How to choose the right mattress for the cot?

Unfortunately, not all parents give due attention to the selection of children's furniture and furniture components. Thus, in particular, to purchase a first mattress for a cot – big mistake. First, it needs the size to exactly fit the bed. Therefore, it is better to buy them together with the kit. Otherwise better still at home to take all measurements and record them. Secondly, special care is necessary to study the composition of the filler. It is recommended to choose natural and hypoallergenic. Third, you need to choose an orthopaedic mattress to ensure the child sleep.

What should parents know in order to choose the right mattress in a crib? The most important thing – it's not to save money. It is often cheap goods low quality is very attracts buyers. These are the mattresses with cotton or foam filler. They are very soft, which can harm the posture of the baby. They well absorb moisture, and it can promote the growth of bacteria and even mites.

The best option – to get coconut or latex mattress. These materials are natural and keep their shape well, which is beneficial for posture and sleep baby. Alternatively there are combined mattresses, which consist of latex and coconut fiber. At the moment it is the most popular model. This mattress for the crib has a medium stiffness, it is hygienic and durable. A more budget option is artificial filler-polyurethane foam. It is perfect for those who suffer from allergies, because it is absolutely non-toxic.

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Equally important is the role played by the fabric from which made the cover on the mattress. For the cot is better not to take materials, which are subject to wear, such as cotton, calico. They are inexpensive, but have low strength. The most suitable in this case, jacquard. This is a special cotton fabric that contains synthetic fibers, which makes it very dense and durable.

As an example of the combined mattress allow the model KidsFashion Nest from “Gandilyan”. This mattress for the cot is suitable from birth up to 5 years: in the first year of life to put it “Coco” side up and then flip for "latex". This manufacturer also offers another option of a combination of filler – coconut fiber and hollofayber in the model Aloe Vera. Natural and synthetic fibers are perfectly combined, creating a firm surface. In both cases, mattress cover made of jacquard, it is easy to remove and wash.

The Domestic manufacturer Ascona offers high quality mattresses in a crib. Reviews of this products is very good. For example, the model Baby Smile Flex is on the perimeter of the polyurethane strip, in the middle of the Cocos plate, and between them – the block of independent springs. This is an excellent option for a sound sleep of a child without harm to his health. Mattress Baby-Strutto-Cocos from Lonax has the filler of coconut fiber (1 cm) and holofiber (9 cm). It has medium stiffness and will last a long time his young master.