Advice to new mothers. Playpen for a child

2025 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-22 17:55

The playpen for a child causes a lot of controversy even among experienced mothers. Not everyone considers it necessary to acquire such an invention of mankind. And very much in vain.

The main advantage of the arena is that the child can be in it without adult supervision. Of course, not very long. For mothers who alone take care of both the baby and household chores (that is, the majority of Russian mothers), this is simply necessary. If a woman needs to move away from the baby for a while, say, to cook dinner or wash the dishes, then she can safely put him in the playpen, put toys in there for him and be sure of the safety of her child.

Performs a playpen for a child and other functions. For full development, children need to devote some time to calm games, developing toys. This is how fine motor skills, perseverance and attentiveness develop.

It is not recommended to use a crib as a playpen. First of all, the child should perceive it as a place to sleep, not play. Although practice shows that many children like to play in the crib. And modern models with pendulums simply delight them. But leaving the baby alone in such a structure is quite dangerous. The arms or legs mayget stuck between the rails.

What is the best playpen for a child? First, it's safer. Of course, if chosen correctly. Secondly, it has more space. Maneges come in a variety of sizes. The more free space, the better for the baby. Thirdly, its walls are made of mesh, which eliminates the possibility of injury to the baby. There are also arenas, the walls of which are made of wooden rods. This option is better to choose for an older child.

Separately, I would like to note the arena-bed. Reviews of such products differ. Some mothers find that the child is uncomfortable sleeping in such a bed. They say that the mattress in it is uncomfortable compared to the traditional coconut one for an ordinary crib. Other kids are happy to sleep in such playpens at night and play during the day.

The playpen bed consists of two tiers. The top one is for baby to sleep and the bottom one is for play. Of course, as the child grows, he will have to be put to sleep on the lower level, because he can simply fall out from the upper one.

Many people prefer a playpen to a regular crib. Reviews, again, suggest that this is not quite the right approach. It is better to put the child to sleep in a regular bed. The playpen bed is good for visiting guests, as it is easily transformed.

When choosing a playpen for a child, pay attention to the materials from which it is made. They must be environmentally friendly so that the baby does not have an allergic reaction. Preferredplaypens, the bottom of which is covered with oilcloth. The baby can often spit up, so it will have to be wiped often. One of the main indicators when choosing this product is its height. The larger it is, the less likely your baby is to fall out of the arena. If the structure is assembled with bolts, then all fasteners must be securely hidden from children's eyes, otherwise the baby will try to disassemble it.

And remember: don't leave your child alone for too long. The baby needs the care and attention of the mother. Find the golden mean. Good luck to you and your child!