Baby cot

The appearance of a child is a new stage in the life of a young family. They are getting ready for it in advance, at this moment the parents are getting closer, jointly taking care of their children. In the house there are necessary things from the first days: oilcloths, diapers, diapers, bath, special hygiene products, personal sleeping place. The cost of all the required items can be very burdensome for young couples, sometimes overwhelming. Many try to save money, for example, independently make toys, make a crib with their own hands.

If you make the right drawing, plan the bed structure, the furniture can be used for a long time, from the moment the baby is born to its 4th, 5th anniversary. It is extremely important from the first day to teach the baby to sleep separately. It is unacceptable to lay it in the bed of parents. Although most moms sleep very sensitively, but in a dream irreparable can happen. In addition, it is difficult to wean the child from the parental bed.

Advantages and features of making a bed by yourself

In furniture stores for sale many models of cribs made of various materials. Mainly used wood and its derivatives, but there are plastic options. It is not always possible to find furniture for a newborn that satisfies all requirements, and suitable products have a very high price. In this case, homemade designs will be an excellent alternative, they have several advantages, expressed in the following:

  1. Cost Self-made furniture will cost much less than purchased counterparts, which will help save the family budget.
  2. Reliability. During preparation and assembly, the strength of all composite assemblies is checked at each stage.
  3. Environmental friendliness. The bed for your son or daughter is made only from natural wood, which does not emit harmful substances.
  4. Exclusivity. An independent drawing will become a guarantee of an individual, unique product.
  5. Gaining experience. When working, a person acquires new skills that can later be applied in the production of such items.
  6. Compatibility with the interior and style of the room.

In the manufacture of beds should follow certain rules:

  • for work it is necessary to use only environmentally friendly materials, which include natural wood;
  • the surface should not have sharp corners, roughness, chips, protrusions;
  • the product must match the height, weight, physiological parameters of the baby.
  • it is necessary to provide protection against falling, rolling the child.
  • multifunctional constructions are suitable for small apartments or houses; for this you can use the free space under them, install additional boxes, make a play area.

Designs and sizes of children's beds

The easiest way to make standard furniture, which consists of four legs, frame, mattress and headboard. The model is used exclusively for sleeping baby. If the berth is insulated around the perimeter of the walls with bars, then you get a classic bed for a newborn. Although for this category you can use the cradle, playpen, rocking chair, added options.

In small rooms it is more practical to install multi-functional items. For this they are equipped with drawers, chest of drawers, other useful items. A very functional bed with an attic, where the bed is placed on the second tier. Below you can organize a playground, set lockers for storing items.

Unusually looks furniture made in the form of a typewriter. This is an option for more adult children under the age of adolescence. Non-standard design will allow you to make invisible lockers inside, hidden under the hood or behind the door. Many elements will have to be tricky, which will require certain carpentry skills.

Among the custom designs, you can choose a bed-house. This model is suitable for children over 3 years. There are all the elements of a standard item, as well as doors and windows, a dual-pitch roof. Decorative products will decorate any interior, will delight every child.

What material to make beds

With independent construction of children's furniture, it is necessary to determine the materials that will be used in the process of work. The main requirement is that the raw materials used should be environmentally friendly and not harm the development of the baby. Let us dwell on this issue in more detail, consider the best option for all components of the structure:

  1. Mattress. It is recommended to purchase it in a specialized store, as the purchased models are produced taking into account the recommendations developed by orthopedic doctors. If you plan to use the bed for more than one year, then it is better to choose double-sided products with varying degrees of rigidity. For children up to three years, a hard, hard coating is required, which contributes to the fixation of the back, the proper development of the body. The filler should be wool, you should not take models that include wool and foam rubber. Upholstery should also be made of natural fabric, have an antiseptic coating.
  2. Frame, slats, legs, sidewalls. For the beloved child should only choose a tree. To work fit conifers: pine, spruce. Natural wood breathes, it is strong enough, suitable for any interior. Those who decide to use MDF or chipboard should remember that the plates contain phenol and formaldehyde resins, so you need to take only models with emission class E-0.
  3. Protective equipment To extend the service life, wooden surfaces are treated with special compounds, they are painted, varnished. For these purposes, nitroenamel, acrylic, water-based paint for children's rooms are used. A great option would be to use wax. To preserve the texture of wood, you can use acrylic varnish, other options have high toxicity.

In the presence of free cash, you can purchase solid wood species: solid oak, larch. This is the most durable material, the products look rich, but processing raw materials is quite difficult.

We make a bed with your own hands

Having firmly decided to build a structure yourself, you should understand all the nuances associated with its creation. Initially developing a drawing in which all the constituent elements are displayed. Then acquire the necessary materials for the work, prepare the tools, in the absence of any of them, buy it again.

Based on the scheme, the raw materials are marked out under the component parts. They are cut, combined into a single structure, treated with special compounds, painted, varnished, decorated. For clarity, we consider in detail the main stages, which includes the process of making a classic crib.

Drawings and diagram

Creating any object is impossible without a drawing. In a graphic image made at a certain scale, the dimensions of the nodes are indicated. To compile it will require minimal skills in drawing, you can also use special programs. When developing a project you should consider:

  1. The dimensions of the room where the product will be installed. In a spacious room you can arrange a larger bed.
  2. Dimensions of standard products for children up to three years are 120x60 cm. If you plan to use the structure in the future, you should give preference to the larger models 150x60 cm, 180x70 cm.
  3. From the bottom of the crib, you can equip lockers that store baby clothes.
  4. For preschoolers it is worthwhile to provide removable bumpers that will protect them from rolling and falling.
  5. Design and decoration is chosen depending on the preferences of parents.

Necessary tools and materials

For the manufacture and assembly of the bed will require the following materials:

  • board;
  • MDF sheet;
  • varnishes and paints;
  • screws, fasteners, rubber heels on the legs.

Instruments:

  • wood saw, jigsaw;
  • hammer, screwdriver, screwdriver;
  • drill; drill;
  • measuring instruments, simple pencil.

Main parts and their preparation

Standard bed consists of 4 legs, 2 backs, sidewalls, removable sides, frame, slats, mattress. The last item from the list is purchased in finished form, the rest are made by hand. The process is as follows:

  1. In accordance with the drawing, the marking of all component parts is applied to the tree. You can do this with the help of a tape measure and a simple pencil.
  2. Jigsaw, saw is cutting elements.
  3. Components are ground with sandpaper.
  4. Depending on the length of the sidewalls, the metal angles used to install the mattress are cut out by the grinder. They are drilled holes for screws, for fastening them to the tree.
  5. All components are painted, treated with varnish.

The main stages of assembly

Work on the assembly of the bed produced in the following sequence:

  1. Gather backs, located at the head and foot. They are connected to the legs.
  2. Prepare the base for the mattress. To do this, metal corners are fastened to the wooden sides with the help of screws. Top slats are fixed to them, perpendicular to the side walls.
  3. The backrest and base under the mattress are connected with the help of furniture fittings, for reliability it is better to use the corners.
  4. A mattress is installed on the frame.
  5. On each side are removable protective bumpers mounted on special metal or wooden fittings.
  6. If necessary, the finished product is decorated.

Manufacturing and assembly of a bed-machine

From this design, children will be delighted. Make it the power of each. To do this, you need to make a drawing or download it online. After that, you can proceed to the pattern of parts and assembly. The work consists of the following steps:

  1. Side and front walls are made of furniture board.
  2. On the side surfaces there are cutouts that imitate the doors of the car, through which it will be convenient for the child to get inside.
  3. On one of the end parts with an electric jigsaw, the holes for the headlights and the radiator are carefully cut out.
  4. Next, a few more plates are cut out, imitating the hood of the car, the windshield.
  5. Wheels are being prepared.
  6. Wooden corners are fastened to the side walls, on which the mattress base is laid.
  7. A rectangular frame is assembled from the prepared parts and mounted on the wheels.
  8. The resulting billet is painted or varnished.
  9. The base is fixed inside the frame, the mattress is laid.



Features of the assembly beds for newborns

For newborns, the bed design should be slightly different. Its standard size is 120x60 cm; when a child reaches 3 years old, it will become cramped for him. When planning it is worth considering the possibility of adjusting the height of the bed. When a child is small, it is convenient to place it higher, and as soon as he learns to stand up, for safety, the bottom will have to be lowered.

For a comfortable sleep, crumbs, parents, neighbors, in the crib should provide one removable side or end wall, which will allow you to place it near the parent. The distance between the rods around the perimeter is made in the range of 2.5 - 6 cm. These are the optimal dimensions at which the child will not be able to pinch his fingers or stick his head. Do not forget about the strength of the product, good fixation of removable elements.

In addition to these features, often the legs of the bed set on wheels, making it mobile. Also equipped with pendulum mechanisms or rocking. Their use is recommended by pediatricians. This makes it easy to lull the child. It is advisable to use the bumper only in the first months; afterwards it should be removed to increase the view of the child’s world.

Bed decor soft sides of own tailoring

Not only dad can contribute to the family budget by making a ready-made cot. Mom can join this process by decorating the product with soft sides. Externally, the hack resembles covers filled with filler. In addition to the decorative function, they perform a practical, protect the child from accidental strikes on the bars, do not allow him to stick his hand between them. When sewing, you should comply with certain requirements:

  • The fabric should be only natural, flax, calico, cotton. It is necessary to use wool as a filler.
  • The material is better to choose light, pastel shades that have a good effect on the psyche of the child.
  • If there is a drawing, then it should be medium-sized, small will annoy him.

Master class on making a bunk bed

This is ideal for a family with two children of the same age, whether it is a boy and a girl or same-sex babies. The design of a bunk bed repeats single-tier. A small difference is only in the presence of the ladder, the height of the product, the fastening of the two boxes on the same supports. For security, a top is provided on the top, located around the perimeter. To understand all the intricacies of the model, consider a master class for making such a bed:

  1. We prepare boards with a section of 3.5x10 cm. According to the chosen scheme, we cut 4 blanks of 190 cm each, 4 - 180 cm each, 4 - 80 cm each.
  2. On 190 cm boards, departing from each edge by 30 cm, on both end sides from the top and bottom we make grooves for the width of the crossbars 3.5 x 10 mm.
  3. We collect the side backs. To do this, with the help of segments of 80 cm connect two legs-supports.
  4. The finished backs are connected using 4 sections of 180 cm, installed in the outer end grooves.
  5. Top and bottom make the basis for the mattress. To do this, lamellas are nailed on the perimeter of both tiers over the sidewalls. Here you can not embed them, thanks to the sides in a circle.
  6. We mount the stairs. Its length should be the distance from the lower edge of the lateral partition to the upper edge of the support.
  7. Install the bumpers, put the mattress.



Self-manufacturing beds with storage boxes

The basis for the manufacture of such a design can take any drawing of a standard bed. The only difference will be in the presence of full side walls and drawers. First of all, it is necessary to determine their number. It can be one element that occupies all the space under the crib, two, and even three. Also worth considering the type of sliding parts. There are two radically different options: independent of the main body, fixed to the frame, sliding on the guides.

The process of building the product will be similar to the preparation and assembly of a conventional single children's bed. Here it is necessary to provide not the legs, but the side walls and intermediate partitions on which the guides will be attached. Also it is worth considering the fact that the gap between the floor and the bottom of the tray should be at least 1 cm.

For the manufacture of the box you need to prepare four wooden pieces, their dimensions depend on the size of the space under the bed. Next, they are connected in a rectangular or square box, a sheet of chipboard and plywood is nailed to the bottom. To strengthen the structure from the bottom, 4 support strips are installed along the entire perimeter; they make a supplement bottom that allows you to store heavier objects.

Ways to decorate

For a children's bed comfort conditions and practicality of the design are equally important. To improve the conditions for the child, auxiliary decorative elements are used, which also have a number of useful functions. Consider the most popular options for decorating this item:

  • Canopy. An elegant canopy that is sewn from any natural fabric. This item is recommended to use up to 4-5 months.

In addition to decoration, the product serves as protection against insects. It accumulates a lot of dust, so it must be washed frequently.

  • Canopy. In contrast to the previous version, only light, transparent materials are used: tulle, organza, veil. Fastening is made by means of a bar.
  • Valance. This is the frame of the lower edge of the bed. It closes the lower part of the furniture, which will perfectly mask some of the mistakes made in the self-production of the crib.
  • Suspended toys. Often suspended in a pair with a music mobile. This type of decor is made of cardboard or fabric. Contribute to the development of the child. They can have the most diverse appearance, be it snowflakes, animals, flowers or others.
  • Stickers. You can buy them in any furniture store. When fixing them, it is worthwhile to take care that the child cannot reach them.

Painting the bed - which paint is better to use

In the industrial production of cots use oil paints. They improve the appearance, protect the surface from damage, they are easy to clean from dirt. When choosing their own coloring agents, one should study their composition, make sure that there are no toxic, toxic elements in it. These requirements are met:

  • Acrylic paints on a water basis. Differ in high cost and high operational qualities.
  • Nitrokraski. Не имеют выраженного запаха, стоят недорого, быстро сохнут.
  • Водоэмульсионные. Характеризуются длительным сроком службы. С их помощью можно скрыть неглубокие трещины.
  • Воск. Самый дорогой вариант. It is a flawless, high-quality coating with water-repellent properties.

Tips for choosing a mattress and pillows for a child

Man can not do without a pillow. This is due to the device of the human body. The element supports the bending of the cervical spine, promotes blood flow to the brain. The child begins to enclose this object at the age of 1-2 years, depending on his physical development. The product should have a rectangular shape from 30x40 to 40x60 cm. Its thickness should be: for children up to three years - 3-4 cm, after - 5-6 cm. Its elasticity takes an important place, too soft a pillow will lead to pain in the cervical vertebra, quick fatigue.

Bird fluff, natural wool, buckwheat husk, holofiber, latex are used as filler. The last three options are the best in elasticity. When selecting a fabric material, preference should be given to natural fiber, treated with antiseptics. It is better to choose models in which the cover is fastened with a zipper, then you can control the condition of the filler.

Unlike a pillow, a mattress is needed from the first days of a child. It should be hypoallergenic, safe, absorb and evaporate fluids without any problems. For babies, elasticity is also of great importance, so you need to take only orthopedic products. The rest of the filler and trim requirements are almost the same as for pillows.

Choosing bed linen

Any person during sleep is gaining strength, and the kids are still growing and developing. Every parent wants to make this moment calm. In this issue they are helped by bed linen, which should be of high quality, made from natural materials. For these purposes, the following types of fabric are used:

  • cotton,
  • chintz
  • satin
  • calico,
  • linen,
  • bamboo.

The color of the selected canvas should be neutral, it is better to use pastel, light colors, which make you sleep. For newborns, a product without a pattern is suitable; older children, but not adolescents, are underwear with a print of their favorite characters from animated series. Also when choosing bedding it is worth paying attention to:

  • the material should not lose its structure and color from frequent washes;
  • do not take clothes with buttons, ribbons, lace;
  • the filler should be selected from down or wool;
  • use different fabrics according to the season.

Conclusion

Having studied the ready-made schemes, having considered all the positive and negative sides associated with the independent production of a crib for your baby, any parent will build a similar structure. In this process, all family members can participate. Dad will prepare and assemble the frame, and Mom will select a mattress, pillow, bed linen, do the home decoration elements. This will not only save the family budget, but also show the child that they care about him, love him.

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