Are you a new parent? You don’t know how to keep your baby protected from the mosquitos. Worry not.
We are here to help you out. We will suggest you get a mosquito net for your baby crib. The reason behind this is, a mosquito net hundred times safer than a chemical spray. Your newborn is really deliciated. You can’t compromise with him/her health.
In this article, we will inform you about some techniques and safety measures. We promise to make you know how to make a mosquito net for the baby crib.
Table of Contents
- How to Make A Baby Crib with Mosquito Net?
- Procedure
- How to Stich Net for Baby Crib?
- Why Will You Use Mosquito Net for Your Baby?
- Safety Measures
- Final Thoughts
How to Make A Baby Crib with Mosquito Net?
Things you will need:
- A Mosquito net
- A scissor
- An eye hook
- A large hoop
- Some wires
- Some accessories (optional)
- A drilling machine
Procedure
Grab the hoop and open it up. Unscrew it. Now roll on the net curtain into the ring. There must be a pocket at the top portion of the curtain. If not, you must stitch to create a hole for the hoop. If the width is small enough, take another piece of a net of similar size. Spread the net overall covering the hoop. Attach a small screw to the opening.
Now take the bottom portion of the hoop. Take a piece of wire and tangle with a part of the hoop. After fixing it, go vertically, and adjust another portion of that wire to the hoop. Make sure to attach it just vertically. Now, take another part of the wire and fix it in the same manner to the hoop only in a perpendicular direction of the previous wire. It will look like a ‘plus’ sign.
Now, take the last portion of the wire and secure the connecting part of the previous two bindings. The most important part is to take the bottom hoop and place it upon the curtained hoop. Make sure the third ware piece has an extended free ending.
Now, you have to hang it from the ceiling. Take a drill machine and a hole on the roof just above the crib. Place the eye hook and secure it by rotating clockwise. Screw the wire end to the eye hook tightly. Cover the crib with the hanging curtain. If you want, you can add some artificial flowers, dolls, etc. to it.
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How to Stich Net for Baby Crib?
Well, you have already learned how to hang a net from a hook. But you might want your own net, and don’t want to get it from a typical shopping mall. We will even show you how to stitch a net of your own.
Things you will need:
- Three-meter long net cloth
- One-and-a-half meter long lining cloth
- A scissor
- Sewing kits: thread, etc.
- A sewing machine if you don’t want to do it by your hand
- A zipper which is thirteen inches long
- A measuring tape
- A pencil or marker
- A thread
Follow these steps:
- Step 1: place the net cloth on the floor and fold it in half. Now cut it into halves according to the folding direction.
- Step 2: Join them using a sewing machine.
- Step 3: Take the lining cloth and fold it in half. Take a measuring tape, and measure 8 inches from the starting point. Mark it with a marker. Again measure 8 inches and mark it.
- Step 4: Grab a scissor and cut through the whole direction according to the marking.
- Step 5: Place those two pieces somewhere else. Again, measure six inches on the cloth twice side by side. Cut them accordingly.
- Step 6: Stich both eight inches of cloth together. Fold the base part of the lining cloth and sew it.
- Step 7: Take the pair of six inches cloth and repeat the process overall.
- Step 8: Now, you have got a large piece of cloth by joining the pairs of six inches cloths. Attach them to the bottom portion of the converged net fabric. Take the long piece of eight inches cloth, and join it to the top portion of the net cloth. If there is any remaining portion, cut it away.
- Step 9: Always fold the lining cloth’s end portion before attaching it to the net cloth.
- Step 10: You have to make a pocket for inserting a thread. So, fold the eight inches cloth, and stitch it again.
- Step 11: Take a zip. You have to sew it to the net cloth side, where no lining portion is attached. This point is optional. I don’t find it very crucial.
- Step 12: Grab a thread and insert it through the opening of the top portion. You can use a safety pin here for your convenience. Stich the two ends of the thread.
- Step 13: You are done with the net. Adjust the thread by binding it with a hook, hanger, or similar things placed above the crib. Cover the crib spreading the net. Well, you can use the first procedure, where you have to insert a hoop inside the net pocket and hang it from the eye hook.
- Step 13: You are done with the net. Adjust the thread by binding it with a hook, hanger, or similar things placed above the crib. Cover the crib spreading the net. Well, you can use the first procedure, where you have to insert a hoop inside the net pocket and hang it from the eye hook.
There is some advanced mosquito net found. All things are given correctly. All you need to do is assemble them. Go through the manual instructions.
At first, assemble the frames. Now place the structures on the handle of the cot. Screw it tightly. Attach the curtain with the frame, and drape the curtain all around the cot. There are ribbons to tie curtains with the cot hands. Check carefully if there is any insect under the bed. Now, you can keep your baby without any worry.
Why Will You Use Mosquito Net for Your Baby?
The mosquito carries the most dangerous organism. Malaria, filaria, yellow fever, dengue, etc. are held by mosquitoes often. I am pretty sure you know about the hazardous effects of these diseases. Not only mosquitoes but there are also a number of other kinds of insects that are no less dangerous. We adults can somehow protect ourselves from an insect bite. But a toddler or a newborn doesn’t have that kind of capacity.
But the numbers we are talking about are just an idea. It is not right that every child will be like this, nor will it be the same every day. Sometimes it may take more and sometimes it may take less.
They can’t protect themselves. In fact, you can use insecticide, Aerosole, or coil. But these are dangerous chemicals, and not safe for your baby at all. In this case, a mosquito net is the only solution. You have to ensure some things. The holes must be fine in size. Large holes can’t protect from very tiny insects. Also, make sure to keep your baby in a position not to touch the net directly.
But the numbers we are talking about are just an idea. It is not right that every child will be like this, nor will it be the same every day. Sometimes it may take more and sometimes it may take less.
Safety Measures
There are some hazards you should know. Some parents use a clip or ribbons to hold the curtain in place. Babies put this extra portion into their mouths and get choked. If the net is drawn loosely on the bed, your baby can wrap herself/ himself. Sometimes they wrap the portion around their neck and get strangulated.
But the numbers we are talking about are just an idea. It is not right that every child will be like this, nor will it be the same every day. Sometimes it may take more and sometimes it may take less.
Don’t use any clips. Tie the ribbon tightly so your toddler can’t open it. Tuck the extra portion of the net under the mattress of the cot. Or it will be better if it’s floor touching.
Never keep your baby cot close to candles, cigarettes, cylinders, kerosene lamps, etc. And the most important thing is, always keep an eye on your baby. They can’t take care of themselves. So, you have to do it.
But the numbers we are talking about are just an idea. It is not right that every child will be like this, nor will it be the same every day. Sometimes it may take more and sometimes it may take less.
Final Thoughts
For your vulnerable baby, there is no alternate way to protect them from insects. A mosquito net is really cheap. In fact, there is no storage problem. After each use, just fold it with the hook. You can use a really nice colored curtain and add some glitters, sequins. It will enhance the beauty of your nursery.
You can install a net by making it yourself or getting online. Check out the quality before buying it, because it is about your baby’s health. If you are still confused, go through our article again to know how to make a mosquito nets for the baby crib.
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