How to choose a mattress in the crib

Before buying a child mattress, it is necessary to take into account its rigidity and design features, ensure safety and the absence of toxic materials, and also choose a good manufacturer. Otherwise, you can harm the health of the baby.

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1. The best manufacturers of mattresses for children
   
2. Types of mattresses
3. What characteristics to pay attention to
4. Recommendations for selection

The best manufacturers of mattresses for children

If you want to protect yourself from unsuccessful purchases, choose products of famous brands. Such manufacturers value their name and do not produce bad products. They create mattresses from materials that do not contain toxic substances and are tested for durability, safety and environmental friendliness.

The most popular manufacturers of children's mattresses:

1. Plitext-S (Plitex) - develops models of mattresses for newborns together with pediatricians. The materials used in the production, received international quality certificates.

2. Ormatek - Works since 2001. In addition to mattresses, it produces bedding and furniture. Materials used in manufacturing are safe for children.

3. Ascona is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Eastern Europe. Has been producing mattresses since 1998. In addition to children's orthopedic mattresses creates furniture and bedding.

4. Afalina - specializes in creating orthopedic mattresses for the smallest. The company's products can be used from the first days of the life of the crumbs and to the toddlers.

5. Vegas is a Belarusian manufacturing company that has been operating since 1997. Produces mattresses for children from 0 to 4 years. Produces models of standard sizes and mattresses according to individual customer measurements.

Types of mattresses

Spring

The basis of such products is a spring block. He can be dependent and independent:

The springs in the dependent spring unit are interlocked. These mattresses are durable, high strength and low cost. But they, like the old spring beds, are shaking and do not evenly distribute the load. Not suitable for small children, as they do not have the proper orthopedic and anatomical effect.

Springs in the independent spring block work separately from each other. They provide the correct position of the baby and prevent the development of scoliosis. The more springs in the mattress, the better it affects the musculoskeletal system of the child.

Springless

The inner part of the product consists not of springs, but of special foamed materials: coconut coir, polyurethane foam, natural latex. Such models have moderate or high rigidity, making it ideal for newborns. They provide the correct position of the back of the child and contribute to the development of the musculoskeletal system.

What characteristics to pay attention to

Rigidity

Mattresses can have different levels of hardness. For newborn babies, it is best to buy products with stiffness above average or moderate levels of stiffness and good elasticity. It is necessary for the normal development of the musculoskeletal system.Children 3–7 years old can sleep on moderately hard mattresses.

Material

Spring and springless models are produced using the same fillers: artificial and natural.

1. Coconut. Natural and very hard filler. Often used in the manufacture of mattresses for infants. If it is not properly stored, it begins to rot and bacteria is found in it.

2. Natural latex. Suitable for children who are prone to the development of allergies. In addition, it has high elasticity and strength.

3. Linen felt is a natural, elastic and rather rigid material. Often combined with other fillers.

4. Polyurethane foam. Used in the manufacture of many mattresses. Differs hypoallergenic and high elasticity, it is of varying degrees of rigidity. It is not recommended for children under 3 years old. To check the quality of polyurethane foampush down on the mattress with your hand. The stronger the pushing effect, the better the filler and the longer it will last.

5. Hollofiber - soft, moisture-proof and anti-allergenic material. Not recommended for newborns.

"Winter summer"

The mattresses with the effect of "winter-summer" have a winter and summer side - layers of wool and cotton, located on different sides. The wool layer warms well in winter, and cotton provides freshness and comfort in the warm season.

The size

The length and width of mattresses for children usually corresponds to the size of standard cots (60x120, 65x125, 70x140).

Recommendations for selection

1. Before buying, ask the consultant for a certificate of quality for the products.

2. When buying a mattress for a newborn, pay attention to rigid springless products and double-sided mattresses with different stiffness.

3. Do not buy soft and thick mattresses. Such products can lead to deformation of the spine in the baby.

4. Choose mattresses with hypoallergenic fillers and a cover of natural fabrics.

5. If you have a small child, lay an oilcloth on the mattress or buy a waterproof mattress pad. So you will increase the life of the mattress. Even if the baby goes to the toilet or spills something on it, nothing will happen to the product, and the mattress pad can be washed.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.