Pillows-bumpers in the bed: types, selection and care

Waiting for an addition to the family is an exciting process for parents. Many people prepare for the appearance of the baby in advance and start buying the necessary furniture, household items, toys and accessories. It is important to pay attention to every little detail, for example, the cushion bumpers in the crib. They are produced in a wide range and differ in shape, size, materials of manufacture, design and other parameters. Let's figure out what types of pillows manufacturers offer and how to choose quality products.

Crib bumpers are an important accessory for small children that serves several functions. Its main task is in ensuring the safety of the baby. Babies are restless: they toss and turn during sleep or wakefulness and may accidentally stick a leg or arm between the bars. Often in such a situation, the child gets off with the usual fright, but there are other cases in which children injure limbs. The use of protective bumpers in the crib will save you from such consequences.

Pillows are also designed to soften the impact of the baby during his awkward movements and falls. Too active children, when learning about the world, often stuff bumps, hitting the sides of a wooden crib. Thanks to the use of the side, the child's falls will be painless.

Installed sides protect from drafts, however, they do not impede the penetration of fresh air. Pillows are indispensable if the baby's bed is placed next to a window or near a cold wall. The sides are also they will not let the pacifier, bottle or toys fall out on the floor, which is convenient for both the child and the parents.

However, protective bumpers also have opponents. Some believe that this is extra textiles that accumulate dust and can cause allergies in the crumbs.

Crib pillows are sold for every taste: there are models designed for installation around the entire perimeter of the bed or only on the side parts. Pediatricians advise to close the bed completely if the child is too active.

Another popular variety includes removable bumpers... For such models, it is necessary to install additional niches designed to fix the bumpers. These products are easy to use because they are quick and easy to remove.

There are also rigid bed boards on the market with missing bounding walls. Such models are not in demand, which is why their range is limited.

Soft options with fillers are of great value. They can be plain or quilted. The latter are considered more practical, since during washing their filler does not get piled up.

All types of sides have different types of fastening. For example, there are options that are fixed with buttons, Velcro or ties. Models with a lock connection are considered more convenient: they provide a reliable fixation of the side in the bed.

Bumpers-pillows in a crib are made of different materials, this applies to both the filler and the fabric cover.

Thanks to the filler, the products acquire softness and protect the baby from impacts when falling. For filling pillows, manufacturers most often prefer a synthetic winterizer or dense fiber.

• Sinteponovye the sides are more soft, due to which they are often chosen for newborns. Such models do not have a removable cover, which is why the product will have to be washed along with the filler.
• Fiber - fully synthetic hypoallergenic material. It provides good air ventilation and resists the development and reproduction of bed mites. Fiber filler holds its shape well, it perfectly softens impacts.
• Also used as a filler foam rubber... Foam models are practical and affordable.
• Rarely on sale you can find pillows with wool fibers. Such products are very warm, but at the same time they can cause allergic rashes in a child.

When sewing upholstery pillows, manufacturers prefer natural raw materials. The stores offer textiles made of calico, chintz or cotton fabric. These materials are environmentally friendly, they do not cause allergies, they promote natural air circulation, thereby providing a favorable microclimate for the child.

Practical covers are sewn from coarse calico. This material is soft and durable: it can withstand multiple wash cycles without losing its shape or fading. For the manufacture of covers, flannel or a bike are also used.

The dimensions of the side cushions are an important parameter that you need to pay attention to when buying textiles.

First of all, you should decide on the height of the product. For different models, this parameter ranges from 20 to 50 cm.

It is important to choose the length of the bumper so that it covers the entire crib. For example, with standard dimensions of a sleeping bed 120x60 cm, the side should have a total length of 360 cm. When choosing a solid bumper for a round crib, its diameter must be multiplied by the number π - 3.14. For example, for a rounded bed with a diameter of 75 mm, a side with a length of 236 cm is suitable.

Bumpers are available in a variety of designs. There are models for boys, girls and teenagers. Products can be either long, solid, or in the form of separate pillows, designed to be installed around the perimeter of the bed.

• Textiles are often chosen for girls. in white, pale pink and pastel colors... When arranging cribs, parents often prefer products with discreet images of toys, different frills or lace.

• For boys, bumpers are produced in mainly cold shades. Bumpers in the form of clouds, in the form of different animals: bunnies, squirrels, chanterelles and others are popular. For boys, bumper pillows are often chosen with a predominance of blue, turquoise, brown and blue colors.

• Suitable for a teenage bed monochromatic side cushions: in this case, they fulfill an aesthetic role, helping to diversify the interior and make it more original.

When choosing bumper pillows for a child's bed, you need to take into account a number of parameters.

1. Dimensions (edit)... The best are considered solid models, which "encircle" the entire perimeter of the sleeping bed. It is better to refuse to buy separate animal pillows, since they cannot provide sufficient safety for the baby.
2. Materials (edit)... Textile covers should be made of natural fabrics, and the filler should be made of synthetic winterizer or holofiber. Foam rubber, especially cheap and low-quality, emits harmful substances, so it is better to refuse it.
3. Color spectrum. Models with drawings and different pictures are preferred - thanks to them, the baby will learn to distinguish objects. It is advisable to refrain from acquiring too bright and contrasting sets.
4. Decor... Models with rhinestones, beads, pom-poms look very beautiful, but they are not safe. A child can tear off such decor and choke on it.

Usually, parents have no difficulty in attaching protective bumper cushions. Most of the models are equipped with top and bottom drawstrings. They are designed to connect the pillows to each other and fix them to the bed bars. Tie the ribbons from the outside.

All types of bumper cushions require proper care. Such textile accessories can be washed together with bed linen in a typewriter. It is recommended to choose a delicate mode and a temperature up to 40 degrees. Products with synthetic winterizer filler should be hand washed using baby soap or powder. Dry bumpers outdoors or at room temperature.