Parents usually begin to prepare for replenishment in the family in advance, buying things necessary for the first time for the child, making repairs in a nursery or preparing a cozy place for the crumbs in your bedroom. At some point, every mother has a question about how to choose a high-quality and safe bed for her newborn baby. The assortment in stores is huge, so you have to think carefully and read countless reviews to find the best option for yourself and your baby.
If you have a small apartment, which is why it is very important that the child’s bed is as compact as possible, it is worth considering the option of buying a transformer bed. It is a collapsible design that easily folds into other freestanding pieces of furniture.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a transformer bed? We will tell you about this now.
Advantages of the transformer crib
- These models allow you to increase the berth for a growing baby. To do this, you just need to disconnect the cradle and additional elements from the base, that is, the teenage bed. However, not every product has this function, so be careful when choosing.
- Many transformer beds are equipped with changing tables, shelves, drawers, chests of drawers - all this does not have to be purchased separately, which gives good savings.
- Thanks to additional equipment, you can keep everything you need for changing clothes and swaddling your baby on hand.
- Many more beds have built-in pendulums. Due to such mechanisms, motion sickness occurs during the movements of the crumbs. The cradle is swinging, and the rest of the structure remains stationary.
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disadvantages
- Although the length of the berth can be increased when the child is growing up, the width cannot be changed (it averages 60 cm). At 4-5 years old, the crumbs will already become crowded. Choosing a mattress will also not be so easy due to the non-standard size of the bed.
- Keep in mind that almost all models have small shelves and a chest of drawers; a large number of things cannot be folded there.
- The design of the transformer is heavy, so cleaning under it is not easy. If the child inadvertently throws something under the bed, getting this item will also be difficult.
- Many mothers complain that some models have too high changing tables, which makes them inconvenient to use. If you are short, you should pay attention to this nuance.
A transforming bed is a beautiful furniture that also has good functionality. If in this model you noted more advantages than disadvantages, remember in the store: this is a purchase for the baby. When choosing a crib, special attention should be paid to assessing the quality and safety of the structure.
We also read:
- How to choose a crib for a newborn - what are the cots
- Baby is always there - extra beds for newborns
- 6 accessories that will make your baby crib comfortable
- Bed for newborns: safety criteria
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My personal opinion is that it is advisable to accustom a child to the playpen from birth, he gets used to sleeping separately, he should feel comfortable, not think that his parents left him, take him when he is hungry. When he is awake, it’s much more interesting for him to watch lying on toys. I have a child for almost a year, I put him in the playpen when I need to tidy up the house, it’s very convenient.
I bought a transformer bed for a newborn daughter. At the crib you can make the bottom higher and lower (while the daughter is completely tiny, the bottom is at a high level). At the bottom there are 2 drawers that can be individually opened. On the side there is a peinal table, under it a drawer, and below a cabinet with a door. You can put all the necessary things crumbs. A convenient thing, I advise all mothers to purchase.