Many have heard that so-called “nesting syndrome” quite often overtakes future mothers, when a woman is ready to devote all her strength to arranging a cozy nest for the baby. At the same time, future parents are often confused: which of the children's interior items is really necessary. And that is just a tribute to fashion.
The canopy can protect from sunlight or serve as a decorative element in the interior of a children's room
Often, in online forums for expectant mothers, the topic pops up: “Do I need to buy a canopy for a crib or is it an absolutely useless waste of money?”. Skeptics express the opinion that the canopy is just a “dust collector” and they do not see any special need for it. Although, it is worth noting that caring for it is not at all complicated - periodic washing along with bed linen will ensure the canopy clean and fresh.
Although the canopy does not directly come into contact with the skin of the baby, it is undesirable to use chemicals with a pungent and strong odor to wash the canopy fabric.
Many forum users note that the purchase of a canopy was very justified, because in addition to the decorative role that he performs to create a beautiful interior for a child’s room, the canopy served as a kind of shelter for a newborn whose fragile body is not yet adequately prepared for the not always favorable impact of the outside world.
Manufacturers produce a wide variety of canopy models, but you can sew it yourself
Sometimes it is important for young parents to feel confident that they will be able to realize their dreams of a happy childhood for their child, therefore a beautiful crib, decorated with a canopy, is one of the central elements during the baby's first photo shoots, adding luxury to the interior.
In this case, the decorative role played by the canopy, although important, is completely not paramount. The canopy on the crib creates a shelter effect, gives the baby a sense of security. The canopy is simply indispensable if the parents and the child have a common room. The dense canopy fabric helps protect the baby from bright light, drafts and dust, and also does not allow annoying insects to disturb a strong and calm baby's sleep.
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Choosing a canopy fabric is necessary based on what basic functions it will perform. Currently, tulle, organza, linen or cotton are mainly used for sewing canopies for cots. Other fabrics in practice are used much less frequently, therefore, below we consider the characteristics of the main fabrics used in the manufacture of canopies.
When choosing fabric for a canopy, you must consider the practicality, safety and aesthetic properties of the material
The mesh texture of the tulle allows for easy air circulation. At the same time, mosquitoes and flies will not be able to disturb the baby. Canopies made of tulle look very gentle, airy and transparent. There is a feeling of a cloud enveloping a baby’s bed.
The tulle canopy is lightweight, breathable, easy to care for, but poorly protected from sunlight
However, if the children's windows face the sunny side, it is better not to opt for a canopy of tulle, but rather prefer more dense fabrics, as bright daylight will disturb the baby’s sleep. Or in this case, it is necessary to foresee the presence of protective curtains on the windows. Tulle has a relatively inexpensive cost, which is also sometimes a decisive factor when buying a canopy.
The structure of the organza is more dense, but this fabric, like the tulle, is very good at transmitting light. The advantage of organza is that it is easily combined with other textiles in the room. The color of the fabric for the canopy is very easy to match the color of the curtains for children.
Organza canopy protects the child from sunlight, but does not create unnecessary shading
Organza is also a more practical tissue, as easy to maintain, can withstand multiple machine and hand wash, and dirt is washed off quite easily. In addition, this fabric is quite lightfast and does not fade in the sun. However, unlike tulle, organza passes air much worse. Another of the disadvantages of organza can be called the fact that traces of clues easily remain on it. Due to the dense texture, organza is much more difficult to drape with small folds, this should also be considered when choosing a fabric.
Currently, the light industry produces a huge range of natural fabrics with beautiful colors and fashionable texture. Such fabrics as linen, cotton, viscose and others are also very often used for sewing canopies.
Canopy made of natural fabric can serve as a spectacular decoration for a child’s room
Any of these fabrics will perfectly cope with protection against drafts and dust, and at the same time it is breathable. Flax will give the interior a noble “dear” style, cotton, in children's colors can set a playful tone for the room. All the advantages of natural fabrics are undeniable, but it should be noted that the price of such a canopy will be higher.
Initially, the canopy for the crib was made so that the child had the sensation of a cocoon, so that he felt protected, as in his mother’s tummy. And in order not to frighten the child with a design that suddenly fell on him, you need to firmly and correctly fix the canopy on the crib.
Currently, several of the most common canopy designs are used:
For wall mounting the canopy, you can use various holders, including homemade
Canopy frame usually matches the perimeter of the bed
Canopy with stand mounted on the side of the crib
It is necessary to choose the type of canopy design for the crib so that it harmoniously fits into the interior of the child’s room. You should also take into account the personal tastes of parents, but at the same time you must not forget that the canopy should not interfere with either mom or baby in everyday life.
The canopy to the ceiling is attached as follows:
Canopy hoop suspended on thick fishing line or wire
The canopy suspended on satin ribbons looks beautiful
This canopy mounting option can be used if the parents do not plan to rearrange the crib from place to place. Although this design is the most durable and safe, it is quite difficult to remove it from the ceiling. The length of the canopy may be different. The fabric can reach both the floor and the middle of the crib.
A large canopy around the perimeter of the crib is mounted on a special ceiling cornice
This type of canopy implies a frame complete with a bed. It can also be installed on the back wall of the bed, then the berth will be completely covered with a canopy or at the head of the bed, in this case only part of the crib will be covered with a cloth.
Wheelchair cot with canopy
The canopy on the bed frame is assembled as follows:
The canopy fabric is spread and laid so that it covers the bracket and the sides of the bed.
In the case when the bed is located on the wall with its wide side, it is advisable to place the canopy on the far wide wall, and if narrow, then at the head. Both options look great. Because the assembly process is quite simple, any beginner will cope with it. If necessary, the bed with the canopy can be moved around the room without any problems.
Assembling the design on the stand is quite simple, and almost anyone can handle it, although at first glance everything seems confusing and complicated.
The canopy on the stand is a universal design that can be easily fixed on cribs of standard sizes
The main elements of such a canopy:
To install the canopy on the stand, you just need to connect all the parts, insert the rod into the base, attach the bearing part, the oval holder. And finally, fix the height of the structure and hang the canopy by spreading it and laying it in folds.
This canopy has a number of advantages over the ceiling and frame, it can be easily moved around the room, adjust the height of the bar and later, when the child is older, the canopy can be used in games, for example, to create a fabulous tent.
Newly made parents strive to create the most comfortable nest for their baby, which is able to give the newborn a sense of security and warmth. The room for the newborn should be comfortable, safe and pleasant for the perception of the child.
Pink canopy in the form of a tent for a little girl
In order for the canopy to fit into the interior, the rest of the textiles in the nursery: curtains, bedspreads, covers for sofas and armchairs, it is desirable to combine with it in color and style. It is not necessary to completely copy the colors and decorations. It is enough to use tones from the same gamut, but darker and add the same accessories.For example, sheathe bedside canopy and curtains on the windows with the same fringe.
Organza blue canopy for newborn baby boy
The decision about which color scheme will be used in the nursery is made by parents based on personal tastes and preferences. However, it must be borne in mind that too bright colors will cause an exciting effect on the psyche of the child. It is advisable not to design large-sized interior items in rich colors of red and orange. Too dark colors are also not the best choice for a child’s room.
The room of the newborn is best decorated in calm gentle colors.
The choice of color is often made based on the gender of the child. Girls 'rooms are decorated in pink and gold colors, and boys' rooms are decorated in blue and blue. However, it is entirely possible to use traditionally infant colors:
Daylight sunlight puts an unnecessary strain on the baby’s eyes, so the child should be protected from the blinding sun before reaching the age of three months.
A canopy of dense fabric will come in handy in the cold season
Options for the location of the canopy on the crib:
Children's version of the royal canopy
The length of the canopy can be completely different, but most parents note that the average length is the most convenient, protects the child from drafts and noise, while a short canopy serves only a decorative function, and too long can get dirty quickly underfoot.
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