Children's couch

Tired of fun games or an active pastime, your baby will want to rest and get some sleep. And it does not matter whether it is a day or night sleep, the main thing is that the sleeping place is comfortable and comfortable for the child. There are many different options for children's room furniture: cots, couches, a sofa bed or a chair bed, bunk beds and transforming beds. When choosing such furniture, parents are guided not only by convenience, but also by the dimensions of sleeping furniture. The preferred option is sliding mechanisms, thanks to which on such an interior object can accommodate a very kid, and a teenager.

Among the variety of bedroom furniture a special role is occupied children's couch. Let's see why it is very popular not only among adults but also children, what are its pros and cons and which model is better to prefer.

Children's couch like a normal sofa.Very often, its design is devoid of sides and back. Such furniture is very popular with parents, as it is characterized by low cost and small size. If a folding option is purchased, then a compact couch can easily be transformed into a sleeping place that can fit not only a child, but also an adult. Due to the presence of sliding drawers, there is additional space for storing toys, bed linen or other baby accessories.

There are several options for children's couches:

1. Classic model - such furniture is not moved apart and does not unfold. Due to its small size and low weight, it can easily be moved and rearranged, located anywhere in the children's room. This option is perfect for a child from 2 years and until he reaches the age of 8.
2. Sliding model more convenient to use. For example, while your child is still too small (up to 3 years), you can not lay it out, because even in unassembled form there will be enough space for your baby to rest.In addition, the compact folded view will save space for active games and entertainment. When the baby grows up a little, you will lay it out first on one pillow, and then on two. That is, having spent once the money to purchase furniture for the nursery, you can save them until the child grows up and you do not need to purchase a full-fledged adult bed for him.

The main advantages of the purchase of the couch in the nursery include:

1. Space optimization - This is especially true for small children's rooms or for a one-room apartment when the child does not have his own room. A small couch or couch will help to zone the space, leaving a lot of space for daytime games, and at night transforming into a sleeping place.
2. Cash savings - you get a bedroom furniture for the baby and can use it until the moment he becomes a teenager.
3. Multifunctionality - in the daytime, the couch can be used for games and get-togethers with friends, and at night it becomes a great place to sleep.In addition, models with boxes will allow you to store all the necessary things of the child.

If the model has bumpers, they will save your baby from falling in a dream. This is an important factor for boys and girls who sleep restlessly and constantly strive to slip off the bed.

The minuses of the children's couch include:

1. The need to constantly disassemble and assemble the bed. But if from early childhood to teach the child to order or turn the process of collecting bedding in an entertaining game, then there will be no problems with this activity and the child will be happy to make the bed.
2. Worn internal mechanisms that allow furniture to fold out and assemble. This is true for inexpensive species. Manufacturers of such furniture can save on spare parts, so the sliding mechanism can quickly become useless from the daily folding process. Therefore, it is recommended to opt for well-known brands that care about the quality of their products.

When purchasing a children's couch, it is better to give preference to natural wood species, since this material is the most environmentally friendly and does not cause allergic reactions. Wooden furniture also does not contain harmful chemical elements and compounds that adversely affect the body and health of the child. The budget option is an ottoman made of pine. But be prepared for the fact that pine wood does not differ in long service life and it can soon break from active games, jumps and other entertainment.

If you have an active fidget who does not sit still for a minute, it is better to purchase a couch made of birch or oak. Such furniture can last for a long time and withstand the pressure of a restless kid. There are also models of children's couches made from chipboard. Their main advantage is low cost, but such furniture is no different in durability and endurance. In addition, for the manufacture of particleboard used various kinds of chemicals.

If we are talking about folding models of children's couches, then there are several options for such mechanisms:

1. Vykatnaya system allows you to save space in the daytime. This children's ottoman has a small width, but when you roll it forward, you will have an excellent spacious seating area.
2. The transformation mechanism "lit" allows you to convert bedroom furniture, increasing the length of the bed through the use of armrests. They act as a continuation of the ottoman, thereby increasing the total area.
3. Couch-sofa for childrenAlso equipped with a roll-out mechanism. But its main difference is the presence of only one armrest. Due to the presence of pads and ottoman in the set, the process of using a child's ottoman becomes more convenient and comfortable both for you and for the child.
4. "Eurobook", or as it is called, the mechanism "Click-klyak". This couch got its name due to the fact that during the fixation of the back in the folded position, it makes a quiet clicking sound. In order to spread out the bed with the mechanism of "click-klyak", you will need to take up the seat at the bottom in the middle, lifting it slightly up. After you have fixed the back in the desired position to lower the seat.

Thanks to the compact dimensions, the children's couch is very convenient to arrange even in a tiny room. When folded, such furniture often has the parameters of a single bed, that is, its width can be in the range from 80 to 100 centimeters. The length of a standard couch can reach 2-2.1 meters. If the model is decomposed sideways, then the length may be relatively short, for example, 1.4 meters. The couch in the unfolded state with a berth in size reaches almost a double bed, its width can be 2 meters and even more.

Furniture for children’s rooms from the famous Ikea brand is very popular with parents. High quality, long service life, reasonable prices, environmentally friendly materials encourage parents to purchase furniture for the interior from this manufacturer.

The model is in high demand.Hemnes in the interior, as it differs in compact dimensions when folded (only 87 centimeters wide) and transforms into a spacious berth, on which an adult can easily fit (length - 211 centimeters, and width - 168 centimeters). This model has three spacious drawers, which can easily accommodate not only sleeping accessories, but also all the necessary things for a boy or a girl.

No less popular model Flekke by Ikea allows you to change the position of the back, setting it on the left or right. Finishing this furniture is made of veneer, so over time such a couch will also look perfect, as if you bought it yesterday. Soft and rather voluminous pads, which are used as a support for the back, easily convert a children's couch into a sofa or chaise longue. The presence of two roomy boxes also solve the problem of placing children's things.

The only drawback is that two mattresses are not included and you will have to purchase them separately. If you plan to use the couch as a single bed, then the mattresses lie on top of each other, and for a double seat, you need to place them side by side.

Couch model "Kid" is one of the most common. It can have several options for sliding systems, roll out sideways or move forward. Such types of children's couches can be made both with a box for linen, and without it. This furniture will be an excellent option for a child’s room of a boy or a girl, depending on the chosen color scheme of the upholstery.

From the right choice of children's couch will depend on whether your baby can fully relax and unwind. Therefore, the choice of furniture for sleeping and rest must be approached seriously.

The main points you need to pay attention to before making a purchase:

1. Give preference to the model, which in a disassembled state, a place for sleeping had a small number of bends or they were completely absent. This will allow you to avoid buying an additional mattress to protect the child’s back from curvature.
2. The bed must be different elasticity - it must include a spring block or it is made of polyurethane foam. This will provide an excellent orthopedic effect on the back of the child.
3. It is better if the folding mechanism is simple and easy to use, so that a slightly grown up child can independently push and fold it. So you can teach your baby to order and independence.
4. The frame should be made of natural wood, which is well processed and does not cause allergic reactions.
5. The best option will be a removable upholstery, it will allow you at any time to remove the stained element, wash it, and the children's couch will again be clean and look like new. Give preference to natural materials, they are hypoallergenic and do not have a negative impact on the young body.

When choosing a color scheme, consult your baby. Children's couch should be to the child's liking and match his taste. A bright, cheerful coloring will suit your child, on which the characters of your favorite cartoons or fairy tales can be depicted.

For older children, a more calm and neutral option is more acceptable. Focus on the gender of your child:

• Boys prefer blue, green, blue and gray;
• Girls love pink, lilac, golden, cream or powdery shade.