A crib is the first and most important piece of furniture for a new family member. The crib should become a cozy and safe place for the child’s growth and development, because this is where he will sleep, play, learn to roll over and stand on his feet. Therefore, young parents take full responsibility not only when choosing a bed model, but also want to carefully assemble it with their own hands. If there is a question, how to assemble a crib pendulum, will help instructions, photo, and knowledge of the specifics of the pendulum structure.
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A crib with a pendulum system, unlike other models, is equipped with a mechanism for rocking the child to sleep. This function will be of great help to the parents of the newborn in the first months of his life at home. This option is preferable when mom and dad deliberately decided not to accustom the baby to rocking in their arms or the parents have health problems. In addition, young mothers get tired of having to go to the crib at night every time the child wakes up. Here a pendulum crib comes to the rescue of parents. All you have to do is push the smart design with your hand and it will begin to sway rhythmically, putting the restless baby to sleep.
The indisputable advantage of the pendulum is the sensitivity of the mechanism to light touches, thanks to which the baby can set the crib in motion. This will ensure good night the baby and allow the mother to rest.
It should be noted that, if necessary, it is quite easy to make a pendulum crib into a traditional stationary crib. You only need to lock the system with clamps, which, as a rule, come with the furniture.
Among additional functions Some models should be noted for the possibility of adjusting the height of the bed of the crib and the front wall, drawers for linen, soft sides. The best option is a design with three levels of bottom height, which can be used in accordance with the growth and development of the baby. The front wall can be not only retractable, but also completely removable. This will allow you to move the baby crib closer to the parent's bed, then the baby will smell the mother's scent, who can quickly feed him and put him to bed. The laundry drawer will allow the mother to quickly change diapers and baby clothes, in addition, you can store toys or a first aid kit there. It is necessary to provide free space in the room for pulling out the linen drawers of the crib. Fabric sides play not only aesthetic role, but also keep the baby safe.
The height of the pendulum crib can be adjusted
Despite the fact that stores now offer a wide range of pendulum cribs of different models and types, designs made from multifunctional parts have become the most common. A pendulum crib usually consists of a body, supporting parts of the mattress, sides, legs, a drawer for baby clothes and a pendulum. To New furniture the baby was reliable and safe, you need to be patient and time, carefully following the instructions step by step. There are a number general principles for assembling a children's bed. Let's start with the preparatory work.
Dimensions of a crib - pendulum
The required height of the mattress should be taken into account: for a newborn baby, a higher position is provided to make it more convenient for the mother to place the baby in the crib. When the child begins to learn to stand, the bed should be lowered for comfort and safety.
You need to choose the right mattress for your child
Crib frame - pendulum
Let's look at how to assemble a crib pendulum system using the most common model as an example.
The finished pendulum crib should swing without much effort.
After assembly, it is necessary to check the safety and reliability of the structure. When rocking, the bed should not wobble. Test how firmly the base is installed and how easily the movable wall moves up and down. Make it a rule to check the crib every week, as the bolts may become loose, gaps, and sharp corners may appear.
It is necessary to periodically lubricate the elements of the pendulum crib
There are three types of cribs with a pendulum system: with transverse swing, longitudinal movement and universal. Despite the fact that transverse motion sickness seems more common, longitudinal motion sickness is more beneficial for the child’s health. In this case, the newborn's head will not dangle from side to side, which can negatively affect the vestibular system.
There is a special mechanism powered by electricity that rocks the crib
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The distance between the walls of the crib and the mattress should be no more than 2 cm so that the baby can roll over and move in a safe environment.
They stop using the crib when the child’s height reaches 80-90 cm and the baby can get out of it on his own.
You can beautifully decorate a crib with a pendulum
It is necessary to choose the right mattress for a crib
You need to choose a place for a baby cot
The crib must match the interior of the nursery
A pendulum crib, carefully assembled for the long-awaited baby with your own hands, tested for safety and reliability, will be great place rest and development of your baby. In a nursery or bedroom it will become the center of attraction for parents and guests. To make the crib a cozy nest and interior decoration, call professional assembler furniture is not necessary. Thanks to the description of how to assemble a pendulum crib (instructions, photos), you yourself can easily achieve your intended goal.
While expecting a child, you will have to buy a lot of things. Among them, the main place is, of course, occupied by the crib, because the baby will spend most of the first year of life in it. A crib for a newborn with a pendulum mechanism is the most popular model among expectant parents. What are its pros and cons? What types of such cribs are there? What to look for when choosing?
A pendulum is a special device that is equipped with a crib. It allows the bed to move, while the base remains motionless. Pendulum mechanisms are divided into three types, which differ in the swing trajectory:
The principle of operation of the pendulum mechanism is simple: just touch the side of the bed and it will start to swing. Sometimes even the baby himself can set the pendulum in motion by simply tossing and turning in the crib.
Pendulum swing direction different types
When choosing pendulum beds, you should understand the pros and cons different types pendulums.
Advantages of a longitudinal pendulum:
Advantages of a transverse pendulum:
The disadvantage of any type of pendulum mechanism is that children quickly get used to the swing and it is quite difficult to put them to sleep on a stationary surface. This risk must be assessed when deciding to purchase a pendulum crib.
So which mechanism should you choose? According to the advice of experts, a longitudinal pendulum is better precisely because it imitates motion sickness in the arms. But practice shows that children sleeping in beds with different pendulum mechanisms, grow healthy and they like motion sickness in any direction. Therefore, you can buy the bed model that is most suitable for a young family in terms of functionality and price tag.
Manufacturers offer wide range children's beds that are equipped with a pendulum.
Most buyers prefer classics. It combines the necessary functionality and a low price.
Popular and inexpensive type of children's furniture
IN Lately transformers have become very popular, as they allow you to buy a crib once and not think about a sleeping place for your child for several years. In addition, this type of furniture has quite a lot of space for storing children's things. Often transformers are additionally equipped with a changing table - this is a big plus for the mother. But you need to be prepared that you will have to pay several thousand more for a transformer than for a classic model of a children's bed.
Functional and beautiful sleeping area for a newborn child that “grows” with him
Round cribs are at the height of fashion today. They not only look beautiful and original, but also combine a lot of different modifications that can be used as the baby grows. The disadvantage of such cribs is the prohibitively inflated price. But if there are no financial problems, then this type cribs will be great functional solution, which will serve the child for several years.
Round bed even more for a newborn functional model than a transformer
This model is suitable for those parents who live in small apartments, do not have much space to store children's things and are trying to functionally use every meter of living space.
Classic model, additionally equipped with a storage box
This bed is convenient because it is easy to move, for example, to wash the floors underneath or rearrange the children's room. This crib model can also be easily moved to an adult bed at night, and installed in its original place during the day.
Great option which makes it easy to move furniture
The model is not suitable for everyone, as such cribs small size, in six months you will have to take care of a more spacious sleeping place for the baby.
But they are convenient for those who prefer the baby's cradle to stand next to the parent's bed; this is easy to do due to its small size.
Models of cribs in vintage style, very similar to those used by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers
In the store, the abundance of different models can make your eyes run wild, but you need to know a few basic things that you definitely need to pay attention to.
Future parents, of course, first purchase a crib for their baby. It has been used for many generations, so this calming option is considered proven and recommended by many people. Due to the large assortment and varieties of mechanisms, the question arises - which device is better? To solve this problem, you first need to understand the work process itself. You need to know how the product works and what advantages you will encounter. This will be discussed in this article.
The answer is quite simple: you need to start the movement of the crib with one touch. It is best to do this on your own, then your hand will get much less tired. This type of product is the most advanced. The surface itself remains horizontal. The sides, in turn, must be movable and unrestricted in order for the structure to operate in full swing. The amplitude is usually from 6 to 15 centimeters. In addition, the child himself is able to rock the structure for a while. This occurs due to its movements across the entire area of the crib.
ATTENTION! It is advisable to remember that it is not recommended to limit the space that surrounds the device, otherwise the second one will lose its functionality.
The direction can come from two driving forces: either transverse or longitudinal. The type itself is chosen by users according to their personal preferences. We will focus on the first of them and try to understand its features.
It is considered a traditional way to calm babies, as it repeats the movements that are inherent in a standard cradle, as well as a classic cradle, rocking chair on runners. In addition, the actions can be compared to natural rocking - in the arms, which can practically replace the presence of the mother.
This design is intended for children over three months of age who have just learned to roll over from one side to the other. Motion sickness occurs starting from the left side to the right or vice versa. Even a child is able to operate his sleeping place without any difficulties. This can happen in cases where during a dream the baby involuntarily worries and begins to toss and turn. Thus, a smooth and barely noticeable movement is quietly carried out, which calms him down and allows him to continue the dreaming process. And you don’t have to worry about it and take part.
REFERENCE! Moreover, if you place the device in a perpendicular position to the parent’s bed, then the mother will only need to extend her hand to activate the device and continue sleeping.
One can be amazed at how huge the list of advantages of a device with this mechanism is. It includes the following elements:
Remember that even if some shortcomings arise, they can be eliminated without much difficulty. But, since they are practically not inherent in the transverse mechanism, you are unlikely to encounter such a situation - their detection.
My daughter was supposed to get acquainted with a new world for her any day now, but there was no crib. There are now plenty of children's stores everywhere, but how can you find in them, among the great variety of items, something that will be to the heart of both a caring mother and baby?
The right crib - deep sleep crumbs, peace of mind for parents.
At a long and heated family council, a joint decision was made that the child should have his own crib, a nursery with a pendulum, and nothing else. Why with a pendulum? Yes, because it is extremely convenient, especially if the children's and adult bed They stand so that you can freely reach and rock the baby without getting out of bed. This opinion is also confirmed by reviews from mothers who are already using this wonderful invention.
Here's what Elena says:
“As for me, it’s much more convenient with a pendulum, especially at night, if the child is not too capricious, then you can swing it without getting up from your warm, comfortable place. Fortunately, our crib has taken its place next to our cozy sofa.”
The principle of operation of the pendulum mechanism is very simple: the rocking chair is started with literally one light touch of the hand. Also, the baby, making various movements in the crib, is able to rock it himself. The main thing is that there is an opportunity for rocking maneuvers in both directions (forward-backward or left-right), that is, the baby bed should not stand tightly against the wall on either of the moving sides.
Cribs with a pendulum are quite popular, as they have numerous advantages.
What exactly is a pendulum and why are pendulum beds in such demand?
A pendulum is a mechanism that makes it possible to rock a baby right in his cozy crib. Pendulums are:
The advantage of a baby bed with a longitudinal pendulum is that it imitates the process of natural rocking of a baby in mother’s arms. When rocked longitudinally, the baby calms down faster and falls asleep. Sleep after longitudinal motion sickness will be healthy and more sound.
Imitating mother's rocking will quickly calm the baby.
Olga shares her emotions and impressions about the crib with a longitudinal pendulum:
“As soon as their maternity hospital arrived, they immediately began to sleep in a crib. The child has been sleeping in it for almost 2 years. The crib is equipped with a longitudinal pendulum. In the first six months, she helped my husband and me out so much: we don’t want to get up at night, but stretching out our hand and rocking the baby is much easier, and the baby continues to sleep. They were looking for a longitudinal pendulum because a doctor I know said that babies need to be swung back and forth (in order to do so).”
It is convenient to use a crib with a transverse pendulum mainly for families living in small houses and apartments, where every free centimeter of space is very important. An argument in favor of transverse pendulum mechanisms is the cradles used by our ancestors for babies, swinging from side to side on arcs instead of legs. The cradles tended to turn over when rocked very intensely and sharply. In the case of modern pendulum cribs, such a development is impossible.
The prototype of this type of crib is the traditional cradle.
Maria, who uses a crib with a transverse pendulum, says:
“I absolutely can’t imagine what I would do if we didn’t have a pendulum on the crib: the apartment is small, you can’t walk around much in it, and the child has already grown up and it has become very difficult to rock him in your arms. After about six months, we began to practice rocking in the crib, because my back was already refusing to put up with daily long-term and monotonous rocking. A miracle happened literally on the second day: the baby, without tears or whims, lay down peacefully in her warm, cozy nest and, after 15 minutes of rocking, she snorted sweetly, fiddling with the pacifier in her mouth. The convenient thing is that if the rocking mechanism is not needed, then it can simply be temporarily secured with specially provided clamps.”
Indeed, all pendulum cribs, without exception, are equipped with a locking mechanism, but not every manufacturer installs high-quality parts on their furniture that are important for functionality. So, in some cribs, the latches may “fly” out of their secured position, which is extremely inconvenient for parents and dangerous for an already grown child. Still, most domestic and imported manufacturers try to maintain the quality and practicality of their crib models at a high level.
As a rule, parents have no complaints about cribs with a pendulum system.
The disadvantages of pendulum cribs include the common opinion of some parents that children get used to motion sickness and over time, when they grow up, refuse to fall asleep without “evening rocking.” But, after all, no two children are the same: some manage to fall asleep just fine even without rocking, while others cannot fall asleep for a long time even with prolonged monotonous rocking.
The advantage of a crib with a universal pendulum is possibility of transforming the swing mechanism. That is, if parents decide to change the location of their baby’s crib and the pendulum is fixed in an uncomfortable or impossible position for swinging, then it can be moved with minimal physical effort to the desired position perpendicular to the previous one.
Sometimes you can take a nap with mommy too!
More and more often in the store you can see such a thing as a transforming crib with a pendulum. This is truly comfortable furniture that can last for many years. Why are pendulum transformers so good?
There are several advantages:
The demand for these children's products is due to their:
Prices for pendulum crib models are slightly higher than for regular cribs without a rocking mechanism, but are quite acceptable. Average minimum price in Russia is 3000 rubles. Of course, such models are unlikely to be sold complete with a drawer, chest of drawers or folding changing table, but main function, for the purpose of which they were developed, they reproduce perfectly.
The price mainly depends on the material from which the crib is made.
Another important component that influences the price of a pendulum crib is the material used for its manufacture. Plastic or PVC will be priced several times cheaper than models made of wood, especially Caucasian beech.
Below is short review the most popular brands of pendular cribs from domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Company "Gandylyan"- a bright Russian representative on the world market of furniture for children, known for the quality of its products for more than ten years. The factory only produces wooden furniture from solid beech. The list of offered models includes:
The diverse range of the Gandylyan company pleases with its high quality.
All models have a box for children's accessories, except for cradles for the little ones. The price line starts at 7,000 and ends at 15,000 rubles. average price for a crib with a pendulum mechanism from " Gandylyan" - 11,000.
Brand " Island of comfort" famous for its cribs from the series “ Chunga-Changa"is a transformer with a transverse pendulum. The instructions on the Chung-Chang model are a little difficult to understand, so you need to be patient and have enough time to independently assemblies. The price for this is wonderful children's Corner for sleep does not exceed 8,500 rubles, and its functionality and quality have long won the hearts of many mothers. “Island of Comfort” also sells cribs with a transverse pendulum, made of wood in combination with MDF, with a drawer for linen and diapers. The price of the “crossbars” is about 10,000.
It will not be possible to quickly assemble a transformable bed, but the results of your labor will please you.
Cots « Mozhga", so named because of the city in which they are produced, are held in high esteem by every third mother in the CIS. "A red star"- manufacturer - offers the following types children's furniture with a pendulum for sleeping:
Mozhga cribs are a quality approved by many kids.
Cribs "Ulyana" Antel companies are distinguished by their economical prices: from 4,000 to 5,900 rubles for a transformer with a pendulum. Cribs "Alita" are from the same manufacturer from 3200 rubles- with a regular pendulum and from 4500 - transformers. All models are made from natural wood.
Antel cribs are famous affordable price and convenience.
English cribs « Giovannimagico"Have a number of pleasant characteristics that please parents. These are transformers with a transverse pendulum and separate removable mini-sides. The thing is very convenient. The price of the new product is 14,500-14,600 rubles. Factory "Giovanni" offers other models from 11,700 rubles. All cribs are made from pine.
“Giovannimagico” cribs are distinguished by a comfortable mini-side and original design.
"Pali"- this is Italy. The company offers the widest selection of children's furniture to suit every taste. Prices for the most ordinary cribs start from 10,000, for pendulum ones - from 23,500 rubles.
Cribs with a pendulum from Pali are quite an expensive pleasure.
Company "Papaloni"- one of domestic producers. Offers expectant parents wooden cribs with PVC elements. The price range starts from 12,900 and ends at 21,500 rubles for a crib with a pendulum mechanism. Fans of rocking chairs can find decent models here.
"Nika" cribs - quality from a domestic manufacturer.
The assembly of the crib is most often carried out at the buyer’s home by the buyer himself, but there are exceptions.
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Finally, a cautionary note from one mother:
“Never buy cribs made of plastic or plastic - a very bad thing. Not only is it slippery (the child can’t really hold on to it), but it’s also made of plastic that is unknown. When purchasing, always ask for certificates of quality and conformity. Check your crib for any defects or shortcomings."
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Preparing for the birth of a long-awaited child, the family is trying to understand how to choose the best and healthiest things for the baby. Since at first the newborn sleeps most of the day, young mothers are puzzled by the question: what kind of crib does the baby need. To make up their minds, women read reviews from experienced mothers, where they can see purely personal opinions about what is good and what is bad.
Market modern goods and services are so great that buyers sometimes get lost among the abundance. Cribs are divided into several types: simple bed, with, with longitudinal, cradle, transforming bed, rocking chair. The most common models are pendulum beds and regular cribs. Each of them has a number of specific advantages.
For a woman carrying a baby under her heart, it will not be a discovery that a child within 9 months gets used to constant shaking and motion sickness. He is able to relax and fall asleep in such an environment, while feeling peace and tranquility. After birth, using a pendulum crib will help you easily adapt to a new place to sleep. Light motion sickness will allow him to feel the same comfort of intrauterine life. When the baby grows a little and learns to stand up, the crib mechanism should be fixed to avoid injuries.
Speaking about the disadvantages, it is worth noting first of all that the cost of these is much higher. In addition, many children, getting used to falling asleep during motion sickness, being at a more conscious age, simply cannot fall asleep on their own.
Often the mother prefers to put the baby next to her, since this leaves more time for sleep. For such mothers, there are new types of cribs - with attachment to an adult bed.
Many of today's young parents grew up in a time when you could only really buy a regular crib. The most important advantage can be considered its stability and overall strength of the frame. A child under 3 years old will sleep quite comfortably in such a bed. Another advantage is the relatively low price, accessible to families with low incomes. Using a regular bed, he gets used to falling asleep on his own, which is extremely important for his development. Of course, at first it will be more difficult for the baby to adapt to the new world, but the rocking, so familiar to him, will gradually fade into the background.
It is better not to buy a crib through online stores, as you must personally inspect your child’s future sleeping place for any defects made during production.
Only a mother, like no one else, knows what is best for her child. Whatever crib you choose, the main thing is that it is made of natural wood, well sanded and not covered with a layer of varnish. Safety comes first, so you should purchase a crib after thoroughly inspecting it and reading the documents indicating the quality of the product.
Cribs with a pendulum make life much easier for parents. However, the argument for the convenience of putting a baby in a bed with such a mechanism is often crossed out by myths about the dangers of such furniture. To choose a bed with a pendulum, you need to take into account the features of products of this type.
Cribs with a pendulum mechanism are the most functional children's furniture, which can be supplemented with a linen drawer and drop-down sides. There are also transformable beds with cradles, options with or without wheels. And finally, furniture with a universal, longitudinal or transverse mechanism.
Depending on the design of the mechanism, the crib can be rocked longitudinally or transversely. Universal solutions allow movement both transversely and longitudinally. But, as a rule, they are more expensive than other cribs.
The pendulum mechanism allows you to rock in the crib, and not in your arms. This method is good for those who had two babies at once or a heavy child. However, cribs with pendulums have opponents who claim that the baby does not need to get used to this method of laying down. This is true, but it is necessary to take into account that all children are different and it is impossible to calculate in advance the situation with the possibility of a son or daughter falling asleep on their own.
The presence of a pendulum is especially convenient if the child often wakes up. In this case, there is no need to take him out of bed for the baby to fall asleep again. Just rock the crib. Moreover, longitudinal motion sickness in a crib is considered a more physiological solution.
Cribs with pendulums of any type are quite expensive - their price is traditionally higher than that of standard children's beds. You also need to take into account that furniture with a pendulum mechanism will be useful to the family only in the first months of the baby’s development. As soon as the baby can roll over onto his side and sit up on his own, there is a risk of the crib tipping over. For this purpose, the mechanism has the possibility of blocking. After locking the pendulum, the crib turns into a regular bed.
Opponents of cribs with pendulums believe that rocking a baby to sleep negatively affects the baby’s vestibular system. However, in contrast, we can say that rocking a child in this case is harmful even in your arms. In addition, gentle rocking is a natural state for the baby, to which he got used to in the womb.
Finally, people who co-sleep with their babies are against beds with pendulum mechanisms. But in any case, parents can decide for themselves, remembering that cribs with pendulums are safe. Of course, if you purchase products famous manufacturer, created from environmentally friendly pure materials.
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Choosing a “dowry” for a child is always pleasant and exciting, but there is also a huge responsibility in this matter. When buying things for newborns, you need to pay close attention to all the little details, this is especially important when choosing a crib for a baby.
Before deciding on a crib for a newborn, parents should understand that the main criteria should be comfort, safety and ergonomics. This is what you should be guided by when choosing a model to purchase.
First of all, the crib must be safe. Experts have many requirements for the materials from which children's things are made, and the most important of them is. The tree meets this requirement perfectly. This is, one might say, a “living” and real eco-material. It is good if the surface of the wooden crib is simply carefully sanded and not covered with toxic paints and varnishes.
Of course, cribs made of polypropylene or plastic are often much more beautiful, since these materials provide designers with many more options. But if you decide to choose such a product, you must definitely ask for a certificate confirming the harmlessness of the material.
Cradles made of wicker or rattan may seem cozy and can captivate with their style. But such an acquisition is impractical - you can use a wicker crib until the child is about six months old. As soon as the baby learns to stand up, holding onto a support, wicker structures may not be spacious or stable enough for him.
When choosing cribs, you must definitely mention sanitary standards. The width of the rods should not be more than 6-7 cm, so that a curious child cannot stick his head between them. The bottom should have at least two levels of height that can be adjusted so that the older baby does not fall out of the crib. The crib should not have sharp corners or crevices that are wider than a centimeter, or small parts that a child could unscrew and put in his mouth.
The crib must be comfortable and the sleeping space must be sufficient for the baby. Standard – 120 cm in length and 60 cm in width. In order for a child's fragile spine to form correctly, a mattress is of great importance. It should be made from natural fabrics, not too soft, but not too hard. Coconut flakes are perfect as a filler - the material has remarkable property absorb not only moisture, but also odors.
When choosing great importance There is also a way to lay the baby down. If you don’t want to be separated from your baby at night, it’s better to buy a crib so that its side panel can be completely removed. It can be placed next to the parents’ bed - it’s convenient for mom as well.
If your baby falls asleep best when rocked to sleep, a crib will do the job just fine. For example, it could be a rocking chair, a cradle, or a more complex pendulum structure.
Regarding ergonomics, the choice should be made depending on the preferences of the parents. A baby needs a lot of things: from a changing table to a toy box. Some of the cribs successfully combine several pieces of furniture necessary for the baby. Despite the fact that such cribs are not mobile, they greatly save space in the nursery and the family budget.
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On the list of things that need to be purchased for the birth of a baby, a crib very often takes pride of place first. This is not surprising, because in the first months the child sleeps up to 18 hours a day, and even by the age of three, nature allocates more time for the baby to sleep than to be awake. However, a child’s sleep is fragile, and a properly selected crib will help ensure healthy sleep for the child and strong nerves for the parents.
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