Children's Bed From 5 Years Old: How To Choose And What Size Of Bed Is Suitable

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

Many things for a child are bought for growth. Furniture in this case is no exception. For a five-year-old tomboy, the bed must be chosen with such an aim that it will serve him at least 4 years. This also applies to the size of the bed and the design of this furniture.

General recommendations

Children's bed from 5 years old, like any other, must be purchased in accordance with the general requirements for such items.

• It should be safe - no sharp corners and with reliable fittings. The upper tier of double beds is equipped with a handrail.
• To make sure of the quality of the bed, you need not only to carefully examine it, but also to make sure that there is an appropriate certificate from the manufacturer.
• The elements of the bed structure must not cause allergies. In the production of such furniture, it is unacceptable to use varnishes and paints that can cause poisoning or discomfort to a child. Mattresses should also contain natural fillers that do not cause an allergic reaction.

Materials (edit)

The best material for a baby bed is solid wood. Beech, ash or birch - hardwoods - work well. Although it must be borne in mind that this is a rather expensive pleasure.

On sale you can often see beds made of materials such as MDF or chipboard . It is important here to make sure that the materials used do not contain any ingredients hazardous to children's health. This should at least be confirmed by the certificate for the materials from which the product is created.

Such furniture is more affordable than solid wood furniture. She is often preferred.

And there remains one more option - a metal bed . Not everyone considers this a good solution for a children's bedroom. Metal is metal. It gets hot when exposed to sunlight and rusts. And if you accidentally touch your head to a metal element, it will be very unpleasant. Anything can be expected from a small child. Such beds have an undeniable advantage - they are stable already because the material used is heavy. Although a design made of any material must meet such requirements. Any bed for children, no matter how many people jump on it, no matter how much it is rocked, should not turn over.

Modern children's beds are not complete without plastic elements. Most often they are used to decorate the back or foot. The plasticity of the material allows you to give it any shape, which opens up a lot of space for the design of children's furniture.

Models

When choosing a bed for a child, it is better to give preference to branded products. Manufacturers of proven models check each product at the next stage of production. This ensures their appropriate quality and durability.

For children over 5 years old, the most common designs are described below

• Loft bed . In this version, it is possible to compactly combine the bedroom area with a work “study”. It will be interesting for a child to sleep on the second floor or "attic", under which a computer desk with shelves or a wardrobe with things can be located.
• The bed is of a classic shape . This is the same adult bed, only with a reduced berth size. This piece of furniture can be designed in unisex style or made in a design that will appeal to a girl or boy.
• Bunk bed . She will solve the problem of accommodating two children. Suitable for same-sex and heterosexual children.

Choosing a mattress

The mattress must be orthopedic. The skeleton of a small person will form for several more years, so an anatomical one will not work here. If this repeats the shape of the body, then the orthopedic supports the spine in the correct position, which is extremely important in childhood.

Until the age of 6, the baby has not yet formed bends in the neck and lower back . With this in mind, it is better to take either very hard or medium-hardness products, avoiding mattresses with springs. Choosing a coconut fiber and latex mattress is a good option. If the child is poorly developed and cannot gain weight, it is worth choosing such a product, the top layer of which is softer than the main one.

From 6 to 12 years old, when the natural curves of the spine are in the process of formation, you should also give preference to a firm or medium firm mattress. Here you can already choose products with springs, but they must be independent.

On sale you can find mattresses with covers and without them . Which option is preferable is a moot point. On the one hand, the cover protects the mattress itself from wear and tear and can be washed to refresh the bed as a whole. On the other hand, after washing, the "outer shells" often sit down, it is no longer possible to cram mattresses into them, and the bed linen on such surfaces wrinkles and slips when moving.

When buying, you need to make sure that the mattress matches the size of the bed. It is necessary that in the bed "box" he lay like a glove. If the product is larger, it will begin to bend, and if it is too small, it will move with the child. Sleeping on such a bed will be problematic.

There are standards for the size of sleeping places. A bed for a child over 5 years old is purchased taking into account the fact that he can stretch a lot in a matter of years, so it is better to immediately take beds, the dimensions "for lying" in which are 80 by 190 (195) centimeters. If there is an opportunity to buy an intermediate version, it is more convenient to start with a bed with a length of 150 centimeters. The mattress should also be appropriate. Although today it is possible to order both beds and mattresses for them on an individual order. Here the parameters are set by the buyer.

Design solutions

A child who has celebrated his fifth birthday has a wide range of interests and hobbies. Depending on his tastes, you should choose a bed design, although you need to approach this issue without fanaticism. Preferences can be adjusted, but the need to follow common sense has definitely not been canceled.

The bed should organically fit into the children's room. Too big or too small will look strange in it. It is good if the style of the bed matches the general setting. Here, the purchase of furniture designed in one color scheme, as well as combined with the color of the walls and ceiling, will come to the rescue.

Even from an ordinary bed, you can make an original one. For example, use a bedspread and pillows in a specific theme, related, for example, to a child's favorite cartoon or feature film (book). It remains to place the appropriate decor elements next to the bed, and the stylish bedroom is ready.

The options can be as follows

• The loft bed will appeal to the student . It will be interesting for him to fall asleep at a height, and all the important things for him will be nearby. This is a computer desk and a staircase with bedside tables for books and notebooks - a real house in miniature.
• London bus bunk bed can be a real decoration of a children's room. Adequately designed bedside tables are a practical addition to it.

• A bed in the form of a car is the dream of any boy . A spacious berth and high sides will allow you to sleep comfortably. In the daytime, such a car, if the linens are removed from it, will become a great place to play.
• Boat bed will appreciate the little pirate, sailing away into magical dreams at night. The structure, equipped with shelves, is very convenient in a children's bedroom.
• Loft bed complete with one more berth , which is hidden in a closet, will not only serve as a spaceship for children, but will also be a good solution for a small room. I removed the excess for a day - and you can play.

• Bed with drawer the bottom allows you to keep bedding within reach. You can also remove the blanket and pillows here.
• The most common wide bed , which can be approached from 2 sides - an elegant solution. The child will receive a comfortable place to sleep. At the same time, decorated in the same color scheme with the rest of the furniture and decorated with a solid bedspread, this bed will perfectly fit into the overall style of the room.