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Why use a baby bed canopy?
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The baby bed canopy is an accessory that protects the infant in their bed from mosquito and other insect attacks, as well as from light and drafts. There are many models available, which our guide reviews to help you choose the best one for your child.
The baby bed canopy: what is it?
The baby bed canopy is also called a mosquito net, which indicates its main purpose. It consists of a light fabric that forms a protective curtain around the child's crib. It can be hung directly on the bed rod or fixed to the ceiling.
Manufacturers offer baby bed canopies in different colors and patterns, allowing you to find the model that harmonizes with the child's room decoration.
When to install and remove the crib canopy?
The bed canopy can be installed from birth. When the child becomes stronger and more agile, they will tend to try to grab the canopy veil. Make sure it remains out of reach and is securely fastened. If not, the fabric could fall on the child.
The time to remove the baby bed canopy depends on the child's behavior. Generally, it is removed around the age of 1 year.
Why use a baby bed canopy?
The baby bed canopy is primarily a mosquito net, but it has other advantages.
The baby bed canopy against spider and insect attacks
Babies are particularly sensitive to insect attacks. Besides mosquitoes, which are most common in our latitudes, the infant may be targeted by other insects that temporarily colonize your home, particularly bed bugs. Spiders are also to be feared, as they can bite and trigger allergies.
If you live in the countryside, flies can be particularly intrusive. Besides the annoyance they cause by landing on the child, they leave their droppings everywhere, which significantly affects the hygiene of the infant's environment.
Finally, if you live in a building in poor condition, you may suffer from an infestation of insects that don't sting or bite, but whose mere passage over the crib creates hygiene problems. This is the case, for example, with cockroaches.
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Avoid drafts
You may have poor insulation that creates drafts in the room. Also, during warm weather, you may want to crack open the window to ventilate the room. In both cases, the baby bed canopy helps filter and soften the draft, thus protecting the child.
Filter light
The baby bed canopy also helps filter daylight. This avoids having to close curtains and shutters. Thus, the child doesn't live in darkness but enjoys softened light.
A beautiful decorative element
Manufacturers show great originality in offering beautiful baby bed canopies. They fully participate in the decoration, brighten up the room, and provide even more visual comfort to the child.
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How to position a bed canopy?
The baby bed canopy attaches to the bed rod or directly to the ceiling. In the first case, you need to get a bed rod. This support attaches to the bed and allows you to easily hang the canopy. The crib rod is a vertical bar that attaches to the bed using its clamps.
The baby bed canopy is then installed on the end of the rod. Its hoop forms a canopy above the bed. All you have to do is adjust the height of the rod so that the fabric falls softly without touching the child.
If you don't have a rod, the baby bed canopy can be hung directly from the ceiling. When purchasing, check that it comes with the necessary accessories. The height of its hook should be adjustable according to your ceiling height.
How to choose your child's bed canopy?
The dimension
The ideal size depends on the bed size, as well as how you attach the baby bed canopy. If mounted on a rod, it is generally smaller than one attached to the ceiling.
Check the baby bed canopy's description to see if it's suitable for you. It should be long and wide enough to properly encompass the entire bed.
What fabric for the baby bed canopy?
The baby bed canopy should never come into contact with the child. However, the material it's made from must of course be hypoallergenic. The most common canopies are made of cotton or polyester, the former being softer to the touch than the latter. Other fabrics can be used, including linen, but it's better to stick with a light veil.
Check the fabric's transparency. Your child shouldn't be in darkness. They should also be able to see what's happening in their room. With a canopy that's too opaque, they can't analyze the shapes that appear through it.
In any case, make sure the canopy fabric is machine washable.
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The colors of the baby bed canopy
You have a wide choice of colors. As the fabric consists of very loose mesh, the colors are naturally pastel. Select shades that harmonize with the bed color and the rest of the room's decoration.
Avoid white as it ages poorly. Insects leave marks, as do airborne particles. With successive washing, your baby bed canopy may yellow and consequently always appear somewhat dirty, even when it's not.
