How to choose a children's mattress?

Sleep is an important process for every single person. Healthy sleep for children is even more important, because from the very birth the formation of the human body begins. If a child gets enough sleep, then his spiritual and physical development will always be harmonious. Do not forget that it is during sleep that the whole body of the child is fully relaxed, when he gains strength for the next day.

Modern mattresses for babies come in different types. One of the most popular is a double-sided mattress. These are products, on the one hand, created for the winter cold, and on the other hand, they are suitable for hot summers. For the side of the mattress that is designed for use in the cool season of the year, wool is usually used - this is one of the best insulating materials with moisture repellent properties. For the side of the garment that is good for summer, cotton or jacquard is usually used. There are also combined children's mattresses, which on one side have a standard filler of coconut fibers and latex on the other, like a "winter" filler.

Also, you should pay attention to high-quality mattresses with a spring block, which, although they are less durable, as they undergo deformation, but still allow the child to feel most comfortable during rest and sleep. Springless products retain the required rigidity much longer.

When choosing a mattress for a child, it is necessary to pay special attention to the materials of which it consists, because the physical condition of the child can directly depend on their quality. That is why any specialist will advise you to choose a product only with those natural fillers that are not contraindicated for use in mattresses for babies. For example, such popular natural materials as felt and wool are allergens, absorb moisture perfectly and, after a while, begin to emit bad odors, which is unacceptable for children's beds.

The following fillers are most often used in modern children's mattresses:

• Coyra - these are coconut fibers, high-quality compressed or latex bonded. This material is hypoallergenic and has high bactericidal properties.
• Horsehair is also a common filler in children's mattresses. It is a rather resilient material, its fibers do not crumble even after a long period of use and do not create dust particles.
• Buckwheat husk, if it is properly processed, does not cause allergy attacks, harmful microorganisms or mites will never start in it.
• Latex most often made from rubber. It is one of the most resilient materials for making children's mattresses. Such mattresses will not absorb moisture and dust, but they do not have anti-allergenic characteristics.
• Polyurethane foam Is the cheapest artificial latex substitute. It is completely safe for children, environmentally friendly, fireproof and therefore popular.
• Such modern high-tech material as memory foam it is not so common, because it is not cheap compared to other fillers for children's mattresses. Such foam is able to quickly adapt to all kinds of postures of the human body and even creates the effect of "temperature solidarity". If in a dream the baby turns on the other side, then the foam in the place where the baby was lying before will quickly take on its original shape.
• Some parents, trying to save money, buy an inexpensive mattress with a filler for their children. from cotton wool and foam rubber, which is completely unacceptable. These fillers are too soft, these types of mattresses lose their original shape too soon and do not perform the function of high-quality support for the spine of the crumbs during rest and dreams.

When choosing a mattress for your child, you should pay special attention to its shell - a cover, because the body of your child will come into contact with it.

A cover for a children's mattress must certainly be made of high-quality natural materials. In inexpensive models of mattresses for a cover, materials such as calico and chintz can be used, which are 100% air-permeable and quite pleasant to the touch. Dense jacquard fabric is the most durable and easy to care for.

A cover for a baby mattress can also consist of different layers. The upper surface can be made of jacquard, and the layers inside the product can be made of wool, padding polyester or cotton. This mattress cover not only looks beautiful, but also provides a flat surface for your little one to rest. Carefully examining the mattress cover before purchasing, make sure that there are no seams on it - they usually create an uncomfortable feeling for the child during sleep and play.

The height of the mattress should directly depend on the age of the baby for which you are purchasing this product. For example, the height of products for newborns and children under 3 years old can be from 5 to 10 cm. For children from 3 to 6 years old mattresses up to 10-15 cm high are selected, from 6 to 10 years the recommended height of the product should be 10-16 cm. 16-20 cm - the optimal height of a good mattress for teenagers who are not yet 18 years old.

When choosing a mattress, you need to remember the size of the crib itself, where the baby sleeps. A void may form between the mattress and its side, but it should not be more than 4 cm - otherwise, the crumbs may get injured.

Standard cribs for babies have three sizes: 120x60 cm, 120x65 cm, 140x70 cm, but before purchasing a mattress for a crib, double-check and specify its original dimensions - length and width. Good cribs for babies should not have a solid bottom. The base in them should be made of slats - then the mattress will "breathe" and your child will sleep more comfortably.

As soon as a crib appeared in the children's room, you need to think about what kind of bedding must be present in it. Remembering that the baby spends most of the time in the crib, you need to choose the right mattress for him - so that the baby is comfortable sleeping, playing, moving on the crib, crawling on it. At the same time, experts recommend in no case to use those old mattresses that your previous children had, as they can damage the health of the baby.

Until the child is 3 years old, doctors forbid the use of soft mattresses in his crib. For a four-month-old and one-year-old child, you need to choose a moderately hard mattress - so that the baby's fragile spine is formed correctly. In this case, the most correct solution would be to purchase a springless mattress, both sides of which will have different degrees of elasticity. The hardest side should be used until the baby is on its feet. It is best to use coconut coir filler here. Such a mattress will have an excellent orthopedic effect. Mattress models that do not have springs are really safer for children, since they do not act with their electrostatics on their still developing body.

When the baby turns 2-3 years old, the necessary bends of the bones begin to appear, and it is then that the mattress can be turned over and try to use the side for the baby's sleep that better adapts to the natural posture of the child. At the same time, try not to be too zealous when choosing a hard mattress, as your baby will not get enough sleep on an overly hard surface.

After a child is 3 years old, they usually begin to put him in a larger bed. About 4-5 years old, modern children are actively beginning to show the bends of the spinal system. In this case, the rigidity of the mattress surface should remain, only the top layer can be slightly more flexible. Here you can already consider the option of purchasing mattresses with separate blocks of springs. True, if your baby is very active and likes to jump on the bed, then you need a mattress without springs, and you will use it much longer.

When choosing a product for children 6-7 years old, you should know that their life is oversaturated with studies and outdoor games. In school-age children, the lumbar region and a corset of muscles are formed, and the flexible tissue from cartilage is replaced by bone tissue. Insufficient sleep can reduce the student's performance, cause rapid fatigue and mood swings. That is why when buying a mattress for children 8-9 years old, you must take into account all those age-related changes that occur in their growing body. For a younger student, a medium hard mattress with a natural filler like latex is perfect.

Teenagers spend too much time sitting, so quality sleep is especially important for them. At the age of 10-12 years, many children begin to grow faster, their body weight changes. Experts advise parents to purchase springless mattress models for teenagers or systems with separate spring blocks no more than 20 cm high.

A huge number of manufacturers today will offer you their mattresses, which have high quality characteristics and can satisfy the taste of even the most demanding consumers. Among them, it is necessary to especially highlight the domestic factories for the production of mattresses, because among them there are favorites, whose products are distinguished by a high-tech component. These are companies such as:

• Consul - a well-known Russian holding that has been producing products for sleep and relaxation for a dozen years and in separate series has been producing excellent mattresses with various parameters for children and adolescents.
• Ormatek - a company that is one of the leaders in the domestic furniture industry, but also specializes in the production of sleep products. In her catalog you can easily find many models of mattresses designed for children of different age groups from 0 to 12 years old.
• Dreamline - a group of companies that produces various sleep products and offers caring parents a choice of various models of children's mattresses, made taking into account the characteristics of the body of a modern child.
• Ascona - a company that produces spring models of children's mattresses and models without springs with the Bonnel block, which is very popular with ordinary people. These anatomical mattresses for children were developed with the involvement of the best pediatric doctors in the country.
• Violait - a well-known manufacturer of more than 40 types of orthopedic mattresses in Russia and abroad, offering a wide range of mattresses for children with different heights, sizes, a huge range of filling materials.
• Avita - a young factory for the production of high-quality children's mattresses, affordable for any ordinary man in the street.

Many parents are wondering which mattress to choose for a child's bed so that the child's sleep is as comfortable as possible and the rest is complete. When choosing a mattress, it is imperative to take into account the baby's age, weight and height parameters. And if the baby also has certain orthopedic problems, then before buying a product, it is necessary to consult with a competent specialist.

The main criteria for choosing a quality mattress are:

• Smooth sleeping surface.
• Comfortable rigidity that will not over-strain the child's body.
• Strength and durability.
• High quality filler and cover material.
• Convenience with regular care of the product.
• The presence of antibacterial impregnation of all components of the mattress.
• Processing a product with silver ions ..

You should not leave the mattress in the package for a long time, as soon as you purchased it - immediately get rid of the cellophane so that the microclimate inside the product is not seriously disturbed. And do not immediately put a new mattress on the bed and cover it with linen - let the mattress air a little.

Before you buy a mattress for a baby from one manufacturer or another, you should know what kind of reviews do consumers leave about mattresses from well-known manufacturers:

• For example, for more than 20 years the company's mattresses Ascona They are characterized by high strength, orthopedic effect, and also have affordable prices for buyers, which makes them so popular.
• Orthopedic mattresses from the company Consul will give your children a truly comfortable rest, especially since they were developed in conjunction with orthopedic doctors and therefore have high health-saving functions.
• Children's mattresses Ormatek with varying degrees of rigidity from different sides will give babies a feeling of comfort even with very severe fatigue, and their affordable cost will significantly delight their parents when choosing this product. By the way, if necessary, the company will make a children's mattress according to individual parameters.
• Children's mattresses from Dreamline - the best ratio of price and quality, the company offers a huge range of products with natural and artificial fillers and different degrees of hardness.
• Company Violight produces inexpensive children's mattresses for children of various ages. Mattresses from this manufacturer keep their shape perfectly, have standard sizes and an assortment of products with the most popular fillers.
• Mattresses Avito attract buyers with the use of environmentally friendly materials and a long service life with the most active use.

If you approach the choice of a mattress for your baby with all care, while taking into account the specifics of his tender age and the recommendations of competent doctors, you will certainly make the right choice and get the best product for a full-fledged children's sleep and rest.

Dr. Komarovsky will tell you about the features of choosing a children's mattress in the next video.