When choosing a crib for a baby, design, functionality, convenience and material of manufacture are of great importance. Today we will talk about children's metal beds.
Features:
The base of a metal bed is a steel frame. It is equipped with a bottom and backrests. On the sides of the bottom, there can be slats made of metal or wood. The shape of structures is rectangular, oval, round and even semicircular. There can be two, one or even three berths.
These types of furniture are manufactured by forging or stamping. Artistic forging by special craftsmen is currently estimated quite expensive, since it is handmade. But with the help of stamping, beds are mass-produced and the price for them is much lower. The final stage in manufacturing technologies is finishing with the application of powder paint, which gives not only color to the structure, but also serves as a protective layer against corrosion and the development of fungus.
Benefits
Consider some of the advantages of metal furniture models:
- Wear resistance and durability. Metal is a durable material thanks to which the entire structure will last for a very long time.
- The design of the bed is able to withstand even the heaviest loads, so children can frolic on it without fear of breaking it.
- Environmentally friendly material.
For children's beds, manufacturers use exclusively pure metal, in which there are no various kinds of impurities.
- The material does not burn.
- Hygienic design. Such a construct is not afraid of microbes and bacteria.
- Open metal elements of children's furniture models are provided with a special coating that has a soft texture that is pleasant to the touch.
- The metal structure of the bed is suitable for any interior of a child's room and will look great in it.
- For children, the design of the bed is carried out in a combined version: metal-wood.
- Metal beds are made of hollow metal tubes, which significantly reduces the weight of the entire structure.
- Furniture construction is not subject to deformation.
- Originality of performance and attractiveness.
- Ease of installation. Even a beginner can assemble such a bed; the use of additional skills and abilities is not required.
- Affordable price.
It should be said about the disadvantages of metal structures. There are few of them, and they easily turn into small flaws:
- The thermal conductivity of the metal plays a role - the sun's rays are able to heat the metal frame.
- Metal is susceptible to rust, which requires additional maintenance. In this case, it is recommended to apply an anti-corrosion coating on it in a timely manner, if this is not provided for by the design of the bed.
Range
A wide range of options for metal beds for children allows any parent to choose the exact model that suits his child. Here are some of them.
The bunk bed is the most requested model cots, as its feature is saving space in the children's room. The design of such furniture is thought out to the smallest detail: two berths equipped with bumpers, the presence of a staircase, the strength of the construct. Climbing stairs is a special joy for children in this version of the bed, which cannot but please the parents themselves.
These models can be divided into several types:
- With boxes. The pull-out elements are located below, under the first tier. You can store bed linen or children's toys here.
- Collapsible version for two beds. Suitable for those who are constantly forced to transport a structure from place to place, from a large room to a narrow one. It should be noted that the installation of this type of bed is quite simple.
- With a metal ladder. They are additionally equipped with handrails and protective attributes.
- With a reinforced frame. Such a model can withstand increased loads and allows two children to sleep in one berth at once.
- Combined option. This model together is a variation of several materials at once: plastic, wood, chipboard panels and metal.
A feature of the loft bed is its compactness. After all, a sleeping place in such a bed is equipped from above, and below is a working area for a child in the form of a school table or a play area in the form of a sofa. You can often find lockers or shelves under the bed. Sliding options differ in that they "grow" with the child thanks to the expansion of the sleeping bed. Naturally, such a bed is practical and will last for a long time. It can be used from the earliest age of the child, because it is safe due to the presence of sides.
And when the child grows up, the sides can be folded back, the backrest can be changed to a horizontal position and a retractable support can be installed - now the bed has lengthened by several centimeters.
Other models include:
- For newborns with cradles... The cots are specially designed for babies. They are equipped with cradles made of metal elements. Due to the presence of sides and a strong frame, these models are completely safe for the crumbs.
- Pendulum beds... This version of children's sleeping places is designed for the early age of the child. They are produced in three variations: with a transverse, longitudinal and universal pendulum. Cots with a transverse pendulum are equipped with a special device that performs swinging movements from side to side, and cots with a longitudinal pendulum are based on swinging back and forth on runners. The universal option is based on the manual choice of the method of motion sickness.
- Single beds... They have a length of 150 to 200 cm and a width of 80 to 120 cm. Beds are presented in a huge color palette.
- Wrought iron beds... The peculiarities of this model of furniture are the presence on the backs of decor in the form of curls and patterns, over which professional artists and designers have tried by hand. Models of this furniture can be easily combined with any unique interior of a children's room.
- Medical models... Such models are specially designed for medical purposes. The difference between these models is that they are equipped with special modules at the head and legs, which can be raised if necessary. It is easy to transport as the bed is designed with castors.
Colors and design
The beauty of metal is often enhanced by sophisticated shades and decors. Single beds often have colorful decor in the form of cartoon characters or are prepared in a given unpretentious style. It is easy to find the necessary accessories for such models. It can be a bedspread or a blanket, pillows or bolsters, decorative embroidery or an elegant canopy.
Thanks to this, the metal bed will acquire an exquisite taste and add harmony to the children's room.
How to choose?
Below are some tips that, when purchasing a metal baby bed, can help parents choose the right model. So, what to look for when buying. Here are some guidelines for parents:
- No sharp corners. Pay special attention to this point, as it is, above all, safety for your child.
- For bunk structures, the presence of sides is required.
- Design. When buying, it is important to consider that the bed for your child fits perfectly into the interior of the children's room.
- Pay attention to the absence of scratches and dents.
- Stability of the structure.
- If the bed is collapsible, then you need to make sure the quality of the fixing elements. They should be easy to handle.
- Functionality. This is the quality of the furniture that the buyer usually pays for. Feel free to ask the seller what are the pros and cons of the bed model that you liked;
- It is best to make a purchase with your child. He should be happy with the purchase, because he will have to sleep on it.
For an overview of a metal crib for newborns, see the following video.
