The Baby Crib Mattress – Quality Is Key!

A baby crib mattress will be one of the most important items you purchase for the nursery. With your baby spending sixteen to eighteen hours sleeping, she will spend most of her first few months in her crib. Your baby’s comfort and safety will depend on the quality of the crib mattress.

But the number of mattresses for a baby’s crib available out there can boggle the mind! How do you know what to look for in a good baby mattress? It doesn’t matter what you spend as much as whether the materials are high quality and the craftsmanship is good.

What Kind of Baby Crib Mattress Do I Need?

There are two different types of baby crib mattresses – foam and innerspring. Either kind can be good. Decide which kind you want, then choose the highest quality of that kind that you can. Don’t forget pads and baby mattress covers, too!

What To Look for In Crib Mattresses:

Firm support is always better for your baby. This means:

A high coil count for an innerspring mattress

Dense foam for a foam mattress

Fire-retardant materials

Side vents to prevent mildew and keep things spelling fresh

Anti-bacterial and anti-static treatment

Hypo-allergenic materials – your baby may be sensitive to allergens

Laminate, water resistant covering (or put plastic sheeting on under the regular sheets to protect the mattress)

One final note: Measure! While most mattresses for a baby’s crib are standard, there are exceptions, and you don’t want a loose mattress that may cause your baby to get caught between the mattress and the crib.

About The Author:

Arlene Martell is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.baby-gear-n-gifts.com. Baby products and gifts for babies and toddlers with everything they love to do in mind.

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