Hello World! Welcome Friends! Babies are tender and gentle. So, you have to make sure whatever bed you buy for them is even more comfortable. And it is crucial because your child is going to spend nearly 10 to 18 hours of a day in that cozy space, especially during initial months of the birth. In the market, you will come across countless options. Hence, making an ideal choice can seem challenging. But here are some tips that can help you in your task.
Tips for buying a mattress for your baby/toddler
Types of crib beds
There are three types of mattresses available in the market for babies, including foam, innerspring, and organic. Foam beds are the most light-weight ones found in different thickness, ranging from 3 to 6 inches. If you choose this, select one that has firmness and can tolerate pressure. Choosing softer ones can be a risk as they can suffocate your sleeping baby. Innersprings contain coils with layers of padding, foam, and fabric. The ones which have more steel coils are the best ones, but these can be pricey. Lastly, you can come across beddings made of cotton, wool, natural latex, coconut fibers, and other such materials. These are organic beds, which can also include foam or innersprings, etc. The density of the foam used in them determines their firmness. Although they are not 100% natural products, these models are parents’ favorite choice.
Features of crib beds
Size, firmness, and weight are the three critical factors that you need to consider when purchasing a bed. First of all, make sure you know the exact size of your crib because otherwise, you may end up buying a too small or big mattress that can cause entrapment. Minor variations will not make much difference.
As per firmness goes, pick something resilient to pressure. For confirming it, you can put the pressure on the central and corner parts of the mattress. If it bounces back instantly and doesn’t catch the impression of your hand, you can select it.
Another area to look for is weight. Generally, foam beds are 7 to 8 pounds, except for memory foams that can measure up to 20 pounds. Also, innerspring mattresses tend to be heavy with their weight ranging between 15 and 25 pounds. No matter what you find interesting, keep in mind that you may have to turn and lift the crib mattress a few times when you change the bedcover on it.
If you remember these factors, you can surely get something good for your little wonder. Just make sure that you pay special attention to the firmness of the crib mattress as a softer bed is not recommendable due to safety hazards. Density is one good indicator of the stiffness. But you may not find it on packing. So, watch out for its weight. Nowadays, you get a wide range of choices online also. To understand what can be the best fit for your kid, go through the review of the best crib mattresses for babies and toddlers. It will prove quite useful in decision-making.
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