Children's bed sizes

Children grow quickly in the first years of life. They spend most of their time in cribs during this period. To create comfortable conditions for them to sleep and relax, it is necessary to select furniture that meets certain criteria. First of all, they relate to height and age. Too big - causes a feeling of discomfort and insecurity in children. In a small one, it’s simply uncomfortable for them to sleep.

What are the sizes of children's beds?

Furniture for children cannot increase in size as children grow. For different ages, there are standards that should be followed when choosing children's furniture.

There are models:

• for newborns (these can be small cradles or cribs that are used up to three years);
• for children over three years old;
• for teenagers.

Each group has its own characteristics that should be taken into account. This determines how comfortable the child will sleep.

How to choose the right size of a children's bed

Manufacturers of children's furniture, when developing standards, correlate the age and height of the child. Average statistical data is taken as a basis. Pediatricians believe that the length of a child's sleeping place should be 20–30 cm greater than the baby's height. This is the optimal size to allow the child to feel comfortable.If the child is tall, then he will have to change his sleeping place earlier. For short children, it will be enough just to change the height of the bottom (make it higher).

Baby bed

Beds for children from birth to three years old traditionally have dimensions of 60x120 cm. There are options 115x55 and 65x120 cm. European manufacturers use the standard 65x125.

There are cradles for newborns with dimensions of 40x80 cm. They are compact, have special runners for rocking (or hanging), they are comfortable for babies, but their period of use is very short - up to 5-6 months.

Some parents prefer to save money and buy children's sleeping furniture for growing up. The decision is wrong for several reasons.

1. In a large bed, the baby experiences a feeling of insecurity, sleeps poorly, and becomes restless.
2. The lack of high sides often leads to children falling. Due to the high height of the bottom, this can cause injury.
3. If necessary, cots for children under three years old are placed next to the parents’ bed, which is convenient for the mother and calmer for the child.

On the contrary, short children continue to sleep in a crib even after reaching the age of three. For convenience, the side is removed and the bottom is raised.

Important! At three years old, it is recommended to move the baby to a bed for an older age category. The deadline is not mandatory. The final decision depends on the child’s growth and activity.

How to choose a bed for a child over three years old

Bedroom furniture for children aged three years and older is divided into two categories: from 3 to 5 years and from 5 to 12 years.

The first one has several standard sizes:

• 70x140;
• 70x160;
• 80x190;
• 80x195.

The choice is determined by height.Models in this category are often made with small sides at 2/3 of the length of the bed, which helps prevent children from falling out of the bed. In the size category, especially attractive are models made in a certain theme: cars, boats.

Models for children from 5 to 12 years old are the usual teenage or adult models, but smaller (80x190 cm) or standard single (90x200 cm) sizes.

Interesting: for small apartments or at the request of a child, you can choose the “attic” option. The size of the sleeping place of such models corresponds to the standard ones.

How to choose a bed for a teenager

Teenage options are ordinary single models, sometimes with an age-appropriate design. The size of the bed is from 100x180 to 100x200 cm. The option is selected according to the child’s height. In cases of unusually high growth, it is recommended to make a custom-made children's bed. An older child should feel comfortable in it. The choice of size is important for any bed design: equipped with a podium with places to store bedding or a loft model (there are interesting thematic models for teenagers).

For your information: Mattress selection and design are undoubtedly important when buying a bed, but size matters most.

Bed size for two children

There are two children in a family - you can use models designed for twins or brothers and sisters.

The size of the smallest double children's bed is 130x125 cm. For other ages, these parameters increase accordingly. It is easy to use, but takes up a lot of space. This option is not suitable for families living in small apartments.

It is much more practical to use two-tier models. They have a standard bed size. It is not recommended to purchase them for small children. There is a risk of falling from a great height, even with guardrails (children's behavior is unpredictable). The optimal age for moving to the upper tier is from 4 to 6 years, but the final decision is made on an individual basis.

Important: When choosing a two-tier structure, you should pay attention to safety measures - the presence of high sides.

When choosing children's sleeping furniture, you should select it according to the child's height, regardless of age category. The next aspect to pay attention to is security. Design and compliance with the interior are important, but not fundamental. The main thing is to remember the recommendations of experts - the bed should be 20–30 cm larger than the child’s height.