Parents begin to prepare the house for the appearance of the baby long before his birth. They try to equip the nursery according to all the rules: make repairs in it, fill the space with toys, furnish it with beautiful furniture and, of course, hang a canopy on the crib.
This element has already become traditional in the interiors of newborns. It brings real luxury with it, making the crib the focal point of the composition.
The canopy can serve as a compositional center in the children's room
The presence of a canopy ambiguously hints that this is the place of the main man in the house, before whom everyone is in awe. But is it only the aesthetic side that drives parents to want to see a luxurious cape over the cradle? Let's look at this way of decorating a crib from a purely practical side.
The canopy has not only an aesthetic function, but also a practical one.
Using a canopy is not just an original way to decorate the environment, it is a chance to make the crib protected, fenced off from the outside world and a safe corner where the baby will be truly comfortable. Canopies can be purchased complete with furniture or bought separately.
The canopy on the crib will give the child extra comfort
Their choice is so great that young parents often find themselves in a difficult situation, not knowing what exactly to give preference to. So how do you choose the right one?
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In addition to the function of a decorative element, the canopy helps protect the child from:
1. Insects.
2. Excess light.
3. Draft.
The canopy on the bed will keep the baby from drafts
The canopy over the bed will provide the baby with a restful sleep, preventing annoying flies and annoying mosquitoes from coming to him. You can safely open the windows in hot weather without worrying that insects will disturb the child.
Insect protection is another practical function of the canopy
A canopy made of dense fabrics will limit the penetration of light into the cradle, which is especially important in overly lit rooms. In such a bed, even on a sunny day, the baby will sleep in a pleasant twilight.
Canopy made of dense fabric will protect the child's sleep from bright daylight
The canopy that completely covers the bed will become an insurmountable obstacle to drafts, which will have a beneficial effect on health.
Such a canopy will completely protect the child from drafts.
The canopy on the crib has another protective function. It will be an excellent barrier against dust. Everything that was supposed to settle in the crib will remain on its outside. Of course, the canopy will often have to be cleaned and washed, but the baby's well-being is worth it, especially since the care of the main types of capes is quite simple.
With a canopy, you should not be afraid of dust
The canopy is also indispensable from a psychological point of view, because it allows the newborn to get used to the vast world without experiencing serious stress.Artificial reduction of space, temporary narrowing it to the size of a crib will greatly contribute to this.
The canopy on the crib creates a cozy atmosphere in the room
Canopies and their varieties
“A dense canopy thrown over a crib will ideally protect against excess light, extraneous, annoying sounds, sounds and help keep warm”
Polos have their own classification. They are divided according to their main characteristics. The meaning is:
1. Mounting type.
2. Canopy length.
3. Material.
Canopy - one of the types of canopies
There are several ways to fix the canopy.
1. Center. This type of fastening is convenient for large-scale canopies that completely cover the cradle. It is the ideal solution for a newborn's sleeping area.
Attachment of the canopy in the center of the bed, ideal for newborns
2. At the head. This option is preferable to use when arranging beds for older children. Attached to the back, these canopies will cover only the headboard area, leaving the child more access to the surrounding space.
The traditional way of attaching the pplog to the head of the bed
3. Around the perimeter. This is the most difficult approach to using a canopy on a crib. The so-called "royal decision" should be attached to four holders located at the corners of the box. At the top, the structure is crowned with a frame that holds the fabric. You can close the canopy from one, several or all sides at the same time.
Attaching a canopy around the perimeter of the bed
The curtains can be different in length as well. The most popular midi models. They end along the lower edge of the mattress and this is quite enough to reliably protect the space hidden behind them from all adverse and annoying factors.
Practical midi canopy model
Short canopies carry a purely decorative load. Maxi canopies are sometimes not comfortable to use, as their floors make it difficult to approach the crib, getting confused in the legs. Otherwise, there are no complaints about their functionality.
Maxi canopy in the interior of the children's room
As for the fabrics from which the canopies are assembled, they can be dense or weightless.
The former are more practical. They are indispensable in cases where the crib is in the parent's bedroom or stands in a room that is too brightly lit. A good solution would be such canopies in cool nurseries. A dense canopy thrown over a crib will ideally protect against excess light, extraneous, annoying sounds, sounds and help keep warm.
A dense canopy will securely protect against excess daylight
Light curtains create a feeling of weightlessness in the environment and are a wonderful way to get rid of the attention of insects.
Light canopy will give the interior airiness
In order not to become a priority for you, you need to remember one thing, that the canopy you choose must be sewn from natural fabrics that do not interfere with free ventilation.
Natural fabrics do not interfere with air circulation
Rules for choosing a canopy
In order for the canopy to become a really good protection and a chic decoration, and not just an appendage of the crib, you need to be able to choose it correctly. And you have to start with the fabric.
The fabric from which the canopy is made is very important.
Set aside synthetic products immediately. They do not "breathe" and can cause allergies. Priority should be:
- tulle;
- organza;
- chintz;
- silk.
Canopy for a baby bed made of cotton
Tulle and organza are great to use. After washing, they do not need to be ironed, and these canopies dry very quickly.
The tulle canopy is easy to wash and dries quickly
Next, you need to decide on the color of the canopy, which will appear on the crib. There are no strict standards in this, so you can rely on your own taste and interior solutions.Don't get hung up on pink and blue. The fact that the crib belongs to a boy or a girl can be made known in other ways.
Canopy neutral color suitable for both boys and girls
Newborns are more suitable canopies in soothing pastel colors. Bright colors are not welcome here even in the form of blotches, as they have an exciting effect on the nervous system, and the cradle is not the place where the child needs to be activated. For the same reason, contrasting patterns, ornaments and images will not suit them.
For newborns, it is better to choose a canopy in pastel colors.
Older kids, who look at the world not only at the level of instincts, will be interested in canopies made of fabrics with funny patterns. They will become not only a protective barrier, but also an entertaining and educational base. Bizarre shapes, unusual silhouettes, an abundance of flowers - all this will take part in the development of children's imagination.
Children will appreciate the original bright canopy
So that the child is not tired of the monotony, you can stock up on interchangeable canopies for a crib and change them periodically. New decorations will always be enthusiastically perceived by your child, and in such an unobtrusive way, you will make the crib your favorite resting place. The child will not have a desire to sleep next to you, because in your big bed there is no such beauty.
Replaceable canopies of various colors will help to update the interior at any time
Mounting types
Where exactly the holder for the canopy will be attached depends on how you position the bed itself. If you plan to move the cradle with its long back against the wall, then it is better to place the stand for the cape on it.
Canopy fastening in the center of the long wall of the crib
They also act when the crib is turned to the wall with a narrow part. Both options look great.
Attaching the canopy over the narrow wall of the crib
The mount can be positioned in the center. In this case, it will need to be fixed to the ceiling. With such an attachment, the canopy will fall on the crib in beautiful waves.
Fixing the canopy to the ceiling above the center of the bed
In the store assortment, tripod-shaped mounts are more common, which are easily fixed directly on the back of the bed. Their use is justified when you do not seek to hide the entire bed under the canopy, but are ready to decorate with it only some part of it.
Mounting the canopy with a tripod
If you are not ready to suffer with the selection of colors and styles of the canopy, then look at the finished products, in which all elements are stylistically coordinated. All you need to do is to choose the crib set according to the style of the interior solution.
Baby cot set with canopy
Sewing canopy can be different, which implies different ways of attaching it to the holder. A common and convenient option has become string ties, with which the canopy is tied to the oval of the holder. Perhaps a solution in the form of a simple throwing a canopy over an oval. The most sustained in aesthetic terms is considered to be such a method of attachment, in which the canopy is strung on an oval frame. In this case, lush folds form at the canopy on the crib.
Mounting the canopy on a round frame
Features of care
"A tulle canopy would be appropriate on a crib in a separate room"
An accessory such as a canopy is often compared to a dust collector. And this is partly correct, since one of the tasks of the barrier is to retain dust. Naturally, the product will often have to be washed and cleaned so that the harmful particles that have settled on the luxurious folds do not get into the crib when the canopy is pulled.
It is very important to clean the canopy regularly
Choosing a canopy made of organza or tulle will greatly simplify the task, since the fabric washes well and dries incredibly quickly.You will not have problems with ironing, since such a canopy simply does not need it. It quickly takes its original shape and is ready for further use. The only “but” in this choice is the transparency of the material. A tulle canopy would be appropriate on a crib in a separate room. In other cases, a dense canopy is indispensable.
Lightweight tulle canopy is very easy to care for
If you have already chosen a cape made of too wrinkled material, then at least give up the abundance of ruffles and frills, because you are unlikely to have the patience to iron them. This work will be too painstaking and laborious.
A canopy with a lot of frills will require a longer ironing
Putting a crib in the parent's room, without hesitation, get a dense canopy. It will be reasonable in all aspects. The accessory will protect the child from unnecessary noise, light and other ups and downs of living together. It will be possible to clean such a canopy with a vacuum cleaner. So you can forget about frequent washing.
Canopy made of dense fabric can be vacuum cleaned
Conclusion
More recently, it was possible to see a canopy on a crib in all its splendor only in the pictures of foreign magazines. Today, these accessories have come into our homes and have proved in practice that they are really a useful invention, and not blindly following Western traditions. Are you ready to check it out? Well, it remains only to choose the model you like, and your baby will have his own comfortable, amazing beauty.
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