Choosing a growing chair for a child. Growing chair for a child: the choice of caring parents The set includes two cushions, for the back and seat

We assemble a growing chair with our own hands.
I think it would be superfluous once again talk about the relevance of the problem of maintaining correct posture in children. One of the most important conditions is to ensure correct sitting posture, which depends on many parameters. Regular chairs will not work. Unfortunately, office chairs with gas lift are also not able to solve this problem, since they do not have an adjustable footrest or seat reach adjustment, and adjusting the seat height and backrest angle alone is not enough. In such a situation, a special adjustable chair will be a great solution!

You can find many on the Internet various options for every taste. From all the variety I chose the design I liked.

The design is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. She is very technologically advanced. It is important to take into account the ratio of the sizes of the elements, their relative position, strength and stability of the entire structure. Of course, we couldn’t find any drawings either on the manufacturer’s website or on the Internet. Therefore, I had to develop the drawings myself. All the more interesting. The design took several days.

Unfortunately, I do not have a plotter at my disposal to display images. the right size, and the program in which I worked does not know how to print large images in parts (or I simply could not figure out how to do this). Therefore, we had to solve the problem in a roundabout way. Part drawings were saved as regular high-resolution photographs. Further using free program PosteRazor are converted into PDF documents containing drawings at the required scale and divided into separate A4 sheets.

Do I have the right to publish them? Am I violating someone's copyright? After all, I saw the chair on the Internet and someone was designing it! Let's figure it out.

This situation can be looked at from two points of view: ethical and legal. We will omit the ethical side of the issue, because a whole spectrum of well-reasoned opinions is possible here and most likely it will not be possible to arrive at the truth. But from a legal point of view, the search for truth is not so hopeless.

So, legally, a chair cannot be an object of copyright. In this case, according to the Civil Code, it can be either a utility model or an industrial design, which are recognized and protected only under the condition state registration, on the basis of which the federal executive body for intellectual property issues a patent. There is no mention of any patents on the manufacturer’s website; most likely, no one patented this chair. To be honest, I don’t see what can be patented there - in comparison with analogues, there is no particular novelty or originality. Although the design is quite successful. And I didn’t find it on www.freepatent.ru. This means that I will not violate anyone’s patent rights for lack of any.

But drawings, according to the Administrative Code, are objects of copyright and are protected without any registration by default, as a type of work of fine art (computer programs, by the way, as literary works). The drawings I developed are not an exact copy of the original, which is not available to me, but are the result of intellectual work and reflect my vision of the design, the general features of which I saw in photographs. And as an author, I have every right to publish the results of my work. Unlike those who, without permission or reference to the source, post articles from my blog on their websites to attract visitors. You have to put copyright on the photos.

Well, enough tediousness, it's time to get down to business!
Drawings of a growing chair can be downloaded from the link: https://yadi.sk/d/-nS9on3WmbxdF
If there is no detail in the archive, then its description will be further in the text.

We print them like a regular multi-page document on A4 sheets. At the same time, in the Acrobat Reader Print Wizard, it is important not to forget to specify the “Actual Size” scale. As a result, after gluing separate sheets, we get a drawing of the part on a scale of 1:1.

We cut out the drawing of the racks along the contour and paste it onto a sheet of plywood.

Plywood with a thickness of 22 mm was chosen as the material for the racks. We cut out the first part, departing 5 mm from the contour. In general, the quality and accuracy of the cut are not very important. If only there was some reserve left.

Now the resulting rough edges of the workpiece must be aligned exactly according to the drawing. I usually use the term “combing” to refer to this action. To do this, we press a flat strip against the workpiece along the line of the drawing and go along the edge with a copy cutter with an upper bearing. I processed the fillets by guiding the router with my hands, followed by adjusting the fillets. grinder. You can spend more time on this preparation, because... it will serve as a template and the quality of the remaining racks depends on the quality of its processing.

Now, having a template, we mark and cut out the remaining blanks for the racks

Next, use self-tapping screws to secure the template to the workpieces. To tighten the screws, we make holes in the template in the places where there will be holes for attaching the seat and footrest. In this case, the head of the twisted self-tapping screw should not protrude from the template.

And using a copy cutter we align the edges of the workpiece according to the template.

Using a router inserted into the table, we make a groove in which the elements that secure the seat and footrest will move. For simplicity, I decided to call them runners. The groove depth is 10 mm, the groove width is 24 mm (it might be more convenient to make the groove width equal to the width of the existing plywood - 22 mm, but there was no such cutter in the workshop).

In the middle of the groove through equal distances make holes. On the back side of the workpiece, where the drill exits, you must place a block so that the drill does not break out the bottom layer of veneer. It will be extremely difficult to close or disguise such a chip.

We do the same with the runners. Printing the drawing in real size, cut it out and glue it onto a sheet of plywood. Next, we cut it out with a margin and “comb it” as we did with the stand template.

From the same sheet of 22 mm plywood, using a jigsaw, we roughly cut out future runners with a margin.

We use the same self-tapping screws to fix the template on the workpiece.

And on milling table Using a copy cutter, we align the edges of the workpieces according to the template.

Using edging moulder We round the edges on all the resulting parts. Rounding radius 4.8 mm.

Next, a rail is cut out, with the help of which the runners engage with the groove on the racks. Rail height 20 mm, width 24 mm. Because I didn’t have either 20 mm or 24 mm plywood, so I decided to make the batten from solid ash. This wood has excellent strength characteristics.

A corresponding groove was made in the runners on the milling table and slats were glued into it. At the same time, when you make a gutter, you must not forget that there are right and left runners.

After the glue has dried, the slats are sawn and ground flush with the runner body. There are also holes made in the runners for fixing them on the racks.

The runners also have gutters milled parallel to the floor. Gutter depth 10 mm, width 16 mm. These gutters will hold the seats and footrests. In the next photo you can see the finished runners.

We do the same with the seat and footrest templates: print the drawing, glue it onto plywood and cut out the blank.

In order to make even roundings, I used a thin strip of 5 mm plywood, passed between the screws that set the desired radius. It bends well and creates smooth transitions. How this is done can be seen in the photo:

As a result, we get two templates - footrests (left) and seats (right). Next, we work with them according to the already worked out scheme - we mark the blanks (we trace the templates with a pencil) and cut them out using a jigsaw with an indentation of 5 mm. 16 mm plywood was used for them, although 22 mm is also possible. We fix the template on the workpiece using self-tapping screws and work out the edges with a copy cutter. Having ready-made templates the whole operation takes a few minutes. The small holes left on the finished parts from the screws can either be simply ignored due to their small size, or hidden using putty at the grinding stage. Personally, I took the first path. Don't forget to round the edges using an edge bevel cutter.

The template for the back was made “on the spot”. That's why there is no drawing of the back. I made the top and bottom edges according to the seat template. Back height 100 mm, Width 464 mm (depth of groove for backrest in racks 10 mm). After the template is ready, we make a couple of backs using it using a jigsaw and a copy cutter in a few minutes.

There are three bars in total in the chair. They are made from the same 22mm sheet. The dimensions of the crossbars fixing the runners are 399x50x22 mm. The lower crossbar (in the lower part near the floor) - 444x30x22 mm. Using a 10 mm straight cutter, we make grooves for countersunk furniture nuts - barrels.

Next, we make a groove for the backrest. The angle of the backrest was selected in accordance with GOST 19301.2-94. "Children's preschool furniture..." The angle of the backrest is at least 5 degrees or more. My chair has an angle of 11 degrees - it seems to me a very comfortable angle.

We get a small pile of parts

Each chair is assembled using hex bolts and countersunk furniture barrel nuts. The bolts have dimensions 6x70 and 6x50, nuts - 10x20 and 10x12. The mounting kit is shown in the photo.

Ready. As they say, “it seems true.” During assembly, the quality of workmanship and fit of parts is checked, minor defects are eliminated, and “finishing with a file” is carried out. At this point, the sawing, drilling and milling stage is completed.

The sanding and painting stage begins. Now the chairs are completely disassembled and all parts are sanded before coating. I used 180 paper. In some places I had to fiddle with 80 and even 40.

Painting work is a separate discipline. Bad finishing coat can ruin the whole job. Winter outside and lack of heating in the workshop made adjustments to the usual process. I had to paint the chair right at home. Therefore, neither a spray gun nor multi-component smelly varnishes can be used - only non-smelling varnishes water-based varnish and a brush.

Because The chair was made from leftover plywood; some parts were dirty. Unfortunately, it was not possible to completely get rid of them by sanding, so I decided to cover one chair dark color- “mahogany”, the second - glossy opaque milky enamel. Only the first one is ready so far. The second, dairy, is waiting for its time.

If, after applying the first layer of varnish, the color lays down unevenly, the parts due to varying degrees the absorbents are covered with bald spots, the pile has risen and the surface has become like sandpaper, and in general it all looks terrible and you want to give it all up, then you are on the right track. After the first layer has dried (after three to four hours), take sandpaper 180 grit and sand all the raised pile. Next we put on a second layer, after drying the surface became a little better - there was no lint and the color went on more evenly, but it was still far from the picture on the label of the varnish can. Therefore, we matte the parts with the same sandpaper and apply a third layer. There's a fourth behind him. And so on. We continue until the result satisfies you. For this I needed five layers, which took two days.

The growing chair is ready. The cost of two chairs is a sheet of plywood 1500x1500 mm, 22 mm thick, fasteners for 50 rubles. and a can of varnish. This also includes electricity, depreciation of fixed assets, and worker’s wages.

I saw similar designs on Amazon for 250 US dollars - not a price, but some kind of tin. With us they are, of course, much cheaper.

Despite the dubious design, the design is quite thoughtful.
It's not easy children's chair, it's more likely office furniture for a schoolchild. Because it is schoolchildren who spend many hours first doing lessons, and then computer games and for them, the correct comfortable posture is important for posture, less fatigue and preservation of vision. At the same time, schoolchildren are also actively growing.

For greater comfort, you can make removable soft pads for the seat and back. As an option. But I don’t see any particular need - usually school furniture without pillows. Armrests are also not particularly necessary, because when writing or working on the keyboard, the elbows should rest freely on the table so as not to cause tension in the shoulders. All these calculations are described in a whole variety of GOSTs and the growing chair corresponds to them. Overall, I'm pleased with the result.

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Children's furniture, in particular tables and chairs, must meet many requirements: be safe, aesthetically attractive, functional and easy to use. It is unacceptable to use one model throughout the entire period of growing up. Otherwise, an incorrect, uncomfortable position during classes, reading, or table games can cause many problems. Difficulty breathing and circulation, scoliosis, osteochondrosis, neck and back pain, chronic fatigue - these are not all diseases that can be avoided correct selection workplace height.

The height of the chair should depend on the height of the child. The height of the table must also increase in proportion to his height. But annual workplace purchases can put a significant dent in the family budget. Tables and chairs that grow with the child - perfect solution this problem. Thanks to the ability to change the position of the backrest, seat height, tabletop and footrest, a child of any size and age (from infancy to adolescence) is extremely comfortable. A long service life and attractive design will delight the whole family.

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Main Features

Growing or adjustable table-desk - optimal workplace, which has the ability to adjust its height and tilt of the tabletop to the height of the child as he grows up. An abundance of auxiliary accessories are included in the kit or can be purchased additionally. These are pencil cases, side shelves, cabinets with drawers, pencil stands and much more.

Rectangular countertops usually have rounded corners for the safety of the child and a side to prevent notebooks and pens from slipping to ensure convenience during the learning process.

Main characteristics of the growing table:

• light calm colors so that nothing distracts from classes;
• the ability to change the angle of the tabletop from 0 to 55 degrees;
• protection of corners and legs with special pads that ensure safety for others and the floor covering;
• one-piece or divided into several parts tabletop for various types of activities.

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Manufacturers of growing chairs use wood, plastic, metal as materials, and also combine designs. These chairs grow with the child. Therefore, it comes with a whole set of fasteners that allow you to adjust the size at any time. And the availability large quantity levels allow you to adjust the most optimal height.

Specifically for schoolchildren, such furniture is an important and useful acquisition, since the student spends quite a lot of time on various types educational activities at your workplace. It is very important to monitor his posture, because most unpleasant and intractable diseases of the spine appear at this age.

How to choose?

1. We decide on the age category. Chairs with two seats (one usually used as a footrest) are the most popular. Both seats can be adjusted so that children of different ages can sit comfortably on them - from infancy to 16 years. But there are chairs specifically designed for school-age children.
2. We pay attention to the materials of production. Wood is considered environmentally friendly and harmless material. Thanks to modern methods wood processing wooden furniture not afraid high humidity, temperature fluctuations, aggressive influences household chemicals. Plastic chairs are less durable, but brighter and lighter.
3. We evaluate the complexity of furniture transformation. IN certain models parts are held in grooves-recesses, in others - with bolts. Fasteners help increase the strength of the product.

Review of popular models

"The Little Humpbacked Horse"

The children's growing chair "Humpbacked Horse" provides a comfortable position throughout the entire period of growing up for a child of any size. This model is universal (suitable for any standard table), is quite durable and easy to handle, because. the chair consists of a solid base-back and a pair of seats that can be easily moved.

Table-desk “The Little Humpbacked Horse” - best option for little scientists! It approaches him like regular chair, and growing. This is achieved by adjusting the height of the tabletop and the angle of inclination. work surface(0% for drawing, 10% for reading and writing).

With all the above advantages, the price compares favorably with similar designs from foreign manufacturers.

Today there are numerous positive reviews indicate the great popularity of the Little Humpbacked Horse furniture in Russia.

"Kotokota"

The Kotokota growing chairs are equipped not only with several seats (one in the form of a footrest), but also with a baby restrainer. Height adjustment helps create the most optimal parameters, affecting correct posture, and provides proper support in the lumbar spine.

These chairs are made of wood, and thanks to the painting various colors Even the most fastidious people in this regard can choose a model for themselves. The seats are attached using small slots, which makes the transformation more convenient.

The growing desk Kotokota Evo has a tabletop that can be adjusted in height (from 47 to 75 cm) and inclination angle (from 0 to 40 degrees). Additional items in the form of top and side shelves allow you to increase the functional properties of the model.

"Kid-Fix"

The Kid-Fix chairs have a similar design as the samples described above. Fame and prevalence are guaranteed by the quality of the material (wood), safety and functionality. Distinctive feature- quite a wide width, so the chair will be comfortable for both adults and children. The model is equipped with seats and a footrest. For the youngest, it is possible to add restraints that will prevent the child from falling out. You can also purchase soft covers to create greater comfort.

As soon as your baby has learned to sit, it’s time to increase his set by one more item. By the way, this is a very important item - after all, the correct posture of your baby will largely depend on it. So, the theme of this material from HouseСhief.ru is a growing chair for a child and everything connected with it. We will discuss how to choose a high chair, what materials it should be made of, and whether it is possible to make it yourself.

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Doctors' opinion: why do you need a children's adjustable chair?

Interesting statistics: if scoliosis is found in approximately 2% of preschool children, then in schoolchildren - already in 6%. What does this mean? The fact that during the child’s growth the appropriate conditions were not created for the formation of correct posture. So it turns out that by the age of 7-12 the child already has a hunched back, it is difficult for him to sit at his desk simply because he is uncomfortable.

Incorrect landing negatively affects children's vision. The decline is catastrophic - reduced vision by the age of 14 is diagnosed in almost 15% of schoolchildren.

How to determine whether a child is sitting in a chair correctly:

• feet should be on the floor;
• knees should be bent at right angles;
• the arms at the elbow, lying on, should also form a right angle.

What are the differences between growing chairs for children?

The basic design principle for all growing chairs is the same - it is an adjustable seat and a footrest on a stable support. But there are some nuances that you should pay attention to.

Growing chair for preschoolers and schoolchildren: what is important

You can buy a chair that grows with the child as soon as the baby has learned to sit. To make your child feel confident, such designs come with a soft seat and reliable seat belts that will prevent your baby from accidentally falling off during feeding. For children from 6 months, the highchair seat is set to the maximum height. In this position, your child will become a full participant in the family dinner and will be able to draw or play at the adult table.

As you get older, the seat and footrest will drop lower and lower. A younger student will need not only a growing chair, but also a growing desk. Properly adjusted furniture will create good posture, and the child will not be distracted during lessons.

Materials for growing furniture

Growing chair Kotokota (“Kotokota”): cheap and beautiful

These chairs are the most affordable option from those listed. This product is made in Russia, and in addition to it comes large selection different and pockets.

Video instruction: how to make a growing chair with your own hands

Not everyone can afford to buy a growing chair for a child. The design of the transforming chair is quite simple, and it can be easily repeated using a multi-layer or durable wide board. Here clear example such work:

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in this work, and you can easily find suitable drawings on the Internet.

How much does such a miracle cost?

As we have already said, a growing chair is an expensive piece of furniture. Here are some models for example:

Kotokota growing chair

growing chair KETTLER Uno

Geuther Filou growing chair

When choosing a growing chair for a child, read reviews

Let's try to put all the information we have received together and choose the perfect growing chair for your baby. First of all, it must have noble origins from a famous brand.

Pay attention to the material from which the product is made. Give preference quality wood, coated with a child-safe composition. The paint or varnish should not peel off the surface, because you will have to wash the chair more than once.

Fasteners to the structure must be in the form of bolts and screws. Regular grooves may not be as reliable; they break down over time.

Every parent knows that even the baby’s favorite thing sooner or later becomes too big. With clothes everything is clear, but with furniture such an opportunity may not happen. Especially if you think about it in advance. This category includes a growing chair for a child. It is very convenient when something purchased once becomes indispensable for several years. The editors of the site will tell you how to choose the right item, assemble it and make it yourself.

A chair is not just a piece of furniture. His right choice determines the posture and forms the skeleton of a small family member. Any doctor will confirm the importance, from the very early age present in a person's life. An adjustable chair will eliminate the need to spend money on a new one for several years. He will grow together with his young owner, being responsible for the development of his skeletal system.

An adjustable chair can not only change height while maintaining correct position sitting on it. The position of the backrest can also be corrected. It can be changed and fixed at different angles. An adjustable growing chair is an investment of material resources, first of all, in. These expenses more than pay off in the medium term.

Advantages and disadvantages of children's growing chairs

The main advantage of the achievement under discussion furniture production− versatility. Some models are suitable for use from 5 to 18 years. Some variations are suitable for very young children. These are possible starting from six months. Another plus is unpretentiousness and versatility. The chair doesn’t care at all whether it’s in the workroom, the playroom, or the dining room.

A quality product, if treated properly, will last a long time. For many years it may not require replacement. Maximum − preventive maintenance. This is facilitated by following the manufacturer’s recommendations on maximum weight, care and other nuances.

Sitting on such a chair, the child gets less tired. The chair supports the ideal position of his back. In the most advanced designs, every detail is adjustable. Even very small and, at first glance, insignificant. This one is ergonomic.

This whole bouquet of advantages determines the characteristic, which is one of the main disadvantages - the price. Chairs high quality made from environmentally friendly materials are expensive. Another drawback is the assortment. Due to the fact that products are manufactured according to certain rules, taking into account established standards, variations of them appearance limited in quantity. They are similar to each other. However, you can fit them into any .

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Types of Adjustable Chairs for Children

1. Age of the young owner. Models for preschoolers and schoolchildren are produced separately.
2. Material used in production. The most common are plastic, wood and metal.
3. Product design. There are different types on the market: from the simplest, with a minimum of functions, to advanced ones, with a limiter, a wide seat and other bells and whistles.

By age: growing chairs for schoolchildren and preschoolers

Children's chairs of this kind are sometimes called, with particular tenderness, out-of-place chairs. If they are intended for preschoolers, then their design is necessarily equipped with a limiter, the purpose of which is to ensure maximum safety.

The older generation is more comfortable sitting on larger structures. Having started going to school, a person spends a lot of time doing things, so such growth is necessarily orthopedic. It relieves stress from the spine.

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According to the material of manufacture

The most advantageous option is . It is affordable, aesthetically pleasing, and will fit into any environment. Solid wood is a raw material that is reliable in its physical properties and environmentally friendly by definition. Stylish and safe wooden product is the most popular among consumers.

Plastic is used on more budget models. They are fragile and less durable. The most expensive specimens have additional features: a soft seat, a more liberated designer’s imagination. Only used in production natural materials, no plastic or other substitutes.

By design

As mentioned above, within the average price category It is almost impossible to find a chair that is radically different from another member of the family. Doctors recommend purchasing only. Manufacturers follow the demand that is generated by this call.

Thanks to this, all chairs that grow with the child are safe, stable, maximally ergonomic and equipped with the details necessary for the greatest comfort of their target audience. At the end, all this gives the result in the form of typicality. The design of expensive Premium class chairs may differ more or less. But individuality can often manifest itself in the little things that shape the style of the chair, and not its fundamental feature.

Popular models of growing chairs from leading manufacturers

Leading manufacturers therefore have such status. They always know exactly what their client needs. In the situation with the transformable chair, it is important for their client to grow up healthy, strong and smart. To do this you need to sit correctly. Those who make furniture for children that serves them are based on this postulate. for many years as an assistant monitoring the health of the owner. Among the most recognizable models of fairly high quality, several can be distinguished.

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"The Little Humpbacked Horse"

A chair that grows with the child, capable of adjusting the posture position in terms of height and depth of the seat, is equipped with a footrest.

The reliability of the design is guaranteed by the use of fittings and fasteners from European manufacturers. The back has an anatomical curve. Teflon pads are installed on the supports in order to reduce the ability to slide.

Recommended for ages 36 months and older. up to 15 years, with a maximum user weight of up to 100 kg. There are 4 positions in total, but the footrest has 11, due to which the child can choose the most comfortable sitting position. The weight of the chair itself is 6.4 kg, dimensions are 84x50x47 cm.

Pay attention! This model can be used for babies from 6 months, purchasing special pads, limiters, and a removable table.

You can also purchase a soft insert for babies. You can buy a growing chair for a child “The Little Humpbacked Horse” to order in various colors from 5,000 rubles. Removable table - from 500 rubles. Here are a few reviews about this model.

Review of the growing chair “The Little Humpbacked Horse”:

Another review about the growing chair “The Little Humpbacked Horse”:

"Kid-Fix"

Made from natural solid wood, most often birch. Designed for a child from a very early age until he reaches adulthood.

Easy to care for, reliable. Available in a wide range of colors. Intended for children from 6 months. up to 16 years old. The model weighs 7 kg. It is practically weightless for an adult, and even a child over 5 years old can move it independently.

The seat, like the previous model, is hard. But purchasing a special soft one can solve this problem. However, models of this brand are presented in a higher price category. You can purchase it from 6,700 rubles, with additional paint coating- from 7200 rubles, set of pads - from 950 rubles, organizer - from 1200 rubles.

Review of the Kid-Fix chair:

More details on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_3298641.html

Review of the Kid-Fix high chair for children:

"Stokke"

An ergonomic product that almost grows with the baby, made in classic design. A special insert allows you to place even babies on it. But such accessories are purchased separately from the chair itself.

This must be taken into account when purchasing it. The cost of a model from this brand starts from 2,700 rubles. However, such a price from this manufacturer is extremely rare and not in all stores. Typically, a model can be purchased from 10,000 rubles. An insert for sitting babies costs from 6,500 rubles, a removable tray from 3,000 rubles, cushion pads from 2,300 rubles.

As you can see, the chair itself can be classified as cheap. However, the accessories purchased for it have an impressive price. If you can sew the pads yourself, then you will have to buy a table. However, if you adapt, you can feed your baby for. But this is a matter of convenience and taste of everyone. To make your choice, you should read reviews about a similar model.

Review of the Stokke children's chair:

More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_959169.html

Another review of the Stokke chair:

More details on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_4624308.html

Another review about the Stokke children's chair:

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"Kotokota"

Universal transformable chair. Both small children and teenagers feel equally comfortable in it, since the chair can be easily adjusted to a common table. The design was created taking into account children's taste preferences. This is not a hindrance to perfectly complement any environment.

Like the models described above, this chair from Kotakota is intended for use by children from 6 months, but up to 18 years, weighing no more than 100 kg. The height of the seat, as well as the footrests, is adjustable. But please note that the seat depth is adjustable using a stepless system, which gives more opportunities to adjust it to the anatomical features of the child. However, the likelihood of rapid breakdown is also higher than that of the chairs described above.

You can purchase this model in a wide range of colors that will succinctly fit into almost any interior. The cost of the “Kotakota” chair is from 6,000 rubles. To get a better idea of ​​how good this model is, check out the mixed reviews for this model.

Review of the Kotakota high chair:

More details on Yandex.Market: https://market.yandex.ru/product/1711167408/reviews?track=tabs

More details on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_568257.html

Another review of the “Kotakota” high chair:

More details on Otzovik: https://otzovik.com/review_6371697.html

The editors of the online magazine site draw attention to the following important characteristics, which you need to rely on when choosing a growing chair:

1. Purpose. This refers to the age at which the child will use the furniture. Are limiters, additional holding devices and other structural details needed?
2. Material, from which the chair is made. The tree takes a leading position in this matter. He should be given preference. Plastic is not reliable. Metal is cold and formal.
3. Product weight. The structure must be mobile so that it can be quickly moved within living space, including a teenage child.
4. Price. Orthopedic products cannot be cheap. This is the case when high price ensures investment security and maximum return from him.
5. Brand. Most reliable option− this famous manufacturers with a narrow specialization.

How to make a growing chair with your own hands - nuances

This section does not provide content detailed instructions on chair modeling. Just a few recommendations that must be followed when implementing it:

1. Necessary tools: marking, gluing, cutting (wood), painting and sandpaper - something like this should look like a gentleman's.
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When the child gets taller, you just need to rearrange it required height seat with footrest, adjusting their position according to height. And reliable and convenient system fastenings will be provided safe operation chair.

Advice: the only drawback of the growing chair is its rather high price, but if you take into account its service life together with functionality, it turns out that it is rather profitable investment than thoughtless spending.

Benefits of growing chairs

A chair that grows with the child has an impressive list of advantages:

• Versatility - products are suitable for children 6-18 years old. Some models are also designed for a younger age group (from 2.5 years), and by installing special restraints, the chair can be used for very young children (from 6 months). There is no upper age limit, so the growing chair is suitable even for adults.
• Multifunctionality - the chair can be used both behind and behind, as well as for creative activities.
• Provides correct posture and reduces stress on the spine due to the ability to adjust the position of the seat and backrest.
• The child does not get tired while sitting at the table, since it is provided correct location bodies. As a result, the child’s interest in reading, drawing, homework, etc. increases significantly.

• On such a chair, the child feels independent, since he can easily and without outside help sit on it and go down.

• The service life of a growing chair is practically unlimited, so when the baby grows up, this item can easily migrate from kitchen or even for bar counter.
• The chair is very stable due to the large support area, and the design itself is designed for a load of up to 100 kg, so it is very difficult to break it.
• Safety during operation. Most models of growing chairs have a special Teflon coating on the legs, which helps the base slide gently along the floor without the child tipping over or falling.

The chairs are made from safe, certified materials. The most common option is natural wood, varnished on water based, which does not emit harmful substances and does not cause allergic reactions. Also chairs or their individual elements can be made of high quality plastic, metal.

Tip: The stylish design of growing chairs makes them easy to fit into any space. Among the offered assortment, you can choose an option of almost any color or design.

Among other things, a growing chair for a child can be made even more comfortable by equipping it with restrictive straps, pockets for toys or small items, and a table top for feeding. These accessories are offered by the same manufacturers, so it’s easy to choose the right ones.

What should the ideal chair be like?

Both ordinary citizens who have already tried this item and orthopedic doctors strongly recommend buying a growing chair for a child; the reviews speak for themselves. But it is important to choose the right model of such a chair so that it best meets expectations and fully meets the baby’s needs.

First of all, you should pay attention to the material from which the chair is made:

• , as a rule, have two seats at once - an upper and a lower one, which is used as a footrest. Both levels are easy to move in height over a fairly wide range, which makes it possible to use the chair by children from 1.5 to 16 years and older.

• Plastic looks impressive, weighs less, but will not last as long. The most durable options are those with a wooden frame and plastic seats.

The next thing you need to pay attention to is the age of the child. Some models, in particular those made of wood, can be used even by adults, while less durable plastic ones are more suitable for children of a younger age group. The same applies to design: bright chairs with plastic inserts are better suited for children, and universal options“for growth” it is better to choose a model made of wood neutral color.

Tip: to make it even more comfortable for a child to sit on a chair, you can add a soft back or seat, which will also add individuality to the appearance.

Ease of use and transformation of the chair plays an important role. In particular, some models allow you to change the position of the seat using a system of grooves on the frame, while others use a more durable bolt-on mounting.

The stronger the fastener, the longer the product itself will last, and its operation will be safer.

Popular manufacturers

Among the trusted manufacturers who offer only high-quality and reliable products, it is worth paying attention to the growing chair for children Kidfix, Kotokota, Millwood and the Little Humpbacked Horse.

All of them are similar in design, have a base and stands made of wood, and are also equipped with special limiters:

• Kid-Fix is ​​a growing chair made of simple construction and universal design. The position of the two seats is adjustable over a wide range, and the impressive width of the product allows it to be used even by adults. The wide base will appeal to active children who cannot get into a comfortable position. Additional benefits chairs from this manufacturer will be able to install restraints for children, as well as soft covers for greater convenience.

• Kotokota is a simple design made from wooden frame with the ability to adjust the height of the backrest and two seats. Most models are equipped with a limiter, which is used as a feeding table, so the chair is suitable even for babies from six months old. Seats are secured at the required level using slots-runners in the side parts. The chairs are made from high quality wood, which can be painted in any color.

• Millwood differs from its predecessors only in the materials used in production. In particular, the frame is made of solid wood, but the seats and restraints are made of high-quality plywood (chipboard). The seats are fixed by installing them in the side grooves and securing them with a special key, resulting in a stable, durable seat. design that is equally suitable for preschoolers and teenagers. The transformation mechanism is very simple and convenient; you can change the position of the elements in a few minutes.

• The Little Humpbacked Horse - inexpensive chair models have simple design, consisting of a solid base with a backrest and two mobile seats. They are extremely easy to transform, have a universal design, are quite stable, and are suitable for children from 1.5 years old. The products differ from foreign analogues in their low price. Secure fastening provide side openings.

Growing stool for a child: expert opinion

According to orthopedic doctors, a chair that grows with a child is extremely effective, as it helps prevent problems associated with the spine such as scoliosis, curvature, etc.

All children develop differently, so standard furniture cannot take into account all the features of the body. The ability to adjust the height and position of the chair allows you to choose the optimal seating position that suits a particular child, taking into account his individual characteristics. This is especially important to consider if the child sits for a long time and often at his desk, doing homework, working on the computer, drawing or reading.

From the point of view of psychologists, a growing chair is also necessary, because if the baby feels comfortable at his workplace, does not fidget, or experiences discomfort, then his emotional development will be harmonious. Psychological comfort should be ensured from a very early age, so every parent is obliged to buy an adjustable high chair. The child will be more willing to engage in creativity or other activities at his table, and will feel like he is part of the process.

Tip: you can always place a children's chair next to common table, thereby involving the child in any family process. Being on the same level as adults, the baby will not feel defenseless; he will be happy to communicate with his parents, being less capricious and quickly becoming independent.

Even chiropractors do not stand aside, insisting on. After all, many parents try to force a very young child to sit on an “adult” chair, thereby depriving the child of normal comfort. As a result, blood circulation is disrupted, since the baby simply has no support under his feet. The shoulders and elbows will also be out of place, causing a curvature of the spine. A child sitting on an uncomfortable chair will constantly be capricious, twitch, try to get up, and such anxiety can develop into serious problems with nervous system(sleep, vision, memory will worsen, irritability and fatigue will increase, attention will decrease).

To avoid all this, every parent who cares about the health of their child is simply obliged to think about buying a growing chair, because it is much easier to avoid a problem before it occurs than to eliminate the consequences. In addition, the baby will be very glad that he has his own favorite and comfortable place that will last for many years.