Crib Mattress
Tips To Finding the Perfect Crib Mattress
It is very easy, in the loving madness of preparing for a new baby, to overlook one of the most important purchases that will affect their comfort for the First Years of their lives. Spending endless hours picking out car seats, clothing, and toys, little time is devoted to the piece where, as an infant, they will spend up to 70% of their time. With a wide variety of crib mattresses to choose from, it is necessary to incorporate buying a quality mattress into your baby preparing plan.
A main distinction between crib mattresses is what material they are made out of. They are either made with foam or innerspring/coil and are considered equivalent with today's manufacturing processes. The vital point to consider when comparing across the two types are their firmness levels which will be different because one is made out of foam and the other is made out of springs. It is recommended to take into consideration the firmness, quality, and size/type of mattress when purchasing.
Density
Another way to look at density is the firmness level of the mattress. Contrary to what one would think, a baby needs a firm rather than a soft mattress, the former being undesired because it allows them to mold into the mattress and potentially not be able to move themselves out of the position. Verify the firmness of the potential crib mattresses you are considering by squeezing each side of the mattress together with your hands. The more difficult it is to squeeze, the firmer the mattress is. Use this same technique over the entire mattress to make sure that there are not weak areas, paying close attention to the edges. Standard weights for high firmness are between 7 and 8 pounds for foam mattresses and between 15-23 for innerspring/coil mattresses.
High Value
You may find certain brand names on crib mattresses that you may have purchased for your own bed. Do not let this mislead you, as quite often these manufacturers may not have been the same who designed the bed. You want to make sure that you are purchasing a quality crib mattress and can do so by getting answers to the next questions. Check to see if the manufacturer belongs to JPMA, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Buying an older mattress may be detrimental if it is not fire retardant. You will find that new crib mattresses normally are, but think twice before you purchase that used or old mattress. Verify the status of potential recalls on the mattress that you are considering. Inquiring about the previous information will give you a better idea of where the mattress stands in terms of quality and reliability.
Measurements & New Trends
Though it seems like common sense, the mattress that you choose needs to fit the size of the crib that you are using. A rule of thumb is that there is no more than 1 inch of space between the edge of the crib and the mattress. Anymore and you will put your child in harm's way. Manufacturers have decreased the difficulty by only providing minimal mattress size options to choose from.
Another aspect to take into consideration are hypoallergenic crib mattresses that come in the form of latex or organic to help fight common household allergies. An additional benefit of organic mattresses is that they are void of the chemicals used in regular mattresses. They are fast becoming a popular trend in many markets.
There are many important decisions involved when bringing a baby home. The choice of a quality crib mattress may be one of the most important ones that you will make. They will play, relax, cry and dream on this mattress for the first years of their life and so it is necessary for this selection to be the best one!
About the Author
Samantha Laughlin is a freelance writer from the Los Angeles area
BedroomsMadeBeautiful specializes in infant bedding and mattresses. They offer hypoallergenic and organic products as well. For more information about crib mattresses please view this blog
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