing, then as a bedside table. Buying such a bed, there is no need to often change the situation.

Resize based on the age of the child

Dimensions of beds for children are prescribed in GOST 19301.3-94. Recommended bed options for children can be divided into 4 groups by age:

for children under 3 years old. The product should have a width of 60 cm, a length of more than 120 cm. Side rails are not made above 95 cm. The bottom height is adjustable in the range of 30-50 cm from the floor level. If the side walls of the product have a lattice structure, then the recommended remoteness of the rails is 7.5 cm;
the younger preschool group is 3-7 years old. The length of the berth is 120-140 cm, the width is at least 60 cm. The height of the base rises above the floor by 30 cm. Products of foreign manufacturers for children of this age group have a longer berth, about 5 cm;
elementary school students 7-10 years old. The size of the beds for a child of 7 years old should be 80x160 cm. The height can vary in the range of 30-40 cm. Under such a bed it will be convenient to place boxes for linen;
schoolchildren of middle and older groups should sleep on beds with a width of at least 90 cm and a length of 180 cm. The height of the product can be 50 cm or more.

Assessing the size of cots by age, you need to consider the individual characteristics of the baby. The height and weight of children of the same age can diverge significantly. When choosing a bed for your child you need to consider several factors. In addition to the availability of free space, study the recommended standards of dimensions. A free berth will be the key to good rest and growth of children.