All parents want their children to do well in school, but not everyone thinks about the fact that a variety of factors can interfere with academic success. An ordinary chair for a student is very important, since it is difficult to get a child to do lessons if he is uncomfortable sitting. Therefore, the issue of equipping the workplace must be resolved with the utmost care.
Ikea's “growing” school chair can be the perfect choice for any elementary school student.
About the brand
Ikea is one of the most recognized brands in the world. At least in the field of furniture production, he is unlikely to have such well-known competitors. This company was founded back in 1943 in Sweden by a 17-year-old guy who thought of selling furniture by mail, sending out model catalogs to potential customers.
In 2015, the author of this brilliant idea was included in the ten richest people in the world, as his personal fortune exceeded $ 40 billion. By the beginning of 2018, the company had opened more than four hundred branded stores. Moreover, the dimensions of each hypermarket are tens of thousands of square meters. The company's products are officially represented in fifty countries of the world, and its products are available not only to residents of nearby cities. And today the furniture of the brand can be ordered remotely (now via the Internet).
Capitalization in itself testifies to the high popularity of this company's products. The breadth of the assortment also played an important role in the brand's success. Height-adjustable baby chairs are in great demand.
Features and Benefits
Despite the huge selection of very different products, Ikea offers only one model of height-adjustable children's chair. This development was named "Yules"... Its price on the official website of the manufacturer is 3 thousand rubles.
It should be noted that this model is not designed for the entire period of schooling, as it is intended for children of primary school age. The manufacturer claims that it has tested the product on "passengers" weighing up to 50 kg, so such a gift will be useful for a first grader, but for a high school student it may be useless.
Despite the fact that Ikea is famous for the maximum simplicity of its products (for which the company periodically makes fun of furniture, calling it primitive), “Jules” is just a very thoughtful model. Reviews of the owners of this piece of furniture note a number of its advantages.
- Seat height can be adjusted... This is not only convenient, but also fundamentally important, because an incorrect body position over a long period of time can cause the manifestation of scoliosis and other posture disorders.
The height of the seat can be in the range of 37-48 cm (the height of the child's knees should correspond to this indicator).
- Caring for the product is very simple. No cover is provided. Made of plywood and coated with acrylic paint, the chair's surface does not absorb dirt. It is sufficient to periodically wipe the product with a dry or damp cloth (sometimes using mild detergents) to keep the seat clean.
- Seat dimensions are optimal for young children... Its parameters are 35x32 centimeters, so the baby will not be cramped on the chair.
- The model is equipped with wheels, greatly simplifying the movement of furniture within the room. Nowadays, a TV and a computer are often installed in children's rooms. At the same time, psychologists argue that none of these types of technology should be on the desk. In such conditions, the child will have to move the chair around the room every day, and the wheels will allow you to do this with ease.
- The creators took care of safety child and did not forget about preserving the flooring. First of all, the wheels are equipped with a special system of brakes that block the movement of the chair when getting up or sitting down. Thus, the chair does not roll away when the pressure changes, which significantly reduces the likelihood of injury. At the same time, the wheels themselves are designed for the use of furniture, even on a soft floor.
- The product is distinguished by the possibility of disassembly and assembly. Disassembled, it takes up much less space. This solution improves the convenience of mailing the purchase and transporting it by car. At the same time, the consumer can easily assemble the furniture without assistance.
- No hazardous materials are used in the manufacturing process of Jules. The very fact of the European origin of the products already hints at compliance with certain high standards. Nothing other than plywood, steel, propylene, polyester and epoxy or acrylic coating is used in the creation of the product.
- The chair has a laconic, but very stylish design. On the one hand, the child will like it with its somewhat unusual shape. On the other hand, there are no bright accents or distracting drawings in its design. Such furniture is optimal for organizing the work process, creating an atmosphere of concentration.
- It should be noted and relatively low cost of the model... Certainly, some Russian companies offer somewhat similar products at more affordable prices, but in comparison with imported analogs, Yules can be considered a very economical option.
Constructive criticism
Although Ikea products are in high demand, consumer opinion about them is not unambiguous. Although the product is popular with most consumers, not all reviews are positive. Therefore, it is worth mentioning the disadvantages of the chair, because they can play a key role in making the final purchase decision.
Most often "Jules" is criticized for being too explicitly child-oriented. The product is really inexpensive, but due to the somewhat limited parameters of the "passenger", its real use is limited to 5-7 years. The manufacturer presents a wide range of adult adjustable chairs, but such a purchase involves additional expenses. The company with Swedish roots does not offer any intermediate option or at least an alternative for older children.
The absence of a cover makes it easier to care for the product, but it can negatively affect one of the fundamental factors - the perception of a chair by a young owner. A product of this type can be comfortable for short-term activities, but it is not a fact that the baby will be comfortable sitting on it for hours, doing voluminous homework.
The possibility of adjusting the position also raises criticism. The company took care of the possibility of changing the height of the seat, but experts say that this is not enough to fully prevent postural disorders. It is also necessary to adjust the position of the back. "Jules" is deprived of such a function.
Some consumers have problems assembling a purchase that has arrived at an unassembled address. At the same time, many do not like the strict minimalism that the brand has adopted as its main principle. Critics believe that a child's childhood should be brighter and more cheerful. Against the background of all these comments, a certain percentage of parents are wondering whether it is worth purchasing this furniture model at such a price at all.
For a short video review of the Yules chair, see the next video.
