Cot Mattresses

Choosing the cot or crib mattress is not always easy, that's why you should make sure you know important information, to make the right choice for your child.

Size and strength
If you buy a cot that comes with a mattress, make sure it is comfortable and snug. You should measure the size of the cot or crib with a tape measure to know exactly what size mattress is suitable for your child. If you think you have found the right mattress, be sure to make sure you can exchange the item if it does not fit.

The second criterion is strength. Choose crib or cot mattresses, which is not only safe but also comfortable for your child, you should realize that the soft mattress seems like a good choice for adults, but children will need a firmer sleep surface to give them the necessary support. Your child's muscles are not fully developed and it is difficult for him to lift his head up after getting into a soft and fluffy surface. Moreover, when your baby sleeps on a solid crib mattress can tilt and move about more freely and easily as him or her more comfortable

How to choose a firm mattress?
The answer is simple, it should be enough to push down on the cot mattress and see how much they will get your hand into the mattress. If you were good at physics, you should know more resistance, a firmer mattress is trying to be.

Actually all the children's mattresses can be divided into the following two groups: foam and coil.

Foam crib mattresses are usually cheaper than a coil mattress, and are just as safe if they are high density, since only a thick foam mattress can provide sufficient support for their child. The second advantage of them except the price is that they are lighter and it is much easier to pick them up and change sheets. Currently the market offers many types of foam mattresses on the surface, which can be easily cleaned and disinfected.

When talking about the coil mattress is to be noted that, in general, more coils means a firmer mattress. This also means that the crib mattress, which are manufactured with internal springs are going to give better support. They are usually made from one side to easily wipe the surface and on the other hand, fabric material. Some types of crib mattresses can talk about 180 innerspring coils for strength. They are durable and create a nice place to relax baby.

The best cots are designed to limit a child to bed. Design standards for cots include considerations such as the prevention of hand and head entrapment. Government manufacturing standards set in 1973 has significantly improved the safety of infant bed, most new cribs sold in the worldwide are very safe. However, cots remain associated with the highest rate of child accidents of all parent items. Approximately 50 children a year are killed and another injured in 9000 ar-infant bed accidents in the U.S.

All cots must have vertical bars or slats on the sides and ends must be over two and three-eighth inch or 60 mm apart. This is to prevent children from slipping through or be caught between them. The bars must be stable and intact.
The distance between the upper side and top of the mattress support may be less than 9 inches, when the party is reduced and at least 26 inches when activated by hand. Research has shown that SIDS mattress affects results; firm mattress reduces the risk of SIDS. It is thought that the risk is further reduced by using organic cotton or latex mattresses. Sheets would be to fit the mattress tightly, so the child can not become entangled and choke.

Given the significant risk of choking in very young children, adding anything to an infant bed is not recommended. Cots, which can be converted into a standard large bed as the child grows bigger became increasingly popular - it is a so-called convertible crib.

Cots are usually made of solid wood such as oak, but can also be made of cast iron and are available in a wide range of colors to suit your nursery decor. Larger infant beds are made, generally for use in hospitals, or for persons with special needs. They include top, usually made of plastic or metal, to prevent child from climbing out.

Cot Mattresses are very cheap new, and a variety of content to choose from. All mattresses must meet the standards, but not very worried, buy cheap purchase the equivalent of a dangerous. You can always upgrade later!

Soft cot mattresses, sudden infant death like a baby at increased risk of accidents, flip to the stomach. No soft bedding, including the sheep or lamb between the end of paper, because it makes the sleeping surface too soft. You should run a test to see if the mattress is firm enough to your hand under the mattress. If you remove your hand, you can manually print to see, the mattress is too soft. If you can not see your hand print speed often than the mattress is firm, strong and the baby's safety.

Recent media reports have been warning parents not to re-use crib mattresses in the belief that S. aureus in foam mattresses is the trigger for 50% of cot deaths. SIDS research has examined children and SIDS and found that there is no evidence that there is an increased risk of SIDS for children who sleep on their back and a firm, clean, well fitting mattress that is in good condition.

Place your baby on the cot mattress which is the right size for a cot, is firm and clean and in good condition with no signs of damage. Soft mattresses can increase the risk of SIDS if baby rolls over. Make sure that no more than 25 mm (1 inch), the difference between the mattress and the cot sides and ends of the cot as a baby or toddler to capture the poor fitting mattress and bed sides. This is particularly
dangerous if their face is trapped and covered, or their neck is restricted in any way.