It is no secret that from the moment a child is born, its safety is the main concern for loving parents. Especially at a time when they are not next to him. One such point is sleep time.
After all, gradually developing, the baby begins to move more and more, fidgeting in the crib, can unknowingly harm itself or fall out of it. In order to avoid such situations, it is possible to equip a berth with a protective side.
It can be purchased at the store. But it is much more interesting to show imagination and make a limiter for a children's bed with your own hands.
How to make a side against falls from the bed with your own hands
The main condition when designing a limiter for a children's bed with their own hands, the photo of which is above; ease of use. It should be easy to remove and mount, so various fasteners or Velcro, as well as elements of furniture fittings, are most often used to fix it. They are also distinguished by the type of material from which they are made, into the following options:
- Plastic;
- Wooden;
- Soft;
- Grid.
Let's take a closer look at each delimiter.
Soft options
This product is the easiest to make. It is a protective fence made of fabric (calico, satin, chintz) with a filler placed inside. For stuffing, it is best to use a synthetic winterizer. Foam rubber may also be suitable. This view is attached to the bed with ties, Velcro or other knitted fasteners.
Important! In order that the synthetic winterizer does not fall lumps, quilt the product.
Plastic models
The side for a bed from falls with your own hands requires the presence of plastic tubes for water supply. In addition to the pipe itself, from which the base will be built, you will need several tees and turns to connect the parts of the fence to each other. As fixing elements that will hold the product in place, use plastic fasteners for this pipe.
After manufacturing, be sure to check that this protection does not have sharp protrusions. If any, it is easy to get rid of them with sandpaper.
Wooden crafts
This view is a rectangular piece of chipboard, which is attached to the bedroom with furniture fittings. It can also be made in the form of a wooden frame with transverse rails. The first variation is notable for its small height and greater mass. Also, it is most often a fixed and fixed structure. The second type is easier and more convenient.
Grid
This method uses a dense mesh stretched over the frame, which gently holds a small fidget and does not harm from hitting it. For the frame, wooden battens or metal holders are used. In this case, the base should be wrapped with a soft cloth with a layer of filler (foam rubber or synthetic winterizer). This protection has a beneficial effect on the circulation of air within the crib and does not block the view of the room for the baby.
Attention! When choosing a net for this facility, make sure it can support your child’s weight.
What should be the height of the limiter
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 up, it is 70 cm;
- If the child began to rise, then in order to protect him from an unexpected fall, the height of protection should be 90 cm;
- A more restrictive height of 20-30 cm is sufficient for older children.
It is also worth adjusting the length of 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 to partially limit the space.
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