Standard baby crib sizes from newborns to adolescents
A children's bed is the most important piece of furniture for a small person’s room, which must be taken care of before birth. The standard size of the crib ranges from a tiny cradle for a newborn to comparable teenage designs with adult products. It is important to purchase furniture from environmentally friendly material, which is not able to harm the baby's health.
Convenience, safety are the most important parameters by which any children's furniture is selected. The crib is selected in accordance with the growth, age of the baby, which allows you not to clutter up the room with a “growth” product, replacing it as necessary. The baby's sleeping furniture is equipped with a protective grill to prevent accidental falling on the floor.
When a child grows up (he is already 5, 7 or 10 years old), his attention is drawn to non-standard crib designs in the form of a typewriter, airplane, boat, like a princess from a cartoon. In this case, the choice depends not only on the gender of the children, but also on the compliance of the purchased furniture with current standards.
Safety - what to consider
A safe product is one that cannot be injured in contact with it. The bed should not have gaps between the parts - a curious baby is able to put a finger there, it hurts to pinch him. Any roughness is also unacceptable - splinters are a very unpleasant thing for thin children's skin. All metal mounts are masked by wooden, plastic plugs.
The distance between the rods of the crib for the baby is made no more than six cm. The sides are made removable, stationary. The bed should be stable enough - the narrower the higher the model, the more likely it is to overturn it. Any sharp corners, various injurious decor is prohibited.
Production material
The material from which the bed is made is better to choose natural. The most popular are wooden products, not treated with paint, varnish, carefully sanded. This is especially important for young children - when the baby’s teeth are cut, he bites everything, including the sides, the rods of the bed. When buying, you need to require a hygienic certificate - the design should not have an unpleasant smell, any chemical impurities. When the crib is covered with paint, its composition must be fully painted in the certificate - lead and other similar substances are not allowed.
Models made of mixed materials - wood with MDF, fiberboard, particleboard are also often used, but it should be clarified what class of materials are used.Of wood combined with metal, plastic are allowed, but they must be very high quality. Such designs are painted in bright colors, have an unusual shape.
Terms, rules for replacing a bed for a child
Replacing the infant cradle with a larger bed is necessary when the young family member is about to become very crowded. After three to four years, the baby reaches a height of 100-108 cm, it becomes cramped in a standard design with trellised sides, although the likelihood of accidentally falling to the floor during sleep still exists. By this time, a product for preschool age is purchased - low leveling bars are still present here, but the baby can climb and get down from the crib himself.
Often a little man, barely out of the age of a toddler, is forced to give up the cradle to his younger brother or sister, who will soon be born. You should teach a child to completely “move” to a large bed in advance - pick up similar bedding, try to put plush hares, dolls, etc. For the first time, pillows and mattresses are put around a new bed, in case of an accidental fall.
Approximate terms for replacing a child bed:
after 6-8 months;
after 2-3 years;
after 6-7 years;
after 12-13 years.
A more accurate time when changing a bed for a new one depends on the height and weight of the small person. If the structure is broken, deformed, it must be replaced immediately.
Standard sizes, models by age of the child
An infant bed with trellised sides, if desired, can be used up to almost 6 years - you only have to remove one of its walls. The optimal dimensions of a berth for children of any age are calculated as follows: they add 35-50 cm to the growth of the baby so that there is enough free space from above and below, the width also does not need to be excessively limited, because many children like to sleep with their arms outstretched.
The domestic market presents products of local and foreign manufacturers. Imported ones usually differ in slightly larger dimensions - the difference is about 5 cm.
From 0 to 3 years
In accordance with current standards, a man with a bed size of 110-120 cm by 60 cm is purchased for a man from birth to three years. The sides are made no higher than 85-95 cm. The lower position of the mattress is about 30 cm from the floor level, the upper one is 50 see. The bottom of the product is adjustable in height: the upper level is suitable for children under the age of 1.5 years, the lower level is allowed for three-year-olds.
Sometimes cradles are bought for babies, with the dimensions of the bed itself 40 by 80 cm - they are completely upholstered with soft material, they distinguish between floor and suspended models. The upper part of the cradle is decorated with a textile canopy, the lower - with a glance. The cradle serves as a kind of cocoon in which the baby is comfortable, because it is protected from all sides, use it up to a maximum of six months of age.
The rocking cot is intended for children who fall asleep only if they are rocked - usually this design is a bed with runners, along which the entire object moves completely from side to side. There are also options in which the pendulum is programmed - with the help of the remote control, the time and the swing amplitude are set.
Extra beds
An extra bed is a great option for babies. It has small dimensions - approximately 100 by 50 cm, one removable wall, adjustable bottom height. The design is fastened to the parents' bed, firmly fixed. This model is equipped with wheels for easy movement around the apartment, it is rectangular, rounded.
Playpen
A bed for a very small person often acts as an arena in which it is convenient not only to sleep, but also to play while mom is busy with household chores.The sides of this multifunctional model are covered with a mesh, a translucent fabric, the product is easily assembled and disassembled, which allows you to take it with you on a trip. Minimum dimensions - 90 by 110 cm, height - from 65 cm. The structure is sometimes formed by a side hole with a zipper.
Convertible bed
Transformable models have a removable side, runners that are easy to remove when they are no longer needed, are equipped with drawers for storing bedding and toys from below. A practical transformer for older children, from a crib turns into a sofa, its approximate dimensions are 1400x600 mm or 1700x700 mm. A dresser for storing linen, a changing table is often attached here. When the baby has grown up, a table with a chest of drawers is dismantled, the design itself was successfully used almost until the end of high school. The only minus of the transformer is its relatively large dimensions.
Sizes for preschoolers, schoolchildren
The cot for a child of 4-7 years old has the following dimensions: a berth 60 by 140 cm, height from the floor - about 30 cm. The guardrails after three or four years are no longer needed. The schoolchild’s bed is slightly larger: 80 by 160 cm, its height is 40 cm from the floor. There are other parameters - 75 by 150 cm. Many such products are painted in bright colors, styled as boats, cars, decorated with lace valleys, canopies of delicate colors, equipped with a drawer that can serve not only as a storage place, but also an additional surface for table games .
Children of any age love to jump on the bed, so that the furniture does not fail too quickly, it is recommended to purchase a structure with the most solid base.
For teens
A teenager needs a practically “adult” bed, with a berth of 70-90 cm by 180-190 cm, height up to 50 cm. Imported constructions are wider - about 100 cm. There are sliding options that change as they grow older - from 120 to 180 cm. The model is convenient in that it does not have to be replaced after a couple of years - the bed is made as strong as possible, from quality materials.
A mattress for a "growing" bed does not always need to be replaced completely - individual options are built up using one or two fragments of the same texture as the main subject.
Bunk
A bunk bed is purchased when there is not much space in the apartment, in one room you have to place sleeping places for two or three children. Such an item is suitable for children over three years old, up to adolescence. The attic bed is a type of two-tier, various models are designed for one, two children, equipped with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, a sports corner, and a desk.
The upper bunk of a two-story structure for younger children should have low barriers that prevent falling. The same goes for the stairs leading up.
Custom sizes, models
Unusual products for sleeping include cots for twins, their standard sizes are 1.3 by 1.25 meters. By the time the twins turn four to five years old, two separate bunks or one bunk are purchased. Some models for babies are equipped with a toy carousel, musical lighting, a variety of mounts for rattles. Some modern teens are abnormally tall - they need an adult bed, sometimes exceeding 2.1 m in length.
Unique designs that serve as a berth and space for story games are performed independently or on order. It can be a princess castle or a pirate ship, a race car or a carriage, a space starship or a luxury tent. If desired, ladders, slides, swings are mounted here.
The box looks in the form of a dragon’s mouth, a boxing ring, a bowl on a leg, a flower bud, a fantasy animal, etc. The headboard and back are decorated with colorful prints depicting the heroes of your favorite fairy tales, cartoons.You can decorate the building together with the young "heir" - paint with flowers, paste over with film, letters, numbers.
Mattress Tips
A “correct” mattress is important for maintaining a beautiful figure, maintaining the right position of the spine during night, daytime sleep, so you should choose an object of medium hardness, and for children, adolescents with impaired posture - hard orthopedic. The price depends on the filler, cover material, dimensions, design of the mattress. The product is made single or one and a half, it must exactly correspond to the size of the berth in a particular bed - it is extremely inconvenient to use a smaller or larger one.
Mattresses vary in stiffness, there are universal, combined options that, when the child is slightly older, simply flips over to the other side. Hygiene is very important - harmful microorganisms, mold, etc. should not start in the mattress.
"Filling" is also different:
springless mattress - is made of slab and latex block, has sisal and coconut fibers, which makes it possible to create parts of any degree of rigidity that best support the spine;
with a spring block - a universal design, the springs in which are connected together or are located separately in individual non-woven covers. The mattress is complemented by a layer of latex or felt.
For non-standard models, the mattress is custom-made, ordinary beds in most cases are sold complete with it.
The choice of textiles, pillows
One of the most important parameters of bedding is hypoallergenicity of both covers and filler. On average, a child-schoolboy spends 8-10 hours in a dream, an infant spends most of the day, therefore bed textiles are chosen very carefully.
What accessories are needed for a cot:
pillows - no less than mattresses, affect the formation of proper posture, sufficient relaxation of the neck muscles during sleep. For infants, the pillow is made flat - its height does not exceed 3-5 cm. Children who have problems with the spine require an orthopedic pillow, which prevents the deformation process from developing further. There are special C-shaped pads for children who still do not know how to crawl - they are placed under the chest so that the child does not accidentally roll over or “surround” the baby with two such products so that he feels safe;
blanket - made soft, warm. For kids, square zippered blankets are suitable, which can easily be turned into an envelope bag, equipped with a kind of hood in the corner. Blankets are made primarily from natural materials. The best options are bike or with the addition of holofiber. There are two-layer ones, one of the parts of which is used in the summer, the other in the fall, and in the case of a cold winter, both halves are fastened with Velcro, forming the most warm blanket;
bedspread, plaid - is selected according to the existing interior style, can hide under itself only bedding or hang down to the floor. Usually it is decorated with images of cats, dogs, cartoons, flowers, zebra or leopard prints. The item often serves as a blanket during a short afternoon nap;
bedding is pillowcases, sheets, duvet covers that come in direct contact with delicate baby skin. Such accessories should be stably colored, moisture permeable and vapor permeable, wash without problems in the machine, without losing color, softness, should not contain harmful chemical components, be “scratchy”, cause skin irritation, collect static electricity. Linen is usually made of chintz, calico, ranfors, satin, bamboo.As a summer option for teens, the linen option is suitable, the younger ones need the most smooth texture. Elastic sheets are suitable for very mobile kids;
soft sides - designed for infants, perform the function of protecting against accidental injury when hitting wooden rods, are attached to the main structure with ties, Velcro, are decorated with colorful pictures, made of foam rubber, calico, calico, flannel. If desired, they can be easily sewn by hand, having previously measured the crib;
canopies, valances - an element exclusively decorative, most often sold complete with a cradle. All laces, ruffles, jewelry should be firmly sewn, well washed.
Conclusion
Children, adolescents in their behavior, habits, often copy adults - read in bed, wallow in it with a tablet, phone, watch TV while lying down. Therefore, the choice of a comfortable bed is very important for maintaining health, posture of a growing body. To make the furniture as comfortable as possible, it is selected in width, height, length. If desired, the crib is easy to do with your own hands, according to your own drawing.
A children's bed is the most important piece of furniture for a small person’s room, which must be taken care of before birth. The standard size of the crib ranges from a tiny cradle for a newborn to comparable teenage designs with adult products. It is important to purchase furniture from environmentally friendly material, which is not able to harm the baby's health.
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The main criteria for choosing baby beds
Convenience, safety are the most important parameters by which any children's furniture is selected. The crib is selected in accordance with the growth, age of the baby, which allows you not to clutter up the room with a “growth” product, replacing it as necessary. The baby's sleeping furniture is equipped with a protective grill to prevent accidental falling on the floor.
When a child grows up (he is already 5, 7 or 10 years old), his attention is drawn to non-standard crib designs in the form of a typewriter, airplane, boat, like a princess from a cartoon. In this case, the choice depends not only on the gender of the children, but also on the compliance of the purchased furniture with current standards.
Safety - what to consider
A safe product is one that cannot be injured in contact with it. The bed should not have gaps between the parts - a curious baby is able to put a finger there, it hurts to pinch him. Any roughness is also unacceptable - splinters are a very unpleasant thing for thin children's skin. All metal mounts are masked by wooden, plastic plugs.
The distance between the rods of the crib for the baby is made no more than six cm. The sides are made removable, stationary. The bed should be stable enough - the narrower the higher the model, the more likely it is to overturn it. Any sharp corners, various injurious decor is prohibited.
Production material
The material from which the bed is made is better to choose natural. The most popular are wooden products, not treated with paint, varnish, carefully sanded. This is especially important for young children - when the baby’s teeth are cut, he bites everything, including the sides, the rods of the bed. When buying, you need to require a hygienic certificate - the design should not have an unpleasant smell, any chemical impurities. When the crib is covered with paint, its composition must be fully painted in the certificate - lead and other similar substances are not allowed.
Models made of mixed materials - wood with MDF, fiberboard, particleboard are also often used, but it should be clarified what class of materials are used.Of wood combined with metal, plastic are allowed, but they must be very high quality. Such designs are painted in bright colors, have an unusual shape.
Terms, rules for replacing a bed for a child
Replacing the infant cradle with a larger bed is necessary when the young family member is about to become very crowded. After three to four years, the baby reaches a height of 100-108 cm, it becomes cramped in a standard design with trellised sides, although the likelihood of accidentally falling to the floor during sleep still exists. By this time, a product for preschool age is purchased - low leveling bars are still present here, but the baby can climb and get down from the crib himself.
Often a little man, barely out of the age of a toddler, is forced to give up the cradle to his younger brother or sister, who will soon be born. You should teach a child to completely “move” to a large bed in advance - pick up similar bedding, try to put plush hares, dolls, etc. For the first time, pillows and mattresses are put around a new bed, in case of an accidental fall.
Approximate terms for replacing a child bed:
Standard sizes, models by age of the child
An infant bed with trellised sides, if desired, can be used up to almost 6 years - you only have to remove one of its walls. The optimal dimensions of a berth for children of any age are calculated as follows: they add 35-50 cm to the growth of the baby so that there is enough free space from above and below, the width also does not need to be excessively limited, because many children like to sleep with their arms outstretched.
From 0 to 3 years
In accordance with current standards, a man with a bed size of 110-120 cm by 60 cm is purchased for a man from birth to three years. The sides are made no higher than 85-95 cm. The lower position of the mattress is about 30 cm from the floor level, the upper one is 50 see. The bottom of the product is adjustable in height: the upper level is suitable for children under the age of 1.5 years, the lower level is allowed for three-year-olds.
Sometimes cradles are bought for babies, with the dimensions of the bed itself 40 by 80 cm - they are completely upholstered with soft material, they distinguish between floor and suspended models. The upper part of the cradle is decorated with a textile canopy, the lower - with a glance. The cradle serves as a kind of cocoon in which the baby is comfortable, because it is protected from all sides, use it up to a maximum of six months of age.
The rocking cot is intended for children who fall asleep only if they are rocked - usually this design is a bed with runners, along which the entire object moves completely from side to side. There are also options in which the pendulum is programmed - with the help of the remote control, the time and the swing amplitude are set.
Extra beds
An extra bed is a great option for babies. It has small dimensions - approximately 100 by 50 cm, one removable wall, adjustable bottom height. The design is fastened to the parents' bed, firmly fixed. This model is equipped with wheels for easy movement around the apartment, it is rectangular, rounded.
Playpen
A bed for a very small person often acts as an arena in which it is convenient not only to sleep, but also to play while mom is busy with household chores.The sides of this multifunctional model are covered with a mesh, a translucent fabric, the product is easily assembled and disassembled, which allows you to take it with you on a trip. Minimum dimensions - 90 by 110 cm, height - from 65 cm. The structure is sometimes formed by a side hole with a zipper.
Convertible bed
Transformable models have a removable side, runners that are easy to remove when they are no longer needed, are equipped with drawers for storing bedding and toys from below. A practical transformer for older children, from a crib turns into a sofa, its approximate dimensions are 1400x600 mm or 1700x700 mm. A dresser for storing linen, a changing table is often attached here. When the baby has grown up, a table with a chest of drawers is dismantled, the design itself was successfully used almost until the end of high school. The only minus of the transformer is its relatively large dimensions.
Sizes for preschoolers, schoolchildren
The cot for a child of 4-7 years old has the following dimensions: a berth 60 by 140 cm, height from the floor - about 30 cm. The guardrails after three or four years are no longer needed. The schoolchild’s bed is slightly larger: 80 by 160 cm, its height is 40 cm from the floor. There are other parameters - 75 by 150 cm. Many such products are painted in bright colors, styled as boats, cars, decorated with lace valleys, canopies of delicate colors, equipped with a drawer that can serve not only as a storage place, but also an additional surface for table games .
For teens
A teenager needs a practically “adult” bed, with a berth of 70-90 cm by 180-190 cm, height up to 50 cm. Imported constructions are wider - about 100 cm. There are sliding options that change as they grow older - from 120 to 180 cm. The model is convenient in that it does not have to be replaced after a couple of years - the bed is made as strong as possible, from quality materials.
Bunk
A bunk bed is purchased when there is not much space in the apartment, in one room you have to place sleeping places for two or three children. Such an item is suitable for children over three years old, up to adolescence. The attic bed is a type of two-tier, various models are designed for one, two children, equipped with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, a sports corner, and a desk.
Custom sizes, models
Unusual products for sleeping include cots for twins, their standard sizes are 1.3 by 1.25 meters. By the time the twins turn four to five years old, two separate bunks or one bunk are purchased. Some models for babies are equipped with a toy carousel, musical lighting, a variety of mounts for rattles. Some modern teens are abnormally tall - they need an adult bed, sometimes exceeding 2.1 m in length.
Unique designs that serve as a berth and space for story games are performed independently or on order. It can be a princess castle or a pirate ship, a race car or a carriage, a space starship or a luxury tent. If desired, ladders, slides, swings are mounted here.
The box looks in the form of a dragon’s mouth, a boxing ring, a bowl on a leg, a flower bud, a fantasy animal, etc. The headboard and back are decorated with colorful prints depicting the heroes of your favorite fairy tales, cartoons.You can decorate the building together with the young "heir" - paint with flowers, paste over with film, letters, numbers.
Mattress Tips
A “correct” mattress is important for maintaining a beautiful figure, maintaining the right position of the spine during night, daytime sleep, so you should choose an object of medium hardness, and for children, adolescents with impaired posture - hard orthopedic. The price depends on the filler, cover material, dimensions, design of the mattress. The product is made single or one and a half, it must exactly correspond to the size of the berth in a particular bed - it is extremely inconvenient to use a smaller or larger one.
Mattresses vary in stiffness, there are universal, combined options that, when the child is slightly older, simply flips over to the other side. Hygiene is very important - harmful microorganisms, mold, etc. should not start in the mattress.
"Filling" is also different:
The choice of textiles, pillows
One of the most important parameters of bedding is hypoallergenicity of both covers and filler. On average, a child-schoolboy spends 8-10 hours in a dream, an infant spends most of the day, therefore bed textiles are chosen very carefully.
What accessories are needed for a cot:
Conclusion
Children, adolescents in their behavior, habits, often copy adults - read in bed, wallow in it with a tablet, phone, watch TV while lying down. Therefore, the choice of a comfortable bed is very important for maintaining health, posture of a growing body. To make the furniture as comfortable as possible, it is selected in width, height, length. If desired, the crib is easy to do with your own hands, according to your own drawing.