Disputes over the use of a canopy over a crib have not subsided for a long time. So, some parents are skeptical about the use of this accessory, considering it a useless dust accumulator. But some young dads and mothers consider the canopy a rather functional device that allows a newborn baby to create a good microclimate in the crib.
Young parents often think about how to assemble a canopy holder? Having studied the technique for performing this work and step-by-step instructions, it is not particularly difficult to assemble the canopy with your own hands. At the same time, having the necessary tools, it will be useful to listen to the advice of specialists.
Canopy appointment
Adaptation of the child to new living conditions will be much easier if you hang light and beautiful material over a cozy bed. In the first months of life, a large space even scares the child, which leads to his anxiety.
The main purpose of the canopy is to create a favorable microclimate that contributes to the proper development of the baby at the first stage of life.
The use of a canopy is justified in the following situations:
- In a brightly lit room, the use of dense material above the baby’s bed allows you to create a pleasant dimming from sunlight. In such conditions, the child’s sleep will be calm and sound.
- Beautiful canopy over the head is able to create a good mood child.
- A fine mesh or lightweight material effectively protects the baby's crib from dust and various insects, which also contributes to good sleep.
- An important factor is the reliable protection of the baby from moving people and a large number of various objects that quickly tire him.
Therefore, before deciding how to assemble a canopy holder, you need to consider its purpose for the specific living conditions of the child and the location of the crib.
The choice of style
There are a large number of canopy styles. Very often, the color scheme of the material is chosen in accordance with the interior of the children's room or the room where the crib is installed. Therefore, the question of how to assemble a canopy holder for a crib should be decided in conjunction with the furniture style features.
If the child’s room is located on the sunny side of the apartment or house, the creation of comfortable living conditions for the baby will depend on the protection of direct light. For these purposes, the use of medium-density fabrics is very effective. With dimmer lighting, it is better to use fabrics of light material or mesh look.
Also, when choosing a style, you need to pay special attention to the length of the shelter. The material should hang down to the legs of the crib to prevent dust and insects from getting into the berth.
Particular importance should be given to ease of use canopy. It is necessary to use tissues that do not fold and allow you to freely remove the baby from the crib, and then put it back.
Canopy Mounting Methods
The canopy can be mounted in several ways, depending on the location of the crib.
There are three main types of mounting:
- steady;
- on the perimeter;
- mobile.
The choice of method of attachment depends entirely on the size of the children's room, the location of the crib and the further use of the bed.
Stationary canopies
Stationary devices are mounted on the ceiling or wall of the room. Therefore, usually the question of how to assemble the canopy holder on the bed does not cause any special problems, since most often they are bought ready-made.
The advantages of this form of fastening can carry a sufficiently high reliability of the construction. The ceiling mount allows you to place your baby's crib anywhere in the room.
The main disadvantage of a stationary canopy is the need to remove holes and repair a room after dismantling it.
The instruction "How to assemble the ceiling mount canopy holder" is as follows:
- Above the location of the crib, markings are made for fastening.
- Then, depending on the material of the ceiling, holes for dowels are drilled if the ceiling is concrete. The wooden ceiling mount can be done directly with screws. If the room has modern false ceilings, the installation of a stationary canopy is not possible.
- The next step is to install the frame on the ceiling mount.
- And then fastened to the canopy fabric to the frame. You can attach the material with Velcro or tape.
Fixing the canopy to the wall the same way.
Mounting the canopy around the perimeter
This type of construction has the peculiarity in that it is possible to assemble a holder for a canopy, both mobile type and stationary. Moreover, in the case of mobile fastening, the racks are installed at the four corners of the crib, with their direct mounting to the railing. Accordingly, the movement of the crib can be carried out carefully together with the entire structure.
If a stationary installation is used, then you need to assemble a canopy holder, as an option for floor mounting, while fixing the upper end of the rails to the ceiling is possible. Such additional fastening greatly strengthens the design and makes it possible to use various materials.
Mobile canopies
Such holders are most popular with young parents, due to the possibility of installing the entire structure directly on the bed. At the same time, the ceiling and walls are not used, which does not spoil their appearance after dismantling the device.
The main advantage of a mobile canopy is its lightness and ease of attachment. But if there are pets in the apartment, then you must try to protect them from getting into the room to the child, as playful cats or puppies can overturn the whole structure.
The holders themselves do not give the room a decorative decoration, as they completely hide under the fabric canopy.
Canopy Design Details
The canopy holder "Peanut" is very popular. It will not be difficult to assemble it, it is enough to carefully consider the device to understand the entire design of the equipment.
Structurally, the holder consists of the following parts:
- the main metal stand (straight and curved), which is adjustable in height due to telescopic extension;
- on the rack are two special brackets that carry out the fastening of the entire structure to the crib, using two screws;
- a metal hoop, which makes it possible to increase the area of capture by the fabric of the space above the bed.
Depending on the location of the crib, the holder can be fixed at the head or on the side wall.
Assembly Instructions for Canopy Holder
When purchasing a canopy, carefully check that the equipment is complete according to the attached product specification.
The instruction that helps to assemble the “Peanut” canopy holder is as follows:
- Given the location of the crib, select the mounting location of the holder (end or side walls).
- Clarify how the material is attached to the tripod. Typically, the ring for hanging the fabric may be of a separable or solid form. The material is attached to a solid ring using Velcro or specially made ribbons. For fastening to a detachable ring, you need to make a special sleeve on the fabric first.
- Next, you need to attach the tripod holder to the back of the crib, using special brackets and screws.
- All connections must be worn with decorative plugs, which also perform a protective function against the possibility of personal injury.
- Then you should adjust the design in height.
After carrying out all assembly work, it is necessary to check the strength and reliability of all joints in order to avoid accidental fall of the holder.
Apparently, both father and mother can assemble a canopy holder. And to make such a device is easy with your own hands, the main thing is that the holder should be made of material safe for the child’s health