The advantages of using growing chairs, popular models

The child spends most of the time sitting, leaning forward, and for the back this is the most harmful position. Properly selected "growing" stool is a good prevention of posture disorders and spinal curvature. Features of this type of furniture will help to solve many problems associated with improper back position in a sitting position. And the assortment of domestic and foreign models will allow you to choose the best product for both the preschooler and the teenager.

What is a

The design idea is very simple - the chairs grow with the child. The seat and the footrest are rearranged up or down depending on the growth of a small user. A kind of "growing" furniture - adjustable chairs of the office type. They have a whole range of mounts that allow you to set the position of the parts in height and depth. Having done simple steps, you can choose a tilt angle of the back of the chair at which the child will be comfortable.

1. Durability. Adjustable models of chairs are designed for 8-10 years. They are made of materials that, with simple care, retain their properties.
2. Comfort. It is very convenient for a child to sit on such a chair, since there is an adjustment for the height of the baby and support for legs and back.
3. Security. Parents can not worry about the health of the child: the chair has a stable structure, it is made of harmless materials.
4. The possibility of a joint lunch with adult family members, which gives the baby great pleasure

But this furniture has its drawbacks:

1. Cost. Expensive models are made of solid wood. Paint and varnish materials of a higher price category are used.
2. Poor assortment. All models of adjustable chairs are made according to one scheme. Variety is brought in only by the details: greater or lesser bending of the back, color coating.
3. Takes up a lot of space. A large footing area works for the safety of the chair. She does this piece of furniture rather bulky.

You can save by opting for models with elements of high-quality plywood or uncoated wood. You can add attractiveness to such a product yourself: by painting and varnishing the surface to your liking.

Varieties of designs

Among the chairs that change with the children, there are 3 types:

• furniture for preschoolers;
• products for schoolchildren;
• universal products.

Initially, parents acquire “growing” models as high chairs with an eye to use them later on as ordinary chairs. Additional devices, seat belts, limiters, ensure the safety of the baby's health.

The guarantee that the child does not fall out and does not slip out of the high chair is a five-point fixation.

To increase the comfort and functionality of the stool, it is equipped with small countertops, pillows on the seat and back, pockets for toys, bottles, books. Some manufacturers attach special pads to the legs of the chair, which allow it to slide on the floor, or provide the product with wheels. These devices carry positive points:

• floors are not scratched;
• the child moves the chair independently.

For students, it is more advisable to use models that are regulated by the height of the child and the height of the desk. Children under 12 years old are recommended chairs without armrests. They stimulate the child to put his elbows on the table when doing work, so posture and spinal column develop correctly.

A universal chair is one that grows with children. Both the kid and the school graduate will be able to use it for its intended purpose. If necessary, he will fulfill the role of a stepladder. The design can withstand weight of 100 kg, and some models even more. The functionality of this type of children's furniture makes it a fairly economical purchase, despite the high cost.

Manufacturers use 2 ways to adjust the height of a growing structure, both reliable and non-laborious. Some models have grooves in the side racks where elements of the chair are inserted to the desired height. Then the sides are tightened with screws. To adjust, just loosen the screed. In others, the seat and leg support for the child are mounted on the crossbar, which is screwed with furniture bolts to the side walls. In order to change the position of the parts, the bolts must be completely unscrewed and secured in new holes.

Materials of manufacture

The most popular materials for making a “growing” chair are wood, metal and plastic. The advantages, of course, are wooden furniture. It is distinguished by:

• strength - it is difficult to break or loosen;
• practicality - scratches and chips disappear after grinding and a fresh coat of varnish;
• safety for health - does not emit harmful substances.

The most popular tree species from which chairs for children are made:

• the birch massif is characterized by resistance to damage, hypoallergenic, but is very afraid of moisture;
• beech makes it possible to make curved parts, is highly durable, resistant to moisture;
• Oak is known for its quality factor; chairs made of it are heavy.

Children's wooden furniture is covered with acrylics or water-based varnishes. Metal, as well as plastic, is more often combined than used in its pure form. The seat and backrest are made of plywood or plastic on a metal frame. For the frame, hollow aluminum or steel tubes are used. Steel is necessarily chrome plated to avoid corrosion. The advantage of plastic is light weight, ease of maintenance. The raw materials are not at all afraid of moisture, but scratches, if they have already appeared, cannot be removed by anything.

Design and color

All models of growing chairs look very similar to each other. The main difference is color. A wide range of shades, from snow-white and black to pink, blue, salad, makes it easy to fit this piece of furniture into any interior. Array furniture most often has natural wood shades: wenge, oak, alder, apple tree. Brighter colors for plywood or plastic products. Interesting look mint, purple shades, among the popular color options are “dusty rose”, “wet asphalt”. Fans of rich colors can choose red, bright blue, orange chairs.

Removable cushions on the seat and back of the chair will allow you to change the design of furniture, adjusting it to the interior of a room. Prints can be very different - from the usual stripes or peas to the theme of the jungle or royal tiaras. You can diversify the design of chairs yourself using decoupage technique or beautiful engraving. Such a creative will turn a faceless standard piece of furniture into a warm author's work.

How to choose a quality product

If necessary, choose an adjustable chair, it is better to do this with a child. It will be necessary to plant the baby deep in the seat, its legs need to be positioned directly with support on full feet. If the furniture is suitable, the knees will not touch the countertop, and the back of the chair will tightly support the child’s back in the lumbar region.

If back support is not provided, you can correct the situation with a special pillow under the lower back. Such products are sold in medical equipment stores, but mother-needlewomen can sew the accessory from dense foam on their own.

When choosing a high-quality transformer chair, you should pay close attention to its safety. The following conditions must be observed:

1. Manufacturers have certificates of quality and safety.
2. The stable design which will not allow the kid to overturn or overturn a chair on itself.
3. The manufacturing material is solid wood or plywood of the highest grades, durable, hypoallergenic.
4. The paintwork should be water-based, odorless.
5. The surface of the chair is smooth, but not slippery, the corners are rounded.
6. The seat fasteners, as well as the footboards, are made with furniture bolts, which gives the structure rigidity and reliability.

Comfort, appearance of the product will also tell a lot about its quality. The back of the chair should be bent, this shape will allow the spine to take the correct position. The footboard will be a support for the baby's legs, forming the correct fit on the chair. If it turns out to be made of wood, the child can safely lean on it barefoot.

Popular models

Well-established "growing" chairs of such companies as the "Little Humpbacked Horse", Stokke, KidFix, Kotokota, "Belmarko". The main characteristics of the products of these companies are presented in the table.

Manufacturer	Humpbacked horse	Stokke	Kidfix	Kotokota	Belmarco
The country	Russia	Norway	Russia	Russia	Russia
Age years	from 3	from 3	from six months	from six months	from six months
Material	Solid beech, birch plywood	Solid beech, oak, ash	Solid birch	Birch plywood	Birch plywood
Coating	German water-based paints and varnishes	Non-toxic water based paint	Water based varnish	Waterborne wax effect	Water based enamel
Security	Large footprint, teflon coatings on the legs of the chair	Additional runners to prevent tipping over	Large footprint	Large footprint	Large footprint
Warranty, years	10	7	7	8	1
Back	Orthopedic	Orthopedic	Orthopedic, double	Straight	Orthopedic
Maximum load, kg	up to 100	up to 110	up to 120	up to 100	up to 100
Color	Wide range of colors	—	—	—	—
Price, rubles	from 8 000	from 16 500	from 7 000	from 6 000	from 5 500

The summary table will be a clue to parents what is the best way to choose a growing chair for the child, because the models are different - for every taste, color and wallet.

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