Many mothers do not have enough time with the birth of a child. But you need to clean up the house, deal with all matters, and even pay attention to the baby. Assistants in this matter will be sun loungers for children. Using such a device frees mother’s time and hands for urgent matters. At the same time, the baby will always be in her sight and safe. An overview of children's sun loungers is presented in the article.
Features
Is a chaise longue needed for a child? This device is not necessary, but it will be much more convenient with it. Children's chaise lounges have the following functions:
- Motion sickness baby.
- Convenient place to sleep.
- Girls in deckchairs love rocking dolls and bears.
- It can be used as a game complex by selecting suitable toy pendants.
In addition, deckchairs have other advantages:
- The baby can be there while feeding, while parents read books, as well as watching cartoons.
- The device easily moves from one place to another.
- Comfortable position of the baby's body.
- Safety is ensured by belts.
Deckchairs for children differ in functions and duration of use. You must choose the device that is really useful. Do not overpay for extra functions if they are not needed.
Age accounting
Although there are sun loungers for children from 0 to 3 years old, it is still necessary to choose a device for a specific age. There are 2 main types of products:
- For newborns and babies up to 1 year old. These models take into account the peculiarities of the anatomy and physiology of children so that there are no disturbances in the formation of the skeleton system and damage to internal organs. The functions of such devices are limited. It should be borne in mind that the baby should not be left in them for more than 2 hours in a row.
- For babies up to 18 kg (3-4 years). These models have many features. They swing at different speeds and in different directions. There is a function of vibration, spring, music and light accompaniment. Devices are stationary and mobile with different positions of the seat.
At what age should I use children's sun loungers? If the device is designed for a baby up to 1 year old, then it can be used from 1.5 months. This is the period when the child’s body is accustomed to atmospheric pressure, the muscles and ligaments become strong, and he begins to hold his head.
For the first time, the baby should be put in the most decomposed fixture. The length of stay is several minutes. Over time, your stay needs to be increased. If the device began to be used after 1 year, then getting used to it will be quick.
Portable, mobile, stationary
Portable chaise lounges for children are designed as infant carriers, but cannot be used for transportation. They are convenient not only for home, they can be taken on the road and on a visit. Products can be used until the child is 8-9 months old. Portable designs are low, so many mothers have a desire to put them on a table or bed. But this can not be done, because with a sharp movement of the baby, the device may fall. The chaise lounge carrying for the child is convenient and practical.
Mobile and stationary structures are created for children under 1 year of age and older. They have wheels on legs. Such models are taller, heavier and more stable.
Varieties of models
The most popular sun loungers include a swing. They have several speeds, which allows kids to rocking. But not in every model, the seat is fixed so that the child could not swing himself.
There are 2 in 1 models - these are sun loungers-swings. There, the chair is fixed in an unfolded form, it can be transformed from a stationary model into a portable one. For older children, the chair is transferred to a tall case with a movable holder.
Types of structures
Sun loungers for children are:
- Suspended. These devices are rarely used for newborns, they are suitable for children from 2 years, when the child himself can swing without parental assistance. The soft chair is fixed in the doorway or on the ceiling with strong cables and carabiners. The advantages include low price and compact size. Of the shortcomings, poor security is distinguished, in addition, the child must be rocked independently.
- Outdoor. On reliable floor racks fasten a chair. The convenience of the device is that it operates on batteries and performs uniform swaying according to a given program. The chair can be rotated and spring up and down.
Bouncer is able to swing in different directions. Each of these deck chairs is comfortable and practical. The main thing is to choose the right option.
What other designs are there?
Sun loungers can be:
- Integral and collapsible. The latter are convenient to transport, for example, when traveling to the country. And integral ones are stable and safe, since a grown up child will not accidentally press levers and buttons for folding legs.
- With a remote control. You can choose the device without this function, since an adult can change the necessary parameters himself.
- With the function of changing the angle of the backrest, footrests and chairs. Due to the mobility of the back and chair, the product has a long service life. For a child up to 1 year old, the deck chair is fully laid out. Over time, the back is made higher.
- In the form of high chairs. The device has a high base, which makes it convenient to feed the baby. These deckchairs are best used from 6 months.
- Electronic. The advantage of these products is the ability to set the vibration mode, riding speed and music. They do not need to change batteries often. The price of 1 replacement is 800-1000 rubles. The disadvantage is that the child is at risk, because many parents worry about electromagnetic radiation. In expensive devices there are adapters with which charging can be carried out without a baby.
Additional functions
In addition to motion sickness, feeding, entertainment, there can also be highlighting. It allows you to interest the child and reassure. Some sun loungers have a sun shade. In this case, you need to determine whether additional functions are really useful, because the more they are, the higher the cost.
Popular models
The best sun loungers for children are American and European. It is advisable to choose a product from the following options:
- Tiny Love. This is a 3 in 1 cradle-bouncer. The design can be used from birth, and not from 1.5 months. The product has the appearance of a cradle with rising sides and a bottom of 180 degrees. The device has a sitting place where the backrest and footrest are regulated. There is a game center with a mobile, melodies, vibration. The capacity is 18 kg.
- Fisher price. This is a budget option. This deck chair has one chair position. The cover can be removed for washing. It is used when the child weighs up to 9 kg.
- La-di-da. Up to 9 kg can be applied, soft fabric cover. There are 2 soft movable arcs where the hanging toys are. The deck chair has a music panel as well as a seat belt.
- Chicco Balloon Baby. This model has several backrest positions. The design is equipped with an interactive toy and flickering lights. The child can listen to the sounds of nature, funny tunes.
- Happy baby. Products can be used up to 9 kg. They change the direction of motion sickness, there are limiters, a soft head restraint, regulation of sound volume and vibration intensity.
- Bouncer Woody. In this model, the anatomical seat is where the baby will be comfortable. Adjusting the backrest and footrest allows you to choose a suitable position. Suitable from 0 to 12 months.
- Jetem Premium. The chaise lounge transforms into a rocking chair. Up to 9 kg can be used. The backrest can be adjusted from a sitting to a lying position. There are carrying handles, seat belts.
- Babyton Relax. A deck chair can be used from birth. It has an anatomical seat, a removable cover, pendants for toys. The back can be adjusted.
- Graco Travel Lite Bouncer. There are 2 vibration speeds and 3 tunes with a timer. The head is supported in the chaise lounge, the seat tilt is set automatically. It can be used from birth to before a child weighs 9 kg.
- Baby Delight. This is a deck chair for swimming both in the bathroom and in a small pool or sea. Used from birth before the child can sit down. The product has a soft removable cover. A special loop is made for drying.
Selection recommendations
How to choose a chaise lounge for a child? Among the huge assortment it is difficult to find a suitable model, but still there are tips that will facilitate this process:
- It is necessary to pay attention to the materials of which the frame is made. This is the key to durability and environmental friendliness. A quality frame includes metal tubes: aluminum, steel, as well as some plastic.
- Upholstery is better to choose removable from the "breathing" fabrics that are easy to clean, wash and are pleasant to the touch.
- It is necessary to choose models with good indicators by age, as well as several positions of the chair, back and footrest. Then the device can be used from birth to 3-4 years.
- The deck chair should not include easily removable elements, sharp corners. Sustainability is the main selection criterion. It is necessary that the seat belts, their length and combination are easily changed depending on the age of the children.
- A plus will be the ability to fold the device for storage and transportation. If the product is selected for the newborn, then need handles for transportation.
- It is necessary that there be as many opportunities for entertainment as possible: arcs for toys, rocking modes, electronic music panel, vibration, light.
- Before purchasing it is necessary to make a “fitting” so that the baby likes the product.
When choosing, you must pay attention to the company. Well-known companies that have been operating in the market for a long time produce goods based on international and domestic standards. And such sun loungers will be of high quality and durable.