Bed restraint

The birth of a child is an important and joyful event in the life of each family. Parents are trying to get the necessary things for their child that will have an attractive appearance and will be safe and secure during operation.

The highest requirements, as a rule, are made to the bed. It should be made of natural material, comply with standard sizes, have an attractive appearance and, of course, be absolutely safe for the baby. Such a reliable security can provide a special limiter for the bed.

Features, advantages and disadvantages

The limiters for the beds, produced by manufacturers, are intended for children of different ages.

Their use as a barrier in a crib has a lot of advantages:

  • Side restraints firmly fix the mattress and sheet. Very often, when falling asleep, the baby can be distracted by external stimuli, and the limiters close the view and prevent it from being distracted both during sleep and during the whole night. Thanks to the soft stoppers, supplemented with a warmed insert, drafts and cold walls will be a thing of the past.
  • Grown-up children very often spin and turn in their sleep, and therefore can accidentally fall, and the presence of a side restraint prevent a possible fall. The sides save not only from falling, but also from other injuries. Soft restraints prevent the passage of the arms and legs of the baby through the twigs installed in the crib.
  • In addition to the restrictive function, bumpers manufactured by some manufacturers can be used as storage for your favorite toys.

But there are some negative aspects of using limiters:

  • Solid limiters can cause various injuries, especially if the side is made of slats. The presence of spaces between the slats is an interesting place for a baby to explore, and as a result there is a possibility that the handle or leg may get stuck.
  • Soft bumpers are usually accumulate dust, and this is not very good, especially if the baby is prone to allergic reactions.
  • High solid web stoppers prevent air penetration, thereby violating the ventilation in the crib. In addition, the high, closed sides hide the baby’s mother’s gaze, and in order to see the baby, the mother will have to get up and walk to the cot. Some kids do not like to fall asleep in a closed and confined space.

Kinds

All limiters manufactured by manufacturers are divided into fixed and removable options.

Stationary bumpers are additional elements built into the bed on both sides, and are arranged along the length of the product. In the beds intended for newborns, limiters are installed along the entire length, safely limiting the bed space.

For older children who have already learned to walk, the built-in limiters are more decorative.

For older babies, manufacturers produce cots, where the restraints have curly cuts used by babies as a stop, allowing them to climb into the crib without the help of adults.For children of primary school age, the built-in bumpers do not cover the entire length of the bed and serve more for convenience. Although in bunk beds and beds, attics limiters perform their protective function.

Removable limiters can be installed either on one side of the bed, when it is installed against a wall, or on both sides if it is planned to be installed away from the wall, for example, next to an adult bed. In this case, they are an excellent barrier to falling onto an adult parent’s bed.

Universal removable stoppers are the ideal solution for arranging beds in any bed, they are easy to attach and just as easily removed. The presence in the design of special racks allows you to adjust their height.

For the smallest are issued soft models of sides. They can cover the crib on four sides, and can be attached only to two long sides. Soft stoppers, installed on the side, have the shape of a rectangle. On sale is also found protective side-pillow, which is often the shape of a square. This limiter is attached with straps to the bed rails.

Dimensions

The choice of the size of the side will depend on the age of the child, the design of the bed, the operating conditions and the size of the bed itself. For very young children models are produced quite high. The optimum height of the side for the bed size 70x120 and 70x150 should be from 70 to 95 cm.

For older children, you can buy bumpers with a minimum height. For a bed having a width of 70–95 cm and a length of 190–200 cm, the height of the side should vary between 15–30 cm. Such a value does not cause him discomfort, but at the same time protects him from a sudden fall.

There are bumpers that have a large size, allowing you to install them even on double beds with a size of 160x200 cm. These bumpers have a length of 150 to 200 cm, and their height reaches 95 cm. Acquisition of these sides allows you to avoid buying a playpen. They are easy to install and just as quickly disassembled, and they take up little storage space.

Materials

Limiters that carry a protective and decorative function can be made of various materials.

Soft stops Made from durable cotton fabric. The following materials are used as filler: foam rubber, synthetic winterizer or other soft and bulk material.Sintepon - soft hypoallergenic material with high thermal insulation properties, suitable for children from 0 to 6 months.

Soft, but at the same time elastic foam rubber is most often used as a filler. For convenience, it is placed in a removable covers.

As a rule, such fillers are decorated with various inserts or applications.

Sometimes in such sides as the basis any solid material is chosen. With a cloth and filler, a solid base is upholstered and as a result a more durable, but at the same time, comfortable and safe option is obtained.

Solid bumpers can be made of wood, plastic or metal. As a rule, they have the form of either a continuous web, or a rack-type, or a web with figured notches.

  • Wood options have a fairly solid structure, are environmentally friendly and can be installed in three different positions. Producers use species such as oak, pine, maple or ash. All products are thoroughly processed. Without fail, they are ground, coated with varnish or paint that does not contain lead or other harmful components.
  • Metallic The sides are quite reliable and durable. Metal - the material is cold and therefore it is most often used in combination with other materials.
  • Design combined The sides can consist of various materials: solid wood, chipboard, plastic, metal in combination with soft foam rubber and fabric.

Colors and design

To date, manufacturers produce bumpers, varied in shape, material and color. When choosing, parents are most often guided by the sex of the child. For girls, the pink side is most often purchased, and for boys, the blue one. But besides the floor of the child, you need to focus on the style of the room and the color of the furniture.

If desired, you can buy a limiter simple rectangular shape, but decorated with pockets, applications and many other elements that give the product an original look. There are options in the form of animals, fairy tale characters, flowers and many other items.

Due to the wide range of colors and variety of forms, you can choose a limiter that will perfectly harmonize with your interior, perform a protective function and simultaneously develop the baby.

Reviews

Most of the parents who purchased the restraints in the crib for their children were satisfied with this purchase. Many agree that limiters not only protect the child from injury, but also perform a protective function in relation to the environment.

In addition, many parents note that their children love to look at the pictures on the sides and react to them almost from the first month. Most mummies say that the care of soft bumpers is not burdensome, they are very well washable.

Manufacturers

The most famous manufacturer today is the company. Ikea, producing both soft and hard sides. Soft model Khimmelsk suitable for beds with an upper bottom position. The length of the product is 120 cm, height 60 cm. It is attached to the bed from the inside with the help of secure clasps with velcro. The model can be machine washed and ironed at a low temperature.

Hard side ruler Vicare has dimensions of 90x7.5 cm and is a rectangular bar, attached to the bed with the help of clamping metal bars.This model is suitable for grown-up children, perfectly protecting them from falling to the floor, and at the same time does not interfere with the baby to climb into the crib.

The barrier has been very popular lately. Tomy from Chinese manufacturers. It consists of a metal frame, sheathed with a soft cloth. This model is suitable for children from one year old and installed under a mattress on a bed of 70 cm wide. The part of the structure that passes under the mattress is held in place due to the weight of the mattress and the baby. If desired, the design folds down due to the folding railing.

The longest stop from French manufacturers has a length of 150 cm and a height of 44 cm. Model Safety 1 St made of metal frame, covered with breathable fabric. This side is the most suitable option for mattresses long from 157 cm. If necessary, it easily leans back.

How to choose?

In order to choose the right limiter, it is necessary to pay attention to some aspects. These include the child’s age, bed size and room design:

  • Any limiter must first be selected by age.For babies from 0 to 7 months, a soft fabric stopper is suitable, which is installed around the perimeter of the crib from the inside. When choosing it, it is better to pay attention to the models made of natural fabrics with reliable fastening.

Decorative ties, buttons and velcro should be on the outside and be inaccessible to the baby’s pens. The coloring should not be too bright, but unduly faded will not become a real developing subject.

  • For older children who have learned to walk and who can independently climb into the crib, suitable for small height stops. For older kids, the best option would be a side, not covering the entire length of the bed, but only part of it. Such an arrangement perfectly fulfills a protective function, but at the same time allows the child to get into his bed without assistance.
  • When choosing a limiter must also take into account the size of the bed. Manufacturers produce many removable models, adapted to the different dimensions of the beds.
  • In addition, when buying, you need to pay attention to the components.The design of any limiter should be strong, and the surface of the parts without crevices and gaps. If metal elements are present, they should be covered with plugs or recessed inside the product.

When choosing a rail stopper, you need to pay attention to the distance between the slats. This value should not exceed 6 cm.

  • And, of course, when choosing a limiter you need to consider the design of the room. Its color and shape should best match the overall style of the room.

Ideas in the interior

Limiters for cots look great in the interior of any room. If the bed is installed against a wall or window, then one stop is enough. It can be soft removable or rigid in the form of a lath.

If the baby's bed is installed in the center of the room, then one side will not be enough, it is better if there are two of them. The shape and color of the limiter is always in harmony with the bed itself.

For the smallest, the crib can be installed anywhere in the room, soft sides installed around the perimeter will protect the crumbs from drafts, bruises and bright light.

You can learn more about the limiter for the Babyhome Side Led Navy bed with a nightlight in the following video.

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