So the long-awaited baby was born and it is time to furnish the nursery ... Your child will soon go to school, and for lessons he needs a desk ... All these situations are united by the fact that you need to choose a table for the child. Tables, as you know, are different - and dining, and writing, and even operational or reference, we all call one word. Tables for children are also different. They are intended primarily for games, classes, studies. And which table is right depends on age. It is clear that for a 2-year-old child, a table that would suit a high school student is completely uncomfortable.
Table for babies
For young children, they usually get a table and a chair together. They are suitable for games, creativity - drawing, modeling, as well as for food. A variety of models can be made of plastic, wood. They are often covered with a variety of patterns or have bright colors. You can buy several chairs at the table so that the child can play with friends if they come to visit. The appearance of the table is a matter of taste, but how to make the right choice of a children's table for a child in terms of practicality?
General recommendations
The two most common materials for children's tables are plastic and wood. Plastic is cheap, easy to wipe with a cloth and weighs little - even a baby can move such furniture. But the tree is more environmentally friendly and durable. The most durable is considered beech. The material from which the table is made must have a safety certificate, because the health of the child depends on this! Varnishes and paints, which cover the tree, should not contain toxic substances. It is better to choose colors that are not too bright, so that they do not bore or distract the child’s attention from the game or developing activities. It is very important to choose a table and chair, focusing on the growth and physique of the child. His comfortable posture will ensure the proper development of the musculoskeletal system. It is better to buy a table for a child with a square or rectangular shape so that the elbows do not hang down. It is important that the corners are rounded.
School table
A desk for a child is bought with a very serious purpose - to complete the lessons. Therefore, it must be perfectly adapted for the student. In size, such a table should not be too bulky, but large enough so that the child could place notebooks on it, a textbook on a stand. Most likely, a computer will be placed on the same table. Desks usually have shelves for notebooks. The best option for an actively growing primary or secondary school student is a transforming table with adjustment depending on the height of the child. It is best to choose tables made of MDF and PVC. They last a long time and are not toxic unlike plastic. Nothing should distract the child from learning - too shiny surface, legs on wheels, bright colors. Therefore, it is better to give preference to the calm tones of the tree - brown, beige. The countertop is best inclined, because the children are overwhelmed with lessons, sit a lot and begin to hunch, bending down to the notebook. And especially important is the tilt for lovers to draw. When drawing small details, even an adult tends to lean low on paper.
How to choose a table by height
If the student’s height is less than 115 cm, then the height of the countertop should not be more than 75 cm. What criteria will indicate that the child is sitting at the table correctly? First, the rule of 3 angles. If you look at the sitting child from the side, its trunk and hips, bent knees, as well as the lower leg and foot, should form 3 right angles. And to determine the comfortable height of the countertops, ask the child to put an elbow on the table. In this position, he should touch the outer corner of the eye with the middle finger of his hand. If touched - the height is selected correctly.
Now it’s worth going over to different types of tables in more detail for both preschoolers and schoolchildren. Photo tables for children can show all their diversity.
Folding table
Lightweight and compact, this table is suitable for small rooms. It is very easy to rearrange it to another place. Such a table accustoms children to order - after all, after classes, it is necessary to remove everything that was on the surface and fold the table. The table cover is often turned into a bright and informative game. It can have an alphabet, a geographical map, a set of geometric figures or plot pictures, just a scene from a cartoon. True, because of the thin legs, the center of gravity of such a table is shifted up and it is very easy to turn it over.
Round table
Round tables for children are quite common. Still, his countertop is completely devoid of corners, which means it is safe. In addition, such a table usually fits well into the cute and cozy nursery interior. Such a table can be made independently of wood.
Table for creativity
A real find for young artists! Such tables have a rather diverse form. They are united by the fact that they are equipped with an easel, drawers for art supplies and even recesses in the surface where you can put paints, brushes or glue. Usually almost any family can afford them at a price. True, when a child grows up, the table is unnecessary - he does not have a height adjustment. So, if you are growing a true artist, a teenager will have to purchase a professional easel.
School desk for drawing
Another option for young artists is a desk for drawing. It is usually suitable for preschoolers. The construction made of plastic includes a bench and footrest, as well as a very interestingly arranged worktop. One side is adapted for attaching paper, the other is a chalkboard. This is a fairly lightweight and comfortable design that allows you to maintain posture. If desired, the countertop can be placed vertically and painted on a sheet or board standing. Of course, such a table for a child is not cheap. The design is not folding.
Table transformer
The main advantage of this option is the adjustment of the height of the legs and the inclination of the countertop. This is important for the child’s vision and posture. Usually it is convenient and saves space. Suitable for older preschoolers as well as schoolchildren. However, usually such a table is not cheap and requires individual selection.
Orthopedic table
This is an option primarily for students, because it is adapted for writing and working on a computer. The design of the product is very thoughtful. The corners of the table are rounded. The body usually has a recess that helps maintain posture and keep your hands on the table. The protrusion for the right hand is greater than for the left, because she is working. For lefties, this option, of course, is not suitable. Typically, these tables are practical and last a long time. Their main plus is taking care of the student’s health.
Chair for babies
A highchair is usually needed from one and a half to three years. Although this is a chair, it becomes a table for the child. The countertop is removable and may have a recess for the torso. The height is usually adjustable, because children grow quickly. Such a table-chair can also be used for classes with the baby.
Dressing table for girls
For little fashionistas, there are elegant tables with shelves and a mirror. Girls love to copy moms and often show interest in cosmetics. Children's cosmetics, combs or just dolls can be stored in the dressing table - a girl may want to make a marafet not for herself, but for them.
Table for two
All the time, the article was about one child. But what if there are two children, and the room is one and there is no way for everyone to put on a desk? There are desks for two children. There are two options for placing children at such a table. They can sit next to each other and then the countertop should be long, or opposite each other, and then it should be wide enough. It is important that children do not rest against each other with elbows or knees.
Everyone will need a place for notebooks and textbooks, as well as a lamp that will illuminate the notebook from the right side. For righties, light should fall on the left. The problem may be the difference in height in children. Of course, the countertop usually has the same height and is fully adjustable, so the difference can be adjusted using a chair and footrest for the youngest child.