Some people select a chair for a first-grader so that it fits organically into the overall interior of the room. Such purchases can result in chronic fatigue of the baby, back pain and improper formation of the spine. Therefore, it is important to take the issue seriously. Taking into account many nuances, you will be able to purchase a comfortable chair that preserves your health.
Selecting the height of a table and chair for a schoolchild depending on the child’s height
What is it and how does it work?
A comfortable and comfortable chair for a schoolchild that grows with him
Children grow up quickly. Purchased furniture that is ideally suited to the size of the baby may become cramped after a few months or a year. Therefore, it is important to purchase items for the nursery taking into account the subsequent growth of the child. A suitable option would be a product that can be adjusted in height.
The chair is correct if it is adjustable in height, as well as in the angle of the seat and the angle of the backrest
A chair for a first-grader should be comfortable, take care of the child’s health, and be liked by the child himself. The product is necessary to maintain the correct body position when sitting, which allows the spine to form correctly. In addition, the design will not allow the baby to quickly get tired due to inconvenience.
Adjustable table and chair for schoolchildren allow you to adjust the height and tilt of the tabletop
In order for a chair to fulfill the listed requirements, it must be arranged as follows.
- The height should be such that the person’s foot rests completely on the floor. If this parameter is not observed, but the rest of the design is suitable, you can correct the situation with a stand.
- When bending, your legs should have an angle of 90 degrees. If sitting, an acute angle is formed, then the height should be greater. It is important that the edges of the seat do not rest under the knee;
- Placing your hands on the surface of the product should form a right angle.
If the stool does not correspond to the height and other parameters of the child, this will inevitably lead to health problems
The back should reach the middle of the student’s shoulder blades or higher.
The tilt of the table top should be adjusted in height, since the distance from the eyes to the table surface in children is less than in adults
Are armrests needed?
According to orthopedists, the correct chair for a first-grader does not have armrests, since when writing, the hands should lie flat on the tabletop. Contrary to this, many parents buy an office chair for their child, believing that it will be more convenient for him to do his homework. But in reality, it turns out that children lean on one armrest or another, which causes the spine to bend.
For teenagers who work a lot at the computer, you can purchase such a chair with armrests, especially if the student has a special table. After all, the keyboard stand prevents them from placing their hands on the tabletop. For this reason, they may become numb and tired. Armrests are also useful if the child's chair is used for reading or watching movies. They are needed to prevent your elbows from being suspended.
The armrests must be adjustable so that the arms are bent at a right angle. You also need to make sure that they do not rest against the table. The length of the products should be about 25 cm and the width – 5-7 cm. It is advisable that they be removable.
Advantages and disadvantages
A child’s workplace for doing homework, the quality of which will largely determine his or her academic performance.
Before purchasing, you should study the advantages and disadvantages of such furniture. This will help you make the right choice and take into account problems that may arise in advance. The pros and cons of the product are reflected in the table.
| Advantages and disadvantages | Description |
| pros | Wide range, variety of models. |
| You can choose a product that exactly matches the individual dimensions of the baby. | |
| Easy and convenient to use. | |
| Lasts a long time. Properly chosen furniture does not need to be regularly replaced due to wear and tear or the rapid growth of the baby. | |
| Functionality | |
| Allows you to maintain your back health and correct existing problems. | |
| Minuses | High price of many models |
| You need to carefully monitor the condition of the furniture. | |
| Many designs require professional assembly. |
The advantages of special chairs are much greater than the disadvantages. The key one is the ability to keep your back healthy.
We select an orthopedic chair for children in accordance with the basic requirements
Chair for schoolchildren
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Schoolchildren have to sit for a long time - longer than most adults. Therefore, the chair should be comfortable specifically for your child: this way, the student’s back will always be in the correct position.
Chair or armchair
To parents - and to children themselves - a chair for a schoolchild's workplace seems a more attractive option than a regular chair. But, perhaps, the only advantage of armchairs over chairs is a more aesthetic appearance.
In terms of other parameters: ease of design, assistance in the formation of correct posture, low price - the chairs win.
How to choose the right one
An ideal option for a schoolchild would be an orthopedic desk with an easy lifting mechanism so that the student can raise or lower it himself
When choosing, you should look not only at the style of the product, its decor and shade. It is important to take care of the baby’s health, and then about the organic combination of the purchase with the overall interior of the nursery.
Properties of the right chair that you need to pay attention to
When choosing furniture, consider the following.
- Strength. The design must be reliable. The frame is predominantly aluminum or steel to increase service life. If there are wheels, inspect them carefully. It is necessary to have clamps for rotation and movement. To increase the stability of the furniture, it is equipped with 5 support points.
- Safety. Choose models only from high-quality materials that are environmentally friendly. There should be no paint or varnish that can cause an allergic reaction.
- Practicality and functionality. Pay attention to the upholstery material. The chair will need care, and if it is something ordinary, you need to immediately understand how easy it will be to get rid of the dirt. Having a case included will be an advantage. You can purchase it as an add-on. Consult how many times the seat can be cleaned. If fabric is not suitable, it is recommended to consider leatherette, which is easier to clean.
- Convenience. The child should be comfortable sitting on the chair. Consider the depth of the seat and the shape of the product. The baby should not have any discomfort.
Diagram of the correct position of the child at the table
An important issue is the need for armrests. Some doctors believe that they have too relaxing an effect on the back muscles, and the schoolchild, leaning on them, begins to slouch. Therefore, it is worth considering whether they are needed. If this is a standard chair, then there may be no armrests. Otherwise, they will provoke incorrect body position. And if the child relies only on them, the spine will bend. If the product resembles a chair, then armrests are a mandatory element. In addition, the furniture has a supportive backrest.
Proper sitting at the desk will provide your child with a healthy spine and protect it from curvature.
If the design is purchased for a computer desk, then handrails are a must. Pulling out the keyboard leaves no room to place your hands comfortably. Therefore, it will be convenient to place them on the armrests. Additionally, the handrails will help you properly direct your body.
An adjustable computer chair will allow you to save a lot of money, because it can be adjusted to the parameters of a growing child.
Children's growing (adjustable) chair for correct posture – Little Humpbacked Horse
Upholstery selection
If you are choosing a children's orthopedic chair, you need to pay attention to its upholstery. It should be made of hypoallergenic materials that are easy to clean. It is also worth paying attention to the colors. The main thing is that the child likes it and matches the interior of the room. Pink, blue, light options are recommended for girls, blue, gray and even black for boys.
Practicality is the most important parameter of children's furniture. After all, it often gets dirty, so it needs to be able to be cleaned quickly. In addition, the upholstery must be durable to withstand frequent washing. To do this, you need to choose furniture with removable covers that can be easily removed and cleaned.
It is also important to pay attention to the safety of the furniture. The upholstery should be breathable and not cause skin irritation. A good option are textile materials that are breathable and absorb moisture. Leather products are undesirable, especially in summer, as they can cause excessive sweating.
Hypoallergenic
Practicality
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Manufacturing materials
When choosing a suitable product, parents are faced with a difficult task - to choose not only a convenient, but also a practical option. On sale there are models made entirely of wood or upholstered in textiles, much less often - natural or eco-leather. All of these options have both advantages and disadvantages that are worth keeping in mind when choosing the right furniture.
Genuine Leather
This material is extremely rarely used as upholstery for children's furniture, since leather is expensive and wears out quickly; if handled carelessly, it will quickly lose its attractive appearance.
Tree
The advantage of wood is that it is easy to care for and non-toxic. The disadvantages include the heaviness of the chair and its rigidity; parents will have to additionally purchase special pillows for more comfortable use of the furniture.
Textile
The most common and budget option. Textiles have many advantages: the fabric is easy to care for, it is easy to clean from various contaminants, and the child is comfortable using the chair. Models with textile upholstery are often equipped with replaceable covers that are easy to wash when dirty.
Possibility of adjustments
In the debate about which chair is best for a schoolchild, adjustable models win. Not because they last longer. Their main advantage is the ability to provide the child with a comfortable and anatomically correct fit. Here are the important features to choose from.
- The sitting person's legs should be bent at a right angle. If you get an acute angle, the height needs to be increased. The edges of the seat are beveled and do not put pressure under the knees.
- The feet are completely flat on the floor. The use of footrests or special stands is allowed.
- The upper edge of the back is located approximately in the middle of the shoulder blades or above.
- If you move the chair towards the table, your hands rest on its surface at a right angle.
To meet these requirements, it is advisable to take your child with you to the store. This way you can try on different models and make sure that they can be adjusted accurately. In cases where this is not possible, measurements are taken at home. You will need the student's height and leg length from knee to foot. The last value is the approximate height of the product. On average, for a baby 110-120 cm tall they buy a 30-33 cm model, for 120-130 cm - 33-36 cm, for 130-140 cm - 36-39 cm.
Reliable manufacturers
To choose the best chair, you need to study the rating of such furniture. You can find models on sale at different prices. It is important to pay attention that such products are certified, made of high-quality materials, and meet all the requirements of orthopedists. It is recommended to pay attention to the best manufacturers of children's chairs:
- Moll is a German company that produces quality products. Such chairs allow the child to sit comfortably and protect against postural distortion. They are practical, safe, made of hypoallergenic materials.
- Kettler - a feature of the manufacturer’s furniture is that it is reliable, stable and can withstand a lot of weight. The chairs have orthopedic properties, have an ergonomic shape, adjustment functions, and removable covers.
- Paidi is a company that produces the best growing furniture for children from Germany. It is popular all over the world as it adapts to the characteristics of any child.
- Mealux is a company known for soft chairs with adjustable seat height. The back follows the curves of the spine. The products are durable, practical, comfortable.
Choosing a chair for a child is difficult, but it is very important to do it correctly. This will help maintain his health, improve his academic performance and form an even posture. It is important that the furniture is conducive to doing homework, but at the same time creates an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
Back shape
The correct fit is largely ensured by the backrest, which helps the child’s body take the desired position and fixes it.
- One piece. Follows the curves of the back, supports the body in the desired position. It can be installed on pendulum-type supports, which allows you to maintain the natural mobility of the spine.
- With rollers. Additional elements allow you to reproduce the anatomically correct pose as accurately as possible. Provide additional support points that relieve stress from the spine.
- Double. Consists of two independent elements that can change their position. This allows you to properly fix the pose. The student is in a kind of “corset”, which is very comfortable for him. The double system is adjustable to suit specific dimensions.
Another important point is the thickness of the filler. Experts always talk about this when they tell us which chairs or armchairs are recommended for schoolchildren. A layer that is too thin is uncomfortable. Children find it difficult to sit; they constantly change positions to sit more comfortably. A filler that is too soft is also not good: the body literally sinks into it, which is undesirable. Therefore, the optimal filler thickness is considered to be 300 mm.
