Children's bed dolphin, characteristics and criteria for the right choice

When arranging space for the baby, it is important to choose a really high-quality, practical, beautiful and comfortable model of the bed. This will be the key to health, normal development of the musculoskeletal system. But how to find a model that matches all of these parameters? These requirements will help provide a dolphin crib, which is also very convenient and comfortable.

Functionality and practicality of the model

A great option when creating an interior for the baby is a dolphin crib. The design got such an unusual name thanks to a special extension mechanism called the Dolphin. Only a slight movement of the arm is required so that the berth emerges outward and a full bed is formed. Often, the front panel of models of such a plan is decorated by manufacturers with a dolphin image, which many children like.

A great option for babies who are just getting used to sleeping separately from their mother is a bed with sides. Special barriers prevent the child from falling out of bed during sleep.

Species diversity

Furniture production today offers parents and their babies a wide variety of beds equipped with a dolphin mechanism.

According to the design features, dolphin beds are distinguished in the form of:

sofas - compact models that are perfect for small rooms. A child can rest on a folded sofa, and when unfolding a sleeping bed, a full bed is obtained;
attic - the design is a full bed on the second floor and a desk (sometimes with drawers, a narrow pencil case) on the first. The high practicality of such models explains their popularity with parents;
armchairs - compact design dimensions allow you to fit it into any space in shape and size. It can be used as an additional or main berth.

Attic

Bed

Sofa

Armchair

According to the material of manufacture, products from:

natural wood - look luxurious, expensive. Natural wood has a wide range of natural shades, high practicality, resistance to negative factors, environmental friendliness, long service life. But such models have impressive weight, so for tiny rooms they can be too bulky;
MDF - the material copies the appearance of natural wood, but costs a little cheaper than it. It is diverse in color, texture, able to simulate the appearance of not only wood, but also stone, plastic. The cost of MDF products is significantly lower than the options from a solid mass of wood, so they are more suitable for small children's rooms;
plywood is the most affordable option that demonstrates average operating parameters. Plywood is afraid of prolonged exposure to water, high humidity, direct sunlight. But in view of the rapid growth of the child, it is plywood that remains the most profitable, because in a few years the baby will need a more spacious bed.

Main characteristics

Beds for children with a dolphin mechanism are very popular in the domestic market. They are distinguished from other models by high operational parameters and affordable cost. We describe the main advantages that such furniture is famous for:

practicality, undemanding care;
durability, high resistance to negative factors;
interesting design, attractive appearance, a wide range of color solutions - all this allows you to successfully combine a dolphin with other children's furniture, decoration in different styles;
high comfort during sleep and rest, excellent level of security due to the presence of special sides, the absence of sharp corners;
easy transformation mechanism - it is not difficult to lay out a berth of such a construction.

The standard sizes of a dolphin crib with drawers:

for preschoolers - 80x140, 80x160 cm;
for adolescents - 80x190, 80x200 cm;
double - 140x190, 140x200 cm.

If you wish, you can make a design with other parameters to order, but it will cost several times more than the standard version.

Mattress

It is important to choose an orthopedic mattress for the dolphin crib in order to provide the child’s spine with the most comfortable conditions for sleeping and relaxing. Based on the weight of the child, the budget for the purchase, the size of the selected model.

A successful model of a children's mattress has:

natural filler: coconut coir, batting, horse hair;
a removable cover that can be washed if necessary;
one side for use in the warm, the second - in the cold season.

The level of rigidity of the mattress needs to be selected individually. An excellent solution would be a two-sided children's mattress, in which the sides have different stiffness.

Additional items

Models of similar furniture differ among themselves in the presence of additional storage spaces.

Availability and nature of storage compartments	Advantages and disadvantages of models
Without boxes for linen	Often such models are lightweight, visually look light and do not burden the space. Relevant in a small children's room, but leave issues of storage of bed linen without a solution.
Dolphin bed with drawers	They allow solving the problem of storage of linen, as well as the problem of placement of toys. Great for small children's rooms, where it is important to plan the whole space rationally.
With side tables	Practical, but somewhat overall, so they are often selected for spacious rooms. Curbstones can be used to store toys, books, bedding.

To increase the functionality of the model and diversify its design, manufacturers often supplement it with a bedside table with a niche for storing laundry, open shelves for small accessories, and LED backlighting located at the bottom of the bed or at the head of the head.

Color spectrum

Children's bed with a dolphin mechanism is made in different colors:

white is a universal option that is easy to fit into any color of the interior of a children's room. White dolphin beds combine perfectly with the decoration of walls, floors, ceilings of any color and shade. The only thing is that such furniture is not suitable for white walls;
blue - a great option for children's interiors in the Mediterranean style, as blue successfully combines with gray, white, green, blue, brown colors. For example, gray and blue colors look good in the design of walls and cribs. Such a bedroom is optimal for little boys;
gray - this color of the crib is relevant for a child’s room of any gender, as it goes well with many other colors in the design, does not look gloomy, boring;
soft pink, peach, lilac - beds with a transformation mechanism called "Dolphin" in such color schemes are selected for young girls. With their help, it is easy to create a cozy, romantic bedroom for a young beauty.

You can also pick up cribs for children of this configuration in bright colors (red, blue, green, purple), however, it is important to make the decoration of the room calm in color. Otherwise, the psyche of the baby will be difficult to relax in the overly bright design of the nursery.

How not to make a mistake when choosing

High-quality children's furniture always comes with certificates, passport, and other documentation. Feel free to request it from the seller. If you refuse, think about whether this model is worth attention.

Be sure to look at the product. There should be no visible defects (cracks, chips, surface abrasions). It is better to choose an option with rounded corners and a safety side.

Experts recommend paying attention to models complemented by the original backlight, because it is very convenient. If it is located around the perimeter of the bed below the legs, this allows you to create the effect of soaring furniture at night. If the backlight is represented by built-in lamps at the head, then it is used as additional light in the evening when reading. In any case, such a decorative element looks very interesting.