Do-it-yourself hanging cradle for newborns. Hanging cradle for newborns: features, device, selection rules Hanging cradles for children

For some mothers and fathers, purchasing a cradle for a baby is a luxury, for others it is an absolute necessity. But if you still need a cradle, how to choose the best one? We bring to your attention a small review of cribs for newborns, who have earned the sympathy of parents for their functionality, beauty and good quality.

Types of cradles and cradles for newborns

We, perhaps, will bypass hanging options - in a standard apartment, few people have a desire to hang a cradle from the ceiling. Modern cradles are:

• wooden cradles (pendulums and rocking chairs);
• cradles "plastic-metal", with and without additional functions;
• cradles of non-standard forms. Here, manufacturers do not limit their imagination in any way: there are oval, absolutely round cradles, in the form of vases and vintage doll carriages.

In addition, add-on options can be distinguished into a separate group. They can be both wooden and plastic, and their main feature is that such products have a removable side and an adjustable bottom.

And now let's move on to a detailed description of the best cradles for babies. We divided all applicants into 3 categories and chose the three most worthy options in each.

TOP 9 best cradles for newborns

Nominated: Best Side Bed

Attached cradles are relevant for those parents who plan to sleep in the same room in close proximity to the child. Side cribs have a removable side and are adjustable in height, so you can raise or lower the bottom to the same level as the parent bed, combining them into one plane. This allows you to get up to the baby less often at night, it is easier to organize nightly breastfeeding and generally worry less about the baby.

Chicco Next2me is the perfect cradle for co-sleeping and more

Laconic and weightless, the Chicco Next2me cradle fits perfectly into modern interiors and will certainly charm parents who prefer simplicity and minimalism. The cradle is light, made of high quality plastic, no bulky parts. The fabric elements are removable and easy to clean. The bottom is adjustable in height on six levels. Sleeping place is spacious: 50 by 80 cm, mattress included. The side wall is unfastened with a zipper, it has a built-in mosquito net for easy monitoring of the baby.

Chicco Next2me is ideal as a side bed, as, unlike many other models, it has a system for attaching to the main bed (with straps). Has wheels with locks. The upholstery is removed. The bed, if necessary, folds up to a size of 91 by 15 cm and fits into a carrying bag, which is very convenient for transportation. There is even a tilt adjustment. Megafunctional bassinet of premium quality! 9 delicate colors.

Cons: no bottom basket, hood and skids, but not all parents and children need them.

Chicco Carrycot Next2me Reviews

This model justifies itself by 200% if the mother is nursing and practices co-sleeping. Everything in it is very reliable and thought out to the smallest detail so that both mother and baby feel good. The disadvantages include the fact that this cradle cannot be attached to a mobile on a standard arc and most other “bedside” gadgets. Well, the price, of course, is not available to everyone. However, given that the mattress and sides are already included in the kit, the price does not seem so high.

Zibos Ala - the strongest and most technologically advanced carrycot

Another option for a compact bedside bed that can serve as an attractive counterpart to the Chicco Next2me above. In terms of functionality, the Zybos cradle is slightly inferior to Chico in some ways, but in some ways it is seriously superior to it. So, the height of the bottom is not regulated in 6, in five positions. There are 7 bright upholstery colors to choose from (blue, red, yellow, etc.). Otherwise, this cradle repeats all the characteristics of its more expensive sister: it has fixed wheels, bottom adjustment, a mattress, a removable wall with a mosquito net, carrying and folding. There is also a system for "fastening" a child's bed to an adult. But Zibos Ala also has interesting bonuses:

• withstands a weight of 150 kg (this is not a typo!) thanks to the frame with double tubes;
• the kit includes an anti-colic pillow and a cap mosquito net;
• there are skids for motion sickness;
• if you wish, you can buy a transformation mechanism from the same company and turn the cradle into a rocking chair and even into a rocking chair for an adult (that's what such a strong construction is for!);
• at the bottom in the bottom there are two pockets for storing small things;
• the price of the product is slightly lower in comparison with analogues.

Estimated price: 9000-10000 rubles.

Cradle Reviews Zibos Ala

The innovation of the design, the precise operation of all mechanisms and, at the same time, the amazing functionality of the model makes the owners say only good things about it (if not to sing praises). It is difficult to attach arches and mobiles to it, but this is perhaps the only small feature of this model. We recommend it as a profitable investment in the health of the child and the peace of mind of parents.

Simplicity 3060 - the most popular side cradle

This model of the cradle has earned the greatest approval of parents as the most beautiful, comfortable and functional. Strictly speaking, this is a universal cradle, which can be used with equal success both as an attachment and as a separate one. The bed swings with the help of skids, but can be put on wheels. The height is adjustable, the side is removed for convenient use as an attached option. There is a function of gentle vibration, a night light and a musical block with lullabies, hanging toys, a control panel. The mattress is also included. The cradle is equipped with a hood. We can say that it has everything you need for the most comfortable pastime of the child and even more.

The product is completed with a long skirt, which, on the one hand, hides everything superfluous and protects the contents of the basket from dust, on the other hand, complicates access to it. A similar model 3050 has a short skirt. It should be borne in mind that most Simplicity models have low sides - only 24 cm.

Estimated price: 8000-9000 rubles.

Simplicity 3060 reviews

The general impression of the model according to the reviews is that the money was not spent in vain! A wide range of equipment and taking into account most of the nuances associated with sleep and rest of the baby makes this cradle the best in its category.

As disadvantages, we can cite the fact that the product has only two colors (blue and beige). In addition, in the reviews of the Simplicity 3060 cradle, you can find information that the mattress is not of very high quality. Also dissatisfied with the fact that the mobile is installed on a rigid base, which makes it difficult to put and get the baby (but the mobile can be turned to the side). Some do not like the abundance of ruffles, but this is already a matter of taste. Overall, the Simplicity cradles are the market leader, with the 3060 and 3050 garnering the most parental acclaim.

Nomination: the best wooden cradles

Natural, high-quality processed wood is an ideal material for any children's furniture. Wood has a classic beauty, it is warm, environmentally friendly and durable. Wooden cradles are very diverse, and it is quite difficult to choose the best ones. The editors of the site considered the following models worthy of your attention:

Bambolina Love - Italian classic for little princes and princesses

The Italian brand is distinguished by its magnificent design and impeccable quality of wood processing. Models Bambolina Love, Candy, Bebe, Artist are functionally absolutely identical, only slightly differ in the appearance of the headboard and the presence of a drawer in the first one. Bambolin's cradles are mini-beds on skids (+wheels). The wheels are rubberized, self-centering, they roll very easily and do not scratch the floor when moving.

You won’t notice right away, but a drawer for baby supplies is built into the bottom of the Love carrycot. The size of the bed is optimal: 83 × 42 cm. The set does not include bedding, they (including the mattress) must be purchased separately. However, the choice of mattresses of this size is quite wide, and the price starts from 1000 rubles.

Estimated price: 12000-14000 r.

Reviews about Bambolina cradles

All parents agree that there is simply nothing to complain about this cradle. It captivates with its classic ideality and comfort. And the highest quality allows you to use it for more than one generation of kids. Unless the price is affordable for everyone, but this is a payment for the pleasure of comfortable and long-term use.

Gandylyan Lily - solid domestic classics with a pendulum

If you are looking for a classic carrycot in the shape of a miniature baby bed with motion sickness, Model Lily from the Russian manufacturer Gandylyan is the best fit. Product material - Caucasian beech, coating - safe water varnish. The berth is relatively narrow, but long - 90 × 43 cm. Mothers who have tested this cradle in action claim that it will go to a medium-sized child right up to 8 months.

The model is not suitable as a side bed, because. the side of it is not lowered or removed, and the height of the bottom is not adjustable. At the same time, it is equipped with a transverse pendulum - a useful feature for many mothers and children. Pleasant shades of natural wood - 8 options. If you do not need any special design or additional options, then Lily Gandylyan's cradle bed is the best option in terms of price-quality ratio.

Estimated price: 7100-8300 rubles.

Reviews about the cradle Gandylyan Lily

The reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Parents like the quality of this cradle, wood processing, compactness. Complaints concern only the quality of the lacquer coating - with indelicate use, the lacquer is easy to scratch. Also, parents would like to see the mattress in the kit, so as not to bother choosing it separately.

Cradle Micuna Smart Fresh MO-1456 - original crib for the little ones

The delightful, airy cradle of Mikun has an oval shape and is made of high-quality solid beech, covered with a water-based varnish. The size of the bed is not quite standard: 79x52 cm, that is, a little shorter and wider than a standard cradle. The walls are made of fabric (mesh in some versions), which allows free circulation of fresh air inside. The crib is low, not adjustable in height, but has rather high sides - 47 cm, so the baby is guaranteed to be protected from falling out of it. 6 wheels with locks make it easy to move the product across the floor. Dimensions allow you to freely move the cradle around the house and roll out to the balcony.

The complex includes a set of bed linen (polyurethane mattress, pillow, blanket, duvet cover, bed sheet). 8 soft colors to choose from. Plus, you can also call the fact that you can buy extra bedding and a cover for the mattress. Interestingly, the sheet can be connected with a zipper to a blanket, making a cozy sleeping bag.

Estimated price: 20000-23000 rubles.

Reviews of the cradle Micuna Smart Fresh MO-1456

We admit honestly, there are practically no reviews on Russian-language sites about this far from cheap product. But there are active discussions about the pros and cons of such an unusual sleeping bed for a newborn. Of the advantages, natural materials, stylish design, compactness, ease of use, breathability and a wide range of equipment are emphasized. The disadvantages include a small height (this is especially true if there are older kids and pets in the house) and the inability to adjust it. Concerns have been raised about the completely transparent mesh walls - will the baby be cool? In general, the Mikuna cradle can be a wonderful nest for an infant up to 2-4 months, but then it will have to be replaced with a larger bed.

Nomination: the best inexpensive cradles for newborns

Realizing that the cradle, although a necessary thing, will be needed for a very short time, practical parents choose a budget version of the cradle, and many are satisfied with both the price and the quality.

JETEM Dream is a worthy analogue of more expensive cradles

A model from a series of "ruffled" cradles, Jetem Dream attracts with the presence of electronic functions (melodies and vibrations). There is a large selection of melodies (including the sounds of nature) and 6 levels of vibration, starting from barely perceptible. The cradle swings itself from the movements of the child, that is, it provides for mechanical motion sickness, but not electronic, as erroneously indicated on some sites.

The pluses include a VERY capacious basket with two compartments. The fabric elements are completely removable for washing. The wheels are removed inside with the help of special buttons - in this case, the product is placed on the skids for swinging. The sleeping bed is elongated - 80 × 38 cm. The height of the sides is small - only 20 cm.

Estimated price: 5900-6300 rubles.

How many copies have been broken by our pediatricians in disputes about whether rocking a baby is harmful. It is curious how the stubborn opponent of cradles and kachek acted when his own child could not sleep? Maybe he calmly laid a baby sweating from crying in a crib and went to the kitchen to drink tea? Hardly. Most likely, he rocked it all night both in his arms and on a pillow, cursing himself for not bothering to make a cradle with his own hands in time.

Preparatory work

The cradles are different.

A kind word deserves hanging cradles (unsteadiness), in which dozens of generations have been nursed. But today we bring to the attention of the masters an original crib, consisting of a fixed, stable frame and the actual cradle, suspended from it on strong short axles. The general dimensions of the structure are as follows:

• Height - 825 mm.
• Width - 600 mm.
• Length - 880 mm.

As you can see, a rocking chair of this size does not take up much space, but its benefits are enormous, especially for parents of a restless child. It's one thing to shake a month-old baby in your arms, quite another - a six-month-old butuz. Our own spine will still come in handy for us, so let's turn closely to the question of how to make a cradle with our own hands.

Crib materials

• Joiner's board from a pine 28 mm thick.
• Board 18 mm thick.
• Semicircular slats for the side walls of the crib.
• Wooden rods for fencing.
• Dense material for gluing rails.
• Dowels and screws.
• Wooden mallet for seating dowels.
• Synthetic glue.
• Parquet or acrylic lacquer, glossy paint.

Tools for the job

• Milling machine. It usually comes with stops and a copy sleeve, which we will need. Actually, the milling cutter differs from the planer in that it is equipped with a mass of various devices.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Drill.
• Clamps.
• Homemade compass.
• Paint brush, roller.

• The cutter rotates at a speed of 30 thousand revolutions per minute. Start at low speeds, especially when grooving deeper than 5 mm, then the motor will not overheat. Drive the unit with the front side towards you.

  Cradle cradle for newborns - how to do it yourself

  Always check before work that the cutter is securely installed.

• To get perfect edges, it is better to make several passes than to go deep at once to a given size.
• When milling, the base of the unit must be constantly pressed against the workpiece.
• When processing edges, it is necessary to ensure that the cutter is perpendicular to the wood fibers. When you have reached the desired groove depth, feed the cutter forward. When you reach the end of the cut, feed it slightly back and up.
• During the cutting process, the machine should be driven in continuous motion. When the machine stops, material burns are possible.

Cutting lumber for the cradle

To cut out the shaped contour of the cradle racks, we need to make cardboard templates. We impose stencils on the joiner's shield and circle, trying to ensure that the cut lines do not fall on the knots.

We draw circles using a compass made of a rail and a pencil. To change the size of the circle, you just need to rearrange the nail in the right place. All rounded elements of the crib have their own specific radii indicated in the drawing.

We start cutting the material from the end semicircle of the rack. Before cutting the shield, securely fasten it to the workbench. It is better to place an auxiliary board under the workpiece so as not to damage the table. With the help of a compass for a milling machine, we will get an accurate cut of the parts so that the cradle is made perfectly with our own hands.

A groove 10 mm wide, designed for installing semicircular rails in the side walls of the cradle, is drawn from the same point as the lines of the lower edge.

First, we cut out the semicircular elements of the rack using a milling cutter. Next, we cut straight lines with an electric jigsaw.

We carry out fine finishing of straight edges. To do this, we install a copy sleeve on the base of the milling machine. We put a guide bar under the workpiece - a strip of plywood or a board. Align them flush and tighten the entire package with clamps. Now you can mill the edges.

We cut out the shaped backs of the rocking chair, starting from the outer arc. We drill holes in them for dowels with a diameter of 8 mm. In the racks we make two reciprocal nests for attaching the back. We cut out four longitudinal bars for fencing the cradle.

The semicircular walls of the cradle are made simply and ingeniously. We take a strip of dense fabric (coarse calico, beading, rep) and glue the strips on it, placing them close. We lay the board on top and squeeze the workpiece with clamps until it dries completely.

Cradle assembly

In the end backs, we select semicircular grooves with a cutter, insert glued strips into them. At the bottom we connect the racks with two boards that form the bottom. We perform conjugation on dowels, reinforcing it with glue. We tighten the racks and tsargs with screws.

We make blind sockets with a diameter of 14 mm in four longitudinal bars, observing the accuracy of the interval. This is where the bars will be placed.

Solving the problem of how to make the cradle beautiful and safe, we drill precise holes in round wooden balls ∅ 50 mm, designed to decorate the lower axles and rocking clamps. First, we place the ball in a hole ∅ 45 mm, drill it. Then we put the ball on the dowel, embedded in the board, and drill the nest from the other side.

We outline and drill nests on the racks of the frame, using the template for drilling the drawer side.

We round off sharp edges and grind the surface of all parts of the crib. We varnish the wood.

Lattice rods and decorative balls can be painted with bright paint. To dry, we install them in the holes of the auxiliary bar.

Twisting the racks and drawers, we sink the screws into the tree by about a centimeter, having previously countersinked the holes. Short dowels with balls put on them will act as plugs.

We connect the longitudinal bars with glue rods, forming a cradle crate. We also collect backs and bars on dowels. We fasten the glued bed for drying with clamps and tape ties.

The finished cradle will greatly facilitate the life of both mother and child. Do not try to keep up with fashion in these matters, be guided only by your own considerations of common sense, safety and comfort.

2 instructions and 2 videos on how to make a cradle (cradle) with your own hands

1. Wooden do-it-yourself cradle
2. Do-it-yourself carry cradle for a newborn
3. How to make a hanging cradle (cradle) with your own hands - video

What do you want to make: a do-it-yourself cradle for a newborn or a hanging cradle? You will learn this from this material in the same way as how to make a carry cot.

Do-it-yourself wooden cradle for a newborn

For example, we propose to make a cradle of the following dimensions:

- height - 82.5 cm

– width – 60 cm

– length – 88 cm

You can also make a cradle of your size.

Better yet, print it out and keep it in front of your eyes.

1. Prepare materials

   You will need:

• pine carpentry board 2.8 cm thick
• board thickness 1.8 cm
• semicircular slats - they will serve as the side walls of the cradle
• wooden rods for the grate to protect the child from falling
• dense material to stick slats
• dowels and screws - for the first you need a wooden mallet, with the help of which they are mounted
• synthetic glue for gluing parts
• varnish (parquet or acrylic), as well as glossy paint to give the cradle a beautiful look

Without these tools, it will be difficult for you to make a cradle with your own hands, so find them:

• Electric jigsaw
• Drill
• Clamps
• Compass

The regular one won't work.

DIY baby cradle

You have to do it yourself. To do this, drill a hole at one end of the rail, into which a pencil will fit with an interference fit.

1. Cut the material

   To cut the cradle legs the way you want, first make templates out of cardboard. After that, apply the template to the joiner's shield and circle it.

The template must be positioned so that its edges are not knotted.

To draw rounded details, use a homemade compass. To adjust the compass to get a circle of the desired diameter, use studs. Drive them into the required place. Use the photo below for guidance.

You draw a centimeter groove in the side walls of the cradle, where it will be necessary to insert semicircular slats, by setting the axis of the compass (studs) at the point from which the lines of the lower edge were drawn.

When the cut lines are applied to the boards, start cutting. To do this, put an unnecessary board on a workbench, and fix the material on it.

It is necessary to lay the board in order not to damage the table top of the workbench.

Cut out the semi-circle of the post using a router compass to get a perfect cut. Refer to the photo below:

After that, saw through straight lines with a jigsaw.

Next, place a copy sleeve on the base of the milling machine, install the guide bar, and place the cut-out rack on it so that it is flush. Clamp all this with clamps and mill the edges.

Now cut out the shaped backs of the rocking chair. You should start with the outer arc. As you cut, drill holes with a diameter of 8 mm. Dowels will be inserted into them. Then make reciprocal nests in the racks so that you can fix the back.

Cut out 4 pieces to be used as a fence.

Stick thick fabric on the planks. At the same time, make sure that the fabric fits the part in all places.

To make the material stick to the part better, put a board on top and clamp it with clamps. Press only when the glue is dry.

1. Gather the cradle

To do this, make a selection on the end backs. The sample should be semicircular. Insert glued strips into it.

Connect the lower part of the rack with two boards. Thus, two boards will serve as the bottom. Use a dowel connection. Do not forget to pour glue into the grooves to make the connection strong.

In the bars that serve as a fence, make non-through holes with a diameter of 1.4 cm. There should be the same distance between the holes. Insert rods into them, forming a lattice fence.

Next, you need to find wooden balls and make holes in them with a diameter of 5 cm. Then insert them into the lower axles, where they will simultaneously serve as a decoration and a convenient tack for rocking the cradle. Put on the ball like this:

• put it in a hole with a diameter of 4.5 cm and drill
• cut the dowel into the board and put a ball on it
• drill out the socket from the opposite side

After that, drill nests on the racks of the frame. To ensure the location of the sockets is accurate, take a template for drilling the drawer side.

Then you round off the sharp edges and work the surface of the cradle so that it becomes smooth. Now varnish the crib and paint the bars and balls.

When everything is dry, twist the racks and sides. To do this, make holes for the screws and countersink them. Then screw in the screws, drowning them by a centimeter.

Pour glue into the holes in the railings and insert the bars into them. Connect the backs and bars with a dowel connection.

To make the connections strong, tighten them with clamps and tape ties.

Do-it-yourself carry cradle for a newborn

You will need:

• Fiberboard size 50x60
• Styrofoam - you can take the one in the boxes from office equipment
• Foam furniture foam rubber 30x120
• Batting to keep the carrycot soft and warm
• Artificial satin in three colors
• Cotton jersey
• Narrow tape
• Nylon thread

Of the tools you will need:

• Wood saw
• Scissors
• Stapler and staples
• Needle to be made from an umbrella needle
• wire cutters
• thinning knife

Manufacturing process

Carry cot upholstery tips

• Sheathe the backs so that there are as few holes as possible.

  The more holes, the more brittle the foam becomes.

• Make decorative bows at the puncture sites to hide them. Bows can be made from ribbon. The entire bed is also sewn with tape.

• Sew the crib with a helper who will make sure that the tape is tight and well tied.
• To make the crib strong, make 4 holes on both sides and a few more between them.

How to make a hanging cradle (cradle) with your own hands - video

That's all. See you soon.

Hanging cradle

Standard cribs

To make a wooden cradle, you need to stock up on wooden boards and a carpentry shield, bolts and screws, the side walls can be made from semicircular slats or bars in the form of a lattice, glue, varnish and glossy paint. It is advisable to have a milling machine on hand, which has all the tools for working on the cradle. From the tools you will need a jigsaw, a drill, a compass (homemade from a stick with a pencil at the end) and clamps.

The details of the cradle are drawn using a homemade compass, pencil and ruler. Then they are cut out and further processed.

CRADLE WITH YOUR HANDS

Sample drawings can be found online.

• Wicker box;
• Wood supports;

Fabric cradles

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How to choose a hanging cradle for a newborn

In anticipation of the birth of the baby, many parents specially prepare and equip the nursery. It is necessary to choose a hanging cradle for a newborn with special care.

Check out the various options beforehand, ask for advice from familiar mothers. To date, manufacturers of cribs offer a huge range of products for every taste.

In all this diversity, you can just get confused. To prevent this from happening, approach the choice of the cradle with all responsibility.

The main types of baby cradles

A special cradle for the baby is placed in a suspended state, so that it can be easily rocked.

This design can be of several types:

• The classic version of the cradle, as a rule, is made of natural wood, using the weaving technique. Also, such a cradle can be decorated with forged elements. Two cross arches securely hold the cradle, but at the same time do not interfere with rocking.
• Cradle-swing. Such a product really resembles an ordinary swing, because the bed for the baby is fixed on two supports.
• Automatic cradle. For comfortable rocking the child does not need to make any effort, just press one button. Additionally, such structures can have various accessories - lighting, musical accompaniment, the ability to change the tempo and direction of rocking the cradle.

Each mother will be able to find the most suitable option that will match the interior of the room, taste preferences and financial capabilities.

If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe children's room is small, it is better to give preference to a hanging swing cradle. At the end of the support are special wheels that provide ease of movement of the structure.

What to look for when choosing

Before buying, there are a few important things to consider:

1. In order to choose a really high-quality and safe cradle¸, it is necessary to carefully study the mechanism of the product. Pay special attention to the reliability and strength of the main mounts, because the safety of the newborn will depend on them. All fasteners must be made of metal, but in no case of plastic or wood.
2. The cradle is designed for quick motion sickness of a small child. This product, as a rule, has standard sizes. However, if you want your baby to be comfortable during the rest, choose a product with a maximum width of the cradle. Then the child will be able to easily roll over during sleep.
3. Additional functionality. Some products can be equipped with a basket for small items, a folding changing table and other additions. When buying a cradle, one rule must be taken into account - the more additional accessories the product contains, the higher its cost.
4. The material from which the cradle is made must be natural and environmentally friendly. Such a product will retain an attractive appearance for a long time and will not cause allergies in a newborn.

All small removable parts of the suspension cradle should be securely hidden from the baby. It is recommended to choose a product that has not been treated with varnish or paint.

The most useful accessories

Everyone can purchase a ready-made cradle with a full set of all kinds of accessories. However, some young parents want to save money and buy only the bassinet, without any extras.

In this case, you will need to buy the necessary accessories separately:

• A baby mattress for a cradle is the most important accessory. Comfortable sleep of the baby depends on its quality. Choose a product of a suitable size, for this you need to measure the cradle in advance. Experts recommend giving preference to coconut coir mattresses.
• Bed linen made from natural material - cotton is best. It also has to be the right size.
• A special cape on the cradle creates a comfortable atmosphere for the newborn, protects from bright light.
• The lock prevents the cradle from swinging too much.
• Rubberized wheels for support are necessary for the silent movement of the cradle around the apartment. It is these parts that break most often, so it is recommended to pay special attention to the quality of the material from which they are made.

A felt bed is suitable for the winter, as it retains heat well

Jetem Dream cradles are bestsellers

The company manufacturer of baby cradles for newborns Jetem Dream occupies a leading position in the market. The thing is that the main models of such a design are of high quality, safety and a huge amount of positive feedback from young parents.

Jetem Dream cradles are made of natural materials, have an attractive appearance and are additionally equipped with an electronic mechanism that sets the cradle in motion. All fabric covers, hood and other components of the cradle can be easily removed and cleaned of dirt.

The cribs are exclusively for newborns. When the baby reaches the age of 4-5 months, he will begin to move very actively and pull himself up, thereby risking falling out of the cradle.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hanging cradles without any doubt have many advantages compared to conventional cribs:

• The cradle has a small but closed space. The baby feels as comfortable as possible in it, as in the mother's tummy.
• If the baby is crying, just put it in the cradle and shake it a little. You will be very surprised to notice that the baby will calm down almost instantly.
• Some models of cradles are equipped with special supports on wheels. This is a very convenient addition, because a sleeping baby can be easily transported to another room without any noise.
• As a rule, modern hanging cradles have musical accompaniment and lighting.

  Some of the most expensive products are equipped with an additional electronic mechanism that can automatically respond to the movement of the baby or his loud cry.

• The cradle is always very beautiful and original. Such a product can become an indispensable part of the interior of a children's room, complementing it qualitatively.

If you decide to purchase an expensive cradle, be sure to keep in mind that such a design will not last the baby for a long time. When the baby reaches the age of 8-9 months, he will have to give up the cradle. The thing is that the baby will begin to actively move, rocking the cradle, and this can lead to injury.

Hanging cradle in the crib

Some hanging cradles can be securely fixed directly to the baby's crib.

My baby sleeps in a hanging cradle that I wove myself. I will be glad to any of your opinion...

This product is fixed on special belts with clips, which are fixed on the former.

Sleep in such a cradle will be comfortable, because the baby will feel safe, and smooth rocking will pacify him even more. After the child grows up a little, the cradle can be easily removed and only the crib can be used.

Modern manufacturers offer many different models of cribs for every taste, which have a very useful addition - a hanging cradle. It is very convenient and profitable, no need to think about what is better to choose.

How to DIY

Each mother can try to make a beautiful and creative cradle on her own, putting a piece of her love into it. It is quite simple if you use the advice of experienced needlewomen.

Such a homemade cradle, among other things, will help you significantly reduce the cost of arranging a children's room.

If you plan to move the cradle to different rooms, you need to make several ceiling holders in advance.

Various techniques can be used to create this type of structure. If you are fond of macrame technique, you can easily weave a beautiful and original hanging cradle for a newborn.

Consider briefly the main stages of creating a cradle:

1. You will need a plastic and copper pipe of different diameters. We place the copper product inside the plastic one, bend it on the knee so that we get a ring. All connections must be carefully fixed.
2. We take dense cords of any color that you like best, and begin to weave a cradle. To do this, we use a simple Chinese knot, quite common in the macrame technique.
3. We create the top ring for the cradle, which must be slightly larger than the base. The technique is the same as in the first stage.
4. We fix the weave on the upper ring. We braid the bottom of the cradle with a Chinese knot.
5. Such a wicker cradle for newborns is suspended, as a rule, from the ceiling. For its secure fixing, you can use dowels and ceiling holders.

Product made in the technique of weaving macrame

Do not forget that the child should feel cozy and comfortable in the wicker cradle. To do this, be sure to put a mattress with a solid base on the bottom of the cradle. Such a product will prevent the bottom of the cradle from sagging.

All in all, a hanging crib is a great option, especially for restless toddlers. She will give young parents more free time, so you should not save on her purchase.

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Do-it-yourself cradle for a newborn - a beautiful gift for a baby

Every mother always wants to do something for the birth of a baby on her own. To make something special that would be a real gift for a future son or little daughter. It is such a gift that a cradle for a newborn made by oneself will be.

Such a cradle will carefully protect the baby's sleep and will decorate any interior. The cradle can be made suspended or on legs with crossbars so that you can rock the baby while sleeping.

Among the many advantages of a cradle bed, the main ones can be distinguished, these are:

• Mobility - such a cradle can be easily moved from room to room if the baby is afraid to be alone;
• Compactness - the size of the bed of the cradle is about sixty centimeters wide and one hundred - one hundred and ten centimeters long;
• Coziness and comfort - it will be much more convenient for a newborn to sleep in the cradle, as there he will feel safe - he will be surrounded by the soft walls of the cradle, he will feel secure. When a small child is immediately placed in a large bed, he becomes scared because he was in the womb for 9 months, he was cramped and warm. In a larger crib, there is too much open space, nothing surrounds the baby - this can make him feel uncomfortable and cry.

Hanging cradle

If you do not plan to move the crib around the house, then it can be made suspended. The main condition here will be the absence of stretch ceilings and the presence of good fasteners.

The cradle itself can be made from wooden parts and a small mattress. It is better to take a tree fully processed and look at the presence of gaps and irregularities - the baby must be protected from splinters.

You can make a wicker cradle from willow vines. This requires minimal basket weaving skills, because, in essence, the cradle is a large basket for the baby. Such small beds are eco-friendly and very light in weight. Inside the cradle, you can make soft sides of fabric stuffed with a small layer of filler and lay a small mattress.

Some make hanging cradles just out of fabric. The material is selected either very strong, such as felt, or a base is sewn into the fabric frame of the crib, which will help maintain the shape of the cradle, for example, foam rubber.

If, nevertheless, the apartment has stretch ceilings, but you want to have a suspended cradle, then you should think about special supports for fastening. Such a cradle can be easily carried around the house and rock the child where it is more convenient.

Standard cribs

Such a bed can be designed independently from wood. Another option would be to weave a cradle out of wicker or rattan.

To make a wooden cradle, you need to stock up on wooden boards and a carpentry shield, bolts and screws, the side walls can be made from semicircular slats or bars in the form of a lattice, glue, varnish and glossy paint. It is advisable to have a milling machine on hand, which has all the tools for working on the cradle.

How to choose a hanging cradle for a newborn

From the tools you will need a jigsaw, a drill, a compass (homemade from a stick with a pencil at the end) and clamps.

The details of the cradle are drawn using a homemade compass, pencil and ruler. Then they are cut out and further processed. Sample drawings can be found online.

A wicker cradle is best made from willow twigs. It will look like this:

• Wicker box;
• Wood supports;

Wooden supports can be made thinner and also braided with vines.

Fabric cradles

Such a cradle can perform the function of carrying and at the same time be stationary. In the first form, it is good to use it for trips outside the home, and in the second, you can simply put it in a regular crib and put the baby to sleep there. This way you can kill two birds with one stone:

• Have a comfortable thing for transporting a child, in which he will be warm and comfortable;
• You do not need to buy a cradle separately, and then a crib;
• The child will be taught to sleep in one place.

This carry cot can be easily sewn on your own and decorated as desired. The cradles with a "tulle" covering the child - a cape - look very nice. With it, the baby will be even more comfortable, it will protect from unwanted glances and direct sunlight. Such a cape can even be crocheted.

In anticipation of the birth of the baby, many parents specially prepare and equip the nursery. It is necessary to choose a hanging cradle for a newborn with special care.

Check out the various options beforehand, ask for advice from familiar mothers. Today, manufacturers offer a huge range of products for every taste.

In all this diversity, you can just get confused. To prevent this from happening, approach the choice of the cradle with all responsibility.

The main types of baby cradles

A special cradle for the baby is placed in a suspended state, so that it can be easily rocked.

Classic braided version in 100% cotton and wicker

This design can be of several types:

• The classic version of the cradle, as a rule, is made of natural wood, using the weaving technique. Also, such a cradle can be decorated with forged elements. Two cross arches securely hold the cradle, but at the same time do not interfere with rocking.
• Cradle-swing. Such a product really resembles an ordinary swing, because the bed for the baby is fixed on two supports.
• . For comfortable rocking the child does not need to make any effort, just press one button. Additionally, such structures can have various accessories - lighting, musical accompaniment, the ability to change the tempo and direction of rocking the cradle.
• -swing. Mobile and compact. The best assistant for a new mother.

Each mother will be able to find the most suitable option that will match the interior of the room, taste preferences and financial capabilities.

If the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe children's room is small, it is better to give preference to a hanging swing cradle. At the end of the support are special wheels that provide ease of movement of the structure.

Graceful cradle-swing

What to look for when choosing

Before buying, there are a few important points to consider:

1. In order to choose a really high-quality and safe cradle¸, it is necessary to carefully study the mechanism of the product. Pay special attention to the reliability and strength of the main mounts, because the safety of the newborn will depend on them. All fasteners must be made of metal, but in no case of plastic or wood.
2. The cradle is designed for quick motion sickness of a small child. This product, as a rule, has standard sizes. However, if you want your baby to be comfortable during the rest, choose a product with a maximum width of the cradle. Then the child will be able to easily roll over during sleep.
3. Additional functionality. Some products can be equipped with a basket for small items, a folding changing table and other additions. When buying a cradle, one rule must be taken into account - the more additional accessories the product contains, the higher its cost.
4. The material from which the cradle is made must be natural and environmentally friendly. Such a product will retain an attractive appearance for a long time and will not cause allergies in a newborn.

All small removable parts of the suspension cradle should be securely hidden from the baby. It is recommended to choose a product that has not been treated with varnish or paint.

When choosing a wooden suspended structure, make sure that the fasteners are more reliable.

The most useful accessories

Everyone can purchase a ready-made cradle with a full set of all kinds of accessories. However, some young parents want to save money and buy only the bassinet, without any extras.

In this case, you will need to buy the necessary accessories separately:

• for the cradle - this is the most important accessory. Comfortable sleep of the baby depends on its quality. Choose a product of a suitable size, for this you need to measure the cradle in advance. Experts recommend giving preference to coconut coir mattresses.
• Bed linen made from natural material - cotton is best. It also has to be the right size.
• A special cape on the cradle creates a comfortable atmosphere for the newborn, protects from bright light.
• The lock prevents the cradle from swinging too much.
• Rubberized wheels for support are necessary for the silent movement of the cradle around the apartment. It is these parts that break most often, so it is recommended to pay special attention to the quality of the material from which they are made.

A felt bed is suitable for the winter, as it retains heat well

Jetem Dream cradles are bestsellers

The company manufacturer of baby cradles for newborns Jetem Dream occupies a leading position in the market. The thing is that the main models of such a design are of high quality, safety and a huge amount of positive feedback from young parents.

Jetem Dream cradles are made of natural materials, have an attractive appearance and are additionally equipped with an electronic mechanism that sets the cradle in motion. All fabric covers, hood and other components of the cradle can be easily removed and cleaned of dirt.

The cribs are exclusively for newborns. When the baby reaches the age of 4-5 months, he will begin to move very actively and pull himself up, thereby risking falling out of the cradle.

Jetem Dream - no ceiling mount

Advantages and disadvantages

Hanging cradles without any doubt have many advantages compared to conventional cribs:

• The cradle has a small but closed space. The baby feels as comfortable as possible in it, as in the mother's tummy.
• If the baby is crying, just put it in the cradle and shake it a little. You will be very surprised to notice that the baby will calm down almost instantly.
• Some models of cradles are equipped with special supports on wheels. This is a very convenient addition, because a sleeping baby can be easily transported to another room without any noise.
• As a rule, modern hanging cradles have musical accompaniment and lighting. Some of the most expensive products are equipped with an additional electronic mechanism that can automatically respond to the movement of the baby or his loud cry.
• The cradle is always very beautiful and original. Such a product can become an indispensable part of the interior of a children's room, complementing it qualitatively.

If you decide to purchase an expensive cradle, be sure to keep in mind that such a design will not last the baby for a long time. When the baby reaches the age of 8-9 months, he will have to give up the cradle. The thing is that the baby will begin to actively move, rocking the cradle, and this can lead to injury.

Ergonomic baby hammock

Hanging cradle in the crib

Some hanging cradles can be securely fixed directly to the baby's crib. This product is fixed on special belts with clips, which are fixed on the former.

Sleep in such a cradle will be comfortable, because the baby will feel safe, and smooth rocking will pacify him even more. After the child grows up a little, the cradle can be easily removed and only the crib can be used.

Modern manufacturers offer many different models of cribs for every taste, which have a very useful addition - a hanging cradle. It is very convenient and profitable, no need to think about what is better to choose.

Gigi Lele Crib Basket by Pali

How to make a wicker cradle with your own hands

Each mother can try to make a beautiful and creative wicker cradle on her own, putting a piece of her love into it. It is quite simple if you use the advice of experienced needlewomen.

Wicker item with a piece of mother's soul

Such a homemade cradle, among other things, will help you significantly reduce the cost of arranging a children's room.

If you plan to move the cradle to different rooms, you need to make several ceiling holders in advance.

Various techniques can be used to create this type of structure. If you are fond of macrame technique, you can easily weave a beautiful and original hanging cradle for a newborn.

Consider briefly the main stages of creating a cradle:

1. You will need a plastic and copper pipe of different diameters. We place the copper product inside the plastic one, bend it on the knee so that we get a ring. All connections must be carefully fixed.
2. We take dense cords of any color that you like best, and begin to weave a cradle. To do this, we use a simple Chinese knot, quite common in the macrame technique.
3. We create the top ring for the cradle, which must be slightly larger than the base. The technique is the same as in the first stage.
4. We fix the weave on the upper ring. We braid the bottom of the cradle with a Chinese knot.
5. Such a wicker cradle for newborns is suspended, as a rule, from the ceiling. For its secure fixing, you can use dowels and ceiling holders.

Product made in the technique of weaving macrame

Do not forget that the child should feel cozy and comfortable in the wicker cradle. To do this, be sure to put a mattress with a solid base on the bottom of the cradle. Such a product will prevent the bottom of the cradle from sagging.

Video

This video will tell you how to make a baby hanging cradle with your own hands.

All in all, a hanging crib is a great option, especially for restless toddlers. She will give young parents more free time, so you should not save on her purchase.

A baby cradle differs from a crib in compactness and mobility. The crib is installed permanently in the nursery. It can not be moved without extra effort to another room. With a deep cozy basket differently. It will easily fit in the narrow space between the parent's bed and the wall, and will become a carrier for the child in the first months of his life. Modern multifunctional options, such as electronic models from the Japanese manufacturer Combi, are suitable for sleeping, waking, feeding and even practicing - the furniture is equipped with two tables.

Pediatricians note that in a small crib with high sides, the baby feels protected in the first six months of life. The cramped space inside helps the baby to assume a position similar to what he was used to when he was in the womb. This allows you to reduce the anxiety of the crumbs during sleep.

Choosing a bassinet

When buying, the focus should be on the functionality and design of the product.

• Laconic models in a modern or classic style can be attributed to the number of items whose popularity does not depend on fashion trends. An example is the products of the brands Micuna, Bambolina, HPA.
• Comfortable cradles for children on removable bases. Such a cradle can be taken with you to the clinic or to the country.
• Models with musical carousels, electronic motion sickness systems, suspended toys are popular. They introduce the baby to the outside world and develop his desire to learn new things. There are such models from the LiderKids brand.
• An interesting option is a crib, which is not placed on the base, but suspended from the ceiling. Take a look at the Leander hammock for example.

(Bazarny V.F. “The human child. Psychophysiology of development and regression”, excerpts)

Why did almost all nations raise a baby in a suspended rocking cradle? This is not just a tribute to tradition, but the most important element, which, along with the mother's lullaby, makes the development of the child Healthy and Harmonious ...

Even before the “roll-up” of technical civilization, people all over the Earth raised babies in a hanging swinging cradle. This means that the stay of a child in the infant period in a hanging swinging cradle carries a culture of humanization developed over thousands of years, consistent with the nature of the child.

And, paradoxically, science not only did not study this method of culture, but simply rejected it. But the truth here literally lies on the surface.

It is known that the 9-month period of intrauterine development of a child in terms of biological (genetic) time is much longer than the entire subsequent life. It is during these 9 months that a ready-made little man is formed from 2 cells. And this entire stage of development takes place in a liquid medium. An environment that supports the child's development process in virtually zero gravity. Now imagine: from weightlessness, a child suddenly finds himself in an environment of enormous gravitational pressure, incl. "heavy" (in terms of pressure drops) gravitational rhythms.

That is why a baby who has left the mother's womb is characterized by tensions spread over the body, muscle stiffness and convulsive movements. And it will be removed only when the body rhythms are attuned, incl. arbitrary-volitional with earthly rhythms (gravitational). But such attunement requires a long period of time and man-made help.

The suspended cradle just translates the vector of static gravitational pressure into an oscillatory-wave gravitational rhythm. In the process of rocking, the baby in a rhythmic mode experiences peculiar moments of weightlessness (when the cradle reaches its maximum height and, as it were, “freezes” for a moment) and moments of exposure to the highest gravitational forces (when the cradle passes through the lowest point to the ground). Consequently, with the help of a suspended swinging cradle, the vector of a unidirectional gravitational press "unfolds" into a gravitational life-giving wave adaptive to earth conditions.

In the 80s of the twentieth century, the following experiment was carried out on the basis of the Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences (N. F. Kazachkova). One group of mothers raised their babies in a hanging cradle, the other in a regular crib. At the same time, it was found that babies from the first group slept better, cried less, sucked their mother's breasts better. They began to relax the gravitational-muscular tension compressing the body faster, and muscle spasms decreased. Eye nystagmus was noticeably less pronounced. As a result, their eyes began to fix objects faster; they quickly began to appear a meaningful look.

On average, 2-3 months earlier they had cooing and the first articulate words. Less such children had stiffness and fear. At 1.5 - 2 months earlier, the children began to stand on their feet and walk on the ground. With the development of purposeful manual actions, they showed less muscle stiffness (convulsiveness).

The formalization of the internal gravitational rhythm is the formalization not only of internal vegetative rhythms, but also of the spiritual stance, the formalization of their resistance to various adverse environmental factors.

The positive influence of the suspended cradle affected almost all subsequent stages of development. For example, later such children had less internal tension when writing. As a result, they leaned less over the notebook while writing. In addition, they had better handwriting, drawing, and even an ear for music! Their speech was freer and more meaningful. Less such children had fear. At a higher level, these children had neuropsychic resistance to stress.

Therefore, the disappearance of hanging cradles from the educational arsenal led to a deterioration in the development of bodily-coordinating abilities in children, various voluntary motor functions, incl. speech and manual.

In a broad sense, this led to a decrease in the bodily-functional and spiritual-psychic potential at the level of the whole nation. All this made it possible to take a fresh look at the greatness of folk educational cultures, incl. on the special developing role of the Russian swing.

HOW TO MAKE A SUSPENDED CRAFT

You need to mount the bracket to the ceiling. Then thread the ropes through the ring on the bracket and secure them together with wire. This is necessary for the safety of the structure. Pass the other ends of the rope through the fasteners on the basket, and then you can fasten the ends of the ropes rigidly, or you can tie a knot (it's called a "grapevine") on each of them. It will turn out beautifully, reliably and functionally, because with the help of this knot you can adjust the height of each thread.

Russian cradles are distinguished by both reliability and ease of manufacture. The wooden frame of the cradle, the suspension ropes are tied in the corner holes of the cradle and tied in a single knot under the S-shaped hook, which, in turn, is fastened with a rope to a pole-eye. The suspension of the eyelet is solved very simply and at the same time elegantly - a metal ring is driven into the ceiling, into which the eyelet is inserted. Leaning with the rear end against the wall, and holding the middle of the trunk in the ring, the eye to the thin end with the cradle suspended behind it creates the effect of a spring, allowing the cradle to swing for a long time from the slightest swing. This principle of suspension can be applied in modern apartments.

If, studying the projects of modern wooden cradles in American wood magazines, you can break your head - so ingenious connections are offered there, up to entire fastening systems through hinges-carabiners-screws-washers-nuts, then in the Slavic old peasant version everything is very simple and rational - elementary rope knots, and enough!

Watch 2 videos that show the process of making a hanging cradle yourself:

LULLABY

A lullaby is that spiritual force that pulls the baby out of the "tenacious" grip of instinctive fear and elevates his feelings into the space of "sounding" protective maternal love. The word of a lullaby is the only spoken word that fully combines the spirit of the image and the soul of love. Our studies have shown that among those children whose mothers did not sing lullabies, fear and aggression were 4 times more common than those who at least occasionally sang lullabies to the baby. But fear is one of the most powerful animal instincts, with which all other instincts are “linked” in an inseparable bundle.

Our works have convinced that without the constant singing of lullabies by the mother (preferably in the rhythm of the rocking of the hanging cradle), the child will not be able to adequately humanize into a spiritual, whole person, free from fears and psycho-complexes.

Today, lullabies have been recorded on electronic media, albeit in a professional, but not a mother's voice. It is clear that such recordings are primarily intended for expectant and present mothers, but not for babies. Of course, they can be used in preschool institutions, including for orphans, as well as children who are being raised in various specialized institutions, etc.

A baby, like air, like mother's breast milk, needs a lullaby, voiced by the mother's heart.

Let us remind you once again: for 9 months of intrauterine life, the child deeply imprinted in the memory of feelings the only close and dear voice - the voice of the mother. And only he and no other voice can convey to the child a feeling of love, security and happiness. That is why only mother herself should sing lullabies. I often hear from young mothers: how am I going to sing if I don't know either the words or the melody of lullabies? And this is the consequences of the deep alienation of the mother from the children at the stage of their early childhood.

And only in preschool institutions we strongly recommend that girls, together with their mothers, grandmothers (if possible), with their teachers, make soft dolls with their own hands, compose lullabies themselves and sing them regularly.

As an example, below are lullabies composed by children together with their mothers and grandmothers in the early 90s in kindergartens in the city of Voskresensk.

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Bye-bye, bye,
Sleep, little son.
Let you dream
He will be the kindest.
Sleep my little boy
My flower is scarlet.
(Laponogova M. - mother)

Bye bye, bye bye
Sleep my doll.
Let my beauty
Her dreams will please.
Let her dream of a fox
After all, she is beautiful in the forest.
Let the bunny dream
Bunny is a runaway.
Sleep, sleep, my child,
Black eyed beauty.

(Pchelkina R. - teacher)

The night has come
The night has come
Everything around was quiet.
Animals sleep, birds sleep
Adults and children.
Everything is dark, everything is dark
Can not hear anything.
The night will come
Gotta go to sleep.
I sing a song
Hush, Little Baby, Do not Say a Word.

(Hashinova Tanya, 6 years old)

Experience convinces: the constant gentle communication of girls with hand-made soft dolls, singing lullabies to them is a basic step in instilling maternal feelings at the so-called extrasensory stage, i.e. at the stage of transformation and spiritualization of primary feelings.

Mothers who prematurely wean their children from their love, from their breasts, from lullabies and loving “phrasings” will pay dearly. And the sooner we learn to sing lullabies for 4-6 year old girls today, the more kind, loving motherhood we will get tomorrow.