Which car bed to choose depending on the age of the child

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Today, many consumers are interested in making their own furniture. The number of home craftsmen is increasing all the time. Some of them purchase construction blanks from furniture factories, while others prefer to manufacture products according to their own designs. A do-it-yourself children's car bed can be made with all sorts of decorative elements or have a very simple look. It depends on the personal preferences of the child, parent, and financial capabilities.

Car bed sizes

The size of the beds should, on the one hand, be generous in relation to the height of your child, and on the other, provide the ability to accommodate a mattress, if necessary.

There are several sizes of beds:

For young children - 140-160*60-90 cm.
For preschool age - 160-190 cm with the same width. The same dimensions can also correspond to school age.

The dimensions of a sleeping place for a small child are 140-160*60-90 cm. The main nuance here is to take into account the possibility of placing a mattress if the proposed model is not equipped with one.

The non-standard size of space for a mattress will greatly complicate the search for a suitable model.

Bed size for a school-age child is 160-190*60-90. With due diligence, you can find a bed of any design, especially when it comes to popular cartoon characters.

A car bed from a favorite cartoon series will delight your child with indescribable delight. If you decide to purchase a bunk bed, the level of the second bed is usually located 160-180 centimeters from the floor.

The second tier in such beds is usually located at a height of 160-180 centimeters from the floor.

How to choose the right option

Before purchasing, you should evaluate the child’s mobility and his love for active games. Most factories indicate for each model a certain load that they can withstand. After the dimensions and materials are determined, you need to invite children to make a choice from the options pre-selected and approved by you in the photo.

When choosing, you should consider the following factors:

Make sure that children's beds are made of natural materials.
Particular attention should be paid to color and consider calm tones. Black should be avoided for children under 10 years of age. If the bed is in rich colors, then the rest of the furniture in the room should not contain similar colors. Wallpaper, curtains and carpet should be in a calm tone.
If you are planning to buy furniture for a long period, then you should choose a model with a neutral theme, because your child’s tastes may change. Every age has its own favorite cartoons. And their characters may well be present on the bed linen.
Most car beds are designed for ages from 1.5 years. Such a specimen can be up to 1.9 meters in length and even a teenager can fit on it.
For two children with limited space, a bunk bed is suitable. If two separate models can easily fit into the room, then let each child choose the color for himself.
Additional accessories are of great importance: luminous headlights, a hinged lid and a niche for bed linen.

How comfortable a bed is also depends on the quality of the mattress. Such models are designed for children of preschool and primary school age. They can be used for 5-7 years. Therefore, a car bed for girls or boys at such a young age should be equipped with a high-quality orthopedic mattress.

When choosing, you should learn more about this furniture, its safety, the materials used, as well as methods of care. And then the right machine bed will delight your child for a long time.

We also recommend reading: Bright ideas for themed children's rooms for boys.

photo: depositphotos.com/kuprin33, kellkinel, irogova, Baloncici, iriana88w, irogova, photographee.eu

For a child, a nursery is a special magical world created for him by caring parents. And how sometimes it’s a shame that half the room is cluttered with a beautiful and comfortable, but still such a large bed.

Buying a bed for a child in the form of a car will help solve this problem - the playing space will immediately increase, and the baby’s night’s sleep will turn into an extraordinary journey. A large selection of car beds will allow you to choose exactly the option that will fit well into your interior.

This option is unlikely to be suitable for a girl, although... it depends more on the parents and their imagination, what prevents, for example, making a crib in the shape of a pink mini-Cooper or Smart? Although more often, a bed for a girl looks more romantic and cute.

Before going to the store, assess in advance the degree of mobility of your child and the prospects for the development of his height and weight. Good factories provide data on how much load the sleeping furniture can withstand. With this selection, you don’t have to worry about the baby using his sleeping place instead of a trampoline.

Advantages and disadvantages of a car bed

A baby bed machine for a boy has the following advantages:

a wide variety of machine shapes;
possibility of choosing a single or two-tier design;
availability of additional storage space (in models with a lifting mechanism).

The main disadvantage is the inability to change the appearance of the model. Therefore, if your baby no longer wants to be a heroic policeman, but decides to try himself as a fireman, his bed will have to be changed.

Keep in mind that narrowly themed car beds can get boring for a child very quickly.

One might note a rather high price compared to other sleep models, but this is unlikely to be a decisive factor, because for a child there is nothing more valuable than emotions, and his favorite bed can easily become a center of attraction for the most positive emotions.

All children are very emotional and such a bed will give them a lot of joy.

What materials are they made of?

Most often, single-tier beds are made from laminated chipboard, covered with an original print on top. It is rare to find models with natural upholstery. Their price will differ dramatically and increase from other similar beds, and the durability of such material is a big question.

Beds with natural upholstery are expensive, but they also last longer than other models. Painted fiberboard can also serve as a base.

Multi-tier machines are most often made in a combined form - from wooden beams and laminated chipboard or fiberboard.

The main requirement is that the materials used must be safe, this is confirmed by the availability of appropriate quality documents.

In bunk beds, they must be equipped with upper tier limiters; they are often made of metal.

The most environmentally friendly material from which a bed can be made is solid wood, but its price is impressively high compared to the same options from other types.

If your child is prone to allergic reactions, it is better to opt for untreated wood, at least for the interior upholstery of the bed.

Beds made of natural wood are suitable for children with allergies.

Manufacturing materials

The most important value is the life and health of the child; accordingly, when choosing a car bed, adults should first of all give preference to materials that cannot harm the health of their baby.

The leader in the list of high-quality, environmentally friendly and natural raw materials for the production of children's furniture is wood. But in accordance with the quality characteristics, the cost of the product also increases. Wooden models are finished with plastic.
In some cases, it is permissible to use metal; this material is the most durable, and real designer masterpieces can be created from it. But due to the high probability of injury on such a bed, such options are suitable only for teenage children.
The most common option is MDF. It makes quite durable (but no stronger than wood or metal) and stylish bed models.
The most budget option is chipboard. It is very convenient to assemble the structure. The strength of the product suffers, and if low-quality raw materials are used, harm to the child’s health may occur.
Laminated chipboard is a high-quality and fairly durable material that many manufacturers prefer. Thanks to special surface lamination, it gains additional strength. Also, this type of raw material is one of the most convenient for the manufacture of children's furniture, since the top protective layer allows you to give the parts any color.
A car bed for a boy, made of plastic, looks very modern. This design is easy to care for. The plastic version is more suitable for younger boys. The material is inferior in strength to wood and metal, but it is less traumatic.

In order to make the right choice, parents must determine what criteria are fundamental for them.

Criterion	Material	Age
Naturalness, durability	Tree	Junior preschool, senior preschool, teenager
Strength	Metal	Teenage
Originality	Metal, plastic, chipboard	Teenage (metal), junior and senior preschool (plastic), junior preschool, senior preschool, teenage (LDSP)
Lightweight design	MDF, chipboard	Junior preschool, senior preschool, teenager

Recommendations for making a do-it-yourself bed-house for a child's room

The external design of the model may vary. Adults should listen to the wishes of their children. However, do not forget that the external attractiveness must be matched by high quality.

Tree

Chipboard

laminated chipboard

MDF

Metal

Plastic

Varieties

A machine bed for a boy can have the following varieties:

Single-tier.
Multi-tiered.

A single-tier bed in its simplest form is a themed sleeping place in the shape of a children's car. Built-in drawers and storage shelves can be additional accessories. With their help, you can conveniently organize the storage of bedding and personal belongings of the child.
A machine bed for boys with a drawer for linen will give the child additional space for play and study and will be an excellent choice for small rooms.

Such bed models with additional drawers help to properly organize the space in the nursery. If there is a lifting mechanism in the bed, it can be made using springs or shock absorbers.

The lifting mechanism in car beds is usually performed using shock absorbers and springs.

Regardless of ease of use, the lifting mechanism is not recommended for children to use independently, due to its increased risk of injury.

Criterias of choice

Before deciding on a sleeping place for a child, you need to familiarize yourself with some selection criteria:

Solid wood beds are the best choice for a child. Wood is a natural material; if properly processed, it will last for decades (after 2-3 years the machine can be given to someone else in its original form).
The recommended dimensions of beds are 80 x 180–200 cm. Some users consider these sizes to be too large, but the child should be comfortable in his sleeping place.
If the sides are high, the presence of a lifting mechanism or ladder should be taken into account. This is especially true for models in the form of a fire truck and bunk beds of other shapes.
It is better to purchase the product and mattress separately.

Design options for a pull-out bed for two children, assembly order

Manufacturing materials

The variety of sleeping places in the form of cars is expressed not only in design, but also in materials, of which there are sufficient quantities:

Tree. A good and practical choice. Such sleeping places are durable, reliable and hypoallergenic. The only drawback of a wooden car bed is its high cost.
Plastic. The most popular, universal material today. It is not surprising that furniture for children is made from it. A plastic car bed has two advantages: light weight (simplifies transportation and installation), interesting design (the material can be given any shape). When overheated, it can release toxic substances and may burst after a strong impact.
Chipboard. Dried and compressed sawdust is very popular in the manufacture of furniture and bedding. Chipboard structures are quickly disassembled and assembled, weigh little, and have an affordable price. Disadvantages: when exposed to moisture, such a bed can swell and become deformed; the material also releases toxic substances that accumulate in the body and provoke allergic reactions.
MDF. It is valued for its hypoallergenicity, which in itself is very good for the child. Disadvantages: the material is flammable, beds made from it are above average.

Jacquard is most often used as upholstery for children's mattresses - a fabric that can contain both natural and synthetic fibers. Most often it is cotton, polyester and polypropylene in equal proportions. The result is a dense, anti-allergenic, durable material. Fillers are also different. Polyurethane foam, holofiber and latex can be called relatively safe.

Decorative glass inserts, metal parts, or simply mounted beautiful lighting can be used as additional accessories for the bed.

Tree

Plastic

Chipboard MDF

Jacquard

Polyurethane foam

Holofiber

Latex

Design dimensions

The standard for a sleeping place is: length - 200 cm, width - 80 cm. But there is another generally accepted classification intended for children's furniture:

up to 3 years – 120 x 60 cm;
from 3 years to 6 years – 140 x 60 cm;
from 6 to 14 – 190 x 80 cm.
for teenagers – 200 x 80 cm.

For the smallest, newly born babies, you can purchase mini-car beds measuring 100 x 50 cm.

Many parents wonder which car bed to choose for a small room. In small rooms, it is better to install furniture without a large number of volumetric parts: wings, spoilers, and so on. Such a “tuned” crib cannot be used as an additional element in the interior of the room, but practicality and space saving will be ensured. You can also purchase two-tier structures.

Advantages of using a children's extendable bed, selection criteria

Mattress

The best mattress for a child is orthopedic. This will allow you to monitor his posture from an early age, since scoliosis in children is a very common phenomenon. For children from 3 to 7 years old, it is better to buy a hard mattress; for children over 7 years old, it is better to buy a medium-hard mattress.

The predominant fillers are:

Coir. Expensive, but durable and practical material. Due to its structure, coconut coir in large quantities turns into a uniform layer that takes the correct shape when a child lies on such a mattress. You should be wary of fakes.
Natural latex. The shape is practically no different from coconut filler, but has a lower cost. It is made from rubber wood, does not rot, does not rot, and does not harbor harmful microorganisms.
Polyurethane foam is a 100% hypoallergenic material. A natural analogue of latex at an affordable price. Due to its porosity, it allows air to pass through very well.

A sleeping place equipped with mattresses with the fillings described above will provide the child with a sound and healthy sleep, as well as correct posture.

Orthopedic mattress

Coir

Natural latex

Polyurethane foam

Additional equipment

A car bed is a unique sleeping place, some models of which can be equipped with a lot of not only interesting, but also useful elements. For example, a two-tier structure is supplemented with sports equipment. Parents often purchase themed bedding for their car bed, made of natural, warm material, on which the child will feel cozy and comfortable.

If desired, the model can be made more practical by additionally equipping it with drawers for linen. This will help not only to save space in the closet and bedside table, but also to accustom the child to order from an early age.

Special attention should be paid to elements that appeal to all young children. These are headlights and a steering wheel, thanks to which you will get an extraordinary illuminated car. Such accessories are sold in special departments. There you can also find many additional elements: protective sides made in the form of sports spoilers, wheels for a car bed. In addition, there are entire sets (blanket, blanket, bedspread, pillows, mattress) designed in accordance with the automotive theme.

Combination with interior design

When choosing a car bed for a child, you should take into account the specifics of this type of furniture and select the product in accordance with the interior of the room. The following details need to be paid attention to first:

Color. It is very important that the sleeping place and the color of the wallpaper (or the walls of the room) are combined, otherwise a certain imbalance will be observed.
Subject. It is not very harmonious to place a multi-colored and bright bed-sofa from the cartoon “Cars” in a room with a calm or even floral pattern on the walls.
Place. Furniture should be placed so that it is primarily comfortable for the child, for example, one meter from the corner of the room. The free space up to the wall can be occupied by a bedside table with a lamp.

Popular models of children's beds for boys of different ages

A car bed made of plastic or solid wood can fit very harmoniously into the interior of the room by making additional modifications in the form of a wall bars, a second tier, several drawers or a comfortable computer desk. But it’s best if the entire room is made in an automotive style: with brands and emblems of expensive cars, photographs of sports cars, elements of sparkling chrome, shiny varnish and tinted glass.

A very interesting option for decorating a room is when a small insert of photo wallpaper is made on the wall behind the bed. Also, real drawings, for example, of your favorite superheroes, are applied on top of walls painted with standard paint. This allows you to decorate and dilute the design of the room, making it more lively and interesting.

What criteria should you use to choose?

The main criteria for choosing such furniture are quite simple - one- or two-tier, depending on the number of children who need to be provided with sleeping places.

Of course, when choosing a bed, you need to consider how many children need to be provided with sleeping places. It is also important to consider the quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the bed - all of them must be as safe as possible.

The materials from which the bed is made must be safe for the child. Thanks to the huge selection, finding a car that suits your child will not be difficult. Be it a policewoman, a firefighter, or a model in the form of a favorite cartoon character.

It is better to buy mattresses for car beds separately. It is better to split the purchase of a bed and a mattress. The standard configurations do not offer the best solutions, especially if the child has special indications from the orthopedist for the sleeping place. There are also recommendations to purchase a bed with an average width of 80-90 cm and a length reserve in case the child wants to stay in the arms of his favorite car for as long as possible at night.

Types and dimensions of the design

First of all, parents are looking for a comfortable bed that will easily fit into the interior and will be safe for the child. For many, the functionality of a piece of furniture is also important. There are a large number of models available for users to choose from.

Model	Peculiarities	Child's age
Single-tier standard	Doesn't take up much space, fits easily into any interior	From primary preschool to adolescence
Matryoshka	Suitable for small spaces, equipped with several sleeping places	From middle preschool to primary school
Ottoman	Comfort and soft materials create a safe environment for the little ones	From junior preschool to junior school
Bunk	Features 2 beds, as well as a large number of shelves and drawers	From middle preschool to primary school
Loft bed	The sleeping place is on the 2nd floor. Lower tier - training area, sports corner, play area	From middle preschool to middle school

Thanks to the variety of options, everyone can choose a design that meets certain requirements:

Any model is designed taking into account the safety of the child. The 2nd floor of a bunk bed is necessarily equipped with additional sides. Single-tier structures designed for the smallest children are also equipped with various means of protection.
Depending on the age of the child, the size of the bed varies. You can choose models with a mattress length from 120 to 200 cm.
The design of a piece of furniture is varied. These include passenger cars (including racing cars) and large vehicles. If a child lives in a room alone, a single-tier standard bed (bed, sides, headboard, decorative trim) will suit him. You can also opt for a two-tier structure, in which the sleeping area will be on the 2nd floor. On the ground floor there may be a desk or a play area. In this version, the “fire engine” bed is often made.
If you need to organize a sleeping area for two restless people, choose bunk beds styled like a bus or truck. Despite the fact that such structures are equipped with all the necessary partitions and stairs, it is worth remembering safety - two-tier products are recommended for children over 5 years old.
Many models are equipped with additional decorative elements. The most common ones are lights and wheels. Depending on the design, some parts may move, glow, or provide sound effects.
The design of the bed in the form of a car can be equipped with shelves and niches for the child’s things. A two-tier model with an equipped sleeping area on the 2nd floor below is complemented by a study area with shelves for books, a table and space for a computer. Also on the 1st floor there can be a sports corner or play area.
The range includes options with a lifting mechanism - manual, spring or with gas shock absorbers. A small child cannot handle the manual construction on his own.

When placing children on a bunk bed, the top floor should be given to the oldest child.

The model must be selected depending on the dimensions of the room. There are practically no restrictions for spacious rooms. But for a small apartment it is worth purchasing a bunk structure or a loft bed with additional functionality. Such models may have a stylish design with asymmetrical elements.

Characteristic features of a classic children's bed, decor options

Single-tier standard

Bunk

Loft bed Matryoshka

Ottoman

Rules for choosing a mattress

The mattress is selected, first of all, based on medical prescriptions. If there are none, the model purchased for the bed should be as comfortable as possible for the child. Therefore, before making a final decision, we recommend letting your baby lie down on the mattress and lie on it for a few minutes to determine whether his sleep will be comfortable and safe.

The mattress must be comfortable for the child. It is especially important to carry out such procedures for models with built-in mattresses. When purchasing a mattress separately from the bed, it is important, after checking the comfort for the child, to make sure that its size is compatible with the sleeping area of the bed.

The size of the mattress should perfectly match the size of the bed.

approximate cost

The prices for children's beds for boys on sale vary as widely as the beds themselves. First of all, the simpler the equipment, the lower the price.

As a rule, the lower limit starts at a level of 6-8 thousand rubles. For this price you can buy a machine with a sleeping area of 160*90 cm and a slatted bottom without a mattress.

The cost of such a machine starts from 6,000 rubles. If the question arises of purchasing a bunk bed, you need to have double or even triple the amount. The price for such beds often approaches the level of 20 thousand rubles.

The price of bunk beds can reach up to 20,000 rubles. The more decor used in equipping a car, the higher its price. For example, the presence of storage boxes adds about 3-4 thousand rubles to the cost, decorative lighting - another couple of thousand.