Choosing for his baby "diaper-raspayonki, many young parents are frivolous to the question of which mattress is better to buy for a newborn? But in vain, because the mattress depends on the formation of posture, safety and comfort of your child's sleep. Let's take a look at together, which mattress for a child is better?
Types of mattresses
- Wadded mattresses for newborns . Very often parents buy a cotton mattress for the newborn, considering that the softer, the more comfortable and comfortable will be their miracle in the crib. By giving preference to such a mattress, you can make a gross mistake. After turning over on the tummy, the child can drown and suffocate in his feather bed. Therefore, cotton mattresses are not desirable for children of the first year of life.
- Orthopedic mattresses for newborns . Pediatricians recommend to purchase orthopedic mattresses for children, since only such a mattress will well "relieve" the muscles of the back, help to relieve fatigue and guarantee a quality rest. This effect is achieved due to the deflection of the mattress under all the bends of the body.
Orthopedic mattresses are divided into two groups - spring and springless mattresses for children.
- Spring mattresses can be with the dependent (springs inside affect the position of each other) and independent (each spring is separately packed and does not depend on the neighboring ones) by the spring unit. In the first form, because of the arrangement of the springs, there is a hammock effect, which is undesirable for children. Therefore, it is best to choose a spring mattress with an independent spring unit.
- Springless mattresses have a greater orthopedic effect than its spring brothers. Also, their big advantage is the lack of metal parts, due to which there is no magnetic and electrostatic impact on the child.
Composition of mattresses
Choosing a mattress for children, it is necessary to give special attention to its filler. The best fillers for children's mattresses are coconut coir and latex. They are environmentally friendly and safe. Let's consider each of them in detail.
- Coconut mattress for the newborn . It consists of coconut fibers. Has a good bactericidal property, does not cause allergies and does not rot. To make such mattresses, a coconut plate is used, which is impregnated with a special substance based on latex. A mattress made of coconut coir is considered to be the toughest and is suitable for the smallest ones, because for them, the harder it is, the better.
- Latex mattress . In comparison with the previous one, a mattress made of such a filler is softer. Is able to withstand a large load, while quickly restoring its original shape. Latex mattresses are good for a child over one year old.
A very good choice is the purchase for a newborn double-sided mattress. His sides are divided into "winter / summer". The "summer" side is more rigid, includes a coconut layer and is perfect for the smallest. "Winter" side, on the contrary, is made of a warmer and softer material, sometimes it is specially warmed with wool.
Dimensions of the mattress
As a rule, mattresses are manufactured in standard sizes, suitable for beds produced in the production of 120x60 cm. These are modern sizes. If you have an old bed, or made to order, then it is best to measure its size and purchase the order and the mattress itself. Take into account that you do not need to measure the bed itself, but only the size of the bed. Caught more than a cot, the mattress can bend and then there will be no orthopedic effect. If the mattress turns out to be smaller, then he will constantly ride on the bed. It is also necessary to take into account the height of the mattress for the newborn - it should be 13-15 cm.