Every day the baby gets older, every day he makes new discoveries about the structure of the world around him. From 3-4 months of age the child begins to turn over on a barrel, is more awake and shows increased interest in everything that happens around. Further - more: when the fidgeting begins to creep, my mother has to act as a "nondescript eye", carrying out continuous ubiquitous control. Otherwise, from the visionary eyes and the raking hand, not one thing in the house will escape. What to do? The answer is obvious - to buy an arena for an infant.
Why do I need a riding school?
Properly chosen manege - an indispensable and very useful thing, especially when the child learns to walk and crawl. Studying his house in the smallest detail, the youngster faces many dangers. Parents have to hide many things, plug out sockets and literally walk behind a small researcher on their heels to protect it. In an arena the kid can be some time without supervision of adults. Using the arena will allow mom to do household chores, or at least eat, without fear that the beloved child will go to the table and throw a plate over himself.
Some moms and dads, grandparents mistakenly believe that with no less success you can use a baby crib: sketch more toys, and an impromptu playpen ready. But this is not so. A cot should never be used as an arena. And there are several reasons for this:
- children's hands and feet can get stuck in the cots;
- During the game, the kid can fall and hit his head against a wooden grate;
- The crib should be associated with the baby with peace and sweet sleep;
- the baby is tired of constant stay in the crib, begins to be capricious and demand mom's attention.
Manege is specially designed so that the parents could leave the baby alone, not beware of its safety. But if you believe that it is more important to buy a riding arena than an adult, then you are mistaken. The thing is that the baby, in addition to the motor activity that develops his muscular system, requires a quiet exercise with toys that contribute to the development of fine motor skills and understanding of the device of things.
Many parents argue that crawling on the floor gives the child the opportunity to do two things at the same time: to actively move and play with your favorite toys. But it is unlikely that these parents will refute the fact that even a well-washed floor is not hygienic enough for a baby. But most importantly - in the arena, you can leave your child without a diaper, so that the tender skin rests from the diapers and is ventilated. Thus, to buy a riding arena is simply necessary to use it:
• at home, if it is necessary for mother to follow the baby, and to eat to cook, and in the house to clean;
• on a trip and on a visit, where the arena will become not only a safe place for games, but also a berth for an infant;
• In the country, where it is quite problematic to follow the child and find him a safe and at the same time an interesting place.
What are the arenas?
The first arenas were made of wood. Now their place is occupied by the arenas made of synthetic materials, in which, instead of bulky wooden rails, the net and soft sides are stretched, protecting the baby from injuries.
The most common form of the arena is rectangular. But also there are square, round arenas and even triangular ones - this form allows you to put a riding arena in a corner, which is important in the case of a small apartment. A separate category of arenas - a manege-bed - a device that performs immediately the functions of the crib and the arena.
Almost all models of the arenas have a folding design, so that they are easier to transport. Modern models not only have collapsible sides, but they themselves completely add up on the principle of a book or umbrella. There is a special category of arenas that fit well and weigh no more than 8 kg. Such arenas are convenient to take with them to the cottage or to visit.
Choosing a Manege
The decision to purchase an arena was made. What to look for, so that the purchase does not bring disappointment?
1. The stability of the construction is of paramount importance. Parents should understand that the heavier the arena, the more difficult it will turn.
2. The arena should be high enough that the kid could not climb over it and fall out. Take note: the standard height of the boards of modern models of the arenas is 70, 75 and 80 cm. However, there are specimens of 110 cm high, of which not only you will not fall out, but you will not even see the TV.
3. The arena should be spacious enough that the child does not feel constrained. Only then will it promote the development of assiduity and the emergence of an interest in developing toys. Note that the baby will be much more comfortable in the arena in the size of 118x110, than in the model with dimensions of 96x96 or 100x70.
4. Pay attention to the number, size and shape of the handles. After all, they will help the baby to climb.
5. Pay special attention to the sides of the arena and the strained mesh. They will help to protect themselves from bruises, bruises and abrasions.
Advice of specialists
Since in the arena the child spends enough time, then, before buying it, it is important to know the opinion of specialists, whether it harms children's health. Allergists recommend paying attention to the material from which the riding school is made, especially if the baby or one of his family members is prone to allergic reactions. Manege should be made of environmentally friendly and well-washable material. The arena must be regularly ventilated and wiped with a damp cloth. Otherwise, dust will accumulate on the grid of the arena and its bottom, which can cause inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyelids and eyeballs.
According to ophthalmologists, the arena should be chosen with a large net, as staying in the arena with a fine mesh will exert a strain on the eye muscles. Do not buy a playpen with a bright grid or a picture on it. The color of the mesh should be white or cream.
Physicians agree that the total length of stay in the arena should not exceed 1.5 hours per day. The duration of a single stay in an arena should not exceed half an hour. As the growth and development of the child, parents are less likely to resort to the help of the arena.
Everything is good in moderation
Manezh - the device is good and very necessary, but you should not abuse it. Constant sitting of an infant in an arena is unacceptable. Manege should be used only in the event that it becomes necessary to leave the baby alone for a while, for example, go to the kitchen to cook dinner for him.
Observations of psychologists have shown that if you over-patronize and protect your baby, constantly leaving him in a crib or an arena, the child feels like a prisoner - the same narrow field of activity and the same meager communication with people.
On the contrary, those children who creep independently throughout the apartment under the watchful control of their mother receive a huge field for research and many items with different properties. As a result, such babies are far ahead of those children who had to stay in the arena for a long time.
Conduct an experiment
As they say, it's better to see once than hear a hundred times. You can tell as long as you like about the importance of buying an arena for an infant, endlessly argue about their harm and benefit, so to the end and not figuring out all its advantages and disadvantages. It is obvious to see the need to purchase an arena or the meaninglessness of its purchase will help the arena itself. Take it for rent for at least a month and you will see how your baby reacts to the new acquisition. Everything will fall right into place.
Certainly, it is very problematic for parents of a restless child to see for their robber and cope with all the chores at home. The only way out in this situation is the arena. However, adults must always remember that the baby must stay in the arena only as long as he is interested there. Otherwise, the arena becomes a place of punishment and imprisonment. Do not doubt, worldly wisdom and love for the baby will help you find the golden mean.
Safety regulations
• You can not put a large baby in a riding arena in a riding arena, with the help of which he can get out and fall.
• Do not leave the baby in the arena with a lowered mesh, otherwise it may become entangled in it or fall out of the arena.
• Do not allow the toddler to swing the arena.
• Never leave a child in an arena if there are holes in the grid, even small ones. The child will not be able to tear the grid and get out of the cage, while you will be sure of the safety of your child.