Mattresses for newborns: in bed, in the carriage, for swimming

The birth of a baby - a joy for most parents. And that he was a healthy, properly developed its skeleton, it is necessary to know how to choose a mattress on the composition and quality which depends on whether the child is a sweet sleep, or dream turn into a nightmare not only for him, but also his parents.

How to choose the best mattress for a newborn

When you select should be guided by a number of nuances that are not the last value for the comfort and convenience of the kid. Defining among them are considered to be a material part of the filler, the size of the product and the availability of orthopedic effect.

1. Choosing a mattress for babies, many parents believe that he just has to match the size of the crib. However, in this case, it will be uncomfortable to lay on the bottom of the crib. The optimum would be if the length and width of the bed is less than 1-2 cm.

   The product shall be fully consistent with the size of the crib

2. As regards the fillers, they are very diverse, and the advantages and disadvantages of each need to be found.

   Fillers for baby mattresses

3. Orthopedic effect may be important if you plan to use the bed for a few years. When the cradle is acquired only in its infancy, this setting is not important unless you see a doctor.

   Wrong and right mattresses for babies

Types of Mattresses for newborns

A variety of products for babies can not always please the customer: to drown in the "sea" is very simple, especially because their abundance is not always a guarantee of quality. Not to be mistaken with the choice, you need to know what kinds of products on the market. Among them:

• spring;

  Mattress with springs for children will be useful for children from one year

• springless;

  Universal model without springs and suitable for the smallest crumbs, and for those who already have 3-4 years

• double-sided;

  Ease bilateral mattresses in that each side has a different stiffness

• mattresses cocoon;
• for wheelchairs;
• for swimming.

Each of them has its own characteristics, depending on the filler.

Type of filler	Benefits	disadvantages
Vata (batting)	Comfortable, environmentally friendly, does not emit toxins reasonable price	Excessive softness provokes curvature of the spine
Foam (polyurethane foam)	Easy, inexpensive Durable, breathable, does not rot	Quickly loses its shape, absorbs moisture and creates favorable conditions for bacteria.
coir	Approved Pediatric Orthopedics Moisture resistant, well breathable, elastic A high level of comfort at any time of the year	Not recommended for children under a year since for it would be too hard
Latex	Natural, resilient Allergy, has antibacterial properties	High price There may be cases of allergy The smell of rubber in the new product
Latex-coconut	Elastic, strong, durable It has orthopedic effect, provides a full sleep	Coconut filler may be of low quality
Seaweed	They contain iodine, which couples strengthen immunity, a beneficial effect on the nervous system	High price
Wool (felt)	High breathability and hygroscopicity Particularly comfortable to sleep in the cold	Can cause allergic
Horsehair	High orthopedic properties Strength Long service life	May cause sensitization of the most expensive high-quality natural fillers
hollofayber	Medium stiffness Security, hypoallergenic Odorless Good water and air Affordable price	Low water absorption, which leads to the retention of moisture vapor, the product syreet

Which mattress is better for the newborn with or without springs are

Mattress choices are many, choose the best is not easy. One of the issues that arise when buying it - which mattress is best for newborn or without springs on them. The sale can be found both species, and for the comfort of the newborn, which will hold enough the amount of time in bed it is important to know about the features, properties, and their positive shortcomings.

Many parents believe that the mattress should be soft, like a cozy "nest" to the kid had it warm and cozy. In this - their main misconception, as too soft bed is fraught with danger for the not yet formed bone tissue baby. Sleep and wakefulness on it could lead to curvature of the spine.

But the hard spring mattress is not always able to meet the expectations, if there is a certain pattern spring connection, which can lead to sagging, even on a small child's weight.

Spring mattresses for babies

This type of product has its own design features that have a direct impact on the level of comfort. For sale are two types: with dependent and independent spring blocks.

The first are interconnected, and the weight of the body bend and compressed not only themselves, but also deform adjacent springs, leading to subsidence and deformation structure in vertebrates compounds baby.

Independent blocks provide a flat surface and in case of forcing one of the elements, while others remain intact.

Spring products - thick and heavy: for some it is - plus, for others - a minus.

Springless mattresses for babies

"Family" of this type of product is diverse: for the manufacture of various types of materials used, and fillers that provide varying degrees of stiffness. How to choose a mattress for a newborn, because it includes all products with a composition that is already listed in the table.

It is worth to say about the bilateral mattresses. They are light and have different degrees of hardness, therefore, if desired, it can be varied, which will be very useful in certain situations.

They use a combination of spring units, polyurethane, coconut fiber, latex. They can be used at different times of the year: by hot weather appropriately stiffer side, in the winter - one that is softer and warmer. In addition, combinatorial increases their service life.

Orthopedic mattress for a newborn

Just born baby, according to experts, is not needed in this form of the mattress: hard surface is important for him that will not allow the spine to bend. But it will take quite some time, and have to remember about orthopedics.

Most appropriate for babies with think mattresses from coconut filling. It is characterized by high performance:

• does not rot;
• not prone to allergic reactions;
• It has antimicrobial properties;
• strong and durable.

Its main advantage is the rigidity and elasticity, due to the use of natural latex impregnation, which together contribute to the proper formation of the spine.

Coconut mattress orthopedic considered ideal, but it is very expensive.

Mattress for bathing newborns

The appearance of the baby in the house brings a lot of extra hassle, most of which - nice. However, baby care requires care, as delicate skin and immature bones are at high risk for different kinds of procedures, including - swimming.

In order not to harm the health, and do not accidentally drop it with the hands, it is recommended to use a special mattress.

It is made of non-woven hypoallergenic materials and is filled with balls of polystyrene, which allows him to take the child's body shape, and the baby - lying freely on the water. However, his arms and legs free. In this position, water treatment spend comfortably.

However, partial immersion in water can cause discomfort to the newborn: it is easy to freeze, so the body is required to wash with warm water.

Mattress-cocoon for a newborn

A variety of mattresses available on the market is large, it does not last in their choice it is the opinion of pediatricians, their recommendations. Most of them are advised to buy only that which was born at the little man a hard mattress on which he will lie flat.

Against this background, it was interesting appearance of the mattress-cocoon, which has an unusual shape, and the baby, who is in it, takes a pose similar to intrauterine. This form ambiguous attitude. But many pediatricians believe that it is convenient for nursing preterm infants. Its use creates the most comfortable conditions for a period of adaptation after birth. Among the advantages of manufacturers release:

• ergonomic shape;
• hypoallergenic material;
• verified stiffness, does not create discomfort;
• prevents syndrome "flat head ';
• high sides to ensure the safety;
• the ability to install in the stroller or the parents bed;
• waterproof case and soft to the touch sheet insert.

As the lack of those who used a cocoon, note that in the summer it is very hot baby.

Mattress for a newborn in a stroller

Fresh air for the baby no less necessary than good mother's hands and the correct feeding. If the birth parents decided to temper the child and to remove his sleep in the stroller into the fresh air, can not do without the purchase of the mattress. Plaid or blanket can not provide the proper level of comfort. For it is important the following properties:

• rigidity is the same as the bed mattress;
• filler;
• environmental friendliness;
• ergonomics.

the mattress requirements for newborn

Selection of products for babies - the responsible thing, the main thing - not only beauty, but also the quality, safety, convenience. Mattress - one of those items, without which it is impossible to do. It enables active waking the baby and provides it a sweet dream that in the first days can be up to 20 hours a day.

Not surprisingly, it worked out the requirements that it must meet:

• hypoallergenic;
• moderate hardness;
• good breathability;
• easy to clean;
• acceptable price.

It is also important that the product has been provided a removable cover made from environmentally friendly materials that can be easily and quickly washed.

When purchasing an orthopedic mattress stated quality and comfort will be confirmed, if the product is provided with a document on the hygienic safety and conformity certificate.

Children's mattress with polyurethane foam

What has long been popularly known to us as a foam, a new generation of polyurethane materials acquired title and was used for the manufacture of children's mattresses. Against the background of democratic prices has many positive properties:

• different thickness and degree of density;
• It is flexible and resilient;
• It is used in the spring and springless products;
• It has good air permeability.

It is safe, easy, but it is difficult to clean. It is destroyed by chemical and thermal influences.

Size mattress for a cot

If the goods are sold in the store together with a cot, worry about his size do not have to: it already meets the necessary parameters. If we buy it separately, it is necessary to know that there are standards for this type of product. Domestic are three indicators: 80x90 cm, 120x60 cm i120h65 see. Imported provided in two sizes: 140h60 cm and 140x70 cm. An important feature is the selection of records that the mattress must be lower surface of the bed of 1-2 cm.

Children's mattress from batting or foam rubber

Some parents of all current materials prefer the "old good" batting. Others prefer foam rubber. In any case, the choice is up to the buyer, but you have to take into account the pros and cons of both.

1. Foam an affordable price, elasticity and softness, ease of transportation: it can be bent, folded, rolled up. But it can produce harmful substances, flexes and "holds" the spine, is too soft for sleeping baby.

   Foam mattress is too soft for children and may provoke problems with their spine

2. Batting - a natural material, elastic, holds its shape well, different long-term operation. Sleep on it cozy and comfortable. As disadvantages isolated stall in lumps, leading to fragmented burst surface. Poor air permeability, which might cause occurrence of harmful microorganisms.

   Cotton mattress - economical and proven over the years the standard version of the arrangement of a cot

After weighing all the "pros" and "cons", you can choose the most appropriate in all respects to the newborn mattress.

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