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Baby crib with a pendulum: types, selection rules, assembly instructions

Even before the most important event happens in the family - the birth of an infinitely beloved and dear baby, the first concern of the parents is the arrangement of the children's room. Already at this stage, the main task of future mothers and fathers is the acquisition of a cozy and high-quality bed. The modern market for children's goods offers many options for organizing a bed for newborns; a children's bed with a pendulum is in considerable demand among parents.

Baby crib with pendulum rocking mechanism - advantages and features

At first glance, a pendulum bed is very similar to a traditional crib, the key difference is the presence of a special device that creates oscillatory movements. The legs of the crib remain motionless, only the bed sways, maintaining a horizontal position.

The pendulum mechanism imitates motion sickness in mother's arms, the baby quickly calms down and falls asleep. So the pendulum bed
simultaneously serves as a bed and a cradle.

The crib with a pendulum mechanism is characterized by a long service life and can be used as a bed from the birth of a child up to the age of 3-5 years.

The positive qualities of pendulum beds also include:

  • smooth running;
  • silent operation of the pendulum;
  • movement blocker.

Parents can fully appreciate the benefits of the pendulum system at night. To calm a capricious baby, mommy does not need to jump to her feet at night, just touch her hand to the crib located next to her parents, thereby starting the pendulum.

The device and types of pendulum mechanisms for cribs

Structural elements of the pendulum are bushings, hinges, pendulum bar. There are models of beds with three types of pendulum mechanisms on the market:

  • longitudinal;
  • transverse;
  • universal.

The mechanisms differ from each other in the swing trajectory. The longitudinal system creates oscillations of the bed from the head to the legs (back and forth), the transverse pendulum swings the bed in the right-left direction, the universal pendulum mechanism can perform both longitudinal and transverse movements. Depending on the model, the amplitude of oscillation of the bed is from 5 to 15 cm.

According to doctors, the best choice is a pendulum bed for newborns with longitudinal swing, oscillations in the back and forth direction are closest to human physiology. Fluctuations along the body maintain normal intracranial pressure in the baby.

According to the method of swing, manual and automatic pendulum beds are distinguished.

Pendulum bed with a manual mechanism is driven by pushing a person's hand. The vibrations of the bed continue for about 10 minutes.

In electric models, a drive unit is used along with a pendulum mechanism to create oscillatory movements. The drive mechanism is a miniature electric motor equipped with electronics. The electric power supply is used as the power source of the electric drive. The drive unit is mounted on the fixed part of the crib.

The pendulum mechanism can be controlled remotely using a remote control. In some models, a microphone is mounted in the drive unit, the bed with automatic electronic swing is triggered when the baby cries. After receiving a voice command, the electric drive starts the pendulum. The rocking cycle lasts for 10-15 minutes and the sleeping time stops automatically after the specified time has elapsed, if necessary, the movement of the crib can be stopped manually.

General rules for choosing baby cots

For many mothers and fathers, the decisive factor when buying children's furniture is visual appeal, however, this approach is fundamentally wrong. The main selection criteria is the convenience and safety of the little man. There are many things to consider when choosing a crib, including:

  • material of manufacture;
  • elements of protection for the baby;
  • features of the sleeping arrangement.

Forms, materials and sizes of frames

One of the main structural elements of a crib is the frame. Today, furniture manufacturers offer a huge selection of beds for newborns, the range includes traditional rectangular models and somewhat non-standard products with a round or oval frame.

The strength and durability of a baby crib directly depends on the material of manufacture. In the production of furniture for small children, natural wood, MDF, plastic, laminated chipboard, metal are used.

Of course, for a baby it is better to choose a crib made of natural material. Furniture with a wooden frame looks expensive and presentable, is characterized by a long service life and the ability to "breathe". In the segment of wooden children's furniture today you can find quite affordable models, budget options include products from pine, spruce and birch. Stronger expensive beds are made from hardwoods - beech, ash, oak. Wooden cribs differ among themselves and stylistic design. On the market there are classic models from unpainted wood and wooden cribs covered with paintwork, decorated with applied images.

Plastic frames are practical to care for, the weight of a plastic crib is much less than that of a wooden counterpart. Attracts buyers and the affordable cost of plastic furniture.

Before you buy a baby crib, do not hesitate to ask the seller for quality certificates for materials. Unscrupulous manufacturers, in order to reduce the cost of furniture, can use materials of poor quality and harmful to the child. To cover the structural elements of the children's bed, non-toxic, safe, water-based paints should be used.

Metal frames are famous for their strength and long service life. However, metal beds are not widely used due to the "coldness" of the material.

The standard dimensions of a domestic-made baby crib are 120x60 cm. In imported products, the width and length of the sleeping bed is increased by 5 centimeters and is 125x65 cm.

Sides - types and selection rules

Another important element is the sides of the crib, the main purpose of the design is to protect the baby from falling. Sides can be:

  • stationary and removable;
  • deaf rack or combined (two sidewalls are solid, two are rack).

Most often, furniture manufacturers make the side walls of the sleeping bed in the form of a lattice structure, the sidewalls consist of a frame and cross bars installed at a certain distance. The crossbars can be made in the form of a round rod or be represented by wide slats.

When choosing a bed for a baby, it is important to consider two main requirements for enclosing structures:

  • the distance between the vertical strips of the side parts should not exceed 5-6 cm;
  • the height of the sidewalls should be at least 60-65 cm, measurements are made from the mattress to the edge of the side.

Additional protection for the baby will be provided by special silicone pads on the edges of the side and soft removable sides, fixed around the perimeter of the crib. Protection elements are especially relevant when the baby begins to actively move and during teething. Silicone pads will not only protect the child's gums from damage, but also maintain the integrity of the tree.

Some models of cribs are equipped with a front flap. The folding sidewall allows you to move the child's bed close to the parent's bed, when the child grows up, he will be able to independently climb into his bed. Unlike cribs equipped with skids for adjusting the height of the side, folding designs use piano hinges. If necessary, the side panel leans down to the outside, in the raised state it is fixed with the help of latches.

Sleeping place - types and arrangement of bases

The base for the baby crib mattress can be with a solid overlapped or slatted bottom. A solid bottom is considered more durable, and the cost of cribs with a blank base is lower than slatted counterparts. A significant drawback lies in the design features, the solid base has no gaps and holes, and therefore there is no air circulation between the mattress and the bottom. The mattress does not dry well and can quickly become unusable.

The slatted bottom consists of transverse strips fixed to the frame. The lattice structure does not retain moisture inside the mattress, provides intensive air circulation. The rack base contributes to the correct distribution of the load on the baby's fragile spine.

Additional equipment for baby beds with pendulum

Today, multifunctional furniture is appreciated, which allows you to optimize the space as much as possible. Modern cribs for newborns can be combined with storage systems, with a changing table and more. Storage systems are represented by drawers and drawers located at the bottom of the crib or on the sides of the bed.

How to assemble a bed with a pendulum with your own hands - step by step instructions

You can assemble a bed with a pendulum yourself with your own hands.
At the first stage of work, you should prepare the necessary equipment, unpack the crib, carefully read the assembly instructions, check the presence of all structural elements and fasteners.

It is better to assemble the crib at the place of its use.

The working inventory includes the following tools:

  • reversible key;
  • screwdriver;
  • hammer;
  • screwdriver

Work order:

  • the back fixed wall of the crib is placed on the floor upside down, the side parts are mounted with screws;
  • install the base under the mattress, placing it in the provided grooves and fixing it with screws;
  • the front movable part of the crib is inserted into the guide grooves located on the side parts, with the help of screws the free edge of the base under the mattress is fixed to the front wall;
  • start assembling the pendulum:
  • assemble supports with pendulums, connecting four components together;
  • hinges are fixed on the pendulum bars with washers and bolts;
  • fasten the hinges to the base of the pendulum device using nuts. Nuts sit on washers without tightening to the stop;
  • on the support with pendulums, the body of the children's bed is installed, we fasten the structure by installing bolts to the legs, fix the side part with screws;

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