DIY bed railing to prevent falls

It is no secret that from the moment a child is born, his safety is the main concern for loving parents. Especially when they are not near him. One of these moments is bedtime.

After all, gradually developing, the baby begins to move more and more and, fidgeting in the crib, can unknowingly harm himself or fall out of it. In order to avoid such situations, you can equip the sleeping place with a protective side.

It can be purchased at the store. But it’s much more interesting to show your imagination and make a limiter for a children’s bed with your own hands.

How to make a fall guard with your own hands

The main condition when constructing a limiter for a children's bed with your own hands, the photo of which is above; ease of use. It should be easy to remove and install, so various fasteners or Velcro, as well as elements of furniture fittings, are most often used to secure it. They are also distinguished by the types of material from which they are made, into the following options:

• Plastic;
• Wood;
• Soft;
• Net.

Let's take a closer look at each limiter.

Soft options

This product is the easiest to make yourself. It is a protective fence made of fabric (calico, satin, chintz) with filler placed inside.For stuffing it is best to use padding polyester. Foam rubber may also work. This type is attached to the bed using ties, Velcro or other knitted fasteners.

Important! To prevent the padding polyester from falling off in lumps, quilt the product.

Plastic models

A DIY anti-fall bed rail requires plastic pipes for water supply. In addition to the pipe itself, from which the base will be constructed, you will need several tees and turns to connect the fencing parts to each other. Use plastic fasteners for this pipe as fixing elements that will hold the product in place.

After manufacturing, be sure to check that this protection does not have sharp protrusions. If there are any, they can be easily removed with sandpaper.

Wooden crafts

This type is a rectangular piece of laminated chipboard, which is attached to the bed using furniture fittings. It can also be made in the form of a wooden frame with transverse slats. The first variation is distinguished by its small height and greater mass. It is also most often a fixed and non-removable structure. The second type is lighter and more convenient.

Net

This method uses a dense mesh stretched over a frame, which will gently hold the little fidget and will not cause harm from hitting it. Wooden slats or metal holders are used for the frame. In this case, the base should be wrapped in a soft cloth with a layer of filler (foam rubber or padding polyester). This protection has a beneficial effect on air circulation within the crib and does not block the baby’s view of the room.

Attention! When choosing a net for this structure, make sure that it can support the weight of your child.

What should the height of the limiter be?

Not the last criterion is the height of the side. It directly depends on the age of the child:

• For babies who have not yet begun to stand on their feet, it is 70 cm;
• If the child begins to rise, then in order to protect him from an unexpected fall, the height of the protection should be 90 cm;
• For older children, a limiter with a height of 20-30 cm is sufficient.

It is also worth adjusting the length of the protection. The smaller the child, the more space the protection should cover. Therefore, for babies it is better to make a little thing that completely covers the long side of the crib. And when he grows up, limit the space partially.