Children's folding sofas: types of mechanisms and selection rules

Choosing furniture is one of the important steps in planning a room. This is especially true for the nursery, where everything should be not only bright and beautiful, but also safe. Therefore, many parents often wonder what is better to choose for a children's room - a spacious and large bed or a compact folding sofa. After all, as the child grows up, the dimensions of the baby crib become small for him. A correctly selected sleeping place determines the further development.

In the article we will analyze the advantages of a folding sofa in the nursery. Consider the main models that are popular in the market, as well as the materials from which they are made.

In stores you can come across a large variety of folding sofas for children. But how not to get lost in all this diversity and choose the right model correctly - the question, at first glance, is quite complicated, so it’s worthwhile to understand the types of sofas in more detail.

Sliding models of sofas work on the same principle - extension.

This is a sofa that resembles a cot. The principle of its work is to fold and unfold the mechanism. There are both direct and corner sofas.

Direct couch sofas are the most common option, because they fit better in the interior than any other. They are not only functional, but also convenient.Such sofas are equipped with high soft backs with removable pillows and wide comfortable armrests on which you can even sit. There is a box for storing bedding, which can be opened when you lay out the sofa.

The second most popular and compact are corner sofas. Their charm is that when assembled, they are no more than an ordinary chair. And in straightened form it is a full-fledged berth. There is a built-in small box for storing things. The folding mechanism of the sofa is simple - you just need to pull it forward by the auxiliary tape. Such spreading sofas are also called ottomans.

Modular sofas - this is room for imagination. Thanks to this sofa, it becomes possible to independently select the required dimensions and form the design and exposure. You can collect the necessary model based on the needs and characteristics of the child.

The design as desired can be angular, straight, move to the right or left side.

A unique model that can turn from a simple sofa into a bed. Depending on the configuration and functionality, the transformer can simultaneously serve as a bed and sofa as a bed.

The main disadvantage of this furniture is that without the help of an adult, a child cannot make a bed himself.

The market presents a wide variety of options for furniture for a children's room. Each of them has a special advantage, which lies in the mechanism. For children's sofas, there are also a number of well-known mechanisms that are used in designs for safety and ease of operation.

Let's consider each of them in more detail. This is necessary in order to choose the model you are interested in. After all, where you can put this or that sofa depends on the movement of the mechanism, as well as how much free space the sleeping place will occupy in an open position.

• Mechanism "book" perhaps the most common option for upholstered furniture. It is found in both adult and children's models. Such a product does not require special skills for folding or folding, does not take up much space. In the open position, it immediately forms two berths. In the closed position is suitable for one person. The "book" has gained popularity by the fact that in its sleeping area it resembles a bed. It happens with orthopedic springs, as well as with simple filling.

• The second most popular option is the "Eurobook". It implies exactly the same mechanism as in the first embodiment, but here everything is slightly different. To unfold this structure, pull on the tape. Then the main part will move forward, and the back or pillows fall on the newly formed empty space. Easy and smooth mechanism that even a child can handle.

• The accordion mechanism. The name for many will seem very funny. After all, it appeared due to the similarity with the principle of operation of a real accordion, namely, the principle of stretching. In order to straighten the sofa, it is necessary to raise the seat to a distinctive, audible click, and then pull it all the way. Automatically at this moment, special legs are lowered that will hold the retractable structure on weight. Convenient mechanism and, most importantly, functional.

• The dolphin mechanism is similar in principle to working with the “dolphin”. To lay out such a sofa, you just need to stretch for the ribbon, which is located below on the frame. Pull on yourself and not too much. By this principle, the whole structure will roll out, forming a comfortable berth. Such furniture does not take up much space, it is convenient and multifunctional. There are no sharp corners, and even a child can handle the mechanism.

• Click-gag model. A very bold decision, because the dimensions of this furniture are large, and in the room it looks quite voluminous. But such sofas are very popular with children due to their softness and brightness of the print or pattern. You can sleep on it, one or two.

• Chair bed or daybed - option for a small room or for two children. This is a unique combination of simplicity and functionality. Does not take up much space. The mechanism is quite similar to the dolphin mechanism. You just have to choose in which direction the structure will move forward - directly or sideways.

The size of the future sofa should be selected wisely, based on the fact that the child is growing and at one fine moment the size of the berth will cease to be enough for him. therefore Before buying, you should weigh all the arguments for and forgiving.

The following dimensions are considered standard dimensions for a chair-bed when folded: length - 1 m, width - 70 cm. When unfolded, the length increases to 185 cm. This option is narrow, but nonetheless very comfortable.

For a “dolphin” or “accordion” sofa, the ideal dimensions would be 130 cm by 190 cm in the open version, and in the closed - 130 by 95 cm.

What future furniture is made of is crucial. Therefore, you need to know exactly what materials were used in the manufacture of the sofa. Most often, furniture is made according to the same principle: the frame, which is covered with a filler (mattress), is fitted with a special upholstery fabric.

Typically, frames are made of chipboard. This is the most common material, it is very cheap. But he has a number of minuses that cover any price for him. The first is fragility and fragility. This does not fit in any way with the mobile child who will jump on the couch (whether it is folded or unassembled). So, the sofa will eventually become worthless.

Wood frames are much stronger, more beautiful and more environmentally friendly than any other material.. A reliable product that will last you decades. But it is worthwhile to first learn which tree the frame was made from.

A metal frame is a win-win option. It is very durable, it is difficult to disable it. According to the characteristics it is considered the most reliable, it does not burn, no pests will start there, and most importantly - it is safe. Its disadvantages include weight, which, depending on the design, can increase. This is not particularly convenient, because the child alone will not be able to lay out a sofa.

For boys and girls it is worth choosing different options for sofas. And if there are no special differences in functional components, then in terms of design they are.

For boys, it is worth choosing a color based on his preferences. If he likes robots or cars, then the print is worth choosing the same. Girls love pink shades, ponies and princesses, so there should be no difficulty in choosing a color.

Usually the decision to purchase a separate crib or sofa is visited by the parents when the child is already a little more than 2 years old. therefore Before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with a number of features.

First of all, the furniture should be safe, have a sloping shape and locks in case of opening, as the child will jump and play on the couch. It is best to check in the store how easy the mechanism will open. If too easy, then this option should be discarded in order to avoid unwanted disclosure. Some mechanisms, such as the "accordion", have wheels, so it’s worthwhile to consider that the seat itself does not roll forward when the child jumps on it. There should not be any wooden corners on the armrests.

When choosing any model of a sofa in the nursery, pay attention to the color of the interior itself. If the room is executed in blue tones, then a sofa with a blue ornament or in a marine theme is suitable.

The sofa can be not only monophonic, but also with a pattern. There are special children's models of sofas, the pillows of which are made in the form of animals. Such pillows will serve not only for their intended purpose, but will also become an additional toy for your child.

You will learn more about important criteria for choosing a folding sofa for a child.