Cots for newborns are a very important acquisition, which is characterized by a huge number of design solutions and stylish options. Since the baby spends most of the time in the cradle, the choice of the model should be like the maximum responsibility.
Recommendations for selection
Some basic tips:
- It is necessary to choose beds from safe, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic and high-quality materials, for example, from a natural tree or metal.
- A good solution would be durable and stable structures, equipped with batten rails. The distance between the slats should not be too narrow so that the baby does not get stuck.
- For newborns, it is advisable to give preference to a more rigid mattress, for example, with a filler made of coconut fiber and special orthopedic pillows that can be started to be used only from a certain age.
- It would be better if the bottom of the structure consists of laths, this will provide ventilation of the mattress and its quicker drying.
Kinds of beds for babies
Thanks to a huge model variety, a nursery for a newborn can be designed as a classic cradle, as well as a technologically advanced modern bed.
With pendulum mechanism
A crib with a pendulum mechanism with the help of a light push will rock the baby on its own. Modern products can have a programmable pendulum that allows mom, with the help of the remote, to set the desired duration and amplitude of motion sickness.
Bedside
It is a very convenient solution that allows you to place the child's bed next to the parent's bed. The ability to install the side in the same position will allow to turn the model into a classic cot.
On the photo is a bedside white cradle for a newborn in the interior of the bedroom.
Rocking bed
Perfect for the little ones who can not sleep without motion sickness. Such products can also turn into ordinary bed with legs.
Transformer
Due to the multifunctionality of the transformer bed and additional elements, it can easily be converted, for example, into a writing table with two chairs or a mini-sofa.
Bed arena
It is a lightweight portable prefabricated structure, which is characterized by the presence of a wooden or plastic bottom and fabric high sides with mesh inserts.
With built-in furniture
The functional model, complemented by a changing table, a small chest of drawers for children's clothes or drawers for toys, will save a lot of space in a small room.
In the photo is a cot for a newborn with a built-in chest and a changing table.
Cradle
Compact and cozy hanging and floor cradles, from the inside decorated with soft and eco-friendly material, will give the newborn baby a sense of security and are perfect for kids from birth to six months of age.
What are the forms for cots?
There are several basic forms.
Oval
Due to the lack of sharp corners, it is absolutely safe, does not take up much space and fits perfectly into small rooms.
Round
It has a very gentle and lovely appearance, may differ in a different arrangement of the bottom and be equipped with wheels.
Rectangular
The rectangular classic bed has standard parameters and is used for a baby from birth to 3-5 years.
On the photo is a rectangular wooden bed in a nursery for a newborn.
Bunk
It is quite practical model that allows you to rationally organize the space in the room.
Color cots
The shading solution for cradles can be a wide variety of colors, such as gray, pink, white, beige or blue. Also in the interiors are often found green, brown, blue, turquoise designs and even wenge color products.
In the photo is a baby for a newborn boy with a cot made in white.
The design of white color gives the situation additional light and, thanks to its versatility, is perfect for both a newborn boy and a girl. A green bed can also decorate the interior of a baby toddler of any gender, besides this shade has a calming and relaxing effect. Gray, beige or woody pastel shades are especially recommended for newborn babies, since they do not affect the psyche negatively.
In the photo the bed is gray in the room for a newborn baby in the Scandinavian style.
Bed options for boys
Basically choose wooden or metal beds, as in dark and restrained boy shades, such as brown, gray or blue, and in brighter blue, white or green colors.
The cradles are often equipped with comfortable wheels, soft rims that are decorated with images of cars or boats, interesting hanging rattles for games and mood, and also equipped with a music mobile with airplanes, rockets or funny animals.
In the photo room for a newborn boy with a white cot, equipped with wheels.
Photos of cots for girls
Designs that have a light and airy design with embellishment in the form of bows, quilling, upholstery, or various patterns are particularly relevant here. For example, beds-carriages or truly royal four-poster products look very original, which are complemented with a large bow, monogram, crown, or other accessories.
Color design traditionally assumes pink, lilac, white, light brown colors or fabulous shades of gold and silver.
In the photo, a white bed decorated with a pink canopy in the interior of a nursery for a newborn girl.
Interesting ideas for newborn twins
In a family with twins or twins, parents choose one combined or two separate beds. Also often used wide designs with a separator in the form of a roller or side and two-tier models, which will be particularly appropriate in a small room.
Design and decor of beds for kids
Quite often, the cradles are decorated with additional decorative elements, such as a canopy, which is an excellent protection from light during daytime sleep, various drawings, small inscriptions and images with rhinestones or in color combined with the overall design, carriage fastener.
In the photo is a crib and a crib for a newborn with a back, decorated with a light pink hue carriage fastener.
Carved, vintage wrought-iron or woven beds, for example in the form of baskets, for the manufacture of which most often use vines, raffia leaves or rattan stalks, look very nice and cozy.
Examples of cots for babies in the interior of rooms
The cradles are placed not only in the nursery, but also in the living room or parental bedroom. This is mainly due to the lack of extra square meters. The best place to organize a children's corner will be the lightest zone in the room or a separate niche that should have high-quality lighting and good air circulation.
The photo shows a bedroom interior with a cradle for a newborn, located near the bed.
When placing a cradle in the living room or bedroom, you should not install it next to household appliances, radiators, or clutter up the room with unnecessary items that collect dust.
A selection of unusual cots for babies
Unusual and original design products, undoubtedly become an exclusive interior subject and allow you to make the atmosphere in the room unique.
A variety of cradles with a bright design, look truly amazing, attract the eye, form a boring interior and provide an opportunity to give the children a unique and unique sleeping bed.
The photo shows an unusual design of a transparent bed for a newborn, made of acrylic.
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Cots for newborns, characterized by a huge magnificence of design solutions, allow you to choose a unique, most suitable to taste and at the same time as cozy as possible model that will provide comfortable conditions for your baby, both in the daytime and at night.
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