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When a small child appears in the family or when purchasing a bunk bed for older children, the issue of sleep safety suddenly arises. Often the only option to protect the sleeper is to install a protective barrier in the form of railings, sides or bolsters. If you need to choose a bed rail against falls to protect the sleep of a child or an adult, you should take time to choose the most suitable option that meets real needs, has sufficient functionality and fits into the allocated budget. The cost of protective systems and homemade installations differs significantly. When deciding to make a protective side yourself, you should pay attention to its reliability, because the safety and life of the child depends on it.
Store-bought barrier
It’s another matter if a child’s bed restrainer is attached to the edge. The worry is over. Parents sleep peacefully, and the baby is reliably protected from falling. The barrier is mobile, easy to remove and easy to clean.
Growing up, the child begins to actively explore the world around him, and no obstacles can stop him. Many people protect sofas with pillows, rolled blankets and blankets.
Nothing helps, the baby crawls over such fences just fine. To prevent him from breaking his head when he falls, you need to place a thick blanket on the floor.
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Because of such protection, the apartment is in complete chaos. But if you put a border-limiter for a children's bed, then this problem would never arise.
This useful item can be used at the dacha, at a party, in a train carriage, or in a hotel.
Do-it-yourself soft baby bed restraint
For newborn children, they mainly use soft bumpers, which are filled with foam rubber or padding polyester, lined with fabric on both sides. It is advisable to choose natural and hypoallergenic material.
Such a barrier is secured with Velcro or ties sewn around the perimeter of the rectangle. The number of sides can be chosen as desired.
Many people install strips on all four sides of the bed to prevent the child from hitting the wooden bars.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
It is very easy to sew a soft children's bed restrainer with your own hands. To do this, you need to carefully measure the length of the side and think about what height to choose for the future barrier.
It depends on the child's activity. Buy the necessary materials: cotton fabric, padding polyester, Velcro tape, piping.
Cut the padding polyester according to your measurements and attach rectangles of fabric cut to size on both sides. Do not forget to retreat 5 cm from the filler on all sides.
Sew all layers with a stitch, folding the fabric inward 1 cm. At the time of sewing on the machine, sew the piping around the perimeter of the material.
The barrier will have a dense and finished appearance. At the end of the work, all that remains is to add ribbons or Velcro at the corners to attach the barrier to the wooden rods.
Types of bumpers for a crib
Before making a decision about what type of bumpers to sew for a children's bed with your own hands, you need to understand the main indicators for each type of these products and the sewing features.
Sewing bumpers for a newborn's crib is not at all difficult.
- Sides with replaceable covers.
Consist of pillows with covers made of natural fabric. The covers are put on like pillowcases and fastened with zippers. The advantage is that it is possible to sew two sets of outer covers and wash only them. However, this kind of aspect is suspicious, since the baby is capable of contaminating both pillowcases and pillows.
For this reason, the sides will not be able to remain dry and clean for a long time; they will also have to be washed.
For sewing, you will need additional cotton fabric and 4 zippers, no less than 42 cm long, which will lead to additional costs. Replaceable covers are sewn a couple of centimeters larger than the pads so that they can be worn comfortably. The need to use zippers and fasteners is alarming, as they contain small parts that the baby can swallow.
Therefore, it is better to make zippers hidden, invisible to the child.
- Pillow sides.
Convenient in that it is possible to use more filler. In cases with small pillows, 40–50 cm in size, the thickness of the sides can be increased. This way the bed will become the warmest and most comfortable.
The finished pads are simply secured to the rods supported by ties or adhesive tape.
- High sides.
Cover the entire wooden rods around the crib. They protect the baby quite well from drafts and protect against shocks. But the baby is forced to limit himself only to the view of the inside of his bed, which can affect the level of his mental development.
The disadvantage is that they completely block the child's view.
- Low sides that partially cover the bed bars.
But the safety functions of such products are quite limited.
- Sides with pockets.
If you want to make a bumper with pockets, then an essential condition will be their presence on the outside of the bed. Internal placement will always attract the baby.
He will try to extract and examine the contents.
- Rollers.
They are made and secured in the same way as pads. This option is used much less frequently, since it does not protect the child’s head well from bumps and falls. But under conditions of high temperature in the room where the baby is, this type of sides allows access to fresh cool air.
Therefore, this option is well suited for newborn babies who do not yet know how to move or crawl independently.
Protections made with fastenings in the form of ties, locks, or Velcro can tear when the child tries to rise and pulls the edge.
For this reason, the type with ordinary fasteners is more highly reliable.
The material used to make the bumpers is also very important. Artificial materials can irritate the skin, causing allergic or inflammatory reactions. Therefore, it is better to give preference exclusively to natural fabric.
It will enable the product to withstand washing well and dry quickly without losing its shape.
Buying or sewing protective crib bumpers for your baby is a parent’s decision for their baby.
The second option is Velcro. You will have to tinker with them, but when you remove the sides for washing, you will not have to untie the knots on the strings. To make Velcro sides, you need to sew thick strips of fabric with Velcro sewn onto them from the back. In the same way, you can use snaps, buttons or even a zipper.
Removable covers are made separately, and it is important to measure the workpiece correctly so that the cover fits - does not tighten the pillow and does not dangle on it. To sew fastenings in the right places, first sew the sides and try the finished product on the crib
This way you can see exactly where to sew ropes, Velcro or other fasteners.
To sew fastenings in the right places, first sew the sides and try on the finished product on the crib. This way you will see exactly where to sew ropes, Velcro or other fasteners.
Making a barrier from plastic pipes
A barrier-limiter for a children's bed can also be made from plastic plumbing pipes. You will need a special tool to cut such products, pipes of small diameter and connecting corners of the same cross-section.
Using this scheme, take from 5 to 7 straight tubes of the same size, cut small connecting ones up to 20 cm, and assemble the structure using corners of different configurations. Straight sections of the barrier are secured with T-shaped corners, the edges with L-shaped corners. To attach the holder of the future barrier, choose them with 4 holes.
The result is a smooth and rounded product. It is easy to wash and easy to make.
Where to buy and how much it costs
Online stores offer high-quality accessories for beds at reasonable prices:
- Lamellas (1 piece) – 80 rub.
- Ties – 80 rub.
- Hooks and clamps – 200 rub.
- Orthopedic frame – 2000 rub.
When purchasing a product with poor quality fittings, you can overpay many times over, because you will soon have to buy new furniture. It is better to pay attention to models with high-quality fittings from the very beginning.
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Foam tube construction
The lightest and simplest limiter is a design made of dense insulating foam pipes. You can fit one piece on both sides of the bed, connecting them under the mattress with ribbons.
If a larger barrier is required, then you need to take 3 pipes and also tie them together or fasten them with thick gray tape. The design is easy to assemble; even a baby’s mother can do it.
The products are quite soft, so a child will not feel pain when hit with a foot or hand. At the same time, the foam rubber is elastic and does not deform when pressed.
The parts can be easily disassembled and washed.
Having made a barrier for the bed themselves, parents can be absolutely calm about the safety of the baby. A self-made limiter will serve for a long time, reliably, and its cost is lower than a purchased one.
Main varieties
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
The stationary borders-limiters have shaped cutouts that are used by babies as a stop, allowing them to climb into the crib without the help of adults
For very young children, a barrier that completely covers the side of the bed is recommended. In addition, it should be high enough so that the child cannot fall over or climb over it.
For older children, a small limiter is sufficient, the purpose of which is to prevent accidental falls in their sleep. Such barriers usually cover only part of the length of the bed, and are often made retractable for convenience.
A removable children's bed restraint is considered an ideal solution for arranging a sleeping place
A common option is a removable restraint for a child, which can be conveniently removed when it is no longer needed. This removable barrier will also be indispensable if you are traveling with small children - you can easily take it with you and install it on any child or adult bed.
A built-in border-limiter for a children's bed is purchased along with the rest of the children's furniture
Depending on the material of manufacture, there are several types of protective edges.
- Soft - the simplest design would be a barrier made of foam rubber or padding polyester rolled into tubes. The resulting rollers are attached to each other, gaining the required height of the side. For more convenient care and an aesthetic appearance, such a limiter is covered with removable covers that can be washed in a machine. Such structures are usually attached with Velcro or ties to the bed mattress.
Beautiful soft side for a girl's bed
A net is a fairly effective way to protect your baby from falling during sleep. It is necessary to make sure that the material is strong; the child should not tear or push through the mesh with his weight. For fastening, you can make a frame from wood or metal slats.
Protective mesh on a metal frame
Plastic - such a barrier can not only be purchased, but also made independently. To do this, you will need ordinary plastic pipes for plumbing - they are easily cut and fastened together using corners. The result is an easy-to-use and neat-looking limiter that fits well into any children's room. The advantage of the design is the ability to disassemble it at any time, as well as good tolerance for wet cleaning.
Limiter-barrier for a children's bed made of plastic pipes
Wooden is the traditional option, the most labor-intensive, but best suited to a classic interior. This barrier is also characterized by the greatest strength and durability. A wide variety of designs and designs are possible. A wooden stopper is usually painted to match the color of the furniture, and decorative design options are often used.
Wooden side for baby's bed
Metal side limiter for loft bed
It is quite easy to make a barrier of any type yourself, it will not require large economic costs, and will serve no less reliably than a purchased one.
Unusual DIY budget limiter
Choosing the appropriate height and side size
The height and size of the sides should be selected based on the child’s age and degree of mobility in order to ensure the baby’s safety not only in sleep, but also during active games in the bed.
| Child's age | Types of activity | Side height, cm | Item size |
| 0–6 months | The child lies in the crib, turns over, sits up, tries to crawl | 30–40 | Full length of the bed |
| 6 months - 1 year | The child gets up in bed, holding onto the railings, actively crawls, tries to climb over the sides | 70–90 | Full length of the bed |
| 1–3 years | The child stands confidently on his feet, walks, gets in and out of bed independently | 20–30 | Full length of the bed |
| 3–6 years | The child gets up and lies down independently; the bed can be in a room separate from the parents’ bedroom | 20–30 | Partially covers the long edge of the bed |
| Second tier of bed regardless of age | — | Approximately 20 cm | Full length of the bed |
The height of protective barriers should also be chosen based on the child’s motor activity. The maximum value should occur at a time when the baby is still unsteady on his feet, but already wants to actively explore the world - he stands up in the crib, holding on to the sides, and tries to get out of it, crossing his legs. It is between the ages of 6 months and a year that the risk of injury from falling out of bed increases several times compared to any other age. A high side is necessary so that the child does not fall when trying to climb over it.
Decoration
Homemade limiter, with removable fabric cover
The limiter, made of wood, looks aesthetically pleasing; it is enough to polish or paint it with varnish so that there is no risk of getting a splinter. If plywood or chipboard was used, the side must be decorated.
A soft cover or case is best. If you lay padding polyester on the inside, the child will be protected from accidental blows during sleep.
Protective edge against falls, decorated with fabric
The limiter can also be coated with a special paint for wooden surfaces.
Do-it-yourself wooden barrier-limiter for a bunk bed
DIY bed railing to prevent falls
It is no secret that from the moment a child is born, his safety is the main concern for loving parents. Especially when they are not near him. One of these moments is bedtime.
After all, gradually developing, the baby begins to move more and more and, fidgeting in the crib, can unknowingly harm himself or fall out of it. In order to avoid such situations, you can equip the sleeping place with a protective side.
It can be purchased at the store. But it’s much more interesting to show your imagination and make a limiter for a children’s bed with your own hands.
What should the height of the limiter be?
Not the last criterion is the height of the side. It directly depends on the age of the child:
- For babies who have not yet begun to stand on their feet, it is 70 cm;
- If the child begins to rise, then in order to protect him from an unexpected fall, the height of the protection should be 90 cm;
It is also worth adjusting the length of the protection. The smaller the child, the more space the protection should cover. Therefore, for babies it is better to make a little thing that completely covers the long side of the crib. And when he grows up, limit the space partially.
Peculiarities
A bed restraint is a protective barrier that prevents the person on the bed from falling. Such devices can be built-in, that is, the design of the bed provides for the presence of such a barrier in advance.
You can also buy a limiter separately if you need it. It is clear that their color variations are also varied.
You can also choose the material from which the product is made based on your tastes and preferences.
Dimensions
If we talk about the size of the side, then this question directly depends on the age of the child. Young children, as noted above, need high restraints. So, for a crib measuring 70x120 cm, a side with a height of 70 cm will be optimal.
Older children need curbs to prevent them from falling while sleeping.
The size of the bed for children of this age is 70-95x150 cm. The optimal size of the limiter in this case is up to 30 centimeters.
A big child, in principle, does not need a limiter. As a rule, these are teenagers, and the border on their bed, rather, carries a certain design idea. For such children, beds up to 200 centimeters in length are purchased and the side usually takes up no more than a third of the bed.
Color solutions
There is no friend for taste and color, as they say. The color scheme of the bed limiter, as well as the bed itself, depends entirely on the flight of your imagination, since there are a great many of them on the market.
But parents traditionally prefer to purchase pink for a girl and blue for a boy. Designers also recommend taking into account the general style of the room and the colors of the main furniture, so that the purchase does not deviate from the overall design idea of the room.
Colors and decor
Among the variety of decorative options for bed restraints for children, everyone can easily find the perfect one for themselves. There are several nuances that will help make the choice easier. Modern psychologists unanimously claim that the younger the child, the more important it is for him to have different colors, patterns and details in his sleeping area. Looking at them every day, the baby develops vision, perception of color, size and perspective. Therefore, it would be a mistake to purchase monochromatic designs - it would be better if they had a small print of delicate pastel colors.
Traditionally, pink interior items are chosen for girls and blue for boys. This is an optional rule. Combinations of simple colors in soft shades look good - blue and yellow, green and pink.
An older child’s room or corner can be decorated in simpler shades, repeating the color scheme of the nursery’s interior. It’s good if it reflects the baby’s character or his hobbies. For a comic book lover, you can choose models with superheroes depicted on them, and for a young car collector, you can choose a racing track.
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When choosing a design option, it is important to pay attention to the properties of colors. So, yellow lifts the mood, green calms, and orange excites the psyche. In any case, it is recommended to refrain from an abundance of such active colors as black or red, or introduce them very carefully, with small color accents.
Review of the best manufacturers
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
Tomy bed restraints are available in pink and blue. The barrier is lined with soft fabric so that the child does not get hurt when touching it.
The limiter is installed under the mattress, the width of which should be from 70 to 90 centimeters. The barrier is held in place by the weight of the mattress and the sleeper, and has a 7-centimeter bend at the other end to prevent slipping from under the mattress.
The child can put his favorite toy in the pocket located on the barrier. If desired, it can be folded down to provide access to the child.
The price of such a device is approximately 3,000 rubles.
The compact folded size has a Babies and is suitable for those who like to travel with a child. The size of the device is 140 x 50 centimeters and is suitable for children aged three to five years.
This barrier is attached above the mattress using a unique fastening system, thanks to which it can be removed very quickly. The bright design of such a side will appeal to most little ones.
Baby nice side is made of cotton material. The Periotec filler used in this product is an environmentally friendly material. The product serves to protect the baby’s arms and legs from being pushed between the slats of the crib and from drafts.
Varieties
Depending on the intended purpose of the side, structures of different heights, configurations, fastening methods and degrees of protection are used. In cribs for babies, it is recommended to use restraints that completely cover the side or long side of the bed. For preschool children, protective systems are installed to protect them from accidentally falling out of bed during night or daytime sleep. They may not be installed along the entire perimeter of the bed, but cover only part of the long side of the mattress.
Often, a bed restraint is available with a mount that allows you to easily remove the unit from a child's bed and attach it to any other horizontal surface that requires restraint. These bumpers are convenient to use when moving, traveling, and in cases where the child needs to sleep outside of his usual bed. This installation is easy to install and will protect the child even if he sleeps on an adult bed.
All types of bed bumpers to prevent falls are divided into several categories, depending on the material of manufacture:
- Soft;
- Made from mesh-like material;
- Plastic;
- Wooden.
Soft
Soft bed bumpers are made of padding polyester material or foam rubber. A layer of this material is rolled into tubes and fastened together so that the resulting structure is stable and indestructible. By adjusting the number of rollers stacked on top of each other, sides of different heights are made.
In order for such limiters to always look clean and neat, they are covered with covers with a removable snake. The covers are washed in the machine, ironed and put back on foam rollers. This will help to always keep the children's bed clean and the room beautiful.
In order for this design to adhere well to the bed, foam rollers, fastened together, are attached to the mattress. For this, homemade ties, buttons or sew-on zippers are used. Another simple do-it-yourself fastening option is sewing Velcro onto the bed restrainer and onto the mattress. Velcro fastening is one of the most reliable, but at the same time easy to use and operate methods of attaching foam bumpers to a mattress.
Net
A bed limiter made of mesh material is used for cribs if the child is not too small and sleeps separately from his parents. The mesh must be very strong and can support the child if he rests his entire weight on it while sleeping. To securely fasten such protection, you should prepare a frame for the mesh and securely fasten it. The frame is made of wooden slats or metal stops. The restraints themselves are softened by putting fabric covers or foam pillows on them.
Plastic
Plastic protective barriers for beds come in two types:
- Purchased;
- Made by yourself.
The sides, made of plastic, have fairly high strength, combined with the low weight of the protective installation itself. Commercially available plastic restraints have an original set of necessary fittings for attaching the system to the bed.
When making such a system yourself, you can use available materials, such as plastic pipes for plumbing. They are very easy to fasten together, and thus create a side with vertical slats. The height of the slats is adjusted depending on needs and desires, the width of the holes between the slats - depending on the intended purpose of the side. The plastic bed barrier for children is very light, and there is no need to put soft covers on it. But if such a bed barrier is made of plumbing pipes, for ethical reasons it is covered with a cover or a thin blanket.
Wooden
Wooden restraints are the most popular and are often sold complete with cribs. The main advantage of a wooden stopper is that it is durable, versatile, and also that it fits any interior design. In addition, this installation is easy to wash, remove, and is completely safe for the baby. A wooden bed rail can be made in different designs, have different heights and fastening methods. Wooden barriers are not only used for cribs; they can be used as a removable barrier option for teenage or bunk beds.
How to attach?
The sides on the market are completely different both in appearance and in the way they are attached. The simplest fastening options involve holding the limiter using the weight of the mattress itself and the weight of the person sleeping on it.
As a rule, these are metal tubes, one or two, that are installed under the mattress. At the end, the arc has a bend of approximately 10 cm.
It is needed to prevent the barrier from slipping out from under the mattress.
In other cases, the restraints are attached to the bed frames.
It is clear that such models of limiters are suitable for wooden beds with drawers higher than the sleeping area. Such limiters are mainly fastened with bolts, when turned, the barrier strips installed on one side and the other of the drawer are compressed. It is necessary to rotate the bolt until the compression of the bars ensures a stable position of the limiter.
Other fastening options involve completely encircling the mattress. There are barriers that are installed on top of the mattress.
Soft borders are fastened using regular ties or Velcro.
How to properly care for edges
Soft sides require special attention to ensure their cleanliness. Fences must be cleaned once every six months, or as they become dirty. First, you need to remove the side and, if the manufacturer allows machine washing, run the washing machine cycle. If this is not possible, then you should clean it by hand using hypoallergenic powders.
Plastic or wooden fences only need to be wiped down during wet cleaning. Mesh barriers can also be wiped with a damp cloth, but if the dirt is heavy, you can rinse them in the shower.
How to do it yourself?
If the design of your bed does not provide for a side, but you still need one, you don’t have to resort to buying one, but make it yourself. Moreover, this business is quite entertaining and not so labor-intensive. And your child will always remember such care.
To make a wooden barrier, you will need: four slats, planks or shaped blanks straight from the inside and two long wooden blanks. It is clear that the four blanks must be identical and strong enough, because they will bear the entire weight of the product and with their help the limiter will be attached to the bed.
To prevent such fastenings from scratching the surface of the bed and sliding, it is possible and even necessary to rubberize them on the inside. Two blanks are attached perpendicular to one long rail, and two to the other.
This way you get two U-shaped products. These two products need to be fastened together with bolts and put on the bed frame.
Screwing in the bolts must be continued until the compression of the two halves of the limiter ensures its stable position.
If you have in your arsenal a tool for cutting plastic pipes, as well as the pipes themselves, you can easily make your own version of the limiter. To do this, you will need 8 tubes of the same size, which will provide the height of the barrier and 14 tubes, the size of which depends on the distance you want to get between the slats, 12 T-shaped corners and 4 L-shaped ones.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
This product is assembled quite easily and quickly, like a construction set. Such a limiter will not have sharp corners.
If desired, it can be covered with soft fabric.
You will learn more about how to make a bed restrainer with your own hands in the following video.
A low-cost manufacturing option is to make a barrier from pipes.
Moreover, if you need a high barrier, you can stack the pipes into several floors with ordinary tape. Such a limiter is secured under the mattress with strong tapes. The advantages of the product are that it is a budget option, it can be easily washed, the design itself is very light, assembly is not difficult, and the soft sides do not injure the child.
If your child is very small and you need a soft border around the perimeter of the crib to avoid injury to the baby’s arms and legs, you should give preference to natural fabrics that will not cause allergies in the baby. The size of the fabric should match the size of the sides of the crib. You can use synthetic winterizer as a filler.
This way you will have thin pillows that match the width and length of the bed. They are fastened with ties or Velcro, which must be provided in advance in the design of the side.
Types of bumpers for newborns
Before sewing the sides into the crib, you should choose its type and shape. They may differ in size, height, and complexity of manufacture. And most importantly, they look different, so choose according to your personal taste.
When a child begins to climb and inevitably fall, it is more appropriate to use a reliable high protection.
Snake
An excellent choice for you if you are comfortable with thread and needle. A snake is a long round roller that is laid out at the bottom along the perimeter of the bed and looks like a funny toy.
You can make several rollers of different sizes and colors to create a composition, then they will be easier to wash.
The snake can be made in the form of just a bright multi-colored roller made of beautiful fabric, or in the form of an animal: a funny long dachshund, a family of cats, fish or a boa constrictor from a cartoon. The main thing is to show your imagination!
Particularly interesting are the bumpers in the shape of animal pillows, houses or cars.
Cloudy
Clouds are a very popular form of sides among mothers. These are essentially bumpers in the form of small pillows in a crib for a newborn baby, but each pillow is shaped like a cloud. It is better to make such bumpers from fabric of a delicate shade, combining white with blue, pink, and cream. These clouds look incredibly delicate and are very easy to sew! You don't even need a pattern, just cut out a cloud from the fabric - the bottom is flat and the top is bumpy, and you're done!
The clouds can be the same shape and size, or they can be different. It's up to your discretion. More often they make the same shape, cutting out all the clouds from one template, but they take different fabric and alternate, for example, white and blue clouds. It turns out very beautiful.
Prevents the child from being injured from contact with hard parts of the crib while awake and sleeping.
Pigtail
The name speaks for itself: the braided side looks like a large soft braid woven from three thick fabric rolls. It is easy to do, especially if you have a sewing machine. You just need to sew three long sausages from soft fabric, and it is better that the fabric stretches a little, then it will be easier to weave a braid. Fill the “sausages” with soft filling, sew at the base and tie a pigtail, and also secure the other end with threads.
They create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for growth and development.
For a braid, you can use fabric of three related but different shades so that they combine harmoniously with each other. For example, soft turquoise, sky blue and cream. One of them may have a small pattern, but not all of them, otherwise it will turn out too colorful.
Modern young mothers strive to find for their babies not only high-quality and reliable, but also impressive-looking bumpers.
Animals
Another type of pillow is animals. There is room for your imagination to run wild! And making them with your own hands is much easier than you might think at first glance. The easiest way is to make square, rectangular or round pads, and make an animal out of them using fabric applique - to create the original face of a cat, dog, or owl.
When choosing sides, pay attention to the fastenings: elegant ties can come undone, and the baby can get confused in the ribbons, so the simpler and more reliable the fastening, the better for the baby. You can make ears or horns, even paws
But you should not use decorative elements made of plastic and other hard materials: sew on eyes, nose and other details only from fabric, because the side should be safe, and any hard parts can injure the baby
You can make ears or horns, even paws. But you should not use decorative elements made of plastic and other hard materials: sew on eyes, nose and other details only from fabric, because the side must be safe, and any hard parts can injure the baby.
Borders for a newborn's bed are not only a way to protect the baby from shocks and drafts, but also an excellent option for useful decor for a child's room.
Materials
Restrictors that have a protective and decorative function can be made of various materials.
Soft restraints are made of durable cotton fabric. The filler used is foam rubber, padding polyester or other soft and voluminous material. Sintepon is a soft hypoallergenic material with high thermal insulation properties, suitable for children from 0 to 6 months.
Soft, but at the same time elastic foam rubber is most often used as a filler. For convenience, it is placed in removable covers.
As a rule, such fillers are decorated with various inserts or applications.
Sometimes in such sides some hard material is chosen as the base. A solid base is upholstered with fabric and filler 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 look like either a solid canvas, or a slatted type, or a canvas with figured cutouts.
- Wooden options have a fairly durable structure, are environmentally friendly and can be installed in three different positions. Manufacturers use species such as oak, pine, maple or ash. All products undergo careful processing. They must be sanded and coated with varnish or paint that does not contain lead or other harmful components.
- The metal sides are quite reliable and durable. Metal is a cold material and therefore is most often used in combination with other materials.
- The design of combined sides can consist of various materials: solid wood, chipboard, plastic, metal in combination with soft foam rubber and fabric.
Which models are suitable for home sewing?
There are removable sides for the crib, which are mounted in the form of a dense rectangular piece on the side. The work requires reliable material, which is not always easy to find. In addition, it is worth taking care of fixation - this may require complex structural elements or rare fittings
In general, vertical removable parts for sidewalls are more convenient, but they are not so easy to make at home.
Borders for a newborn's crib
Non-removable sides are ideal for DIY sewing. They are either placed in the crib as an insert, or tied to it with ribbons, fastened with buttons, etc. Sewing a non-removable buffer is easier, since it is based on a filler and a cover. Such models are universal and do not require special materials, complex tools or skills. They can be decorated to your taste. A huge selection of fabrics and decorative elements, the ability to use several types of covers for the interior - all this gives room for imagination and creates a unique, inimitable atmosphere in the nursery.
Sewing bumpers for a baby crib is usually not difficult. They do not require intricate cutting. The parts are cut out according to the standard, or based on the dimensions of the crib, if its dimensions are far from those presented in the store.
Types of fixed sides
Protective soft fencing can be classified into several categories. The choice is strictly individual. At the same time, there are many types of fences with filler.
According to the degree of density, crib restraints are:
1. Solid - such bumpers are presented in the form of fabric stretched around the entire perimeter, or in the form of similar parts with a soft filler.
Solid side for crib
2. Composite - a bumper in this category consists of interconnected parts (they can also be of varying degrees of softness), the advantage of which is their multifunctionality (pillows, for example, can be used not only as part of the bumper, but also for their intended purpose).
Depending on the presence of additional elements, there are simple crib guards and decorated ones. For a small child, it is advisable to think through the decorative component so that the side serves not only as an element of safety, but also develops the baby’s visual reactions.
The limiter may have a bottom. It can also consist solely of sidewalls. It is advisable to make the choice of one design or another based on the temperature conditions in the room. If the apartment or house is quite cold, a dense base filled with insulation will be a good choice. The side parts of the side will be attached to it.
Soft side without bottom
The bumper, which is sewn to a dense base, allows less air flow for the child, but in the warm season and hot heating season this can negatively affect his well-being. In addition, a fence that is too dense can interfere with the child's ability to explore the world, completely obstructing his view.
Before cutting, it is necessary to take into account the configuration of the bumper that is supposed to be used:
3. Pillow sides - can be with or without removable covers; The main requirement for pillows is the absence of small parts in fasteners and other elements that the baby can accidentally pull into his mouth and swallow.
Pillow sides can be found both in standard beds and in extension beds. In the latter case, cutting and sewing are carried out with less material consumption.
Traditional cushion design
4. High soft barriers - the design blocks the view, despite the good protection of the baby from impacts and falls.
High bonbon sides
5. Low-height sides are the complete opposite of the previous option; they require a more attentive attitude to the safety of the child.
An alternative to the previous option is a low side
6. Bumper with pockets - the internal filling will always attract attention, so this configuration will educate and develop the little inhabitant of the crib, but at the same time it can overstimulate.
7. Fences in the form of rollers - this option can be used as an alternative to pillows.
Side bed rails in the form of pillows
Prices for sides for the arena
Playpen protection
Colors and design
Today, manufacturers produce bumpers of various shapes, materials and colors. When choosing, parents most often focus on the gender of the child. For girls, a pink side is most often purchased, and for boys, a blue option. 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 desired, you can purchase a stopper of a simple rectangular shape, but decorated with pockets, appliqués and many other elements that give the product an original look. There are options in the shape of animals, fairy-tale characters, flowers and many other items.
Thanks to the wide range of colors and variety of shapes, you can choose a restraint that will perfectly harmonize with your interior, perform a protective function and simultaneously develop the baby.
Manufacturers
The most famous manufacturer today is Ikea , which produces both soft and hard sides. Himmelsk model is suitable for cribs with an upper bottom position.
Product length 120 cm, height 60 cm. Attached to the crib from the inside using reliable Velcro fasteners.
The model can be machine washed and ironed at low temperatures.
The hard side of the Vicare has dimensions of 90x7.5 cm and is a rectangular strip attached to the crib using clamping metal strips. This model is suitable for older children, perfectly protecting them from falling to the floor, and at the same time does not prevent the baby from climbing into the crib on his own.
Tomy from Chinese manufacturers has been very popular lately It consists of a metal frame covered with soft fabric.
This model is suitable for children from one year old and can be installed under the mattress on a crib with a width of 70 cm or more. The part of the structure that runs under the mattress is held in place by the weight of the mattress and the baby.
If desired, the structure can be folded down using folding railings.
The longest limiter from French manufacturers has a length of 150 cm and a height of 44 cm. The Safety 1 St is made of a metal frame covered with breathable fabric. This side is the most suitable option for mattresses with a length of 157 cm or more. If necessary, it can be easily reclined.
How to choose?
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 restrictor must first be selected according to age. For babies from 0 to 7 months, a soft fabric stopper installed around the perimeter of the crib on the inside is suitable. When choosing it, it is better to pay attention to models made from natural fabrics with reliable fastening.
Decorative ties, buttons and Velcro should be on the outside and inaccessible to the baby’s hands. The colors should not be too bright, but too faded ones will not become a real developmental item.
- For older children who have learned to walk and can climb into a crib on their own, low-height restraints are suitable. For older children, 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 outside help.
- When choosing a limiter, you must also take into account the size of the bed. Manufacturers produce a variety of removable models adapted to different bed sizes.
- In addition, when purchasing, you need to pay attention to the components. The design of any limiter must be durable, and the surfaces of the parts must be free of crevices and gaps. If metal elements are present, they must be covered with plugs or recessed into the product.
When choosing a rack limiter, you need to pay attention to the distance between the slats. This value should not exceed 6 cm.
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