As you know, with the advent of a newborn, the life of both parents changes dramatically. First of all, there is a need to create the most favorable conditions for your child. And the crib acts as a necessary paraphernalia. In particular, we are talking about a pendulum bed, which, due to the rocking effect created, allows you to calm the baby, due to which he falls asleep faster.
There are many different models. And how to assemble a crib with a pendulum on your own? And most importantly - is it possible to make such furniture or is it easier to buy ready-made?
Information requires thorough analysis. But what kind of bed is this? This article will be devoted to the answers to these and some other related questions.
What is a swing crib?
A crib with a pendulum is the best option for a bed for newborns,which mimics the rocking effect on the mother's arms. In some cases, the baby is able to start this mechanism on its own when it turns around in an attempt to sleep.
It is only important that there is no obstacle in the area of the movable side, otherwise the rocking process will become impossible and the furniture will lose its functionality.
Modern models of cribs with sides, which are sold in many stores, are made from high-quality and strong wood, and therefore have a fairly long service life.
Component parts
As a rule, a swing crib consists of several main parts:
- frame;
- bed;
- backs;
- legs;
- pendulum mechanism.
Often only natural wood is used, as noted above. In this case, the material is covered with a water-soluble varnish. Some manufacturers supply their models with drawers, chests of drawers, as well as height adjustments.
Main element
The main element of the entire structure is the pendulum mechanism for a crib, which can be transverse, longitudinal or universal. In this case, only the child's bed sways, while the frame itself remains stationary.
In order to set the bed in motion, just touch the side with your hand - and it will begin to sway. And if mom has time, she can easily lull the baby to sleep, singing a lullaby softlysong.
As for the three types of pendulum, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Longitudinal mechanism
This option most of all allows you to imitate the presence of the baby in the mother's arms. The rocking trajectory in this case is back and forth, which is a more physiological way to lull the child. According to many experts, it is preferable to use such beds with a longitudinal pendulum, since they allow normalizing intracranial pressure.
And just due to the fact that the furniture sways back and forth, it can be placed against the wall, and it will not clutter up the space. This is very convenient, especially when the bed is located in the parent's bedroom.
At the same time, for some mothers, this type of rocking can cause certain difficulties or inconveniences. From their point of view, it is much easier to swing the baby in the transverse direction. Just for such cases, the following type of pendulum has been developed, which will be discussed below.
Swing
Outwardly, the whole structure resembles a cradle for easy rocking from left to right and vice versa. It is easy for parents to rock their child, even while lying in their own bed. But even in this case, the baby can independently set his crib in motion, turning from side to side.
As for the shortcomings, then the baby crib with a transverse pendulum has them. Such furniture needs quitebig space. Otherwise, due to lack of free space, the body of the crib will constantly hit the wall, which, in general, is undesirable.
In other words, it cannot be moved close to the wall, as is the case with a longitudinal pendulum. Another minus is the lack of physiology of the rocking process itself.
Universal option
The main feature of the universal pendulum (as you might guess) is that when assembling the crib, you can choose a more convenient option as an active one - longitudinal or transverse. Moreover, it is possible to alternate the longitudinal movement with the transverse one. So the baby can get used to both.
It is worth noting that if one child likes the longitudinal rocking, then this option is not always acceptable for another child. And it can take more than two weeks to understand which type is suitable in each case. This is precisely the beauty of assembling a crib with a universal type pendulum - thanks to the presence of two rocking options, the baby's sleep will be calm.
Typically, parents purchase beds years in advance, and during this period of time some changes may occur, including rearrangement of furniture. Having universal children's sleep furniture available, you can not worry about the upcoming rearrangements. This bed will take any convenient place.
One nuance of all types of pendulum
It is worth noting that regardless of the type of pendulum (transverse, longitudinal, universal) they all haveone major drawback. Small children get used to rocking very quickly. And for this reason, subsequently falling asleep on a static surface will be quite difficult.
The best choice for most babies is still the assembly of a crib with a pendulum of a longitudinal design. At the same time, studies show that children who are accustomed to both types of rocking develop the vestibular apparatus better. It is recommended to buy the model that has an affordable price and will take its rightful place in the children's room or parent's bedroom.
Preparatory stage
The procedure for assembling and installing a baby bed consists of two main stages - preparation and the actual assembly process itself. First you need to prepare everything you need:
- instruction;
- screwdriver depending on the type of fasteners (one or more);
- crib details;
- hammer;
- reversible key;
- screws;
- plugs for screws;
- fabric.
After unpacking, it is necessary to inspect all the details of children's furniture.
Assembly process
How to assemble a crib with a pendulum? Usually, professional furniture assemblers are used to assemble a cabinet or kitchen cabinet. However, a baby bed can be assembled independently, without outside help. Moreover, it is more convenient to assemble the crib already on the spot, that is, in the children's room or in the parents' room.
The process itself, in turn, also consists of several steps:
- Stage 1. The assembly process of the baby crib begins with the installation of a fixed fence. The side and bottom parts are connected with screws. After that, a headboard is attached to them.
- Stage 2. Now the bed is attached on 4 sides, and only then the movable grill is installed. Notches are provided on the non-side walls of the structure. The grille is simply inserted into them and fixed with screws.
- Stage 3. How to install the pendulum on the crib? Now you can just start working on this mechanism. To do this, between the backs it is necessary to fix the guides in the amount of 4 pieces. A wooden bottom is mounted between the two upper ones. After that, it is necessary to fix the lower part of the pendulum with screws.
- Stage 4. At the final stage, the box is assembled in the same way as the pendulum. Movable elements are attached to the top of the pendulum, the legs of the crib are fixed on them.
If wheels are provided, then you need to fix them in the designated places, after turning the crib over. But it all depends on the situation and preferences, how to assemble a crib with a pendulum - if there is a need to move furniture, then it is much easier to do with wheels.
However, when the crib is in one place, the wheels can be left unattached, even if they are included.
Helpful tips for choosing a baby cot
When it comes to a child, every effort must be made to create favorable conditions for him. To do this, it is worth considering something:
- Children's sleeping furniture should be completely safe - no sharp corners or unfinished parts!
- Make sure that the parts are made of eco-friendly, high-quality and hypoallergenic material. And you need to take care of this even when choosing a crib. It's not a sin to ask the seller for a certificate.
- The bed itself should be comfortable.
- Regularly check the crib for stability and secure bolts. This will allow you to identify any problems in advance.
- The crib should be cleaned from time to time with mild detergent and water.
How to assemble a crib with a pendulum, now it's clear. The last thing to keep in mind is choosing a mattress for your child.
It is necessary to purchase only one that is made from natural ingredients. It should also be orthopedic so that the baby sleeps soundly and soundly throughout the night.
