A canopy over a baby's crib is a great option to provide your baby with a restful and comfortable sleep. Often this accessory is purchased as a set with a crib.
However, it does not always fit the furnished interior space of the room, so some parents buy another canopy or sew it themselves.
Like any other thing, a canopy should be chosen carefully. For this reason, it is important to understand what it is before purchasing. You can also sew it yourself.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the photo of the canopy for a crib and recommendations for choosing.
What is a canopy?
A canopy is a decoration for decorating a children's room, consisting of a special design for fastening and a light, beautiful curtain.
Using this accessory you can solve a number of problems, namely:
- protect the baby from midges, dust, drafts;
- diffuse bright light;
- arrange a closed, yet comfortable space inside the crib;
- give the child's bed a complete appearance.
According to some people, a canopy for a crib is necessary only for babies, but for older kids this accessory will also not hurt.
After all, it creates independence in their minds, and also helps to overcome night terrors.
Methods for attaching a canopy over a crib
For heavy and voluminous canopies, the central mounting method is best suited. This way the fabric will completely hide the crib so that nothing will disturb the baby while resting. This is a good option for newborns who spend most of their time sleeping.
The canopy around the perimeter looks especially impressive, because this is the method of fastening that was used in palace interiors. The fabric is completely distributed around the crib, and on top you can decorate it with a bow or a large accessory. But this design is the most difficult to install: as many as four holders are needed.
The canopy at the head looks graceful and elegant, even above the cribs of older children. Essentially, it is only above the head, and the rest of the area is open. In a dream, the child is protected from light and external factors, but parents can always control what happens to him.
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Material selection
The canopy suspended above the crib must be made of breathable fabric, so it is sewn from tulle. This material is light, breathable, and easy to assemble into beautiful folds.
If the children's bed is located in a sunny place, then a denser fabric, for example, linen or cotton, will be suitable. Caring parents often hang several canopies over their children's sleeping area: light for the summer and thick for the cold period.
However, no matter what material you prefer, the main thing is its naturalness, since synthetics do not allow fresh air to pass through well.
If we talk about shades, it is better to choose a plain canopy of a delicate shade, which will emphasize the purity and lightness of the canopy.
Material for canopy
Depending on the type of fabric, a canopy can be light or dense.
Lightweight fabric perfectly allows air to pass through and serves as a good barrier for insects.
Canopies made of thick fabrics are very comfortable; they protect well from bright light, extraneous sounds and drafts.
When choosing a canopy for a crib, you should give preference to natural fabrics such as chintz, organza, silk. The color scheme should preferably be gentle, restrained tones.
How to create a canopy yourself
If desired, it is not difficult to build a canopy on your own. To do this you will need:
- thin material;
- hoop;
- scissors;
- needle and thread;
- holder for a canopy on a crib (you can use a hook designed for hanging a lighting fixture);
- tape for hanging from the ceiling surface.
To make a canopy, you don’t need any special skills, but you can’t do without patience:
- Fold the top of the material under to create a drawstring.
- Then thread the hoop through the special drawstring.
- Decorate the hoop with braid.
- Form a canopy hanger from the braid.
Disadvantages of using a canopy
Using an additional accessory is not without certain difficulties:
- Large total weight of the structure.
- The need to carefully monitor the strength and serviceability of fasteners.
- You also need to take care of the canvas - excessive accumulation of dust can lead to the development of allergic reactions in the baby. When choosing a textile fabric, it is necessary to focus on fabrics with an antistatic layer.
When arranging a canopy, it is important to monitor the strength of the fastening, because the safety of the child should come first.
Interior decoration of a children's room
New parents strive to create the most comfortable nest for their baby, which can give the newborn a feeling of security and warmth. The room for a newborn should be comfortable, safe and pleasant for the child to perceive.
Pink canopy in the form of a tent for a little girl
In order for the canopy to fit into the interior, it is advisable to combine the rest of the textiles in the nursery: curtains, bedspreads, covers for the sofa and armchairs with it in color and style. It is not necessary to completely copy the colors and decorations. It is enough to use tones from the same range, but darker and add the same accessories. For example, trim the bedside canopy and window curtains with the same fringe.
Blue organza canopy for newborn boy
The decision about what color scheme will be used in the nursery is made by parents based on personal tastes and preferences. However, it must be taken into account that too bright colors will cause a stimulating effect on the child’s psyche. It is advisable not to decorate large interior items in rich tones of red and orange. Too dark colors are also not the best choice for a child's room.
It is best to decorate a newborn's room in calm, gentle colors.
The choice of color is often made based on the gender of the child. Girls' rooms are decorated in pink and gold colors, and boys' rooms are decorated in blue and blue. However, it is quite possible to use traditionally infant flowers:
- green (lime, mint, olive) – have a beneficial effect on vision:
- warm yellow and orange – invigorating;
- blue, azure and turquoise - calm;
- gray (foggy, pearl, smoky) - will be an excellent base color;
- beige.
Daytime sunlight puts unnecessary strain on the baby's eyes, so until the child reaches the age of three months, he should be protected from the blinding sun.
A canopy made of thick fabric will come in handy during the cold season
Options for placing a canopy on a crib:
- The sleeping area is completely covered, but the fabric is attached at one point.
- Only part of the crib at the head is closed.
- The entire bed is curtained with fabric attached to a frame equal to its perimeter. This type of canopy is called royal, because... It was mainly used only in the chambers of noble people.
Children's version of the royal canopy
The length of the canopy can be completely different, but most parents note that the average length is the most comfortable and perfectly protects the child from drafts and noise, while a short canopy serves only a decorative function, and a too long canopy constantly gets underfoot and quickly gets dirty.
Canopy made of thick fabric in a teenage girl’s room
Choosing canopy fabric for a crib
To construct a canopy, you can use different fabrics - from the thinnest to the densest. The main wish is that the fabric should be natural, allow air to pass through well and withstand regular washing without noticeable damage to the appearance. It’s a good idea to use different fabrics depending on the season: in the summer, a curtain made of light gauze or tulle will protect against mosquitoes and flies that have entered the house and interfere with sleep; in the winter, a denser fabric will hide the baby from drafts and the flow of cold air from the window, because the children’s room and In winter, regular ventilation is required.
Chiffon fabric will protect the baby from the sun's rays during naps
Let's look at the most popular fabrics:
- Mesh tulle and lightweight silk are the most common choices for a cradle canopy. Tulle allows air to pass through well, creating the feeling of an airy, weightless cloud around the crib, touchingly emphasizing the fragility and tenderness of the baby. This fabric is also suitable for the rooms of older girls.
- Chintz or satin will perfectly protect the child's daytime sleep from daylight, and will not overload the interior. These natural cotton fabrics are inexpensive, wash well, and drape easily.
- Heavy satin fabrics, velvet or tapestry are used much less frequently. A cradle with such a canopy will look luxurious, emphasizing the importance of the future heir for the whole family. Dense fabrics are often chosen by teenagers - at this age privacy becomes especially important for a child.
When choosing fabric for decorating a crib, do not forget the basic principle: the longer and larger the canopy, the lighter the fabric you need to choose for it.
A canopy with a ceiling is needed to protect from the switched-on lamp
Short canopies have only a decorative function. If you want to make a long canopy, limit its length to the middle of the mattress. This length is quite enough to protect the crib from unnecessary light. Canopies that are too long are inconvenient, quickly lose their aesthetics and become more dirty.
Transparent fabric protects from sun rays, but at the same time does not create darkness
A modern house is not a medieval castle; there are no drafts in it and no additional protection from the cold is required. The fabric should provide good air circulation for your baby to sleep well and sleep well.
