Be Picky for a Safe and Comfortable Mini Crib Mattress

The Importance of Crib Mattresses

Babies are precious gifts. While taking care of them is exciting, at the same time, it gives much worries to most of the parents. Most of these worries come from the many cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).According to the medical community, the cause of SIDS is still uncertain and unexplainable and it usually occurs when the baby is asleep.Though there is no way of preventing this, however, there are guidelines that parents can followwhich may reduce the risks of SIDS to a baby. These includekeeping unnecessary things, such as stuff toys, pillows and blankets, away from the crib, giving baby a clean and dry pacifier and using a firm and high-quality baby mini crib mattress.

Yes, even the things we may think that are no big deal, baby crib mattress for example, are very important when it comes to baby’s health. Why? It is simply due to the fact that this can affect the baby’s sleep patterns, thereby affecting the growth of bones, and so as his health. Choosing the appropriate mattress will somehow reduce the risk of suffocation and SIDS. As we see, comfort is not the only priority but safety do comes first. So, what are the challenges in choosing a crib mattress?

The Challenge of Being a Picky

While we want to have a sound sleep in a comfortable bed, what more mommies want then is to give such to their little angels. Unlike adults, babies’ skin is more sensitive and they spent almost 16 hours of sleep in a day. It is reasonable then to be picky and make a right decision on what mattress to use that is best suited for this purpose. This may take time and research but it is worth the effort.

Apparently, mini crib mattresses are for mini crib. From the name alone, the difference between the mini crib and the standard crib is the size. Mini crib is smaller. That is why it is sometimes called a portable crib and is ideal when the room space is limited. Most parents also prefer mini crib for easy travelling purposes and for saving purposes since it is more affordable.Since the mini crib is smaller in size, mini crib is also smaller than any standard mattresses. Mattresses used in standard crib could not be used in mini cribs as well as minicrib mattresses could not be used in standard cribs. However, this will be the least of our worries since many service providers such as online stores are readily available anytime. To give help on how to be an appropriate picky, consider these things.

• Firmness of the Mattress.After selecting the size and shape of your mattress, the next important aspect to consider is the firmness of the mattress. Based on our preferences, we like to sleep on a softer mattress to relax this tiresome body. But this is very opposite to the situation of babies. Unlike adults, babies need to sleep on a firmer mattress to avoid him sinking when he lies down.If we let babies sleep in a too soft surface, this could possibly lead to a suffocation hazard. They still can’t move their body out in a position when they lie down with their stomach.In order to see whether the mattress is of best fit for the baby, test it. Just push down on the mattress and observe how much of your hand sinks. The more it sinks, the lesser its firmness.

• Choose between Spring or Foam.Foam density and the number of coil counts in spring is directly related to the firmness of the mattress. If we prefer to use foam, we should consider the foam density of the mattress which includes its size and weight. Foam density is the best indication to test the firmness of the mattress. When foam is used, it is very convenient and light making changing sheets an easier thing to do. On the other hand, spring mattresses contain coil within its pad. The more coil count it contains, the closer the coils are. This means that the structure of the innerspring is firmer. The coil gives extra support to hold the baby up as opposed to his weight. Whatever your preferences would be, choose a mattress that is safety and comfort for your baby for a longer sleeping time.

• Multi-layer Cover. Checking the cover of the mattresses before purchasing it is also beneficial. Ideally, multi layer cover is mostly preferred. They are more durable and long-lasting. If we want a safer mattress for babies, consider those mattresses that have anti-microbial layer on top. Diaper accidents and baby-drool are inevitable. To eliminate the generating of the bacteria from these incidents, or somehow lessen it, anti-microbial layer is of good help.

It is better to be picky where it’s worth every penny than to regret from disregarding your baby’s health. Indeed, choosing a suitable mini crib mattressfor a comfortable and safe baby’s environment is truly vital yet rewarding. There’s nothing can make parents happierthan seeing their babies happy.

Christine J. Williamson
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