A little history
In 1943, Ingvar Kamprad registered his own company. At that time he was only 17 years old, but he already had more than 10 years of business experience. From the age of five, his grandmother supported his trading operations.
Thanks to the high quality of products and low prices, the company has taken a leading position in the production of home furniture, and today has stores in almost 30 countries around the world.
During his lifetime, the founder of the company was particularly thrifty: he drove the same car for 15 years, rested in the same seat for more than 30 years, always flew only in economy class, and once security did not allow him to attend the “Businessman of the Year” award ceremony, because he came to the event by bus!
Manufacturers
Children's furniture is produced by almost all companies involved in the production of “adult” furniture. The number of those who include sliding models in the collection is, of course, smaller, but there are both foreign and domestic manufacturers on the Russian market.
The main criterion when choosing a product is the material of manufacture and the sliding system. Multifunctionality and design are secondary.
The Dutch company IKEA produces a huge number of household goods, including for children's rooms. Ikea children's sliding beds occupy their rightful place in the collection, collecting only positive reviews from children and their parents.
The features of IKEA models include the following qualities.
- The company produces extendable beds for children from 3 to 15 years old. Children's collections for babies include models designed for babies from 0 to 3 years old.
- IKEA installs its own sliding system on products.
- Beds are made from solid wood, mainly pine. However, there is a series where the models are made of metal - MINNEN. The frame of this bed is especially durable and is suitable for hyperactive children.
- IKEA sliding beds have slatted bottoms. The slats are made from pine and carefully processed. Metal models also have slats installed rather than a plywood bottom. This is a very useful feature, since the slatted bottom provides excellent ventilation of the mattress.
The product is not supplied with a mattress, but since the company also produces orthopedic products and bases, you can make a complex purchase if you wish.
Ikea sliding beds (photo)
Ikea Lexvik bed Ikea Busunge bed Ikea Minnen bed Ikea Sundvik bed Ikea Trugen bed
Grow up
Vyrastaika is a series of children's furniture from the Russian factory "West Eco", designed for children from 3 to 12 years old.
- The initial width of the model is 79 cm or 89, the “working” width is 70 or 80 cm, respectively. The initial length is 120 cm with the possibility of increasing to 160 cm or 180 cm. The first option involves two positions, the second - three: 120, 150 and 180 see, which is much more convenient.
- The height to the bottom is 35 cm, so the crib is safe even for small children. The children's sliding bed "Vyrastaika" is equipped with sides that prevent falls during sleep.
- The model is made from solid beech or pine, varnished or painted in dark or light walnut. The materials for the drawers are chipboard. This combination can easily withstand the load, but at the same time has a lower price compared to a product made entirely of solid wood.
- The bed production time is 4 days.
Children's sliding bed Vyrastaika (video):
I'm growing
“I’m growing” is a collection of children’s sliding beds that have been produced for over 7 years. They are distinguished by their simple but reliable design and workmanship: the models have no sharp corners, all contours are softly rounded.
- Beds are made only from beech. If the model includes drawers or sides, they are also made of wood. Neither LDPS nor fiberboard are used.
- The line contains options with and without sides, with or without drawers. In the Rostushka-2 model, the headboard and footboard completely cover the space to the floor and hide the under-bed drawer.
- For any model, a special two-piece mattress is offered. The second part is used when the bed is extended.
- The initial dimensions are 77*133, the length can be increased to 195 cm.
- The color palette includes 12 shades, including the natural color of beech.
- The bottom of the crib is solid, made of plywood 6 mm thick. Plywood provides strength, but the question of ventilation of the mattress remains open.
Children's sliding bed "I'm growing" (photo)
The sides are removable and movable. The bed is made of Angarsk pine, and not ordinary: Angarsk wood is much denser, so products made from it are durable.
Glued joints are not used, only furniture ties. The crib can be made in 12 color options.
Children's sliding bed "Rostushka economy" (photo)
Advantages of IKEA products
A distinctive feature of the company's furniture is affordable prices, functionality, and environmental friendliness. All products are made from recycled or renewable materials. 50% of wood is certified.
Many types of furniture are made from bamboo. A wood-polymer composite is also used, which is highly durable and inexpensive.
Crib models
IKEA offers customers a wide range of children's furniture to choose from.
Looking through the IKEA catalog of cribs, it is difficult to choose one model or another, they are so attractive, functional and original in their design.
The most popular types include the following:
- Sundvik;
- Leksvik;
- Minnen;
- Kura;
- Sniglar;
- Hemnes.
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Transformable beds
Transforming models differ from a classic bed in the presence of cabinets and shelves. Sometimes such a crib has a changing table, and for older children - a pull-out table for lessons. This is a convenient and practical option for those families who do not want or cannot spend a lot of money on buying new furniture. Another plus is compactness and versatility: the child is growing, and only transformers can fit the size of a grown baby. They can be extended and adjusted in levels.
In almost all cribs you can change the height of the bottom. The position varies from two to five: this is especially important for those who place the crib next to the parent's. Then it needs to be adjusted to one level.
The younger the child, the easier it is to place him higher. This makes it easier to put the baby to sleep and pick him up. But the sides should not be very low: the required height is up to the baby’s armpits.
Sundvik
The model is made of pine wood, impregnated with stain, and coated with transparent varnish. Looking at photographs of an Ikea crib, you can choose a model in either gray-brown or white colors.
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Leksvik
If parents decide to buy a white crib for their baby, then they should opt for this particular model.
One of the Leksvik design options is a white children's bed.
Multilayer birch or beech slats increase the elasticity of the mattress, and various figures of cute animals look especially attractive against a white background.
The bed is not large
The Ikea company produces children's sliding beds. If the children's room is small, you can buy beds that look small, but in fact everything is hidden inside.
For comfortable placement of the child, it extends. The mechanism is durable and there is no risk of breakage. The entire design is also excellent in quality. Does not require much maintenance in operation.
Your baby will sleep comfortably. It is made from high quality wood.
Of course, Ikea metal children's beds are also found in the catalogue. They are more durable, but also more expensive. The frame is made of metal, it is soldered together and combined into one structure.
Don’t be afraid, the metal will not rust, because it has a layer of a special composition that protects the metal from damage.
Minnen
Made of steel, this model crib is one of the most popular options.
Propylene legs provide safety, and four sides for a children's bed, in the form of sun rays, in addition to additional reliability, give the room additional beauty and grace.
Homemade bed-car
Few boys will refuse a car bed. And you don’t have to go to the store to please your child. Using plywood or MDF sheets, water-based paints and varnish, an ordinary sleeping place turns into a dream come true: a do-it-yourself children's bed in the shape of a Batmobile (or any other car) can be realized in a week of leisurely work in the evenings.
We make such a children's bed-car with our own hands
First, find an image of the car that suits you, find a program with the ability to visualize pictures. Having transferred the image, it can be divided into squares with a side of 100 mm - so that later it is easier to convert it to real scale. It’s most convenient if the entire part fits into a sheet of plywood or MDF you bought, it’s even better if you can make two side panels from one sheet... In general, select the dimensions, change the shape. Once you are satisfied with the result, you can transfer the design to the sheet.
Ready-to-work sketch with markings
It all starts with drawing the sheet into squares with a side of 100 mm.
We draw the sheet into squares
Referring to the existing sheet, transfer all the lines from the paper to the plywood. At first the lines are thin, after you have more or less drawn everything, you can outline the resulting contours with a thick line - it will be easier to cut out. Although the details are needed in duplicate, there is no point in drawing the second one: having cut out the first one, we will outline it and get the second one.
Transferring the drawing to a larger surface
This project also has overhead parts - we draw them separately. When everything is ready, take a jigsaw and cut along the contours.
Cut parts
The edges turned out to be far from perfect, so we sand them well with a machine or by hand. Then we start cutting out recesses, holes, etc. The technique is traditional - we use a drill, drilling one hole next to another, then we file the jumpers. We grind the uneven edge in any available way, rounding it, and everything should be even and smooth both outside and inside.
We are working on design elements
After working out all the details, this is what happened.
Parts ready for painting
Primer and painting
For painting you need to choose safe materials. The best option is a water-based latex, and to protect the paint from scratches and abrasion, a water-based varnish is suitable.
If the parts are made of MDF, it is very advisable to prime everything, and preferably twice. This material can absorb paint very strongly, especially at the ends. The primer significantly reduces absorption, and the paint also lays down in a more even layer.
Parts are primed and dry
After the soil had dried, the areas that should be gray were painted first. By design, there are also thin gray stripes. In order not to paint them on black, a thin strip of masking tape (3 mm) is glued over the paint, and by removing it we can then obtain the desired design.
First we paint it with gray color, after drying we glue a thin strip of tape onto it. The painting is almost complete.
Assembling the car bed
We take one side panel and attach a wooden plank 25*25 mm minimum to it with self-tapping screws. We install self-tapping screws every 20-30 cm. At the front, we attach a limiter board to the end of the plank. We repeat the same operation on the second part (be sure to fasten the planks at the same height).
We nail the strips, install stoppers with magnets for attaching the headboard and shelves
Having installed the second part, we twist the structure. In the middle you need to install a stop bar that will firmly hold both sides and prevent them from moving apart.
Approximately in the middle we install a stop - a bar that fixes the required width of the bed
Cut planks are placed on the slats attached to the sides, like a frame, to serve as support for the mattress. They can be secured with self-tapping screws (two on each side), or they can simply be laid down. In this case, the bed will quickly disassemble. In this option, the second method was chosen - the slats were not fixed, the mattress was laid on them.
Laying the planks
A bed for a girl is made based on the same design. The shape of the railings is simpler, there is less work to do with them, but painting is more difficult. So it also has its moments.
DIY children's bed for a girl
Kura
A very original model that allows you to take into account the child’s preferences. The bed is simply turned upside down and then you can sleep either downstairs or on the mezzanine.
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The second option (top) implies that the child must be at least 6 years old.
Loft bed
Another model that helps save space is the loft bed. This bed is located quite high above the floor, so it is often purchased for schoolchildren. On the ground floor of the structure there is usually a desk at which the child can do homework or a folding sofa. You can either simply relax on the sofa or put guests who are staying overnight to bed.
Since the side staircase for accessing the attic usually consists of several high steps, small drawers are built between them for storing, for example, office supplies.
Sniglar
The model is very simple and easy to assemble. The bottom is made of birch planks, which promotes good air circulation.
The frame is made of beech wood, and the backs are made of fiberboard, which in its strength is not inferior to massive products. The protective edge can be attached to either side of the bed.
Materials
All Ikea cribs are strictly selected and thoroughly checked for product quality. It is also possible that Ikea products will be checked a second time and removed from sale, if management requires this if any violations are found.
As a rule, cribs are made of pine and varnished or steel, coated with epoxy powder; a few are made of chipboard, fiberboard and plastic. These materials can be easily cleaned and washed if necessary.
You will not see iron or forged goods in Ikea hypermarkets.
Hemnes
These beds are distinguished by their considerable length, which allows them to be used for children of various ages.
Additional comfort is provided by the presence of drawers for linen. If necessary, you can roll out the drawers to get an extra bed.
Hemnes is made from birch wood treated with white stain. All children’s “art” applied to the bed with felt-tip pens or pencils can be easily removed.
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"Double" beds
Today, the product market offers a wide selection of different sleep items. Children's bunk beds look much more interesting than regular ones.
Many families lack free space, and sleeping places placed one above the other can serve as a way out of the cramped situation.
IKEA offers an original solution - the lower part of the bed is intended for guests staying late, and during the day the sleeping area can be easily transformed into a comfortable sofa.
Cribs by age
Newborn
A simple and concise model, perfect for a newborn baby. To prevent your child's arms or legs from accidentally getting stuck between the bars, you can install special soft bumpers on the crib.
An elegant crib in white is perfect for newborns.
Beds without sides are better for older children. Some cribs for little ones can also be converted for an older child by removing the sides.
Of course, when choosing a crib for a newborn, you need to understand that at first he will spend most of his time in it. There are several special models for toddlers that are suitable only for small children.
A simple wooden bed with a wood look.
Canopies and hanging toys look charming. It is very important that the bed is as durable as possible.
If you enjoy crafting, don't miss our step-by-step instructions on how to make your own canopy.
From 3 years
For children over 3 years old, you can already select more adult models with sliding structures, cabinets and shelves. Keep in mind that children grow very quickly and, in order not to constantly change furniture, try to choose a bed for growth. Also, take care to choose the right and suitable mattress.
Built-in drawers are truly a very convenient crib accessory. They can be used to clean bed, diapers and toys. However, it is better to decide right away whether you need such a model: dust can accumulate in the drawers, and it will not be convenient to pull them out on all surfaces. The advantage of IKEA stores is that they show already assembled models with different numbers of drawers and shelves.
A couch for older children with drawers will help save space in a small apartment and teach kids how to put things back in their place.
This model is an example of space saving. It is suitable for two kids at once, and in the convenient drawers at the bottom of the furniture you can place the most necessary things and bedding.
White is a very elegant and practical color, but you can add some color to your nursery.
Graceful sides with a curved back turn the crib into a small boat. The children will be delighted!
Two-tier models save space by dividing it into zones for each child.
Two of these designs are ideal for twin girls or babies with a small age difference. This is not only a bed, but also a great place to play.
Design
The company's designers understand perfectly well that it is necessary to take into account the characteristics and character of children. Therefore, each model of the company receives an original color scheme.
For the little ones, IKEA creates cribs with rich colors and designs that depict cute little animals. The predominant colors are white, blue, and green.
The company's employees do not forget about the necessary harmony and compatibility of individual parts of children's furniture. All components are in perfect harmony with each other and create a joyful mood, coziness and comfort in the child’s room.
Pros of Ikea beds
The first is, of course, accessibility. Since the company produces its own furniture, its prices are very reasonable, without any extra markup.
The second thing you need to pay attention to is quality. Thanks to him, the company has risen to a high level, because quality products are always welcomed
Third is design. It seems simple and unremarkable in appearance, but nevertheless it fits harmoniously into any interior. Classic furniture models will always be in fashion.
And the last advantage is a large selection. After all, how nice it is when the buyer is not limited in his choice. In Ikea catalogs you can find a huge variety of colors and models.
Each set of furniture includes instructions for its assembly. Everything is described in detail for proper design.
Drawing a conclusion, we can say that children's furniture from this company will always be reliable and beautiful. It will last a long time maintaining its original appearance.
You shouldn’t skimp on children, because good sleep is the key to health. Your child will get enough sleep and stay awake all day.
Dimensions
IKEA developers did not ignore the fact that children of different ages need certain sizes of furniture.
Thus, cribs measuring 123x60 cm are made for infants, 160-170 cm are made for children under eight years of age, teenagers (8-12 years old) are placed in beds 208x97 cm. As you can see, the sleeping places “grow” with the children!
How to choose a bed size
If you are planning to buy a fixed bed, it is very important to determine the right size. To do this, you need to add 40-50 cm to the child’s current height. For children from 3 to 5 years old, the standard size is 70 by 140 cm. After this, you will have to purchase a bed measuring 80 by 160 cm. On average, the sleeping place is changed every 5 years, every once the bed should become 10 cm longer.
For children under 5 years old, you should not buy a bed for growth. It will be uncomfortable for him to sleep on a bed that is too large, and obviously there will be no bumpers on a teenage bed; they will have to be purchased separately.
