The sleeping place for your son should be convenient and comfortable. For this you will need a suitable bed. Manufacturers produce a lot of options that will not leave any fidget indifferent. You can find it in a specialized store by studying the photos of beds for boys in the catalog. The child must like the piece of furniture, so the child must be involved in the purchasing process.
Brief overview of the article
Material for making children's beds
All items that come into direct contact with the child must be safe for his health. The best choice of material is wood.
Wood is considered the best material
Furniture made from this material has the following necessary qualities:
- environmental friendliness;
- reliability;
- convenience;
- safety.
Wood is the best environmentally friendly material
Most often, pine is used to create children's furniture . This type of wood is considered soft and can be damaged. If the baby wants to taste the bed, then marks from the teeth may remain. It should be borne in mind that stronger wood will increase the price of the product.
Strong pine as an alternative
As a material with greater strength we can recommend:
- beech;
- birch;
- alder;
- maple;
- oak.
In addition to wood, MDF and chipboard, plastic elements, and metal are often used in production. There are combined models that combine several types of materials. For example, the supporting structures are made of solid wood, and the walls are made of MDF or chipboard.
The main thing is that the child is comfortable and safe in the chosen crib.
All materials used in creation must be certified.
Car bed
The future driver will like this interesting and convenient option. The car bed for a boy has a bright design. Available in different sizes. It is difficult for a baby to fall out of these types of furniture during night or daytime sleep.
There are many interesting models with thematic designs on sale. An important advantage of such a purchase will be the emotional component. The child will be delighted with such an unusual gift. The car bed will help create a real fairy-tale world for your baby.
These products are convenient and functional. They are equipped with sides; in the front part of many designs there is a table or original shelves.
You can choose an option with drawers for storing things, with lighting, and an additional sleeping place. A growing car enthusiast will definitely appreciate a sleeping place in the form of a police car, bus, or jeep.
The lineup
Manufacturers offer a huge selection of children's furniture. Models of standard shapes are easy to fit into any interior. Thematic furniture, for example, ship beds for boys, subordinates the overall design of the room. The following product options can be distinguished:
- Standard. A single or double bed is a versatile and practical option. Often such models are bought “for growth.” As the boy grows up, the design of the room can be changed several times; the neutral appearance of the bedroom furniture will not interfere with this. But the child may consider the visual inexpressiveness of such a piece of furniture to be a disadvantage.
- Loft bed - these children's beds from 6 years old are valued by boys and their parents for their originality and space saving. The bed for sleeping is located on the upper tier of the structure, which allows you to use the space under it to organize a school corner, place a sofa or exercise equipment, and a rack for storing things. But there are also disadvantages - if a child is sick, it is difficult for him to get up and down from the “attic”.
- Two-tier. Arrangement of sleeping places in two tiers is a practical solution if there are several children in the family. A bunk bed with a side is comfortable and safe for boys over 4 years old. Models differ in design, design, dimensions - the ladder can be simple vertical or made in the form of a stepped rack. A nautical-style bunk bed for boys or a house bed will become part of the play space of the room.
- The roll-out design consists of two beds of different heights, one of which slides under the other. This is a functional option for two boys living in one small room. It is convenient if the lower bed is a separate element that can be rolled away to any place, otherwise access to the upper bed is difficult. A roll-out model can also be designed for one user - in this case, the bed for sleeping is pulled out from under the podium on which the furniture is installed - for example, a student’s work corner is organized.
- Another space-saving option is a folding bed. When folded, the structure is located vertically, flush with the front of the cabinet or rack. Teenagers will appreciate this model. The disadvantages include the inevitable wear and tear of the transformation mechanism and difficulty of use for young children.
- Sofa bed or ottoman. The advantages of a sofa or ottoman are obvious - the furniture looks attractive and is used for sitting and sleeping. But such a sleeping place can cause harm to the child’s health if used constantly. The filling of ordinary furniture is not able to provide the child’s spine with support on a par with a high-quality mattress.
- Thematic models. Many parents strive to create a playful atmosphere in the children's room - thematic and role-playing games contribute to the development of the child. And children themselves, aged three to six years old, show interest in original furniture in the form of a pirate ship, a bus, or a Spider-Man car. An airplane bed or house beds for boys will serve as a great toy during the day and a place to rest at night. But the thematic nature of the models is also a drawback - it gets boring pretty quickly, and the child switches to other games.
Design options for a pull-out bed for two children, assembly order
Roll-out
Bunk
Sofa bed
Loft bed
Folding
Standard
Thematic
Loft bed
With the help of an original design, it will be possible to wisely use the available space. A loft bed is also used for zoning space. The upper part is intended for arranging a sleeping place. The lower level remains free. Here you can create a study for a young gentleman, place a gaming complex, or use the space for a play area.
Thanks to its vertical positioning, the loft bed saves space. You can choose a ready-made option or make an individual order. Such products are combined with different objects: a desk, shelving, cabinets, a chest of drawers.
Sofa bed
Finding the perfect furniture for a teenager's room is easy. A sofa bed for a boy can complement a room in a modern or classic style. Many models have spacious storage systems. The single-bed option does not need to be unfolded and folded, it will serve for a long time. You can order upholstery to suit every taste.
The attic model allows you to place a sleeping place at the top, and on the lower tier there will be a soft and comfortable sofa. Transformers are also deservedly popular among consumers. Such items can easily be converted into a full-fledged sleeping place.
Selecting bed size and base design
The parameters of a child’s sleeping place must correspond to his height and age. From birth to 3 years, 1.2 x 0.6 m or 1.2 x 0.65 m will be sufficient. From 3 to 5 years, a larger bed will be required: 1.4 x 0.7 and 1.6 x 0, 7 m. For school-age children, it is advisable to choose an adult size.
The design of the base on which the mattress is placed can be of the following types:
- solid plane;
- rack and pinion system.
Rack design
The solid bottom, if this option was chosen, must have holes for ventilation. From the point of view of air circulation, the choice of a sieve (rack) organization system is considered best.
