Rocking mechanism
The type of mechanism that provides rocking of the crib (if any — many models
do not provide rocking).
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Skids. Such cribs are equipped with curved skids, similar to those used in rocking chairs. Standing on such skids, the crib is capable of rocking. If such a crib is equipped with wheels, they are made removable — usually the crib stands on the skids, and the wheels are installed when it needs to be moved or fixed to prevent it from rocking.
Skids are the simplest and most reliable, but they also have their disadvantages: the baby turning in his sleep, will rock the crib, which can wake up himself; to fix the crib in a stable position, it is necessary to install wheels, which is very laborious and inconvenient. In addition, the skids are poorly combined with the floor, especially parquet and laminate, because they can damage it, and therefore put such cribs is best on carpeting.
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Pendulum. In such models, the base is fixed on the floor, and the rest of the crib, thanks to special hinges, can rock. For a
longitudinal pendulum, the rocking goes along the crib, and for a
transverse pendulum — across. There are also
universal pendulums, the location of which is formed during assembly. Anyway, the pendulum mechanism has a lower risk of tipping if the baby
...starts to rock the bed, in addition, the pendulum, unlike the skids, does not affect the floor covering. On the other hand, the pendulum mechanism is more complicated and somewhat less reliable.Sidewall height adjustment
The ability to change the height of the side wall within certain limits.
Sidewall adjustment will be useful, first of all, when the baby grows up, and it becomes inconvenient to get him/her through a high wall (see "Number of base levels"). Adjusting the height will make it easier for you to access the baby: if necessary, the wall can be lowered in a few seconds, and putting the baby back in place again. The locks of such sidewalls are made to prevent the baby from opening them on his/her own.
Also, the variable sidewall height can partially replace the adjustable matress height.
Retractable rails
Possibility to remove several rails from the side or end wall. Thus, the
removable rails give the grown-up child the opportunity to climb into and out of bed on their own, and at the same time retain additional support and protection against a possible fall.
Teething rail
Special rails, usually made of silicone, installed on the top of the side of the crib. During teething, the baby constantly reaches for something to gnaw, and while in bed, the upper part of the walls is often the most convenient object for this.
Teething rails protect the baby's teeth and gums from damage, and the crib from sloppy marks.
Lockable wheels
The latches are designed to
block the rotation of the wheels of the bed and prevent it from moving — for example, if a nearby baby tries to climb onto the bed or grab to stand up, the bed without latches can move, which is fraught with unpleasant consequences.
Distance between rails
The distance between the rails on the side or end walls of the bed. A distance of 7-9 cm is considered optimal — this is not enough for a child to crawl between the rails, but enough so that a handle or leg does not get stuck between them.
