A canopy in a child's room - what is it for and how to install it?

canopy for a child's room

Perhaps you are arranging a room for your child and you are faced with the decision to choose accessories that will add warmth and charm to the interior. Our proposal is bed canopywhich will provide your little one with a sense of security and ensure a peaceful sleep. For older children, it can be used as a base, a tent and a place to have fun.

Is it worth buying a canopy for a cot?

Canopy over the cot to stylish accessory to the children's room. This decorative element perfectly complements the interior design and ... looks beautiful in the pictures. However, in addition to the visual aspect, it also serves a series practical features:

  • provides the child with a sense of intimacy and security;
  • contributes to the baby's better sleep;
  • protects the child from solar radiation, especially if the bed is close to the window;
  • darkens the space in the cot, which is useful during naps during the day, because there is no need to close the blinds or lower the blinds;
  • protects the baby from artificial light;
  • helps to isolate the child from the environment and other household members;
  • can be hung underneath carousel i garlands.

Canopy in a child's room

The canopy will also work in the rooms of older children. Maybe your daughter dreams of being a princess? A canopy above the bed will make you move to a fairy-tale land, even for a moment.

white canopy linen canopy for a child's room for a girl's room
Bloomingville Mini

A canopy for a child's room will serve as tent or play base. It can also be secret hideoutwhere the child hides from the world when he needs to rest or just be alone. You can hang it above a rug or educational mat, lay out pillows and thus provide the child with a bit of intimacy.

Canopy and security

Is the canopy safe? This question is often asked by parents. Yes, the canopy over the cot is safe. If it is properly attached, there is no possibility of it falling on the child. You can attach it to the ceiling, and weave its ends between the rungs of the bed, which will be an additional protection.

canopy for children's room
Cam Cam Copenhagen

All cot canopies available in Petit Deko were made with natural, breathable fabrics. So they provide adequate air access to your child. Most canopies in our offer are machine washable. Regular washing of the canopy and child's bedding once a week and vacuuming in the room prevents excessive dust from settling on the material. Thanks to this, you do not need to worry about your baby's health.

Which canopy for the room to choose?

When choosing a canopy above the cot, pay attention to its size and type of fabricfrom which it was made. The size of the canopy depends on the dimensions of the bed. It should not go inside, but cover the cot from the outside. If the canopy has been chosen incorrectly and is simply too small, it may fall into the bed or simply disturb during sleep.

canopy cam cam copenhagen to the child's room above the cot
Cam Cam Copenhagen

The fabric should be airy and air permeable, so that the baby is not too hot during sleep. So they will work great canopies over the cot made of such materials such as cotton Sebra or Bloomingville Mini or flax eg. Moi Mili. They are available in different colors, so you will certainly choose a color that matches your interior.

How to hang a canopy over a crib?

The bed canopy is very easy to assemble. It is equipped with a loop that is used to hang it on a hook. It is adjustable in height, so it fits all types of children's beds. It can also be mounted on a specially designed frame.

Canopies in Petit Deko

A canopy for a cot may not be one of the things you absolutely need to have during a layette. However, it certainly is an irreplaceable element of stylish, chic and elegant rooms for the youngest. It's like this a detail that completes the interior design and adds charm and coziness to it. IN Petit Deko you will find original canopies made of natural and airy fabrics that will decorate your baby's room for a long time.

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