What kinds of cribs are there?
Cribs can be divided into: solid wood cribs (painted or unpainted), bamboo cribs, rattan cribs and cribs made of various materials.
At present, there are two kinds of pine trees in China, New Zealand pine and Mongolian Scotch pine. Mongolian kapok. New Zealand pine is soft and easy to plane, while European red pine. Mongolian yurts are hard and have poor finish.
The new crib is made of bamboo, which has the advantages that bamboo is harder and denser than wood, and has higher compressive and bending strength; Clear lines, beautiful surface, natural color, pleasant bamboo fragrance and elegant texture; Bamboo does not accumulate dust and dew, and is easy to clean, avoiding the reproduction of mites and bacteria and the intrusion of insects; It can automatically adjust the environmental humidity and humidity resistance, and has the characteristics of low thermal conductivity, warm in winter and cool in summer; Bamboo has the function of absorbing ultraviolet rays, which makes people feel comfortable when living indoors, and can prevent the occurrence and development of eye diseases such as myopia. Sound absorption and sound insulation, except bass and aftersound, effectively eliminate noise and restore your peace of mind. Its disadvantage is that bamboo is cool, so it is better to use wooden strips or boards for cribs made of bamboo, and bamboo is better for other parts.
At present, rattan cribs are rarely produced in China, which is very expensive, especially wild rattan.
1, foldable portable crib: folded by mechanical structure, it becomes a compact baby travel bag, which can hold many baby products or other items, which is practical and convenient.
2. Multifunctional crib: including dual-purpose crib assembled with detachable bookshelf; A crib that can be interchanged into a table, chair and shaker; Height-adjustable crib for easy feeding; A crib that can be turned into an adult bed
3. Intelligent crib with control: with microcomputer control and electromagnetic drive device. It has eight functions, such as automatic swing, music hypnosis, urine alarm, regular reminder, voice-activated start-up, imitation of heartbeat, physique shaping and early education development.
4. Pedal crib: The pedal is the driving device, and the pedal drives the cradle to swing through the pull rope. It can be hung when not in use, with simple structure and convenient use.
Buying skills of crib
1, safety standard: safety is always the first consideration, and cribs must meet strict safety standards.
3C standard of China, ASTMF 1 169 of the United States, BSEN7 16 of Europe, ANZ AS/NZS2 172.
Among them, 3C standard is the lowest, and other standards are very high, which is suitable for infants.
2. Bedside fence: Try to choose a cylindrical fence, and the distance between the two fences should not exceed 6 cm (this is the new standard number) to prevent the baby from sticking his head out from the middle. Some mothers like cribs with complicated patterns and many carvings. In fact, such a bed is not safe enough for children. Because the railing of the bed or the raised carving on the bed are easy to hook the child's clothes, when the child tries to break free, he may be hit and injured.
3. All surfaces of the crib must be coated with protective layers to prevent cracking: Babies who are teething like to chew with their mouths, so the two-sided railings beside the bed (the cross on both side guardrails) must be fitted with protective covers (bite-proof strips). Parents should pay special attention to the crib made of metal, which should not contain elements harmful to children's health, such as lead. Materials such as railings and paints are non-toxic and will not contain heavy metals (such as lead, potassium, cadmium, chromium and mercury). ).
4. Cushion: The plastic tear-off pad wrapped around the crib can protect the baby's head. There must be at least six binding points on the mat; Keep the minimum length of the bandage to prevent the baby from strangling his neck. Once the baby steps on the mat, take it off, because the mat may become a stepping stone for the baby to climb out of bed.
5. Mattress: When the mattress is adjusted to the highest position, the distance from the edge of the bed should be at least 40 cm. The mattress should be attached to the bedstead (the distance between the two sides of the mattress and the guardrails on both sides is less than 2cm) to prevent the baby's hands and feet from reaching in. In the choice of mattress, traditional cotton bedding is a good choice.
6. Position adjustment and locking (movable guardrail): There are generally two height adjustment positions at the edge of the crib. These adjustment controls must have a fixed locking function to prevent children (that is, children cannot lower the edge of the bed by themselves). Some cribs are designed with unilateral adjustment control, which can reduce the chance of accidental release.
7. Pattern: Do not stick stickers on the surface of the crib. If the sticker is attached, the child will probably tear it off and put it in his mouth. Moreover, stickers printed with bright patterns are easy to make children fidgety, and usually warm regular patterns will make children calm and happy. Some cribs are painted in various colors. If the paint contains lead, the baby will be in danger of lead poisoning if he bites the railing. Lead poisoning can lead to anemia in infants.
8. The size of the crib: If the crib is too small, it will be eliminated in about 1 year, which seems a bit wasteful. But if it is too big, it can't provide a sense of security for the baby. Therefore, the maximum length cannot exceed 150cm.
9. Use of guardrails on both sides of crib: The height of guardrails is generally 50 cm higher than that of mattresses. If it is too low, when the child can grasp the fence and stand, he is in danger of falling over the fence at any time. If it is too high, it is inconvenient for parents to pick up or put down the baby. Therefore, you can choose a crib with a fence that can slide up and down as a whole, or a crib with an adjustable bed board, so that you don't have to bend over to hold your baby or change diapers, and you won't have backache.
10, the role of gauze curtain: The crib is best equipped with gauze curtain design, which can block the intrusion of mosquitoes and flies on children in summer and adjust the light when the sun is too big.
1 1, roller and swing function: some cribs are equipped with small wheels, which can be pushed around freely. This kind of cot must pay attention to whether it is equipped with braking device, and the cot with braking device is safe. At the same time, the braking device should be firm and must not be loose. There is also a small bed that can be shaken and has the function of cradle. This kind of bed must also pay attention to whether the connection of its parts is tight and reliable. It's best not to buy a small bed that can only shake but not be fixed, because the baby grows fast and sleeps in the cradle for a short time after all. What is more needed is a fixed bed. There are usually four wheels, two of which must have brakes.
What kinds of cribs are there, and the skills of choosing cribs are all here. Plastic tear pads made of cloth around the crib can protect the baby's head. There must be at least six binding points on the mat; Keep the minimum length of the bandage to prevent the baby from strangling his neck. Once the baby steps on the mat, take it off, because the mat may become a stepping stone for the baby to climb out of bed.