A child's room would not be complete without a comfortable and cosy child's bed. The choice is not easy, because in addition to providing comfort, it must additionally endure intensive use, as well as should steal the child's heart with its very appearance. Our guide will make it easier for you to choose this very important piece of furniture!
Children's bed is by far the most important piece of furniture in a child's room, having a huge impact on a young person's development. Healthy sleep is invaluable for the young body. It allows for proper brain development, facilitates concentration and influences cognitive skills. So how do you choose the best children's bed?
What to look for when buying a children's bed?
When buying a child's bed, you should pay attention to several aspects that will have a huge impact on how it performs on a daily basis and the benefits it will bring to your child. Here are the most important parameters to look out for:
Dimensions
Child's bed must provide freedom of movement while sleeping, but at the same time protect against falling to the floor. Additional side protection should be a must for any cot in which the youngest children sleep, even if you have a low child bed. It should provide at least a few tens of centimetres of headroom both laterally and longitudinally. Remember, too, that children usually need space in their beds for their cuddly toys!
Mattress
Similar to adult beds, the mattress also plays a key role in children's ones. Children are growing all the time, so proper support for their skeletal and muscular systems can make a difference throughout their lives. A mattress that is too soft can lead to curvatures of the spine and even breathing problems. A mattress that is too firm makes it difficult to rest and can cause joint pain. The mattress should allow air circulation so that the child does not overheat during sleep.
Mattress support
The frame on which the mattress will rest is very important in terms of comfort during sleep, as well as the safety of the child. The transverse, flexible cantilever boards that are very often found in children's cots, must have stable pockets. Not only are they meant to support the child's weight, but they are also meant not to slip out when the user is wriggling or frantic on the mattress intensely.
Solid materials and robust construction
Materials are critical when it comes to the durability and comfort of a children's bed. It is best to opt for construction materials such as solid wood, metal or robust certified plastic. A child's bed is a favourite place for jumping, fiddling and playing hide and seek. Sometimes a parent also has to lie on it when the child is still small and has difficulty falling asleep on his own. It is important that the bed frame can withstand each of these loads. This is particularly important for bunk beds and their top platform. It must be stable and stationary so that it does not wobble during play. For bunk beds, it's worth looking for designs that offer the ability to easily anchor them to the wall.
Accessories
It is good if your child's bed is equipped with a very practical drawer for bedding, pyjamas or teddy bears. Any extra storage space is worth its weight in gold when there are more children in the house. The storage space at the bottom of the bed or additional shelves on the sides of the bed will help to keep the children's room more tidy.
What kind of bed for a girl?
Little princesses love pink, sparkles and royal splendour. A great idea would be a cot with a canopy or plush decorative cushions. A real hit for many years has been the "Cinderella" girl's cot in the shape of a pink coach, with a printed pony. A huge advantage of this bed is that it can be adjusted in length by up to 40 cm!
What bed for a boy?
Beds for boys can also take a fairytale form. Young men go crazy for car-shaped beds, such as the "Speed" racer-shaped children's bed. Sold together with a comfortable mattress, it provides protection while sleeping and great fun during the day. The vibrant colours and soft upholstery will make the bed a favourite for any boy.
We hope that our guide will help you to quickly and accurately choose a child's bed, and that you will enjoy using it as much as your little ones. If you need inspiration, visit our shop Versanis.com!
