| When one is pregnant there is a lot of excitement | | | | provide excellent shape, comfort and are durable. |
| and all new mothers are in a rush to prepare for | | | | However, one has to make sure that the |
| the new arrival. Everything related to the baby is | | | | mattress is the right size and fits the crib. Too |
| bought fast and not much thought is given to | | | | small and it leaves gaps in the crib that can easily |
| safety. Well, lurking underneath many of those | | | | trap a baby’s head or legs. If the mattress is |
| mattresses and bed sheets are products and | | | | too soft, it can conform to the shape of the |
| chemicals which may not be safe for your baby. | | | | baby and result in suffocation or SIDS. So before |
| A crib is where your baby to be safe, secure and | | | | you buy a baby mattress, do not ask for |
| sound. | | | | warranty first- it is irrelevant when it comes to |
| Over the last 2 decades we have now become | | | | the safety of your baby. Check for firmness and |
| of another nightmare in the baby’s room- | | | | find good quality. Make sure the mattress is |
| SIDS or sudden death infant syndrome. While this | | | | waterproof and also fire resistant. Today, there |
| puzzling disorder has caught the imagination of the | | | | are many mattresses made with special |
| industry, we still do not know what causes it or | | | | antibacterial additives. This will prevent molds and |
| how best to prevent it. Countless babies have | | | | bacteria from growing in the corners of the crib. |
| died and everyday, there are new reports on | | | | And last but not least buy allergy free products |
| how best to prevent the disorder. In the beginning | | | | or mattresses made from organic material. These |
| the disorder was thought to be related to some | | | | specially made mattresses are expensive but at |
| chemicals in the mattress or the crib. This idea | | | | least your baby will be safe. Buying regular |
| soon died down and now there is belief that | | | | furniture may be cheap but you will also spend a |
| perhaps it is the way the babies sleep. | | | | lot more in unnecessary medical bills for the |
| In any case, purchasing a mattress for the crib | | | | treatment of allergies and skin rashes. |
| needs a little thought. This is where the baby will | | | | For the best quality, check to make sure that the |
| spend more than 70% of his/her time. And when | | | | manufacturer is a member of the Juvenile |
| awake the baby will play inside the crib for the | | | | Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). JPMA |
| other 30%. Thus, selection of a crib mattress is | | | | certified companies make quality goods which are |
| vital. There are two basic types of mattress for | | | | safe and sound. |
| the crib- foam and innerspring. Both are good and | | | | |