How to attach and put on a canopy on a crib: video instructions, fasteners in pictures

Pros and cons of a canopy on a crib

Modern pediatricians and mothers have different opinions regarding the use of a canopy over the bed. Some consider this an excess, others say that the child is calmer and more comfortable in an enclosed space.

The advantages and disadvantages are presented in the table.

After analyzing the positive and negative aspects, parents can determine for themselves whether such an accessory is needed in the children's room or not.

Grown-up children begin to use the canopy for games, which can be dangerous for them - it is better to abandon the canopy if the baby is too active. Important! To avoid injuries and accidents, small children should not be left unattended.

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 peculiarities of the furniture style.

If the child’s room is located on the sunny side of the apartment or house, then creating comfortable living conditions for the baby will depend on protecting direct exposure to bright light. For these purposes, the use of medium-density fabrics is very effective. In dimmer lighting, it is better to use fabrics made of lightweight material or mesh.

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 sleeping area.

Particular attention should be paid to the ease of use of the canopy. It is necessary to use fabrics that do not curl and allow the baby to be easily taken out of the crib and then put back in.

Ways to place a canopy on a crib

Depending on how the crib is installed in relation to the wall, choose the method of arranging the decorative canopy.

If the bed is located along the wall, the mount is installed in the center of the long side of the crib on the wall side. This canopy has the appearance of a spacious flowing canopy. If necessary, they can completely cover the sleeping area.

Here are some more ways to place a crib:

• when placing the bed longitudinally, it is convenient to use a structure fixed around the perimeter in the form of walls and ceiling;
• when the children's bed is facing the wall, it would be logical to install a canopy at the head.

It happens that the cradle of a newborn is in the middle of the room. In this case, it is possible to strengthen the canopy on the ceiling in the form of a tent.

Advice! The canopy holder is used as a basis for attaching hanging toys.

Types of fasteners for a canopy on a crib

The children's canopies discussed above have different types of fastening. They can be mobile (attached directly to the wall of the crib and make it possible to change location and height) and stationary (fixed ceiling or wall holders).

The mobile holder is a main frame consisting of a tripod with a removable ring and mechanical fixation elements. There are models with single and double fastening.

The mount for the canopy can be bought in a store, or you can make it yourself using available materials in the form of wire and plastic pipes

Mobile holders are also of the floor type, consisting of a base and a tripod. They are placed on the floor near the crib and can be easily moved if necessary. Such tripods can later be used to organize the play space of an older child.

Mobile fastenings have universal properties; they are easy to install, move, and change the height of the floor holder. This canopy can be installed on a transformable crib. The canopy is initially used to protect the baby's sleep. Later, when the child grows up, the canopy becomes a decor for an open bed.

To create a tent-like canopy over the bed of an older child, you can use a canopy for babies or sew it yourself

The stationary method of fastening is to install the fastening element on the ceiling or on the wall near the crib. This is a safe option for the child since he will not have access to the structure. This canopy cannot be moved, which means the crib remains static in one place. The disadvantage of a stationary mount is that after removing the structure, traces remain that will have to be masked.

A canopy for a crib, fixed to the ceiling, will become a favorite place for babies to play.

The special fastening is made in the form of a frame, which is installed around the perimeter of the crib. Fabric is stretched between the tubular frame elements. These canopies look attractive, but are more difficult to maintain.

A variety of types of fasteners for decorative canopies makes it possible to choose an individual style for different interiors of children's rooms

It is quite possible to independently assemble a tripod stick for a canopy and install it on a crib. Simple instructions will help.

Advice! When choosing a bracket for a children's canopy, pay attention to the quality of the design and the absence of strong odors.

Mounting methods

Stationary models are attached either to the wall or to the ceiling so that the canopy hangs in folds and covers the playpen on all sides. It looks elegant, and the little one will be protected from external factors that irritate him.

Mobile structures are secured in different ways: for example, you can attach such a canopy to a crib only in the center of the side or only at the head. Each location option has its own advantages. So, if you place the canopy at the head of the bed, the material will only cover part of the crib. This is convenient for older babies who are starting to explore the world outside their crib. If you attach the canopy holder to the crib along its long side, the coverage will be wider; the canopy will cover the entire playpen.

Advice!

When fixing the structure on the long side of the crib, you do not need to lean it against the wall, otherwise, when the playpen swings, it will damage the wallpaper.

The perimeter mounting of the arena looks very attractive. However, this option has a serious drawback: for installation you will have to use a large number of supporting elements. It is quite possible that, as the child grows up, he will begin to study all this, and then he may collapse the structure.

Fixed mount

A stationary mount is more difficult to install than a mobile one, but it usually comes with instructions, so it will be easy for parents to do the installation themselves. As a rule, the canopy comes with fasteners or a profile that needs to be mounted on the wall or ceiling. Then all that remains is to attach and elegantly position the canopy.

Another option for attaching a canopy in this way is to attach four slats to the ceiling around the perimeter of the crib, which will hold the fabric. Another way is to use a hook as a holder. You need to check that the hook is strong, strong, and large, otherwise the fabric, especially dense ones, will not hold well. However, this installation method has a significant drawback - the canopy on a holder in the form of a hook is difficult to adjust and straighten.

Whatever you choose, do not begin installation before you have marked the ceiling. This will make it easier for you to decide exactly how to secure the holder.

Important!

Owners of a stretch ceiling should take into account that with such a coating it will not be possible to attach the structure. The profile or holder will need to be installed on the wall.

Another important nuance for permanent ceiling mounting is the length of the material. The material should be long enough to cover the crib almost to the legs. Otherwise, the canopy will reach the crib, but will not be able to cover it.

As for installation tools, the structure is mounted with screws or self-tapping screws.

If it is assumed that the baby's crib will never move, then the canopy can be fixed to the ceiling using a bracket - this is the most reliable type of fastening. Neither a child nor pets can turn over such a structure.

Installation process:

1. Mark the ceiling, mark the place where the cornice or metal profile is attached.
2. Install the curtain rod.
3. Then put on the canopy (try to put the canopy on the crib so that it falls in beautiful folds).
4. Hide the attachment point with a lambrequin.
5. Adjust the length of the canopy with bows.

Using the same scheme, the canopy is attached to the wall. The bracket is installed at a height of at least a meter from the side of the crib.

Mobile mount

The stand (that is, a tripod) is attached to the crib, and the fabric is hung on the loop. The tripod can be metal or plastic. A metal product is considered more reliable.

The mobile structure is mounted using brackets. The height of the tripod can be adjusted so that the holder does not reach the floor, the canopy should cover the crib. When the tripod is secured, you need to insert the “tendrils” of the loop into the pockets located on the canopy. A properly installed canopy should have graceful folds.

Sometimes the ring (loop) is solid because it does not have split ends. Then the fabric is put on in a different way: it is secured to the ring with Velcro or tape. If they are not available, then the fabric is simply sewn on.

When the installation of the canopy is completed, it should be adjusted and straightened on all sides. The main thing is that the canopy does not interfere and allows you to conveniently remove the baby from the crib and put him back.

Canopy on a stand

The next option is a canopy on a stand. The design consists of a base, interconnected tubes for adjusting the tripod height, and a ring on which the fabric will cling. It is somewhat more difficult to install such a structure:

1. First, assemble the frame: it is assembled from all its constituent elements that need to be connected in series.
2. Then attach the supporting part.
3. Install an oval or round loop.
4. Set the structure to the desired height, hang the canopy and straighten it.

How to make a canopy for a crib with your own hands

Any mother can easily sew a light canopy made of translucent or colored fabrics, decorated with ruffles, pom-poms, bows, iron-on stickers and other decorative elements.

It’s easy to sew such a canopy for a baby crib yourself - for this you will need a rectangular piece of fabric and decorative ties

Advice! If the child's room is on the sunny side, when making a canopy it is better to give preference to dense fabrics.

For production you need the following materials:

• a piece of natural breathable fabric of the desired color, 1.5 m wide and 2.5 m long;
• ribbon or fabric for frill along the falling edges of the canopy, 7-10 cm wide and about 5.2 m long;
• ribbon for fastening the upper part of the canopy, 2.5 m long;
• decorative elements (optional);
• tripod – canopy mount (master class is presented below).

You can make decorations for the crib with your own hands - it is important that they are not only attractive, but also safe for the child to play.
You also need the following tools for work:

• scissors;
• sewing machine (or thread and needle).

Work progress:

1. Finish with an overlock stitch or overcast stitch on a sewing machine on the edges of the canopy panel and the ruffle tape.
2. Gather the ruffle strips and stitch along the long bottom edge of the rectangle. You can also decorate the front edges of the canopy with flounces. To do this, sew ruffles on 2 short and 1 long sides.
3. Along the upper edge, retreating a distance of 7 cm from the inside, sew a strong tape in two identical pieces, leaving a distance of 5-6 cm in the middle. A flat holder is threaded into it.
4. At the level of the tape for the canopy holder, sew decorative tapes, with the help of which you can tie the canopy onto the crib.
5. Decorate the top using flowers, appliqués, lace, guipure, bows.

By following simple instructions and using your imagination, you can easily decorate your baby's crib at no extra cost.

Advice! The lower corners of the canopy pattern can be rounded by making the same smooth cut.

How to attach a canopy to a crib

A store-bought holder usually includes instructions on how to assemble the canopy for a crib. But even in the absence of assembly recommendations, strengthening this structure will not be difficult.

Steps to install a canopy on a crib:

1. Assemble the frame parts by inserting the tubes into each other.
2. Connect the structure with a fixing element, which consists of a bracket and a screw.
3. Attach the fixing element to the side of the crib.
4. Adjust the height of the canopy by raising or lowering the metal tubular frame.
5. Tighten the screw tightly.
6. Place a fabric canopy over the ring, which is called the “canopy holder”. Place the free ends of the ring on top into the tubular base.

The mechanical element for fixing the tripod consists of a bracket and a screw; it is easy to attach to the sides of the crib; it allows you to adjust the height of the canopy holder

How to assemble a canopy correctly

It’s not enough just to buy a canopy; it’s important to attach the mount properly and hang the fabric.

Installation rules:

1. Regarding the location of the crib, choose a mounting location.
2. We attach the tripod to our surface (crib, wall, ceiling) with screws.
3. Place the stick holder on the top of the tripod.
4. Attach fabric with rings.
5. Adjust the height of the holder.

Important. Be sure to check the reliability of the structure after installation.

How to properly hang a canopy over a crib if you sewed it yourself

• You can use ribbons to secure it to the holder.
• Sew Velcro or elastic to the canopy.

Advice. Wash the canopy very often to prevent dust accumulation.

Rules for caring for a canopy on a crib

Mothers who protect the health of their baby should know that the canopy, like the bedding of a newborn, must be constantly washed and ironed.

Manufacturers often sew curtains from translucent fabrics such as organza or tulle. This is due to the fact that such fabric is wear-resistant, it is easy to wash from stains, the material dries quickly and does not require ironing.

To preserve the baby’s health, all his things, including bed linen, canopy, toys, must be clean and free of dust

It is more difficult to care for chintz canopies with a lot of ruffles. With frequent washing, they quickly lose their original appearance. In addition, ironing ruffles takes a lot of time.