How to choose the material of kid furniture?

The material selection of kid furniture should be based on safety, environmental protection and practicality as the core considerations. It should not only take into account the health needs of children, but also adapt to the special use scenarios of their growth stage. 

First of all, wood materials are the mainstream choice of kid furniture, but it is necessary to distinguish between natural solid wood and artificial boards. Solid wood furniture uses natural wood such as pine and beech, which has a solid texture and good air permeability. The surface is usually treated with environmentally friendly water-based paint, which can reduce the release of harmful substances such as formaldehyde, but attention should be paid to the rounded corners to prevent bumps. Artificial boards such as density boards or particle boards have lower costs, but brand products that meet E0 or E1 environmental protection standards must be strictly selected to avoid excessive volatile organic compounds in adhesives. At the same time, it is necessary to check whether the edge sealing process is strict to prevent children from contacting burrs or inhaling dust.

Kid furniture made of plastic materials is favored because it is light and colorful, especially suitable for toy cabinets or activity tables and chairs for young children, but food-grade PP or ABS materials must be selected to ensure that they do not contain harmful plasticizers and have sufficient load-bearing stability to avoid the risk of tipping due to unstable center of gravity. Metal materials are often used in frame structures, such as the supporting parts of bunk beds. The surface should be treated with rust prevention and wrapped with anti-collision soft rubber to avoid cold touch or scratching the skin in winter. Soft kid furniture such as sofas or mattresses should be made of breathable cotton and linen fabrics. The internal fillings should have antibacterial and anti-mite properties, and be equipped with removable and washable covers to meet daily cleaning needs.

In addition, the safety of the surface coating of kid furniture cannot be ignored. Environmentally friendly water-based paint is not only non-toxic and odorless, but also should have scratch resistance to reduce the coating from falling off due to daily wear. It is worth noting that the material selection needs to be combined with the usage scenario. For example, the desk table should use stain-resistant and easy-to-wipe fireproof boards, and the locker door hinges should be equipped with buffer devices to avoid the risk of pinching. Parents should check the product test report when purchasing, pay attention to the national mandatory certification mark, and observe the details of the actual product to ensure that there is no irritating odor, the structure is stable, and the edges and corners are rounded, so as to create a safe and childlike growth space for children.