Baby cots: pictures, types, shapes, colors, style and design.

Recommendations for choosing

Some basic tips:

• You should choose cribs made of safe, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic and high-quality materials, such as natural wood or metal.
• A good solution would be durable and stable structures equipped with slatted sides. The distance between the slats should not be too narrow, so that the baby does not get stuck.
• For newborns, it is advisable to give preference to a harder mattress, for example, with coconut fiber filler and special orthopedic pillows, which can be used only from a certain age.
• It will be better if the bottom of the structure consists of slats, this will provide ventilation of the mattress and its faster drying.

Types of cot for babies

Thanks to the huge variety of models, a nursery for a newborn can be decorated with either a classic cradle or a technologically advanced modern cot.

With a pendulum mechanism

A cot with a pendulum mechanism will rock the baby to sleep on its own with a slight push. Modern products can have a programmable pendulum, which allows the mother, using the remote control, to set the desired duration and amplitude of rocking.

Bedside

Is a very convenient solution that allows you to place the child’s sleeping place next to the parent’s bed. The ability to install the side in the previous position will allow you to turn the model into a classic baby crib.

The photo shows a white bedside cradle for a newborn in the bedroom interior.

Rocking bed

Great for the little ones who cannot fall asleep without rocking. Such products can also be transformed into regular beds on legs.

Transformer

Due to the multifunctionality of the transforming cot and additional elements, it can easily be transformed, for example, into a desk with two chairs or a mini-sofa.

Playpen crib

It is a lightweight, portable, collapsible structure that has a wooden or plastic bottom and high fabric sides with mesh inserts.

With built-in furniture

A functional model, supplemented with a changing table, a small chest of drawers for children’s clothes or pull-out drawers for toys, will significantly save space in a small room.

The photo shows a crib for a newborn, with a built-in chest of drawers and a changing table.

Cradle

Compact and cozy hanging and floor cradles, decorated inside with soft and environmentally friendly material, will give the newborn baby a sense of security and are perfect for babies from birth to six months of age.

What are the shapes of cribs?

There are several basic shapes.

Oval

Due to the absence of sharp corners, it is absolutely safe, does not take up much space and fits perfectly into small rooms.

Round

It has a very delicate and cute appearance, can differ in different bottom locations and be equipped with wheels.

Rectangular

A rectangular classic bed has standard parameters and is used for a baby from birth to 3-5 years.

The photo shows a rectangular wooden crib in a nursery for a newborn.

Bunk

It is a fairly practical model that allows you to rationally organize the space in the room.

Color range of children’s beds

The color solution for cradles can be a variety of colors, such as gray, pink, white, beige or blue.

Also, green, brown, blue, turquoise designs and even products of the color wenge.

The photo shows a nursery for a newborn boy with a crib made in white.

The white design gives the environment additional light and, due to its versatility, is perfect for both a newborn boy and a girl.

A green crib can also decorate the interior of a child’s room of any gender, in addition, this shade has a calming and relaxing effect.

Gray, beige or wood pastel shades are especially recommended for newborn babies, as they do not negatively affect the psyche.

The photo shows a gray crib in a room for a newborn in a Scandinavian style.

Options for beds for boys

Mainly wooden or metal cribs are chosen, both in dark and restrained boyish shades, such as brown, gray or blue, and in lighter blue, white or green colors.

Cradles are often equipped with comfortable wheels, soft sides that are decorated with images of cars or boats, interesting hanging rattles for games and mood, and are also equipped with a musical mobile with airplanes, rockets or funny animals.

The photo shows a room for a newborn boy with a white crib equipped with wheels.

Photos of cribs for girls

Here, designs with a light and airy design with decoration in the form of bows, ruffles, soft upholstery or various patterns are especially appropriate. For example, carriage beds or truly royal products with a canopy, which are complemented with a large bow, monogram, crown or other accessories, look very original.

The color scheme traditionally involves pink, lilac, white, light brown colors or fabulous shades of gold and silver.

The photo shows a white crib decorated with a pink canopy in the interior of a nursery for a newborn girl.

Interesting ideas for newborn twins

In a family with twins or triplets, Parents choose one combined or two separate beds. Also often used are wide designs with a divider in the form of a bolster or side and two-tier models, which will be especially appropriate in a small room.

Design and decor of cribs for babies

Quite often, cradles are decorated with additional decorative elements, such as a canopy, which is an excellent protection from light during daytime sleep, various drawings, small inscriptions and images with rhinestones or a carriage coupler that matches the overall design in color.

The photo shows a cot and a cot for a newborn with a back decorated with a light pink carriage coupler.

Carved, vintage forged or wicker beds, for example in the form of a basket, for the manufacture of which vines, raffia leaves or rattan stems are most often used, look very beautiful and cozy.

Examples of baby cribs in the interior of rooms

Cribs are placed not only in the nursery, but also in the living room or parental bedroom. This is mainly due to the lack of extra square meters. The best place to organize a children’s corner will be the brightest area in the room or a separate niche, which should have high-quality lighting and good air exchange.

The photo shows the bedroom interior with a cradle for a newborn, located near the bed.

When placing a cradle in the living room or bedroom, do not install it near household appliances, radiators, or clutter the room with unnecessary items that collect dust.

A selection of unusual cribs for newborns

Unusual and original designer products undoubtedly become an exclusive interior item and allow you to make the atmosphere in the room unique.

Various cradles with a bright design look truly delightful, attract attention, create an interesting interior and provide an opportunity to give children a unique and inimitable sleeping bed.

The photo shows an unusual design of a transparent crib for a newborn, made of acrylic.