How to choose the right desk chair for a child?

The school year is fast approaching, and this means that our kids will once again spend a considerable amount of time at their desks.

Bearing in mind the psychophysical development of children and their needs, we know that this is a considerable effort, not only intellectual, but also physical, so it is very important that we take care of the right conditions for the work of a young person, which, by applying the principles of ergonomics, will relieve the burden on the child's spine or eyesight. When organizing a scientific space it would be important for us to pay attention not only to the purchase of a good desk, the use of appropriate lighting, but also the selection of the right chair.

And what it should be, is the mentioned good chair? You can read about it below.

A good chair is first and foremost one that relieves pressure on the spine and promotes proper postural muscle work, thus ensuring optimal body position. A good chair, too, is one that has the ability to adjust and adapt to the needs of a young student. What else to pay attention to when buying a chair for a child's desk?

OPPORTUNITY

When choosing a chair, we should pay attention to the design of the backrest. Sounds strange? Not necessarily. The idea is to make sure that it has the right shape and that its curves match the natural curves of the spine. This is important because, thanks to this profiling, the backrest supports the spine at the points exposed to the greatest stress - in the lumbar and thoracic regions. The ability to adjust the height and angle of the backrest is also important.

SEAT

When thinking about a chair for your child, don't buy one out of the blue, because it will last longer. Against all odds, this will not be a good investment. A learning chair should have the right seat size for the child's age. It is obvious that the "four letters" of an adult differ in size from children's "four letters." . The determinant of the optimum depth is the length of our child's thighs. Width while the posture of the child determines, as there should be a few centimeters of so-called "free space" left on the sides of the seat. Height the seat, and thus the chair, should be such that the feet rest on the floor and the legs are bent at the knee joints at right angles.

ARMBOARDS

Armrests are a good solution, so it's nice if the chair you choose has them. They make it easier to maintain a proper upright posture, relieve strain on the shoulders and forearms. Properly located armrests should be at such a height that, when placed on the desk, the hands are at a right angle or open angle (bending at the elbow joint).

A good and beneficial solution is for the chair to have wheels. They provide freedom of movement and make it easier to work at your desk. It is worth paying attention to their quality and the material from which they are made, and adapt the choice to your needs. Soft casters will work great on hard surfaces such as floors, and hard casters on carpets and rugs.

Headrests and footrests are also helpful elements.

A key consideration when making a choice should be the chair's possession of approvals and certificates. This is a very important issue that should not be underestimated.

Taking into account the above variables, the conclusion arises that it is not worth buying a chair that is too big, as it will only be an apparent saving. Children spend too much time sitting at desks for us to afford to choose the wrong chair.

Poorly selected can cause more harm than good, and the "savings" made will have to be invested in classes to correct our child's postural defects. A sensible solution and a good investment at the same time are chairs that have the possibility of various adjustments - so they grow with our child. At each stage of development, we can adjust them appropriately to the growth and needs of our child. It's an expense that spreads out over years.

Each of us puts the needs and safety of the child first. We want to give him the best at every stage of his development. Therefore, also when choosing a chair, it is worth paying attention not only to its brand or appearance, but also to the functionality, quality of workmanship and certificates held. You can find chairs that meet these important criteria in our store - ABOUT TU (KLIK)