DIY children's bed

Do you have a small child or are some pleasant changes coming in your life? So it's time to make changes to the interior. Waiting for a miracle makes you think about arranging a children's room. For a safe and comfortable sleep, your baby will definitely need a high-quality and cozy crib. A huge selection in stores allows you to purchase the right model. But if you have the desire and some skills, it is best to make a crib with your own hands. Try it, it's not difficult at all. Saving the family budget will be a pleasant addition and will give you the opportunity to buy something else useful.

Despite the complexity of the design of modern furniture, the options can be made much simpler. We will show you ways to make a crib that anyone can do. This does not require special skills or abilities. Just stock up on materials, patience and follow the instructions.

What should a crib be like?

Nowadays you can find a huge variety of products of this kind in retail outlets. Among the wide range there are really good options, but there are also products of poor quality that do not comply with safety precautions and operating rules.When choosing in a store or making your own, special attention should be paid to the following points:

1. Structural strength. You can check it yourself in the store.
2. Type of material: metal, wood, plastic.
3. Shape and dimensions of the crib. Must be appropriate for the height and age of the child to ensure comfort and safety. For the little ones, collapsible playpens are suitable, which are convenient to install and remove when not needed or for carrying.
4. Reliability. The body itself should not contain traumatic parts: sharp corners, hooks, notches. If it is wood, then it must be sanded and varnished.
5. Safety. There should be no small particles inside that could fall off the frame. Small children may put them in their mouth.

IMPORTANT! In addition to sleeping, the bed should also perform a protective function. To prevent the child from falling out and injuring himself, all details must be done correctly. This will allow you and your child to rest comfortably and without danger to health.

Basic elements of a baby crib

Let's decide on the main parts of the bed. Before starting work on the manufacture of any furniture, you should carefully study its features and understand what structural elements are included in it. We will not dwell on specific examples and will show, using the classic version, what any crib consists of.

The following important elements are distinguished in its design:

1. The lower surface or bottom. Pay attention to the distance between the floor beams; it should be sufficient for normal ventilation and not too large so that it is comfortable to lie down.
2. A mattress that is located directly at the bottom of the bed.
3. Side ceilings. The lifting height is selected based on the height of the child. They are the ones who prevent falls.
4. Front and back backrests of the crib.
5. Sturdy legs that serve as support for the entire structure.

The advantages of such a product will be a shape that suits your parameters and high-quality materials that you can choose yourself.

Deciding on the design

First, you will need to plan the location of the future product and decide what type of structure is suitable for your room. There are several main types:

1. Classic option. For decoration, you can attach painted plywood to the body or cut out a car frame from it.
2. Bunk or loft bed. Perfect for small rooms. If you have two kids, then such a structure will save space and delight the children.
3. The playpen is specially adapted for the little ones. An artificial barrier will prevent the baby from falling and getting injured.
4. A corner with drawers is a very convenient version that will allow you to hide necessary things and save space.

Take all the necessary measurements of the room so that the bed does not interfere with the placement of other furniture and fits harmoniously into the interior. After this, you can proceed to the initial stage.

How to make a children's bed with your own hands: drawings with dimensions

First, you should prepare all the necessary materials, which will be discussed below, make the necessary calculations and create a drawing. The quality of future work on creating furniture depends on competently carried out preparatory measures. At this stage, you can calculate everything in detail and take into account important points in installing the crib. A diagram creation plan will help you do everything quickly and correctly:

1. Draw a rectangle according to the dimensions of the future frame.
2. Show the height of each wall on the drawing.
3. It is necessary to place wooden beams in the bottom and walls, which will serve as the ceiling. The optimal distance between them will be 3–5 cm.
4. Set the legs to the required height. They should extend down and up from the base as they serve as support.
5. The main elements are ready, add to the diagram an image of the upper crossbars lying on top of the wall and fixing it.
6. On the drawing, highlight in red the main places of fastening and joining of parts. This will help you navigate the assembly diagram.

If necessary, you can make the frame more interesting and add various decorations and decorative elements to it. It all depends on your imagination. We offer a general construction plan.

Materials and tools

You don't need any special equipment to work. In this case, you can get by with a standard set that is used to make any type of furniture:

1. To build a diagram you will need a ruler, measuring tape, carpenter's pencil, and paper.
2. Solid wood is the best choice of material. It is durable and environmentally friendly, which is important for the child’s health.
3. Bars or slats for floors.
4. Hand saw.
5. Electric jigsaw.
6. Corners for attaching the base. It is better to use this method. Wooden joints often break.
7. Screwdriver and set of screws.
8. Hammer with nails, screwdriver, self-tapping screws.
9. Building level.

ATTENTION! The estimated amount of material is determined by your dimensions. But even with accurate calculations, you should take everything you need with a reserve, since during the work a defect may be discovered or a part may break.

The procedure for making a bed at home

If you have thought through everything and are well prepared, then it’s time to proceed to the most interesting stage. We begin to build furniture in accordance with the drawing plan.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Transfer the drawing to the wood and make a cut according to the marks. You will receive the required parts for assembly.
2. Sand the wood with sandpaper and cover it with a layer of impregnation.
3. Let dry.
4. Create a frame by connecting 4 legs together using wooden boards and fastening them with metal holders and screws.
5. Place a ceiling of beams at the bottom, which will serve as a support for the mattress.
6. Also attach beam railings to the side walls.
7. Place a crossbar on top of the beams, which will secure the frame together.
8. Strengthen all joints of parts with metal ties.

IMPORTANT! When carrying out all work (especially when painting and varnishing), ventilate the room to avoid headaches and dizziness. Follow safety precautions. At all stages, check the correct fastening using a level. The structure must stand level and not sway.

Congratulations, your baby's crib is ready!