With the onset of winter, parents transplant their babies to, which the children love. To make the child feel comfortable - it was warm and soft - it is necessary to cover the seat with a sled mattress. Of course, the easiest option is a baby blanket folded in several layers. But, baby, does not sit quietly in place, so this coverage will move out all the time. It is more convenient to purchase a special mattress in children's sledges.

Choosing a sled mattress

Blanket envelope for sledges

A warm envelope will completely wrap up and warm the baby, and during snowfall it will not get wet. This type of coating is made of soft faux fur, lined with a waterproof fabric on top. An envelope blanket is great for the little ones who have not yet learned to walk.

Mattress for a sled with a blanket

The outer cover of the mattress is made of waterproof material. Special hook and loop fasteners are provided for fastening, and the presence of a long zipper ensures that snow does not get under the mattress and also facilitates the process of placing the baby. This model is also more suitable for a small child, which, if necessary, can be easily rescued from shelter so that he can actively move around for a walk. Often the product is equipped with reflective elements to ensure safety during movement.

Sled liner

The liners correspond to the standard sizes of both single and double sleds. The most popular are fur sled inserts that allow the baby to feel especially comfortable. On the outside, the mattress-liner is sheathed with a waterproof fabric, so that dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth. Conveniently, the liner can be used both in the stroller and for the swing; when folded, it takes up very little space. A sled mattress with armrests is attached to the sled using Velcro or straps.

Do-it-yourself sled mattress

Craftswomen can easily sew their own sled mattress.

This requires a water-repellent fabric, synthetic winterizer, Velcro for fasteners.

Winter came. Children change from bicycles and strollers to sledges. In order for them to be warm and comfortable, I propose to sew here such an original and warm seat for sleds with their own hands.

How to sew a seat on a sled with your own hands, a sewing workshop

First, we take the measure from the sled and draw a pattern for these sizes.

The lower part of the seat can be cut out of raincoat fabric - this will be more practical.

We cover the seat parts from fleece and synthetic winterizer at the same time.

We assemble and combine the fabric and filler. It is necessary to fix the synthetic winterizer on the fleece - this will facilitate the stitching process. I recommend using the synthetic winterizer in three additions for the seat, and in two for the back.

The back of the seat is first sewn along the outer edge and turned out. A synthetic winterizer cut in the shape of the back is laid in the finished part.

We fasten the synthetic winterizer with stitches, as on the main part.

Stitch on the seat and back. Quilting the product is more convenient for marking, which is applied with chalk and under the ruler. Appliqué on the back is done over the stitches. You can choose any shape and size.

Remove the basting. Now you need to connect the parts and sew them on a typewriter.

Insert a regular Velcro (Velcro tape) into the seam so that its parts, clasping the metal parts of the sled, are fixed on top of each other.

We choose the following locations for Velcro: the back of the seat in the center and sides, at the highest point of the back in the center. Optionally, you can sew the tape on the sides of the back.

Now we sew the perimeter of the seat and sew the back. The sled seat is ready. Now you can go on a winter walk with your baby!

Sleds are the most common form of winter children's transport, which is very popular with both children and adults. Now in stores there are various accessories for sledges, for example, a sled mattress. Depending on the material chosen, it provides softness, windproofness and warmth, which is very important, because during this winter period parents want to protect their child from colds. Such a sled mattress can be sewn yourself.

For the manufacture of such a mattress we will need: fabric (I took a raincoat, bought 110x150 cm fabrics, used a little more than half), threads in the color of the fabric, synthetic winterizer (or foam rubber) and Velcro for fasteners (you can even without it on the ties).

We cut 4 parts from the fabric: 2 parts of 110x22 cm in size (for the sides of the mattress) and 2 parts of 50x33 cm in size (for the mattress itself).

First, we take the smaller parts, put both parts together and sew on the wrong side from 3 sides, inserting the stitches in certain places (I sewed 2 in front on both sides, but you can also have one in the middle). We turn the product out, cut a rectangle measuring 46x29 cm from a synthetic winterizer or foam rubber and insert it inside (if you use a synthetic winterizer, it is better to take 2-3 layers).

The straps (ties) are made in the manner shown in the photo.

Then we take 2 parts 110x22 cm and also sew on the wrong side by inserting 3 straps (ties) between the fabric. From a synthetic winterizer or foam rubber we cut out a part measuring 107x19 cm and also insert it into the future sides of the mattress.

Then, we sew the mattress with the sides together, not forgetting to sew the straps in the right places (I sewed another 2 pairs of straps at the bottom back), sew the Velcro on the straps. By the way, so that the synthetic winterizer does not roll inside, you need to sew it on top with a cloth (you can see in the last photos).

I got such a mattress with sides for sledges. Webbing 2 in front, 2 on the sides and 3 in the back (1 on the top and 2 on the bottom).

DETAILED MK:

Irina Voskresenskaya and daughter Maria.
Moscow

Our sledges are exclusive, everyone on the street looks around. On ordinary sleds we put a mattress from a cradle (also sewn by mom) and fix it so that it does not fidget. A sturdy U-shaped cardboard is put on the back. On top is a layer of some soft material, I have a thick batting. And all this is sheathed with a strip of durable fabric. Safety arc - from a wheelchair cane. For very cold weather, put a fur envelope.

And now in more detail
With the onset of winter, many mothers are in a hurry to transplant their children to sledges. After all, it is much more convenient to storm snowdrifts with sledges than with a stroller, and children like it.
What should be the first your baby's sled?
* Lightweight, low, durable and stable.
* It is very easy to check stability - the lower the sled and the greater the distance between the runners, the more stable they are.
* The sled must have a back and a pusher handle so that the child is in front of the mother (as in a stroller). In this case, the baby is always in sight and his actions can be controlled.
On some models of sleds, the cross over handle is especially convenient in windy weather. On the handle you can hang a net or a bag from a stroller, which is also very convenient.
Another plus of a sled with a handle: with them you can overcome obstacles on the principle of a stroller - lifting one edge.
* In order not to freeze the baby’s ass, there must be a mattress in the sled.
* For very young children, safety belts will be needed, and a footrest or raised seat will not interfere, so that the child is more comfortable.
* It is better to choose a sled, in which the planks on the seat are located transversely, and not along: the mattress will be less confused.

Most sledges, unfortunately, do not have safety belts, and a mattress is not always included. All this you can easily make yourself.

MATRASIK
- The simplest mattress is an ordinary children's blanket folded several times. It must be fixed on a sled in several places.
- Another simple option is to use a winter sleeping bag from a stroller on a sled. Owners of strollers-transformers can adapt to the sled carrying from a stroller.

How to sew a mattress
The mattress consists of:
- the inside of the base
- cover
- bag for legs

As a basis You can use thick foam, a tourist rug, "foam", synthetic winterizer, batting, etc. If the base material is hard, then two parts are cut out: the size of the seat and back. If the insert is made of soft material, it makes sense to carve out one long part

The cover is cut on the same pattern.: two parts (upper and lower), taking into account the necessary allowances. Fold the cover details with the front sides and stitch, leaving one edge open. Unscrew the cover, insert the base inside and sew the edge.
For a cover it is better to take dense fabric - coarse calico, raincoat fabric, drape.

To fasten the cover on the sled in key places (in the legs, on the bend and in the upper part of the back) sew the ribbons. In the upper part of the cover from the wrong side you can sew a strip- “pocket”, which will be worn on the back of the sled.

You can also sew a bag for legs to the mattress.
You will need the same fabric as for a mattress cover, a warm cloth or fur, two long zippers.
Two identical parts are cut out (the upper one is made of mattress fabric, the lower one is warm).
Length: slightly less than the length of the mattress, width: the width of the mattress plus 20 cm - for the free fit of the legs.

On each part in width, lay and stitch two folds (10 cm each), while the width of the lower edge of the parts becomes equal to the width of the mattress.
Fold the parts with the front sides and sew only in width. Unscrew and sew one part of the zipper into each side seam.
Combine the lower edges of the mattress cover and the valve, sew them together. Sew the second parts of the zippers on the sides of the mattress.
The result was a warm bag for legs, fastened with two zippers.

SAFETY BELT
- If you have a cane with a fastened safety arch, it is quite possible that this arch will fit the sled.

You can use a long waist belt as a seat belt: attach the belt to the back of the sled and you can fasten your little one.
- You can make a belt on the principle of insurance on a highchair.
To do this, you will need a long tight braid and a snap hook. Measure the tape of the desired length, sew both parts of the snap fastener to the edges. Fasten the braid on the back of the sled. In the middle of the sled seat, make a loop from the braid, in the mattress you will have to make a cut.
The loop from the braid should be located between the legs of the toddler sitting on the sled. When fastening the seat belt, one end of the long braid is threaded into the loop and the snap hook snaps into place. It turns out additional insurance - the baby will not move forward.

SIDUSHKA for children Sled with VOLUME APPLICATION. Very warm and comfortable.

The cars are POCKETS (you can put passengers in them, put a shovel, a newspaper).

Inside the removable when washing the cover is an isolon (about the same as a sports mat, but a little softer and thicker). On the seat there are 2 layers of isolon of 1 cm (the thickness is 2 cm), on the back 1 layer in front and behind the iron back.

Isolon was used because it does not rot from time or from dampness like foam rubber, does not cool in the cold like any other materials, wear-resistant.

The external fabric can be washed, even placed in a small basin (30-35 cm in diameter) or in the washing machine in the gentle washing mode and not twisted too much.

A soft back is worn on the iron back of the sled from above and NEVER SLIDES, which makes life easier when walking. Seat is attached to the contact tape to the sled.

Seat in a sled

The seat is sewn from raincoat fabric of marsh and dark blue, inside a synthetic winterizer, and a belt was sewn from an old bag to fasten the seat to the sled.

sketch pattern

Grandma on a sled.

I bought fabrics one meter each and the other, I used all back to back. Pink flowers barely cut out, so it turned out not so spectacular. The lower part, where to sit on thin foam rubber and a + layer of synthetic winterizer, the machine barely coped with longitudinal seams and flowers. The top cover is just on a synthetic winterizer. Fastens with two buttons from the sides. I also put a layer of synthetic winterizer in flowers for volume, sheathed it with a dense zigzag.

Difficulty: 1-2 And so my supplies:

Favorite child laid to sleep, no one bothers, the action plan has matured all day), after buying a sled. And so I proceed to my plan.

22:00 I cut out the mattress to fit the size of the seat. The length of the mattress should not exceed the length of the jacket.

22:02 Trying on a jacket on a sled, turning it upside down. It is important that the zipper is with two dogs, because it will open from the bottom of the jacket up. I outline the cut line of the hands and cut off the excess. Do not put them far away, a wonderful pillow will be made of them for added convenience.

22:07 I put the mattress into the jacket and distribute it in the center of the back of the jacket, temporarily fastening it with pins.

22:10 I turn the trigger inside out, pin the holes from the cut off sleeves and neck with pins, and then frighten them. Pull out and count all the pins, leave only those that hold the mattress inside the cover.

22:18 Now I turn out not a jacket, but a cover. Trying on a sled.

I outline the places of ties that will attach the cover to the sled and hold the inner mattress. Sew the strings through, grabbing the mattress inside the case. Five ties were enough for me, three hold the back and two are in the legs. I remove all the pins!