Is the baby already grown up and barely fits in the crib, which was the place of sleep and active pastime from birth? Pediatricians are advised to purchase beds for grown-up children on the model of adults, a sofa in the nursery will be an excellent choice in this case. The furniture for young users is presented an order of magnitude more requirements than for an adult. The main issues that concern parents are the functionality of the mechanisms, the aesthetic appearance, the 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 coloring and shape of the subject. Moms and dads will have to try hard to make the sofa go to the interior of the room, without creating a dissonance with other objects.
What to look for?
Starting to choose sofas for children from 3 years old, you should clearly determine 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 the baby to move freely around the room.
Characteristics that children's furniture must comply with
The choice of sofa for a child from 3 years old is subject to the following requirements:
- Sharp corners should be avoided to avoid personal injury; products with rounded edges are priority.
- Sidewalls must be firmly fixed.
- To optimize the space for children will help sofas equipped with drawers. So a child from childhood accustomed to order. The hidden niche will become a cozy home for numerous toys. Ideally, if it is equipped with guides that will protect the baby's hands from injury.
- The strength of the design should be superior to adult models. Otherwise, a child with raging energy can break furniture in record time.
- If parents look after a transformer model, the folding / unfolding mechanism should be simple so that a small user can cope with a new berth without the help of adults.
- The upholstery and filler must be based on hypoallergenic materials of natural origin.
- When choosing a frame, you should make sure that it is environmentally friendly.
Bed against the sofa
Most parents going to a furniture store face a difficult choice: to purchase a sofa or bed for children from 3 years old? Each of the options has its advantages and disadvantages.
We offer dads and mothers to get acquainted with them so that they can once again make sure that their purchase is correct:
- Bed. If you equip the frame with an adaptive orthopedic mattress, you can not worry about the incorrect formation of the spine of a growing organism. Sleep on such a product will be healthy and strong, because under the back there is a solid base.
- Sofa. It occupies a minimum of space, which frees up space for active games - an ergonomic solution for small-sized children. Models are equipped with spacious comfortable drawers for storing linen. Upholstered padding reduces the likelihood of injury compared to a bed. Modern models of sofas for children also have orthopedic properties.
Obviously, sofas for children from 3 years old have more advantages compared to beds.
Species assortment
On sale is a huge variety of furniture for toddlers.
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 berth for the child. Modern models can be safely called a masterpiece of design thought, and innovative folding mechanisms will last a record long time.
- Two-tier. The best 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 - an ordinary bed. During the day, the "ground floor" serves as a place for games, reading together or watching cartoons, in the evening, with a slight movement of the child’s hand, it transforms into a full place for sleeping.
- Roll-out . The competitive advantage of the described model is the absence of depressions and sudden changes in height. Here orthopedic properties are expressed as much as possible. A pleasant ergonomic addition will be the availability of a linen box.
Arguments for 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 for games, reading, etc., and at night it is a comfortable bed for relaxation.
A convenient, practical, functional version of the furniture 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 harmoniously fit furniture into the interior of any nursery. And the ability to create a sofa for an individual order will make the baby a unique owner of a comfortable cradle replacement.
Modern transformation mechanisms
The book is one of the simplest mechanisms, the quality of which has been tested for years. Unpretentious in leaving and elementary in service. Applicable only to simple sofa models that take up a lot of space.
The competitive advantages of the Eurobook are simplicity, convenience, and the maximum life of the click-clack mechanism. The surface of the bed is flat, similar to a bed. In a set - a capacious box for storage of things. The use of such a mechanism is limited to straight and angular full-size models.
The vast majority of small-sized models of 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 for sleep, without the help of adults. The withdrawable mechanism also has drawbacks - the berth is located here quite low, quickly decomposes when unfolded.
Less common transformation options
A rarer, but from this no less popular design, "Dolphin" is characterized by a high flat sleeping space, withstands impressive loads, is easy to unfold. You can meet such a mechanism in large angular or straight models.
"Kangaroo" is implemented in furniture on legs, which is easy to transform into a wide bed. As a rule, such designs have a narrow shape. The folding mechanism is quite fragile, requires careful handling, therefore, in inexperienced children's hands can quickly fail.
The folding / unfolding technique "Elf" provides for a niche for linen and an orthopedic base. It fits organically into a small room. The process of turning the sofa into a sleeping place is complicated, the baby can not cope with it.
"Accordion" is convenient to disassemble and assemble, takes up little space, is equipped with a spacious box. The described mechanism involves the additional use of the mattress, the joints at the time of sleep create bumps, 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 accustom the child to independence from childhood, many parents seek 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, consider below.
Peanuts, who decided to change the infant cradle to adult furniture, can use a mini-sofa, the headboard and backside of which resemble a large soft toy with a round shape.
A sofa for an older girl or boy can have any shape, either straight or angled. At the peak of popularity - asymmetric designs, most similar to adults. Unequal parallels will give the interior of the nursery an original, interesting look.
The color of the 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.
With the right choice of places to sleep, it is important to pay attention to its size. According to the World Health Organization, the width of the mattress for one child should be at least 80 centimeters. This distance is enough to spread 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 getting injured, parents need to select sofas for children from 3 years old with side walls.
Disadvantages of sofas
The disadvantages of this type of furniture are as follows:
- Unable to change mattress. If during the game the baby spoils the furniture upholstery and cannot be washed with home cleaning products, the only way to give it its original appearance is to order an expensive hauling service.
- Daily assembly / disassembly. If the sofa is used both for sleep and for games, parents should prepare a bed for the baby for night and afternoon sleep.
- Daily linen cleaning . In addition to laying out the berth, it is necessary to adapt it to rest: lay a sheet, put a pillow, blanket or plaid. It is good if the sofa for children from 3 years old is equipped with a niche for storing bedding. Otherwise, parents will have to empty the shelf in the closet so that the child can put the bedding there.
The perfect sofa for a boy
To make the sofa not only a place to sleep, but also a true friend, it is worth connecting the future owner to the choice. At the peak of popularity - soft products with the characters of your favorite cartoons, from Spider-Man and Iron Man to wheelbarrows.
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 in the form of a spaceship, motorcycle or race car. Such offers will not leave anyone indifferent. Due to the excessive activity of young mischievous couch should have increased strength.
Suggestions for little princesses
A sofa for a girl should directly correspond to her taste preferences. Well, 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 in small apartments bulky models will not fit.
So, what are the requirements for a true girl’s sofa? To be moderately bright, contain a large number of pillows, ruffles in the form of flowers and hearts.
Upholstery selection
In the matter of selecting furniture for the 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 on upholstered furniture as 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 resistant to dirt and also lends itself to being cleaned.
- Chenill takes the second place, he is less resistant to dirt, food debris, paints, etc. However, he does not wipe.
- 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 replaceable covers.
Summarizing
Due to the functionality characteristic of modern furniture products, a children's sofa will harmoniously complement any space. Regardless of the footage of the baby’s cloister, the design will be selected taking into account its requirements, sizes and the selected transformation mechanism.
Before making a purchase, it will not be superfluous to double-check the following points:
- Transformation mechanism - it is so reliable and easy to use.
- Materials - request certificates confirming their naturalness and environmental friendliness.
- Safety - examine the model for protruding sharp and hard parts, they should be absent.
- Comfort - the size of a berth in length should be 50 centimeters more than the height of the child, in width - not less than 80 centimeters.