Children's sofa

The organization of a berth for the child is an important and very responsible moment. It is necessary to choose not only comfortable and beautiful furniture, but also functional, and most importantly - safe for the child. In most cases, the ideal option would be a children's sofa.

The sofa first appeared in the Middle East several hundred years ago. Initially it was a very low bed without legs and with small armrests, a backrest. Today she has undergone some changes in her appearance. At the present time, the classic children's sofa (or ottoman, as it is also called) is very similar to a small sofa of children's sizes.

Modern ottoman sofa is a low folding sofa, which can be either with or without legs. Its distinguishing feature is the same height of the backrest and armrests. On sale sometimes you can find models that do not have armrests.

The sizes of this furniture can be various.You can buy a single bed for a girl, and you can buy a sofa with three beds. The same applies to the appearance of such furniture. For a child, you can purchase such a folding sofa in the shape of an animal or a typewriter, but an ottoman for a teenager can be very similar in appearance to a regular sofa.

The sofa is divided into several types - depending on the folding system and appearance:

1. Standard sliding child ottoman. It can be both rectangular and angular. Decomposed on the system "dolphin". A place to sleep is pulled out from below and is set at an equal height with the seat.
2. Sofa bed with drawers. This model does not move apart, and therefore has only one bed. Below under the mattress there are special boxes in which you can store both bed linen, clothes, and toys.
3. An ottoman sofa with sides. It can be displayed on the system "dolphin", "click-klyak", "accordion" - depending on the type. It may have a conventional withdrawable mechanism.

An ottoman sofa is also subdivided into several varieties depending on the available sides:

• Stationary beads, cannot change their location and cannot be removed.
• Removable bumpers are unique in that that if necessary, the sofa can be freed from them. They are easily removed from the bed and just as easily installed back.
• Half sides - imply installation only on one part of a sofa. This design allows you to easily increase the area of ​​the bed.
• Four-sided sides surround the couch around the perimeter. They help to protect the child from an unexpected fall. Such furniture is best suited for small children.

The sides themselves can be completely wooden or upholstered in soft fabric. They can be fabric and with elastic filler inside.

If we compare the sofa-couch with other versions of children's furniture, it can be noted that it has a number of indisputable advantages:

1. It can be installed in a room of any size. When folded, this furniture has a very compact and stylish appearance.
2. Saving not only space, but also money. In most furniture stores, a sofa for a child can be purchased at much more favorable conditions than a regular sofa or bed.
3. Furniture modularity. Most modern sofa models have the ability to re-hang backs. This allows you to put the acquired ottoman in any part of the room.
4. The bed is always perfectly level, without creases and folds. This allows not to disturb the child’s posture and contributes to its proper formation.
5. Sofa ottoman is safer for children when compared with conventional sofas. It has no sharp corners, and the sides help prevent an unexpected fall.
6. Most of all models of this furniture have one or more drawers for storing clothes. This saves more space.
7. Wide range and several different types of furniture allow you to buy a sofa for a boy or girl, for a teenager - or just an ottoman, which is ideal for any child (regardless of his age or gender).
8. Reliable sliding mechanism design allows you to lay out a sofa daily - for many years. It should not be afraid that some parts may fail.

In order for the children's sofa to be not only comfortable, but also durable, safe for the child, when choosing it, it is necessary to pay attention to:

1. Sleeping place. It should be quite elastic and comfortable. If an ottoman is purchased for a child up to 12 years old, it is best to purchase a special orthopedic model of this furniture.
2. Upholstery ottomans. It is better to buy such a sofa, which has upholstery from moisture resistant and dustproof coating. Spare covers for her will not be out of place. If the sofa ottoman is planned to be used regularly, the upholstery can quickly become unusable, so replaceable covers will be very useful.
3. Filler. It is better to give preference to furniture with natural filler - for example, coke or horsehair. It is best to refuse synthetic materials (especially allergenically hazardous).
4. Deciding to buy a children's folding sofa, special attention should be paid to the sliding mechanism itself. When using it, there should be no extraneous sounds. The sofa should fold out easily and smoothly.
5. Security is one of the main selection criteria. You need to visually inspect the furniture to make sure that there are no sharp corners, not fully screwed nuts and bolts. It would be useful to ask the seller to provide a certificate of conformity and safety.
6. Ottoman bumpers deserve a separate discussion. It is better to give preference to wooden sides, they are more durable. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the sides are varnished and do not have cracks or small roughness on their surface. It is not recommended to purchase a sofa, in which the sides are made of chipboard, as this material contains many harmful impurities.
7. If the sofa is acquired by the child for growth, it is better to give preference to models that have removable sides. The older the child becomes, the wider the sleeping space will be.

Following these simple guidelines, you can choose the perfect sofa for your child, which is not only beautiful, durable and comfortable, but also completely safe for him.

Children's sofa receives only positive feedback from buyers - not only from parents, but also from the children themselves. The older generation, as the main advantages of this furniture, notes its compactness and modularity, practicality and convenience, as well as low cost. Children also like the fact that they get not only a bed, but also a comfortable sofa on which you can read, play or just relax.

Buyers also note the variety of types, shapes, sizes of this furniture. Anyone who wants to, among such a wide range, will easily find a sofa that fully meets all requirements. You can buy a classic ottoman, and you can in the form of a typewriter or a character. It all depends on the desires and capabilities of customers. An important advantage is the possibility of acquiring and using a children's sofa, not only as a small child, but also as a teenager. This makes such furniture truly versatile and practical.

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