What to focus on when choosing the first mattress for a child?
Sleep is an insanely important aspect in the life and proper development of infants. For this reason, a significant number of parents are conducting analysis, thinking about how to support their child's short and shallow sleep, investing in gadgets that support quieting (such as Shumis teddy bears - LINK) and already at the start he faces the purchase of a crib with a suitable mattress.
Buckwheat-foam-coconut mattresses, popular until a few years back, are being replaced by new mattresses made from cold foam.
They are safer not only because there are no lingering nookie insects, but also ventilation systems, point elasticity, or padded, longer sides to prevent the baby's legs from slipping during the first attempts to rise and stand up. A good mattress is an investment for years and considering the amount of time your child will sleep on it, it is worth choosing wisely. We hope this article will help you in choosing a mattress. However, we would like to mention that our trained and helpful employees are also always at your disposal.
Let's start perversely with the mattresses on which your baby absolutely should not sleep. This primarily includes used mattresses.
These products deform very quickly and easily, so they are not advisable for a small, developing spine. The hygiene issue also leaves much to be desired. When buying a used mattress, we are not sure how it was used and stored. So it's better not to take any chances.
We also advise against buckwheat husk mattresses. These, although natural and still prominent on the market, firstly can be allergenic and secondly it is in them that fungi, mold, as well as the bark beetle can thrive due to moisture. They are what many moms online warn against, whose children have woken up crying at night, slept restlessly and been bitten by insects living in the mattress.
A bad mattress can also become the cause of skin or respiratory allergies. So, being aware of the basics, let's focus on aspects to consider when shopping.
What firmness of mattress to choose?
Soft? Medium hard? Hard? These are the main inquiries from parents that we receive. A soft mattress will make the baby's head and bottom sink in. This happens mainly when the toddler sleeps on a polyurethane foam mattress. Hard (such as coconut) is also not conducive to toddlers, as it does not allow the baby to assume an optimally physiological position. The best choice for children are medium-firm mattresses, which properly adapt to the shape of the whole and do not deform.
Other elements to consider when buying a mattress
The choice of manufacturer is important. Those with a lot of seniority, who are appreciated and who are leaders in the industry in addition to their aesthetic value will provide you with access to the best, innovative and ecological solutions. They are the ones who invest in research, constantly improve their products, provide approvals and create safe mattresses of the highest quality. So don't buy mattresses without approvals, from unreliable sources and from random people.
Of course, quality is also followed by price, but remember that the mattress is an extremely important part of the layette and should not be spared on it.
A young child will spend most of the day sleeping, and its delicate spine needs the right foundation for proper development and restful sleep. The manufacturer's experience and market status will allow you to make the best choice, which will certainly pay off in the future.
From a practical point of view, for example, split half covers or moisture-proof membranes will be perfect for everyday use. However, during the change of bedding, the weight of the mattress will support us. You will appreciate the reinforced edges when your little one starts to lift against the crib frame and stand up. It is thanks to them that the little leg will not slip and fall between the rungs.
Moms of allergy sufferers will appreciate cold foam mattresses for the fact that their airy material, which lets a lot of air through, never becomes a breeding ground for microorganisms.
The interiors of such mattresses do not collect dust, because this dust has nowhere to settle. This is valuable information especially for people who are allergic to dust mites.
Customers for whom ecology is important will probably also pay attention to the fact that cold foam mattresses are ecologically cleaner. Their production requires shorter firing at a lower temperature, which contributes to the consumption of less energy. They are also made from more modern versions of ingredients, with reduced chemicals and the substances used during production are safer for the environment.
If we had to recommend to you specific manufacturers that meet the above criteria, we would certainly focus on the offerings of the companies: Alvi and Traumeland.
Alvi Mattresses - LINK are produced in Poland, but have already won the recognition of parents throughout Europe. Their distinctive feature is the use of 100% biodegradable Tencel fabric, which combines the softness of silk, the strength of polyester, the coolness of linen, the absorbency of cotton and the warmth of wool. Tencel fabric and other Alvi materials have been awarded European safety certification. This company takes exceptional care not only of the quality, but also of the aesthetics of the products it offers. We also offer cradles, quilts, pillows and sleeping bags this brand.
Traumeland - LINK specializes in manufacturing children's mattresses since 1965 and is a leader in the premium mattress segment. This company is the only one on the market that takes care of point elasticity, appropriate hardness depending on the stage of development of the child , anti-allergic and antibacterial properties. The quality it offers will be appreciated by the most demanding customers. In addition to mattresses, you'll find sheets, comforters and pillows in Traumeland's 3kiwi stores.
