We decorate a crib with our own hands (53 photos)

The baby should have all the very best - beautiful, comfortable and safe. Comfort and practicality are important for a crib, because this is the main element in the life of a newborn, it is there that he spends the first months of his life. Ready-made beds with all accessories (canopy, blanket, mattress, sides and pillow) look aesthetically pleasing, but not unique. And having done the decor of these attributes with your own hands, you will not only get exclusive things, but also fill the abode of the newborn baby with good positive energy.

What and how to do

Exterior decoration may seem superfluous, but it has a practical purpose.

Canopy

Yes, it collects a lot of dust and needs regular washing. But in its absence, this dust falls on the soft objects of the crib, and the baby breathes with it. It is desirable to make a canopy for a nursery from a natural fabric:

• muslin;
• silk veil;
• cotton veil;
• silk organza;
• chiffon.

The canopy frame can be located around the perimeter of the crib or at its head. The design can be floor-mounted, resting on the headboard or attached to the ceiling or wall. Such designs are sold separately, but they can also be done with your own hands, using slats, metal frames, profile cornices, etc.

Outside, you can make cheerful decor with butterflies from contrasting weightless fabric, ruffle, lace or decals.

Musical Mobile

These are spinning toys with musical accompaniment attached over the head of the crib. It’s difficult to make such an assembly with your own hands - you need a motor. But to buy ready-made in the store and make creative design is simple. Decor can be made from funny animals, stars, snowflakes or any other toys made by yourself. It is original, interesting and safe (use quality fabric):

• X / B:
  • fleece;
  • satin;
  • calico;
  • chintz;
  • flannel.
• Felt.
• Terry cloth.

To fill volumetric toys fit:

• Sintepuh.
• Synthetic winterizer.
• Ordinary or surgical cotton wool.
• Shreds of fabrics.

Bed dress

Quilt and mattress cover

Quilts will original look, and bright drawings will amuse the kid. Geometric flaps (stripes, squares, triangles) are sewn into a single colorful fabric. In choosing the material for the nursery, you need to focus on natural fabrics:

• chintz;
• calico;
• linen;
• fleece;
• flannel (it is best: soft and hygroscopic, unpretentious in leaving).

A waterproof mattress cover is often bought for a crib mattress, but it can also be done independently. Sheathed the oilcloth base with delicate flannel, chintz or knitwear, add wide elastic bands at the corners and put on the mattress.

Volumetric and flat

You can resort to flat patchwork technology, or you can do the design of volume segments. As a filler, use the same materials as for toys (excluding rags of fabric). Fill the hollow inside the squares with a synthetic winterizer or synthetic winterizer - and the original blanket or mattress cover for the nursery is ready!

Quilting things look interesting. Two fabric canvases are folded, between them is a filler.They are sewn along the edges, then marking of decorative stitches is applied and sewn on a typewriter. It is not difficult and original, in addition there is the opportunity to make things of custom sizes with your own hands.

Pillow

Pillows for the newborn and the baby should not be voluminous - this interferes with the formation of the cervical spine. There are special butterfly pillows: voluminous at the edges and with a recess in the center, they provide soft fixation of the newborn's head without changing the natural curve of the neck. Such a pillow can be made by hand without any special effort, using special latex, cotton wool, synthetic winterizer or buckwheat husk for filling. Buckwheat makes a rather pleasant dull rustling, but the baby may not like it.

Beads

For soft sides, you can choose the design of fabric cotton or felt applique. The main thing is not to use tiny details and firmly sew every little thing: rest assured, the baby will try to tear off the applique when he can reach it.

Crib frame

Paint

The decor of the backs of the crib is a wide field for creativity. You can decorate it with an original ornament, a floral pattern, stylized as an art deco or a print of cartoon characters. Finishing with paint is an easy way to add something interesting to ordinary children's furniture. Decor with acrylic or silicone paints is harmless: they dry quickly and practically do not smell.

Applications

The decor looks original with ready-made applications on a self-adhesive basis - they are very easy to use and hold on the coating for a long time. Many different print options, from a variety of patterns to all your favorite heroes of domestic and foreign cartoons. Do not use rhinestones and stones: they are quite simple to peel off, tear off and swallow. Children are curious, they strive to taste everything, whether it is iridescent rhinestones or pearly sparkling pebbles.

Linens

For him, the actual design with embroidery. Do not make decor with textile paints: over time, they begin to peel off and fly around. DIY embroidery in the corners of pillowcases, sheets and duvet covers has long been used as amulets for children. It can be a simple ethnic pattern or a full complex embroidery. The main thing is that she does not interfere with the baby. Beadwork looks impressive, but it can injure the baby.

Decor elements should be practical, harmless and easy to wash. The first four years should refrain from small parts: glued eyes of homemade toys, small interior details, buttons and beads. For a newborn baby, natural materials with hypoallergenicity and hygiene, containing a minimum of chemistry and lacking toxicity are needed.