The baby is already grown and barely fits in the crib, which has been a place of sleep and active pastime since birth? Pediatricians are advised to purchase sleeping places for grown-up children on the model of adults; in this case, a sofa in the nursery will be an excellent choice. There are much more requirements for the furniture of young users than for adults. The main issues that concern parents are the functionality of mechanisms, aesthetic appearance, naturalness of the material, strength, environmental friendliness and safety. It will not be superfluous to listen to the opinion of a growing personality, she should like the colors and shape of the object. Moms and dads will have to work hard to make the sofa fit the interior of the room without creating dissonance with other objects.
What to look out for?
When choosing sofas for children from 3 years old, you should clearly define their location. If we are talking about a sliding model, you need to make sure that there is enough free space in the room to unfold it. The sofa, transformed into a bed, should leave 2-3 meters of territory for unhindered movementbaby around the room.
Specifications that children's furniture must meet
The following requirements apply to the choice of a sofa for a child from 3 years old:
- Sharp corners should be avoided to avoid injury, products with rounded edges are priority.
- Sidewalls must be securely fixed.
- Sofas equipped with drawers will help optimize the space of the nursery. So the child will learn to order from an early age. The hidden niche will become a cozy home for numerous toys. It is ideal if it is equipped with guides that will protect the baby's hands from injury.
- The design should be stronger than adult models. Otherwise, a child with raging energy can break furniture in record time.
- If parents are looking for a transformer model, the folding / unfolding mechanism should be simple so that a small user can cope with a new bed without the help of adults.
- Upholstery and filling should be based on hypoallergenic materials of natural origin.
- When choosing a frame, you should make sure it is environmentally friendly.
Bed versus sofa
Most parents who go to a furniture store are faced with a difficult choice: to buy a sofa or a bed for children from 3 years old? Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
We offer dads andmothers to get acquainted with them so that they can once again be convinced of the correctness of their purchase:
- Bed. If you complete the frame with an adaptive orthopedic mattress, you don’t have to worry about the incorrect formation of the spine of a growing organism. Sleep on such a product will be he althy and strong, because there is a solid base under the back.
- Sofa. It takes up a minimum of space, which frees up space for active games - an ergonomic solution for small children. Models are equipped with capacious convenient boxes for storage of linen. Soft upholstery reduces the likelihood of injury compared to a bed. Modern models of sofas for children also have orthopedic properties.
Obviously, sofas for children over 3 years old have more advantages over beds.
Species assortment
There is a huge variety of furniture for toddlers on sale.
It's time to get acquainted with its main types:
- Corner sofas. When folded, they occupy a minimum of space, when unfolded, they form a comfortable sleeping place for a child. Modern models can be safely called a masterpiece of design ideas, and innovative folding mechanisms will last a record long time.
- Bunk. Ideal solution for a family with two children. The first tier is represented by a comfortable folding sofa for children from 3 years old, the second - by a regular bed. During the day, the “ground floor” serves as a place for games, reading or watching cartoons together, in the evening for lightwith the movement of a child's hand, it transforms into a full-fledged place to sleep.
- Withdrawable. The competitive advantage of the described model is the absence of depressions and sharp changes in height. Here orthopedic properties are expressed as much as possible. A nice ergonomic addition will be the presence of a linen box.
Arguments in favor of folding sofas
Furniture for children with the possibility of transformation is in unprecedented demand. The popularity of folding models is justified by a wide range of applications: during the day it is a great place to play, read, etc., and at night it is a comfortable bed to relax.
Comfortable, practical, functional furniture option does not have to be changed as often as a baby bed. He will "grow" with the baby.
The size of the sofa for a child from 3 years in width reaches 80 centimeters. This will ensure the correct position of the child during sleep.
A wide range of design solutions and upholstery materials will allow you to harmoniously fit the furniture into the interior of any nursery. And the possibility of creating a custom-made sofa will make the baby a unique owner of a comfortable replacement for the cradle.
Modern transformation mechanisms
The book is one of the simplest mechanisms, the quality of which has been tested over the years. Unpretentious in care and elementary in maintenance. Applicable only to simple sofa models that take up a lot of space.
Competitive advantages of the eurobook are simplicity, convenience, maximum service life of the click-clack mechanism. sleeping surfacethe place is flat, similar to the bed. Comes with a spacious storage box. The use of such a mechanism is limited to straight and angled full-size models.
The vast majority of small sofas in the nursery are equipped with a roll-out folding system. Convenience and ease of transformation allow the child to independently prepare a place to sleep, without the help of adults. The roll-out mechanism also has disadvantages - the bed is located quite low here, and quickly breaks when unfolded.
Less common transformation options
A rarer, but no less popular design "Dolphin" is characterized by a high, even sleeping space, withstands impressive loads, and is easy to unfold. You can meet such a mechanism in large angular or straight models.
"Kangaroo" is realized in furniture with legs, which is easy to transform into a wide bed. As a rule, such structures have a narrow shape. The folding mechanism is quite fragile and requires careful handling, so it can quickly fail in inexperienced children's hands.
The Elf folding/unfolding technique provides for a niche for linen and an orthopedic base. Will organically fit into a small room. The process of turning a sofa into a sleeping place is difficult, the baby cannot cope with it.
"Accordion" is easy to disassemble and assemble, takes up little space, is equipped with a capacious drawer. The described mechanism involves the additional usemattress, joints during sleep create irregularities, which in the long run will negatively affect the condition of the spine of a small user.
Constructive solutions and design features
In order to teach a child to be independent from an early age, many parents tend to choose a model with a convenient folding mechanism, which even a baby can master. What other characteristics should have sofas for children from 3 years old, consider below.
Toddlers who decide to change the infant cradle to adult furniture, a mini-sofa is suitable, the headboard and backboard of which resemble a large round soft toy.
A sofa for an older girl or boy can have any shape, both straight and angular. At the peak of popularity - asymmetric designs, as similar as possible to adults. Unequal parallels will give the interior of the nursery an original, interesting look.
The color of a sofa for a child from 3 years old should be bright, but not flashy. Upholstered furniture should harmoniously fit into the space of the room, daily delighting others with its appearance.
When choosing the right place to sleep, it is important to pay attention to its size. According to the World He alth Organization, the width of a mattress for one child should be at least 80 centimeters. This distance is enough to spread your arms during sleep and freely roll over on each side. To protect the child, who still has poor control over his body in a dream, from injury, parentsit is necessary to select sofas for children from 3 years old with sides.
Disadvantages of sofas
The disadvantages of this type of furniture are as follows:
- Unable to change the mattress. If during the game the kid spoils the upholstery of the furniture, and it will not be possible to wash it with home cleaning products, the only way to give it its original appearance will be to order an expensive upholstery service.
- Daily assembly/dismantling. If the sofa is used both for sleeping and for playing, parents should prepare a bed for the baby for night and daytime sleep.
- Daily cleaning of linen. In addition to unfolding a bed, it is necessary to adapt it to rest: lay a sheet, put a pillow, blanket or blanket. It is good if the sofa for children from 3 years old is equipped with a niche for storing bed linen. Otherwise, parents will have to empty the closet shelf so that the child can put bed linen there.
The perfect sofa for a boy
To make the sofa not only a place to sleep, but also a true friend, the future owner should be included in the choice. At the peak of popularity - soft products with favorite cartoon characters, from Spider-Man and Iron Man to cars.
Furniture can be made in rich contrasting colors (for example, blue with red, green with purple, etc.).
Sofas for boys in the more expensive sector can be made in the form of a spaceship, a motorcycle or a racing car. Such offers will not leave indifferent any user. Due to the excessive activity of young mischief-makers, the sofa must have increased strength.
Offers for little princesses
The sofa for the girl should directly correspond to her taste preferences. It is good if the color scheme and decoration will reflect the temperament of the child, and the dimensions - the size of the room. It is logical that bulky models will not fit in small apartments.
So, what requirements should a truly girlish sofa meet? Be moderately bright, contain plenty of pillows, ruffles in the form of flowers and hearts.
Selection of upholstery material
When choosing furniture for an existing interior, it is easiest to work with children's rooms. The main criteria are bright colors and intricate shapes. It is important to understand that children will not be able to sit properly on upholstered furniture like adults, they need to move 24 hours 7 days a week.
Therefore, the following requirements are imposed on the quality of the facing material:
- The permanent leader for children's sofas is Teflon-coated fabric. It is stain resistant and also easy to clean.
- Chenille takes second place and is less resistant to dirt, food residue, paint, etc. However, it does not wipe off.
- Jacquard is almost impossible to clean. For children's rooms, this is not the best solution. If the choice fell on this type of upholstery, it is recommended to prepare several interchangeable covers.
Summing up
Due to functionality specific tomodern furniture products, a children's sofa will harmoniously complement any space. Regardless of the footage of the baby's abode, the design will be selected taking into account its requirements, size and the chosen transformation mechanism.
Before making a purchase, it will not be superfluous to double-check the following points:
- The transformation mechanism is so reliable and easy to use.
- Materials - request certificates confirming their naturalness and environmental friendliness.
- Safety - inspect the model for protruding sharp and hard parts, they should be absent.
- Comfort - the size of the bed should be 50 centimeters longer than the height of the child, and not less than 80 centimeters wide.
