During pregnancy, parents-to-be should prepare for the appearance of a baby: arrange a room and purchase all the necessary baby things. Buying a mattress for a newborn is an important task, the healthy development of the child's spine depends on the right choice.
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure the mattress is exactly the right size for the crib. Choose a firm mattress. For babies and children under 3 years old, it is a flat and hard surface that is the key to a healthy back. Standard mattress thickness is from 3 to 7 centimeters.
Step 2
Pay attention to the material from which the children's mattress is made. The product should "breathe" and dry quickly. Batting, cotton, holofiber and coconut fiber will provide excellent breathability. A good option would be a combined composition of the filler.
Step 3
In addition, the mattress must be hypoallergenic. Be careful with such natural materials (wool or natural latex) - they can cause an allergic reaction. Better to give preference to felt, batting, cotton, holofiber or coconut coir. It is these materials that have established themselves as hygienic and anti-allergenic fillers. They are well ventilated and do not absorb moisture and odors.
Step 4
Conscientious manufacturers, taking care of the health of children and guided by the characteristics of a growing child's body, produce high-quality orthopedic mattresses. They have a preventive effect against diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Often, orthopedic mattresses for newborns include moisture resistant plywood, which ensures the necessary rigidity of the mattress.
Step 5
Do not purchase hand-held or second-hand items. The mattress should have a flat surface without dents or bedsores.
Step 6
Find a mattress cover. At first, the baby will be mostly in the crib, and the cover will help keep the mattress clean. The main thing is that the fabric from which the cover is sewn is of high quality and does not shrink after washing, otherwise you will not be able to put the cover on the mattress.
