Caring for young children is a concern of first importance in all parents, this both in antiquity as today, for this reason and for them, the invention of objects of immovable property as the wedges have solved this problem radically. Wedges are a kind of bed cover with some special rods, which prevent that the baby from falling out of it, these are usually constructed in wood, although at present we found in various materials. Wedges begin their development in Babylon, where the infants (infants) were placed in baskets specially designed so that they do not suffer no evil; This practice spread to other major kingdoms such as Rome and Egypt, where some aspects have been modified. In Rome the use of wedges had some progress, but not very significant, the creation of beds resting on the floor with some tablets that protected to the baby falls, it began to be used by royalty, although being on the floor babies were exposed to others risks, they were constantly monitored by the maids. In the middle ages the wedge had already obtained their great evolution, because they were already considered as beds for newborns, although its use was exclusive of royalty.
For the 18th and 19th centuries wedges were massive use, because after the middle ages, the implementation of them in hospitals was very common. Currently wedges are the means of care used by all parents around the world, thanks to its marketing and variety. Some types of wedges can currently be manufactured of different materials, without commenting that they can bring many advantages. Some like: wood shims: they are entirely made of wood, they offer a great care for the baby because they are very tough, since they are made in oak and other hardwoods. Aluminium wedges: are designed to make their transportation easier, because some of them are folding, is good to say that although they are lightweight they are very resistant. Wedges of polymer: these are made of plastics, in order to control and cleaning of them than do more simply. It is good to emphasize that many more types of cribs found today in the market, but those already mentioned are the most common and most used nowadays. Technological advances also makes a valuable contribution to the cradles, since the development of some has allowed to install systems for regulation of temperature and up to systems that allow to know if the baby is crying or not. The decor is also a field where wedges make their appearance, because the variety of colors, sizes and shapes, have wedges made an excellent tool of decoration, especially for children. In conclusion, the wedges not only show before us as the best option to protect our children, but also as a good choice for decorating.
For the 18th and 19th centuries wedges were massive use, because after the middle ages, the implementation of them in hospitals was very common. Currently wedges are the means of care used by all parents around the world, thanks to its marketing and variety. Some types of wedges can currently be manufactured of different materials, without commenting that they can bring many advantages. Some like: wood shims: they are entirely made of wood, they offer a great care for the baby because they are very tough, since they are made in oak and other hardwoods. Aluminium wedges: are designed to make their transportation easier, because some of them are folding, is good to say that although they are lightweight they are very resistant. Wedges of polymer: these are made of plastics, in order to control and cleaning of them than do more simply. It is good to emphasize that many more types of cribs found today in the market, but those already mentioned are the most common and most used nowadays. Technological advances also makes a valuable contribution to the cradles, since the development of some has allowed to install systems for regulation of temperature and up to systems that allow to know if the baby is crying or not. The decor is also a field where wedges make their appearance, because the variety of colors, sizes and shapes, have wedges made an excellent tool of decoration, especially for children. In conclusion, the wedges not only show before us as the best option to protect our children, but also as a good choice for decorating.