In anticipation of the addition, each family will have to face a lot of pleasant chores, mainly related to the acquisition of everything necessary for the baby. Clothes, toys, a bathtub, a stroller and, of course, a crib for a newborn, the choice of which should be taken very responsibly, because the child will spend a lot of time in it. There really is something to ponder: today a huge number of models of Russian and foreign manufacturers are offered, and the price range is quite significant.
Dimensions of a berth
The size of the crib for newborns is the first thing young parents pay attention to. And then it comes to the rest, no less important characteristics. So why is he so important?
Of course, today you can choose almost any size of a crib for newborns, but the standard in Russia are considered the dimensions of a berth of sixty by one hundred and twenty centimeters. But there are many models, mostly foreign-made, that have a length and width of 5 centimeters more. And the transformer beds are even larger. They are more expensive, but they can be used not until the child is three or five years old, but before adolescence.
The size of the crib for newborns is significant if it is assumed that the baby will live in the same room with parents, and its area can not be called huge. In conditions when the bedroom and the nursery are a single space, every centimeter counts. Moreover, models with drawers and pendulums require additional space for their use.
Separately, it is worth noting that mattress covers and bedding for babies are adapted to the size of the crib for newborns. So, a sheet on an elastic band is much more convenient than usual, because it will not wrinkle, but its dimensions should correspond to the size of the mattress.
What else to look for
If we talk about materials, then baby cots for babies, photos of which can mainly be seen in all electronic stores - wooden. And this option can be considered the most preferable. Price varies depending on the type of wood. The most inexpensive models are made of pine. Its drawback is softness, so traces from the first teeth will necessarily remain on its sides. Well, beech models will last a long time and will remain in almost perfect condition. Other options: metal and artificial materials.
Build quality should also not be in doubt. The absence of burrs, sharp corners, and loosely fixed elements are standard requirements.
If the area of the room where the bed will be installed allows, it makes sense to pay attention to models that have a storage box under the berth. Extra useful space never puts.
Many parents fell in love with cribs equipped with a pendulum, which helps to rock the baby. It will be horizontal or vertical - a matter of taste. It should only be taken into account that for its use it will take about ten additional centimeters of space.
It is also important that the design of the crib provides for the fixation of the bed in different positions. A newborn does not need high sides, and it is more convenient for mother to take the baby if he does not sleep at the "bottom" of the crib. But if the child has already learned to sit or get up, holding on to the side, the berth will have to be lowered to protect the baby from falling out of the crib.
And a few words about the design. The already mentioned side must be removable. And, of course, it’s good if its height can also be changed.