Children's computer chairs

Currently, children live in the world of electronics, which is rapidly changing as they grow older. The virtual world of the computer quickly becomes attractive for them and understandable: they are happy to get acquainted with the heroes of cartoons, fairy tales and games, and go on new journeys to the world of knowledge. This is what makes parents think about how to properly equip a child’s workplace at a computer and what kind of computer chair you need to purchase in order to maintain correct posture.

Currently, computer chairs are among the highly sought-after goods: they are needed for adults and children. Proper selection of such a chair is especially important for the student, because in the age of computer technology, children spend a lot of time every day at the computer and at school and at home. Everyone knows,that children's furniture is widely represented in specialized stores today: various models of computer tables are offered, shelves and chairs are selected for the table.

A special category of this kind of furniture is children's computer chairs, since both specialists and consumers have strict requirements for them. Structural features of child seats are determined by their functional purpose, which is to create the conditions necessary for the formation of the correct posture for the child during his classes at the table.

Choose from a variety of proposals suitable for a child computer chair - the task is not as simple as it may seem at first glance. The fact is that for children of different age categories different chairs are required in terms of design specificity. It is not by chance that therefore, one of the basic rules in the production of child seats is the consideration of the age characteristics of children.

However, you need to know that all children's computer chairs are designed to perform a number of basic functions, regardless of their intended use for a certain age group. In particular, they help:

• maintain the correct position of the back;
• provide comfort during long sessions at the computer or at the table;
• reduce the load on the spine;
• reduce the likelihood of problems related to blood circulation, which usually appear as a result of prolonged sitting in one position.

Today, there are a variety of children's computer chairs available: you can find a chair with a footrest (which is an essential component of the kit, if the chair is wooden), with or without armrests, an anti-scape chair, a headrest, etc. You may be advised to purchase special "Dancing" chairs, which are special orthopedic products. They force a person to constantly maintain the necessary balance, which is achievable only on the condition that you are sitting upright, leaning on legs that are quite wide apart and rested.The need for such a posture is due to the design of the product: it is devoid of the back, and the seat fixed on the hinge is very mobile.

Such orthopedic chairs help to improve blood flow in the spine, pelvis, and at the same time tone up muscles in problem areas (in the sides and back). They also help to pump up the press, do not allow children to slouch and eliminate overstrain of the muscles. Now you can find a very peculiar chair model, the so-called. knee computer chair. To a large extent, it resembles a rocking chair, which has a support for the knees. To avoid falling, sitting in such a rocking chair should keep the spine absolutely straight. However, this useful simulator cannot be used for a long time, because the person sitting on it quickly becomes numb.

The obvious advantages of a full-featured children's orthopedic chair are that it:

• It has special backrestable to change its position to prevent a possible “sagging” of the child’s spine;
• It has fit seat under the growth of the child (in the initial position it is from the floor at a height corresponding to the European standard - 55 cm);
• can be equipped if necessary armrests;
• equipped with a special system providing spinal correctionthat ultimately prevents the development of osteochondrosis.

In the modern market of children's computer chairs one of the leading positions is occupied by products of a famous brand from Germany Topstar. Child seats of this manufacturer, which provides a two-year warranty on mechanisms, are renowned for their impeccable quality and amazing range of models, which ensures satisfaction of the diverse needs of customers. Armchairs Topstar thought out to the smallest detail: they significantly reduce the load on the back, as well as on the hands, ensuring the preservation of the health of children due to its flawless ergonomics.Their strong and at the same time sufficiently flexible base is able to adapt to the individual needs of the child, since the products are equipped with an individual setting mechanism. A stiff but comfortable curved back effectively supports the lower back, working to prevent childhood scoliosis.

The absence of armrests ensures that the support is transferred only to the lumbar region of the spine, which ensures proper posture formation. For added convenience, easily adjustable footrests are provided. Only natural materials are used as upholstery, eliminating the possibility of skin irritation. Additional attractiveness of products is ensured by the thoughtful design: for the design of armchairs the themes of cartoons loved by children and a bright joyful color palette are widely used.

However, not everyone knows that Swedish computer chairs for adults (due to the special design) can also fully meet the needs of teenagers. However, Ikea simultaneously produces models specifically designed for schoolchildren. These models are distinguished by well-thought-out ergonomics: their curved seat smoothly passes into the back, which helps to relieve an excessive load from the back. Models for children of the younger age group provide a stable orthopedic effect through the presence in them of a skeleton made of environmentally friendly material - birch plywood, known for its exceptional springiness. This effect is enhanced by the convex headrest that reliably supports the head of the child. It is important to emphasize that if Swedish children's computer chairs have a number of design advantages, they have a quite low budget.

Today, it is not difficult to find computer chairs for children in various colors. This greatly facilitates the search for parents of the planned product, since children are known to be very selective about color: most children are not indifferent to the appearance of the objects around them and usually choose bright saturated colors.If girls in the design are attracted to pink, white and blue, then boys often prefer contrasting color combinations, evoking associations with the military-sports theme. In this case, the main thing is often bright bright design. Naturally, manufacturers of computer chairs take into account the color preferences of children, therefore, at present, it is quite feasible to choose such a model that, in terms of colors, will suit you and your child.

When choosing a child a work chair, first of all, it is necessary to take into account a lot of nuances due to the age characteristics of children. So, experts usually do not recommend buying chairs with wheels for children of preschool age, as well as for those who attend primary school. This is simply explained: they are likely to react to the moving chair as a typewriter on which to drive, and not as a functional piece of furniture. For this reason, a more appropriate solution is considered to be the acquisition of a stable chair for preschoolers and younger schoolchildren, which has a small orthopedic pillow for the back that supports the back.

Choosing a children's computer chair, you need to check how accurately it meets the existing technological requirements. In practice, this means that you will have to carefully study the technical passport of the model you are interested in. It is necessary to find information on such items as:

• calculated weight and height ranges child;
• availability for one hand regulators, changing the backrest, its height and the depth of the seat;
• conformity base radius standard size of 530 mm;
• roller equipment (if any) braking system, triggered by landing and rising;
• using hypoallergenic materials;
• height from floor to seat (landing in a chair should occur from the "standing on the floor", otherwise you will need to buy a stand under your legs);
• weight chairs (it should be feasible for the child);
• Availability removable cover (made of viscose or organic cotton).

When choosing a chair, you also need to pay attention to the shape of its components: all external structural elements should have a rounded shape that prevents the vessels from clamping to the legs, otherwise blood circulation problems may occur. Components and parts should not be chipped, chipped, cracked. Choosing a computer chair, you should think about how well it will be combined with a desk, because these 2 pieces of furniture should form a comfortable work area for the child. One of the most important parameters of the working area is its width. It is important to remember that this parameter should correspond to the standard value, since ignoring it can worsen the child’s posture.

In order to make sure the correct choice of chair, you should conduct a small test and check whether the chair ensures the correct fit of the child. In this case, the criterion for the correct selection of the chair is a simple rule, according to which, when the foot is exactly standing on the floor, between the calves and hips, a right angle should be formed.Its presence means that you have managed to provide ideal conditions for the correct fit of the child in the chair.

The depth of the seat is also of paramount importance: the extreme edge of the seat should not crash into the calyx area under the knee. According to experts, the hip length of the child and the depth of the seat should be related as 3: 2. In case of violation of this standard, the child unwittingly chooses the reclining position, resulting in a significantly increased load on the back and, accordingly, the risk of spinal curvature increases.

It should be borne in mind that for an orthopedic chair, the armrests are an optional element. The fact is that they are prohibited for use by babies, since they cannot serve as a reliable limiter of movements. Finally, reasonably guided by the general rule that every model of a computer chair is created for children of a certain age,you need to remember about the safety of your child, which can be ensured only if it takes into account its individual characteristics.

Selecting a computer chair for the child, you should read the customer reviews. In them you can find a lot of useful information about the advantages of specific manufacturers, as well as about the pros and cons of the models already acquired by consumers, which appeared during their operation. If you decide to buy an armchair of a certain manufacturer, then it will be useful to find out what its rating is, what new technologies are used in production, how environmentally friendly and safe its products are.

Being engaged in the equipment of a workplace for a child it is necessary to remember that there can be no trifles in solving this issue. Properly selected computer chair will help you strengthen his health: to maintain good vision, prevent spinal curvature, to form the correct posture. At the same time, it will create the conditions necessary for the child to develop the skills of competent organization of his labor, which in the end will serve as a reliable basis for his successful learning.

In the next video, see the review of the children's computer chair, its properties and characteristics.