If in the daytime you have the opportunity to control the posture of the child, then at night the mattress is "responsible" for the spine. At least 10 hours a day are allotted for children's sleep, and an incorrect position during sleep can soon cause the development of scoliosis. To prevent scoliosis, your child needs to choose the right mattress.
Instructions
Step 1
For a newborn, choose a firm coconut mattress that will provide the correct spine position according to the age of the newborn, dry well and ventilate. Coconut fiber impregnated with natural latex is hypoallergenic, and the environmentally friendly impregnations used in the manufacture prevent the penetration of dust and insects - parasites into the mattress.
Step 2
When choosing the right mattress for your child, pay attention not only to the filling, but also to the shell. If the cover is made of a simple cotton fabric, such as chintz or calico, then you should not count on long-term operation. These fabrics wear out quickly, lose color and tear. Better get a mattress made of jacquard fabric. It is 80% cotton and 20% synthetic for durability.
Choose a mattress topper for your baby made of waterproof fabric, it will protect the mattress from getting wet.
Step 3
When choosing a mattress for a baby, pay attention to its compliance with the size of a crib. The gap between the wall of the crib and the mattress should not exceed 3 cm. The child can be injured by pushing the handle or leg into the gap. It is unacceptable to buy a mattress larger than a crib, it will not lie flat. The resulting bumps will contribute to the development of the curvature of the baby's spine.
Step 4
For an older child, choose a mattress of medium hardness, too hard makes them feel uncomfortable. On a hard mattress, preschool children sleep restlessly, often toss and turn and do not get enough sleep. In addition, the child is not averse to jumping on the mattress, and coconut coir does not tolerate such overloads. Therefore, choose a good orthopedic mattress for your child. It will ensure the correct formation of the spine and will last a long time. Choose a springless orthopedic mattress, it does not contain metal parts. This means that the child will not experience electrostatic and magnetic influences.
Step 5
Buy a mattress with a removable cover made of two fabrics: wool and rayon. Different sides make the cover universal for use in both cold and warm seasons. Wool removes excess moisture and warms, viscose is hygroscopic and removes excess heat. The removable cover makes it easy to keep the baby's bed clean.
