Controversy over the use of a canopy over a crib has been going on for a long time. So, some parents are skeptical about the use of this accessory, considering it a useless dust collector. But some young dads and moms consider the canopy to be a rather functional device that allows you to create a good microclimate in the crib for your newborn baby.
Young parents often think about how to assemble a canopy holder? Having studied the technique for performing this work and step-by-step instructions, it is not particularly difficult to assemble the canopy with your own hands. At the same time, having the necessary tools, it would be useful to listen to the advice of specialists.
Appointment of the canopy
Adaptation of a child to new living conditions will be much easier if light and beautiful material is hung over a cozy bed. In the first months of life, a large space even frightens the child, which leads to his anxiety.
Basicthe purpose of the canopy is to create a favorable microclimate that contributes to the proper development of the baby in the first stage of life.
The use of a canopy is justified in the following situations:
- In a brightly lit room, the use of thick material over the baby's bed allows for a pleasant shading from the sun's rays. In such conditions, the child's sleep will be calm and strong.
- A beautiful canopy over the head can create a good mood for the baby.
- Fine mesh or lightweight material effectively protect the baby's crib from dust and various insects, which also contributes to good sleep.
- An important factor is the reliable protection of the baby from moving people and a large number of various objects that quickly tire him.
Therefore, before deciding how to assemble the canopy holder, it is necessary to consider its purpose for the specific living conditions of the child and the location of the crib.
Choice of style
There are a large number of canopy styles. Very often, the color scheme of the material is chosen in accordance with the interior of the children's room or the room where the crib is installed. Therefore, the question of how to assemble a canopy holder for a crib should be decided in conjunction with the style of the furniture.
If the child's room is located on the sunny side of the apartment or house, then the creation of comfortable living conditions for the baby will depend on the protection of direct exposure to bright light. For these purposes, the use of fabrics of mediumdensity. In dimmer lighting, it is better to use fabrics made of light material or a mesh look.
Also, when choosing a style, you need to pay special attention to the length of the shelter. The material should hang down to the legs of the crib to keep dust and insects out of the bed.
Special importance should be given to the convenience of using the canopy. Fabrics should be used that do not fold and allow the infant to be taken out of the crib freely and then put back in.
Canopy attachment methods
The canopy can be attached in several ways, depending on the location of the crib.
There are three main types of attachment:
- stationary;
- around the perimeter;
- mobile.
The choice of fastening method depends entirely on the size of the children's room, the location of the crib and the further use of the bed.
Stationary canopies
Stationary devices are mounted on the ceiling or wall of the room. Therefore, usually the question of how to assemble a canopy holder for a crib does not cause any particular problems, since most often they are bought ready-made.
The advantages of this type of fastening include a fairly high reliability of the design. The ceiling mount allows you to position the baby crib anywhere in the room.
The main disadvantage of a stationary canopy is the need, after its dismantling, to seal the holes androom renovation.
The instruction "How to assemble the ceiling mount valance holder" is as follows:
- Markings for fastening are made above the location of the crib.
- Then, depending on the floor material, holes for dowels are drilled if the ceiling is concrete. In a wooden ceiling, fastening can be done directly with screws. If the room has modern false ceilings, the installation of a stationary canopy is not possible.
- The next step is to mount the holder frame to the ceiling.
- Then the canopy fabric is attached to the frame. You can attach the material using Velcro or tape.
The canopy is attached to the wall in the same way.
Fixing the canopy around the perimeter
The design of this type has the peculiarity that it is possible to assemble a holder for a canopy of both a mobile type and a stationary one. In this case, in the case of mobile fastening, the racks are installed at the four corners of the crib, with their direct fastening to the railing. Accordingly, the movement of the crib can be carried out carefully in conjunction with the entire structure.
If a fixed installation is used, then it is necessary to assemble a canopy holder as a floor mounting option, while fixing the upper end of the rails to the ceiling is possible. This additional fastening greatly enhancesdesign and allows the use of various materials.
Mobile Canopies
Such holders are the most popular among young parents, due to the possibility of installing the entire structure directly on the crib. At the same time, the ceiling and walls are not used, which does not spoil their appearance after dismantling the device.
The main advantage of the mobile canopy is its lightness and ease of attachment. But if there are pets in the apartment, then you need to try to protect them from getting into the room with the child, as playful cats or puppies can overturn the entire structure.
The holders themselves do not give the interior of the room a decorative decoration, as they are completely hidden under the canopy of the fabric.
Design details of the canopy
The holder for the canopy "Karapuz" is very popular. It will not be difficult to assemble it, it is enough to carefully examine the device to understand the entire design of the equipment.
Structurally, the holder consists of the following parts:
- main metal post (straight and curved), which is adjustable in height by telescopic extension;
- on the stand there are two special brackets that fasten the entire structure to the crib using two screws;
- metal hoop, which makes it possible to increase the area of \u200b\u200bcapturing the space above the crib with a cloth.
Depending on the location of the crib,the holder can be fixed at the headboard or on the side wall.
Canopy Holder Assembly Instructions
When buying a canopy, carefully check the compliance of the completeness of the equipment, according to the attached product specification.
Helping to assemble the holder for the "Karapuz" canopy, the instruction is as follows:
- Depending on the location of the crib, choose the location of the holder (end or side wall).
- Specify the method of attaching the material to the tripod. Typically, the fabric hanging ring may be of a releasable form or of a solid type. The material is attached to the solid ring with Velcro or specially made ribbons. To attach to a detachable ring, you need to make a special sleeve on the fabric beforehand.
- Next, you need to attach the tripod holder to the back of the crib, using special brackets and screws.
- All connections must be covered with decorative caps, which also perform a protective function against the possibility of injury.
- Then you should adjust the height of the structure.
After all assembly work, it is necessary to check the strength and reliability of all connections in order to avoid accidental drop of the holder.
As you can see, both dad and mom can assemble the canopy holder. And it’s not difficult to make such a device with your own hands, the main thing is that the holder is made of a material that is safe for the he alth of the child
