Canopy on a cot : photo four-poster bed

crib for a newborn baby with a four-poster bed - this is not a luxury but a way to protect it from the outside world, creating comfort and safety.Canopies are often offered complete with a crib, but they can be purchased separately. But a huge range of these devices is able to stall new parents.So, what kind of invention - a canopy on a cot in his features than if he baby needs and how to choose it?"Dream House" today and the answers to these questions.

Canopy on a cot photo

Why a canopy on the bed: the basic functions

Canopy outwardly looks like a beautiful curtain for cots, but it performs a number of functions.The most important of them - is:

• protect the baby from excessive light and drafts possible;
• barrier to insects;
• «Filter" dust, which is considered the strongest allergen.

As a rule, the canopy is irreplaceable for babies, but older children and it does not hurt.For example, canopy helps to avoid problems with night terrors, forms the independence of the younger child to the same, except for the practical function of the canopy helps to decorate the room the child, gives it lightness, tenderness fills.

Why canopy on a cot

Canopy white on a cot

Beautiful canopies on a cot photo

Canopy on a cot photo

Variety of canopies for cots

All canopies for cots classified by several characteristics:

1. by mounting type.
2. Depending on the length of the curtain.
3. According to the materials used.

By the method of attachment can be divided into three main types:

• canopies, completely covering the bed.As a rule, they are mounted in the center of a special long stick (holder), so able to fully cover the baby's bed.This version is ideal for a newborn room;

Fixing the canopy on the bed

How to fix the canopy on the bed

rim on a bed and canopy

• for older children, the best solution would be a canopy, seating at the head and cover only the upper part of the bed.It allows you to create some protection for the baby, but at the same time does not restrict access to the outside world;

Children's canopy bed Photo

baby bed with a canopy for girls photo

holders canopies cots

• canopy with fastening on the perimeter of the crib.The so-called royal resembling adult bed with a canopy.In this case the structure consists of four holders in the corners of the frame directly beds or other structure holding the top cloth.

crib with canopy photo

Canopy on a cot photo

beds with canopy for newborn

In length curtain canopies may be different.The most practical options are considered of medium length.Usually they reach the middle of the mattress, so well protected from bright light, drafts and other factors.Short options are more for decoration.Long as the canopy is not very easy to use - it will constantly interfere and get in the way.

set for a crib with a canopy

beds with canopy for newborn photo

Canopy white photo on a cot

Depending on the type of fabric canopies can be light or dense.The second most useful in cases where the child's room is cool or it is combined with the parents' bedroom.Dense tissue in the best way protected from light, extraneous sounds and retain heat.Lightweight fabrics are well pass the air and create a feeling of airiness, but are an excellent barrier to insects.But, no matter what version you do not stop, pay attention, that it was only natural fabrics rather than synthetic.Choose fabrics such as cotton, organza, silk or tulle.This color scheme is preferable to the gentle, subdued tones.

Canopy to crib

Canopy on a cot

crib boy with canopy

Children's canopy with their hands

It is not necessary to buy a canopy on a cot in the store, especially if you want to sewhis own hands.It is not difficult to see for yourself at the following example!

To sew the canopy on the baby crib, you will need:

• 2,5-3m you liked any natural fabric;
• 5,5m tape for frills or lace;
• 3.5m tape Drawstring;
• tight to the frame wire.

Once you have purchased all the materials necessary to start the process itself.First of all, you need to make a pattern (easy to find on the Internet), and then sew all the details.If you wish, you can decorate the canopy of any decorative elements.Once it is ready, you have to make a frame of thick wire.And in the end you want to install the framework on the cot, securing it and decorate the top of the canopy bow or other decor.

protection and the canopy on the bed

canopy on the bed with his hands

How to sew a valance on the bed

Canopy on a cot will be not only reliable protection for the baby, but will give the room a special color, make it sound new notes will make a stylish and expressive.