Why do you need a canopy for a crib?

Canopy is translated from Italian as “Baghdad silk fabric” and means a beautiful canopy over a throne, bed, or altar. The tradition of wearing a canopy (umbrella) over the ruler as protection from adverse natural phenomena and insects came from the Far East. It has taken root in different countries, and to this day fabric canopies attached to cornices/columns are used over a bed, often over a child’s room. When preparing for the birth of a child, parents are faced with a choice: whether a canopy is needed over the crib. Let's try to figure out whether it is worth hanging a fabric canopy over a newborn's cradle.

Why do you need a canopy for a children's bed?

From the moment they appeared, canopies performed a protective function; later they began to be used as interior decoration.

Important! If we talk about its use in a child’s room, it is obvious: its main purpose is to protect the child from external factors.

However, parents have differing opinions regarding its installation. Many people believe that it prevents air penetration and is an additional dust collector. Let's try to convince them otherwise and prove that the canopy performs several important functions for the child.

What season

A canopy over a child's bed is installed regardless of the time of year.

In the warm season - spring, summer and early autumn - it will protect the child from drafts, the penetration of annoying, blood-sucking insects and the bright rays of the scorching sun. In winter it will become a kind of cocoon that retains heat and does not allow cold air to pass through.

For what purpose

It was said above that the main purpose of using a canopy is to protect the child from external influences. Moreover, this fact has been scientifically proven by psychologists.

Important! In the first days after birth, it will help him better adapt to new conditions. Being nine months in the mother's belly, the baby is not used to bright lights, loud sounds, or large space, so a fabric canopy will create additional comfort for the newborn. He will feel protected, calm down and fall asleep faster.

In addition, the canopy will help protect against dust and small debris, and protect from pets who love to lie down next to the baby.

The fabric canopy is designed to provide two more equally important tasks:

1. Contribute to the development of the child. Bright pictures on the fabric will attract the baby's attention. If the canopy is made of plain fabric, you can attach bright images of objects, animals, etc. to it.
2. Create comfort in a children's room. A fabric canopy, harmoniously combined with the overall interior, will become a beautiful and elegant decoration, create comfort and lift your spirits. The baby will be accustomed to beauty and style from an early age.

For superstitious parents, the canopy will become a kind of amulet, as it can protect the newborn from prying eyes.

Tips for using a canopy

If you are firmly convinced that a fabric canopy over a child’s bed is necessary, then when choosing it, pay attention to the following points:

1. Pay careful attention to the mounting support. Refuse the static type of fasteners, since you will not be able to rearrange them later. When purchasing a crib, give preference to those models that include a canopy.
2. Fasten the canopy strictly in accordance with the attached instructions and make sure that the fastening is stable, secure, durable and can withstand additional loads. This will prevent injury to the baby.
3. Choose canopies made from lightweight natural fabrics that are breathable and washable: chintz, organza, tulle, natural silk, tulle, cambric, etc. Fabrics with a denser texture are allowed: plush, satin, linen, velvet, thick cotton.

Tip: a combination of fabrics of different textures will be optimal.

4. The color scheme is selected in accordance with the design style of the room. Designers recommend using green, mint, blue, turquoise or lilac shades. Combinations of yellow, beige and peach colors are possible, but it is advised to avoid pink, red and orange. They activate the nervous system and will interfere with restful sleep.
5. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene. To prevent the canopy from becoming a dust collector, it must be shaken daily and washed more often. In this case, the optimal solution would be to purchase two sets so that you can change them.

Whether or not to hang a canopy over a crib is up to parents to decide. Remember that the main selection criterion should be the comfort and safety of the child.