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Cradles

At least during the early stages of life, the baby will spend most of its time sleeping and resting. Therefore, dedicating the necessary attention and time to the purchase of the most suitable cradle for your specific needs is fundamental. Initially, for about 6 months, the safest place to place this new piece of furniture for the baby to rest is in the room from the parents'; bed. Alternatively, the adjacent bedroom is also fine, better if it is equipped with devices to detect sounds and movements of the child, in order to be able to promptly respond to its requests at night.

Static cradles or rocking cradles?

Cradles are divided into two main categories: fixed or rocking. The first ones are equipped with mattresses positioned at a certain height from the ground, so that the parent can assist the newborn child by standing upright without any difficulty. These cradles are usually equipped with a wide base and fixed feet to ensure maximum stability. In some cases cradles with wheels are used, for a comfortable transport from one room to another of the house.
The rocking cradles, also called tilting cradles, unlike the static ones, have shaped feet, specifically designed to rock the whole structure. In essence, these are the same feet that are applied to classic rocking chairs. In this case the cradle performs oscillating movements, but in most cases it can also remain in a stable position, precisely because the feet can be blocked by pins or other devices.
The choice between a fixed or a rocking model depends on specific needs and sleeping habits. Usually a rocking cradle could be a good choice in case the newborn baby has trouble sleeping even due to early colic problems. The oscillatory movement is in fact very relaxing for a child, who can feel as if he is being held by his mother and thus fall asleep more easily.
The size of the cradle is another aspect to take into close consideration because it will influence the period of use. A baby will have to sleep in a cot for at least the first 6 months of life and in any case until it is necessary to buy a cot. It is also important to check whether or not the cradle is equipped with a mattress and, if so, to purchase a compatible and suitable mattress for babies.
Other structural factors to be taken into account are the presence of drawbars, which must be high enough to protect the child from falls and to be able to lift him or her effortlessly. You should also check the possibility of adjusting the height of the cradle and the feet below for even more comfortable use. The bottom in which the mattress will be placed can be ventilated to promote better breathability during rest.
The structure of the cradle can also be embellished and decorated with a whole series of details that make it even prettier and often even help to reconcile the baby's sleep. In this regard, think of the canopy cradles complete with curtains, which on the one hand improves the aesthetics of the furniture, on the other is very useful to shield the light and protect the baby from moisture or annoying insect bites, thus avoiding the use of chemicals. The stick in which the canopy tent will be mounted also lends itself to accommodate the classic toy bow or a carousel with lots of soft toys that will move above the baby's head to entertain him once awake.
Some cradles also become unique and custom-made pieces of furniture, as they can be made according to parents'; preferences. It is also possible to opt for personalized cradles where, for example, the name of the child can be engraved.

Materials, colours and finishes of cradles

Construction materials are very important when buying a cradle, as they must guarantee safety, solidity, resistance and durability. Opting for a classic wooden cradle is always a good choice, but always taking care that the components are robust and of quality.
The kit, often not included, will be adapted accordingly to the size of the cradle to offer not only the right comfort to the unborn child. Especially the interior coverings that will be in contact with the child must be made of hypoallergenic, non-toxic, removable and easily washable fabrics.
As for colours and finishes, you'll be spoilt for choice. It ranges from the timeless lacquered cradles to the handcrafted ones that are transformed into real cabinet-making jewels. These models feature inlaid side rails, bucolic decorations and silver leaf finishes, to offer a final result with great visual impact.

Styles and design of cradles

The cradle should be in line with the furniture already present in the house, but nothing prevents you from focusing on a completely different style to create a pleasant element of break with the surrounding environment. In any case, a cradle is all the more valuable the more comfortable it will be.
There are cradles with a classic style, sinuous shapes and soft lines, easily adaptable even in shabby chic or with contemporary complements. They manage to make the environment immediately more welcoming and reproduce the typical atmosphere of bourgeois houses of the past.
Alternatively, you can always range from the assortment of modern cradles, this time characterized by regular shapes and clean lines, able to add a warm and refined note even inside the most minimal and rigorous rooms. They are cradles that strike from the first glance and that skilfully combine functionality and aesthetic refinement.

Design cradles to furnish the baby's room

The choice of the most suitable cradle for the specific needs will make each room a truly special place where you can live moments full of love and sweetness with your baby.
In the search for a new cradle it is often easy to come across even little known brands that are not always closely related to the world of childhood. This happens because it is precisely the design of the cradle that most often pushes parents to buy one model over another.
Today, many brands and companies specializing in home furnishings are able to offer handcrafted solutions that are not only more in line with the concept of tradition, but that use only and exclusively valuable materials. These brands are very careful in designing only high quality design cradles, which become beautiful furniture with attention to every little detail.

Cradles for newborn babies: essential furniture from antiquity to the present day

The cradle is the furniture par excellence associated with the image of a newborn, as well as one of the essential furnishing accessories to welcome the newcomer into the home. Moreover, the need to provide infants with a comfortable, protected, welcoming bed in which to let them rest has been felt since ancient times.
Over the centuries the cradle has often been made autonomously by the heads of the family, using makeshift materials, adopting the most varied forms and decorating it with floral or religious motifs as a sign of good luck and good luck. Cradles, often handed down to subsequent unborn children, varied from one family to another and the various models also differed according to the region in which they were created.
In Tuscany, for example, the cradle was almost always made of wicker wicker and covered with a veil to protect the baby from insect bites, in Lazio it was entirely made of chestnut wood, in Sardinia it was made of cork. The Sicilian cradle, still called "naca", was stuffed with sheep's fleece and hung from the ceiling, so that it could be swung and reconcile the baby's sleep.
With the advent of modern times and up to the present day, cradles have been designed in compliance with certain strict technical parameters, to meet not only space requirements, but also safety, ergonomics and functionality. Thus, the cradle becomes no longer a simple makeshift cot, but a wrapper that reproduces and infuses the warm sensations of a mother's embrace, always maintaining a refined and refined design.
Today the offer of cradles is full of models to meet diversified needs, also in terms of style. It will then be easy to find the perfect cot.
However, one cradle is not worth the other. Many times we tend to choose only on the basis of mere personal taste, only to notice later on some construction details that would have made not only the use more functional, but also facilitated the role of parents.
When choosing the new cradle it is therefore important to evaluate all the structural characteristics of the furniture, materials, colours, finishes and also the brand. All this to make sure you make a purchase you won't have to regret later.

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