Bed restraint

The birth of a child is an important and joyful event in the life of every family. Parents try to purchase necessary things for their child that will have an attractive appearance and will be reliable and safe during operation.

The highest demands are usually placed on the crib. It must be made of natural material, conform to standard sizes, have an attractive appearance and, of course, be absolutely safe for the baby. Such reliable safety can be provided by a special bed limiter.

The crib restraints produced by manufacturers are designed for children of different ages.

Using them as a barrier in a crib has many advantages:

• Side restraints tightly fix the mattress and sheet... Very often, when falling asleep, the baby can be distracted by external stimuli, and the restraints block the view and prevent him from being distracted both during falling asleep and throughout the night. Thanks to the soft restraints, complemented by a heat-insulated insert, drafts and cold walls will be a thing of the past.
• Grown up children very often turn and toss and turn in their sleep, and therefore they may accidentally fall, and the presence of a side limiter stop a possible fall... Bumpers save not only from falling, but also from other injuries. Soft restraints prevent the passage of the baby's arms and legs through the twigs installed in the crib.
• In addition to the restrictive function, the bumpers produced by some manufacturers can be used as storage for your favorite toys.

But there are some downsides to using constraints:

• Solid restraints can cause various injuries, especially if the side is made of strips. The space between the slats is an interesting place for your little one to explore, so there is a chance that the handle or leg could get stuck.
• Soft sides, as a rule, accumulate dust, and this is not very good, especially if the baby is prone to allergic reactions.
• High guides made of one piece prevent air penetration, thereby disrupting ventilation in the crib. In addition, high closed sides hide the baby from the mother's eyes, and in order to see the baby, the mother will have to get up and go to the crib. Some babies do not like falling asleep in confined and confined spaces.

All limiters made by manufacturers are subdivided into stationary and removable versions.

Stationary sides are additional elements built into the bed structure on both sides, and are located along the length of the product. In cribs designed for newborns, restraints are installed along the entire length, safely limiting the space of the crib.

For grown-up babies, manufacturers produce cribs where the restraints have curly cutouts that are used by babies as a stop, allowing them to climb into the crib without the help of adults. For children of primary school age, the built-in bumpers do not cover the entire length of the bed and are more for convenience.Although in bunk beds and loft beds, restraints fulfill their protective function.

Removable restraints can be installed both on one side of the bed, when installed against the wall, and on both sides, if it is planned to be installed away from the wall, for example, next to an adult bed. In this case, they are an excellent barrier against falling onto an adult parent's bed.

For the smallest are produced soft models of sides... They can cover the crib from four sides, and can only be attached to the two long sides. The soft restraints installed on the side are rectangular in shape. On sale there is also a protective cushion board, which is most often in the shape of a square. This limiter is attached with ties to the rails of the crib.

The choice of the size of the side will depend on the age of the child, the design of the bed, the operating conditions and the size of the crib itself. For very young children, models are produced that are high enough. The optimal height of the side for a 70x120 and 70x150 bed should be from 70 to 95 cm.

For older children, you can purchase bumpers with a minimum height. For a bed with a width of 70-95 cm and a length of 190-200 cm, the height of the side should vary within 15-30 cm. Such a value will not cause him discomfort, but at the same time will protect him from a sudden fall.

There are bumpers that are large in size, allowing them to be installed even on double beds measuring 160x200 cm. Such bumpers have a length of 150 to 200 cm, and their height reaches 95 cm. The purchase of such bumpers allows you to avoid buying an arena. They are easy to install and just as quickly disassembled, and they take up little space during storage.

Limiters with a protective and decorative function can be made of various materials.

Soft restraints Made from durable cotton fabric. Used as a filler: foam rubber, synthetic winterizer or other soft and voluminous material. Sintepon is a soft hypoallergenic material with high thermal insulation properties, suitable for babies from 0 to 6 months.

As a rule, such fillers are decorated with various inserts or appliqués.

Sometimes in such bumpers some solid material is chosen as the base. The fabric and filler are upholstered on a solid base and the result is a more durable, but at the same time comfortable and safe option.

Solid sides can be made of wood, plastic or metal. As a rule, they have the form of either a solid canvas, or a rack type, or a canvas with curly cutouts.

• Wooden options have a fairly strong structure, are environmentally friendly and can be installed in three different positions. Producers use species such as oak, pine, maple or ash. All products are carefully processed. Without fail, they are sanded, varnished or painted that does not contain lead and other harmful components.
• Metallic the sides are quite reliable and durable. Metal is a cold material and therefore is most often used in combination with other materials.
• Design combined the sides can consist of various materials: solid wood, chipboard, plastic, metal in combination with soft foam rubber and fabric.

To date, manufacturers produce bumpers of various shapes, materials and colors.When choosing, parents are most often guided by the gender of the child. For girls, a pink side is most often purchased, and a blue version for boys. But in addition to the gender of the child, you need to focus on the style of the room and the color of the furniture.

If you wish, you can purchase a simple rectangular restraint, but decorated with pockets, appliqués and many other elements that give the product an original look. There are options in the form of animals, fairytale characters, flowers, and many other items.

Most of the parents who bought crib restraints for their children were pleased with this purchase. Many agree that restraints not only protect the child from injury, but also perform a protective function in relation to the environment.

In addition, many parents note that their children are very fond of looking at the drawings on the sides and react to them almost from the first month. Most mothers note that caring for soft sides is not at all burdensome, they lend themselves very well to washing.

The most famous manufacturer today is the company Ikea, which produces both soft and hard sides. Soft model Himmelsk suitable for cribs with an upper bottom position. Product length 120 cm, height 60 cm. Attached to the crib from the inside with reliable Velcro fasteners. The model can be washed in an automatic machine and ironed at a low temperature.

Rigid side of the ruler Vicare has dimensions of 90x7.5 cm and is a rectangular bar that is attached to the bed with clamping metal bars. This model is suitable for grown-up children, perfectly protecting them from falling to the floor, and at the same time it does not interfere with the baby getting into the crib on its own.

The barrier is very popular lately Tomy from Chinese manufacturers. It consists of a metal frame covered with soft fabric. This model is suitable for babies from one year old and can be installed under the mattress on a crib with a width of 70 cm. The part of the structure passing under the mattress is held in place by the weight of the mattress and the baby. If desired, the structure can be folded down due to the folding railing.

The longest stop from French manufacturers is 150 cm long and 44 cm high. Safety 1 St made of a metal frame covered with breathable fabric. This side is the most suitable option for mattresses with a length of 157 cm. If necessary, it can be easily folded back.

In order to choose the right limiter, you need to pay attention to some aspects. These include the child's age, crib size and room design:

• Any limiter must first of all be selected according to age. For babies from 0 to 7 months, a soft fabric restraint is suitable, installed around the perimeter of the crib from the inside. When choosing it, it is better to pay attention to models made of natural fabrics with reliable fastening.

• For older children who have learned to walk and are able to climb into the crib on their own, small height restraints are suitable. For older kids, the best option would be a side that does not cover the entire length of the bed, but only part of it. This arrangement perfectly performs a protective function, but at the same time allows the child to climb into his sleeping place without assistance.

• When choosing a stopper, it is also necessary to take into account the size of the berth.Manufacturers produce a variety of removable models that are adapted to different bed sizes.
• In addition, when buying, you need to pay attention to the component parts. The design of any limiter must be solid, and the surfaces of the parts must be free of crevices and gaps. If metal elements are present, then they should be covered with plugs or deepened into the product.

• And, of course, when choosing a limiter, you need to take into account the design of the room. Its color and shape should correspond as much as possible to the general style of the room.

Crib restraints look great in any room. If the bed is installed against a wall or window, then one limiter is sufficient. It can be soft removable or rigid in the form of a bar.

For the smallest, the crib can be installed anywhere in the room, soft sides installed around the perimeter will protect the baby from drafts, bruises and bright light.

You can learn more about the Babyhome Side Led Navy bed restraint with night light in the following video.