Which cot
for a baby? choosing a piece of furniture that grows with your child
The cot plays an important role in building a comfortable and safe corner for the baby. During the first few weeks of life it provides a space for sleeping and playing, and at a later stage it keeps pace with the growing toddler by serving as a place to rest and train his own independence. Which cot is right for the baby?
The choice should be based on the needs of the baby and practical considerations. Aesthetics, although also important, take a back seat to safety and comfort. A cot that grows with your child will be a real treat. A functional and practical solution will not only eliminate the need for another purchase, but will also reduce the stress on the little one associated with changing bedding.
Own and safe. Which cot for a newborn?
Regardless of whether you are arranging the baby's nook in your own bedroom or immediately setting up a separate room for the baby, your baby's development space must not be lacking in basic elements. These include a functional chest of drawers with a changing table and a comfortable and safe cot. The latter is worth focusing on, as a suitably selected cot will play a major role in the development of the toddler.
The search for the ideal piece of furniture should begin with the choice of size, adjusting it to the size of the interior and your needs. Most popular are cots that can accommodate a 60 × 120 cm or 70 × 140 cm mattress. During the first few days of a newborn's life, the extra centimetres will not make any difference. However, if the bed is to last as long as possible, it is worth choosing a slightly larger model.
A traditional cot has characteristic rungs, which should be made from safe materials. The children's furniture available in the VOX range meets European norms and safety standards, and no toxic paints or varnishes are used in its production. The openwork frame of the cot additionally ensures proper ventilation and air circulation, which reduces the risk of allergies. Comfortable use of the cot becomes possible when the furniture has various levels of adjustment, which allow the height of the base to be matched to the child's stage of development.
Tradycyjne łóżeczko niemowlęce posiada charakterystyczne szczebelki, które powinny zostać wykonane z bezpiecznych surowców. Dziecięce meble dostępne w ofercie VOX spełniają europejskie normy i standardy bezpieczeństwa, a do ich produkcji nie są używane toksyczne farby czy lakiery. Ażurowy stelaż łóżeczka dodatkowo zapewnia odpowiednią wentylację i cyrkulację powietrza, co ogranicza ryzyko powstania alergii. Komfortowe korzystanie z łóżeczka staje się możliwe, gdy mebel posiada różne poziomy regulacji, które pozwalają dopasować wysokość podłogi do etapu rozwoju dziecka.
Opieka nad maluchem wymaga maksymalnego skupienia. Planując przestrzeń dla noworodka, zadbajmy o to, aby wszystko, co potrzebne znalazło się w zasięgu naszej ręki. Łóżeczko Evolve zostało wyposażone w pojemną szufladę, która pomieści ubranka na zmianę, pieluszki czy kosmetyki do pielęgnacji. Miejsce do przechowywania będzie zmieniać się razem z naszym dzieckiem – z czasem zapełni się zabawkami i ulubionymi książeczkami. W podręcznym przechowywaniu sprawdzą się też organizery z przyjemnej w dotyku bawełny, które można zawiesić na ramie łóżeczka.
Caring for a toddler requires maximum focus. When planning the space for your newborn, make sure that everything you need is within easy reach. The Milk cot has been fitted with a roomy drawer to accommodate changing clothes, nappies or care products. The storage space will change with your child - over time it will fill up with toys and favourite books. For handy storage, there are also organisers made from pleasant-to-touch cotton that can be hung on the cot frame.
Bedroom with extra bed. Which cot to choose for your baby?
A toddler needs the closeness of his parents from the first minutes of life. Nothing calms him more than a heartbeat, a warm touch and the soothing voice of mum and dad. This is why we very often decide to spend the first nights together. However, sleeping in the same bed with a baby raises many concerns. Some believe that sleeping together may not only be uncomfortable, but also risky.
So if you want your little one to be close to you and at the same time want to give them a safe, separate space, choose an extra bed. This cot from the 4 You collection has castors that enable it to be easily moved to the bedroom bed without the need for force. The side can be completely removed so that parents can be close to their child without having to get up at feeding time. The cot can later be converted into a couch and a desk for creative play. With one functional piece of furniture, you get three.
The presence of a new member of the family significantly affects the bedroom décor. Which cot will best suit the décor? If you choose a model from the Simple collection, you can decide on the colour of the headboard and frame, as well as the type of legs. A simple piece of furniture with the possibility of converting it into a couch will suit both the adult bedroom and the child's later room. However, before the time comes for independence, we can use the cot as an extra bed. Once one side has been removed, it can be attached to the bed so that our little one is always within reach.
Mum, Dad: I'm getting up! When to lower the cot?
The baby is developing rapidly. Things that were difficult for him until recently can be a lot of fun the next day. This is why it is important to choose furniture that keeps pace with the constant changes. A height-adjustable cot will enable you to lower the mattress another level when your little one starts to stand up and sit down on his own. An adjustable cot is also a safety issue. The cot rail will provide a point of support for your child, but will also protect them from falling.
The Lounge cot will adapt to the big changes that your little one is ready for. Three levels of height adjustment of the floor will allow you to adapt the furniture to your current needs. The highest level is reserved for babies and will also prove beneficial for mum's back. The middle level will be ideal for babies who can sit up on their own, and the lowest level for children who are already trying to stand up on their own, holding on to the rungs.
But when is the best time to lower the cot? It's worth keeping a close eye on your little one, as every child develops at their own pace. Some babies already start to stand up and sit down on their own around 7-9 months of age.
With an eye to the future - a cot that grows with your child
During the first few years of life, the child is constantly developing and this means that his or her environment also needs to change. After the upright stage, we may see the little one begin to perfect the art of walking and then climbing. An existing piece of furniture may therefore prove unsuitable for a toddler who wants to be independent. A cot that grows with the child and adapts to the child's needs will meet this challenge.
As soon as you notice that the toddler is trying to climb over the railings or is moving his leg over the railing, it is worth enabling him to leave the bed on his own. Escapades will be facilitated by a model with removable rungs. The Young Users cot with the option to buy a mobile drawer for children's treasures will also serve its purpose in the later months of life. Like the Vintage cot, it has the option of converting it into a couch for an older child - simply remove the sides and lower the top of the bed. The timeless oak furniture will first harmoniously fit in with the design of the bedroom and later with the children's room.
The big step of a young child. When to change from a cot to a bed?
A cot that grows with your child will provide a comfortable sleeping space in the first years of life. A complete change of furniture will therefore not be necessary, thus saving your little one a lot of excitement about changing bedding. The function of converting the bed into a couch is available in most models available in the VOX offer, such as the Concept or Milk collection cot.
The right bed for a 3 or 4 year old depends on the stage the toddler is at. It may be advisable to buy a youth bed even then, which will serve your child until the late school years. The best guide when making changes will be vigilance and careful observation of your child.
Experts and psychologists do not have a clear answer to the question of when is the best time to change from a cot to a bed. Every toddler develops at an individual pace and, like adults, may have their own preferences. One thing is certain - the purchase of a new bed is a major event in a little one's life, and one that is well worth preparing for.
To minimise the accompanying stress, let's approach the subject holistically and let the toddler help furnish a cosy sleeping nook. Let your child choose their own colourful bedding, pillows and other accessories. And don't forget to move the cuddly toys that your little one falls asleep with.
Adapting to the new conditions will come easier to the child if we continue the daily rituals for a while. Reading books together, listening to lullabies or falling asleep next to one of the parents will make the baby feel secure. He will sleep peacefully through the night and the next day will proudly tell you what he dreamt on his new bed.
