Caring for your baby starts with comfort. It is not enough just to choose the right things, because the health of the baby depends on many of them. The category of things, the choice of which must be approached especially carefully, includes a children’s mattress. What to base on when buying it for a baby crib?
First of all, the mattress should be practical and convenient, this is important for the correct formation of the child’s spine. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the hypoallergenicity of fillers and fabrics, as well as its breathability.
Of course, we will talk about orthopedic mattresses, since it is important not only with what comfort the baby sleeps, but also how this affects his small back. Remember that you can only increase the softness of a mattress with age. It is only an adult who is allowed to sleep on something softer, and the child needs to form a posture, which means that the place should be harsh.
Mattress types
Note for yourself that orthopedic mattresses can be with or without springs. Springs are best for preschoolers. The latter, in turn, are divided into:
with bonnell springs;
with independent springs.
“Bonnel” has little effect in terms of orthopedics, but its price is attractive. The peculiarity of this type of springs is that they are all glued together. Try to choose similar mattresses with a minimum spring diameter.
In the version with independent springs, they are all in separate covers, which allows each spring to act separately, without influence from the “neighbors”. Such a mattress will never sag, will not creak and will not lose its orthopedic effect in further years of service.
Fillers
In addition to springs and a cover, you need to pay attention to the filler. Commonly used felt, batting, seagrass and other materials. The quality of the filler should be high, however, the number of layers should also be above average. Of course, this affects the price, but it’s always worth it. After all, without a filler, you can get bruises from the springs.
Springless mattresses
This type of mattress is chosen by those who do not want to worry about the electrostatic effect on the child’s body, because the mattress has no springs inside, which means no metal.
There are a lot of options, manufacturers too. In this case, focus on the quality of the filler. The ones we listed above are already well established.
