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5 Surefire Tips About The Way To Obtain A Baby Crib Mattress

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Monday, August 30, 2010
What Mattress Should I Choose For My Baby? Innerspring Or Foam Mattress?
Because of the increasing popularity of foam mattress, parents might think that this is the best crib mattress for their baby. After all, we are living in the foam technology era. You have a lot of options such as latex and memory foam mattress. These are integrated with cutting-edge foam technology that allows it to conform to the body's contours and provide better support while redistributing body weight and lessening pressure points.
But then most of us grew up sleeping on an innerspring mattress and we didn't really experience many problems about it. What many parents fear nowadays is the condition called SIDS or Sudden Infant Death. This is a condition wherein the baby suddenly dies in their sleep for no reason at all. Many experts say that the mattress they are using might be too soft to offer the support their body needs. Others say it is the suffocating crib that triggers this condition.
Since the real cause has not yet been identified, it is our duty to look for a mattress that will totally prevent this problem from arising. This is why more and more parents opt for foam mattresses. These beds provide better support to the back to reduce not only pressure sores but also the likelihood of suffocation. However, memory foams contain chemical ingredients that may pose a threat to your baby's life when they continuously inhale its chemical fumes. Latex is a much better substitute because it is a natural ingredient. Its main ingredient is rubber tree extract.
We should not completely disregard innerspring mattress either. The key there is to find the right innerspring bed with the correct number of coils. Go for those brands of mattresses with only 150 coil count. This is just the right number of coil that will provide a semi-firm mattress comfort to your baby. Popular brands such as Sealy, Simmons, Serta and Colgate produce mattresses like this.
When you are choosing, always consider the best for your baby. Make sure it does not contain harmful chemicals that they might inhale as they sleep. The mattress should also provide semi-firm or firm comfort level for better support. These mattresses should also be converted into a toddler bed so you won't have to buy another one when your baby grows older. Also consider your budget. If you are under a strict budget, you might find yourself buying innerspring mattresses. But if you are ready for a splurge (or an investment), you might want to consider an organic foam mattress.
A Sealy Mattress, Serta Mattress Or Simmons Mattress - Which Model Should You Choose?
Sealy, Serta, and Simmons mattress company provide a variety of mattress models that offer the consumer a wide range of products, styles, components, and prices from which to choose. There are a variety of innerspring mattresses, memory foam mattresses, toppers, pads, and latex foam made specifically to provide complete comfort and a more restful night.
Sealy has been in business over 125 years and is considered one of the leaders in providing the quality Sealy mattress, toppers, and pads that provide a good night's sleep. Sealy is known for the Posturepedic, TrueForm, and PurEmbrace styles of mattresses, and provides the following products:
The Sealy Posturepedic is one of the most well-known names in the bedding industry, because it helps control pressure points that otherwise make the sleeper turn and move throughout the night while trying to find a comfortable arrangement.
This Sealy mattress offers choices of innerspring, innerspring with memory foam, and innerspring with memory foam and latex; all in a wide variety of prices from least to most expensive. They are available in all standard bed sizes, and comfort choices ranging from firm to ultra soft and plush.
These are engineered to provide pressure relief in specific zones that require a greater level of support, such as the hips, with more memory foam around the head, shoulders, and knees.
The Sealy TrueForm provides a combination of memory foam with the traditional Posturepedic mattresses.
The TrueForm is made of advanced technology materials that are temperature-sensitive ensuring the consumer is not to hot or too cool.
The advanced engineered core helps distribute weight evenly across the entire mattress.
The Sealy PurEmbrace is an advanced sleep system due to the technology of "smart Latex" ensuring pressure assistance eliminating the flipping and rotating required getting comfortable on other types of mattresses.
Another well-known manufacturer of mattresses for over 75 years is Serta. Serta mattress provides a variety of both innerspring and memory foam mattresses, in their Perfect Sleeper and Vera Wang collections, as identified in the following:
The Serta Perfect Sleeper is their leading, and most well-known mattress. This Serta mattress offers a great night's sleep by providing the following features:
The Comfort quilt aids in decreasing tossing and turning throughout the night; providing support evenly all the way to the perimeter of the bed.
The Continuous Support Innerspring technology provides good support for proper alignment of the spine and hips. Advanced breathable comfort provides a mattress that doesn't heat up with the body temperature.
Serta offers a variety of Specialty mattresses, such as the Vera Wang Specialty Collection providing an all-foam mattress utilizing latex and visco-elastic memory foam.
Simmons mattress is yet another famous company that has been providing mattresses and sleep systems for over 135 years. The Simmons mattress line includes Beautyrest and Natural Care styles of mattresses, and includes the following characteristics:
The Classic Beautyrest comes in a firm, plush, or pillow top model. This line provides motion control and comfortable support all the way to the edge of the bed, and is a durable mattress that does not require flipping.
The Beautyrest also comes in a World Class model that has a higher density coil unit providing even greater motion control. The World Class model is constructed of visco memory foam, latex form, or a combination that also aids in temperature control, providing a cooler night's sleep.
The Natural Care is a latex foam mattress made from environmentally biodegradable natural rubber-tree-based latex enhanced with soy. The Natural Care is comfortable and provides a great level of support for correct spinal alignment as well as appropriate support for the hips and shoulders. A good choice for consumers suffering with allergies, it is resistant to mold, mildew, and dust mites.
So, for consumer's seeking a good night's sleep, there are a variety of solutions available. The popular models listed above are all good choices. The key is to match the right model to your very individual sleep preferences.
by : David Patric
Monday, August 9, 2010
Choose a Crib Mattress That is Safe and Pthalate Free
Choosing a crib mattress for your baby’s nursery should not be a lax decision. There are several things you should look for in a baby mattress to keep your little one safe. The crib mattress that you choose for your baby should be extra firm and conform to specific size specifications. You should also be familiar with the necessary mattress height adjustments as your infant grows. Quality cannot be overlooked. Especially with the known presence of toxic chemicals known as phthalates in many traditional crib mattresses

To avoid entrapment or suffocation it is critical that the baby mattress fits snugly inside the crib. You should not be able to fit more than one finger between the side of the mattress and the crib/rails. I also recommend that you go with a standard size baby mattress. It should measure 51 5/8” by 27 1/4” and should not be more than 6” in thickness. Please make sure you measure the mattress yourself before placing it inside the crib. This is because manufacturer labels are not 100% error proof. This was the case with the 20,000 Simmons mattresses that were recalled in June 2008. A safe baby mattress should not only fit tightly inside the crib, but it must also provide adequate support.
Choose a crib mattress that is firm and uniform throughout. A sturdy interior support system will prevent the mattress from sagging. This will keep the fitted sheets tight and loose areas (suffocation hazard) will not be created. You may quickly test the firmness by squeezing from both sides in the middle. A firm mattress will quickly snap back once you let go and will not conform to the shape of your hand. However, an extra firm baby mattress may still become a springboard for a possible accident, if it’s placed to high inside the baby crib.
The mattress height is adjustable to several different levels in most cribs on the market today. This is a safety feature that must be used once your baby becomes more mobile. Once your baby is able to stand, I recommend lowering the mattress to the lowest level. This will prevent your little one from climbing out. However, if your baby is constantly attempting to climb out (or is taller than the sidebar), then the crib and mattress are no longer safe. However, during that critical first year of development, I recommend investing in a quality crib mattress.
Since your baby will spend the majority of the first year on the mattress, avoid buying a cheap mattress that sells under $80. Cheap mattresses are not very durable and in my opinion, simply not safe enough. While a good quality baby mattress will be made of high quality materials, and as a result expect to pay more.
In my opinion, the best crib mattresses on the market are those that are made of 100% certified organic materials. These mattresses are not chemically treated during the manufacturing process, and therefore will not leach harmful chemicals like phthalates.
Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are potentially toxic. They are considered more harmful for infants since they are still developing and growing. Studies on phthalates indicate they may cause an increased risk of asthma, allergies, and disrupt the reproductive development of babies.
Phthalates have been added to traditional baby mattresses for decades. Mattress manufacturers have been adding phthalates to PVC plastics in order to create a flexible and soft waterproof vinyl cover for baby mattresses. The hazard is created when phthalates often leach or gas out from the plastic mattress covers into the surrounding air.
Babies may spend at least 10 hours on their crib mattress every single day. This may continue for at least the first two years of a baby’s life, which are also the critical stages for healthy development. Considering how close a baby will sleep to the mattress cover, combined with duration, the potential for high exposure to phthalates is great.
In 2004, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) informed baby mattress manufacturers that they have the option of voluntarily eliminating phthalates from their mattresses. However, these companies did not listen. Since the removal of phthalates from their mattresses, would have resulted in a very hard and unusable sleeping surface.
Just recently, on February 10, 2009 the CPSC came up with new guidelines. These guidelines were created to minimize the use of six types of major phthalates (over 0.1%) in the production of mattresses for babies. In my opinion, these guidelines are simply not good enough. Especially since the CPSC has not completely prohibited phthalates in baby mattress production. But they certainly should, since scientific studies have proven the toxicity of these chemicals. One of my main concerns is whether manufacturers will actually follow these guidelines and how well will they be enforced.
My advice for parents is not to wait around for mattress manufacturers to change their production habits. I recommend they avoid investing in any mattress that may contain even slight traces of phthalates. The risks are considerable. The only viable solution that I can think of is to invest in a 100% certified Organic crib mattress. Organic mattresses are produced without the addition of harmful chemical additives or toxins.
Phthalates should be banned from all baby products. The well-being of our newborn babies should not be compromised due to convenience or old manufacturing practices. Instead of ignoring the issue at hand, companies should do everything they possibly can to find a safe replacement for phthalates in the production of baby mattresses. Our precious babies cannot afford to be exposed to these toxic chemicals, especially when they are so vulnerable while peacefully sleeping on their crib mattress.
A safe baby mattress is just one of the many necessary components for your baby’s nursery. I strongly believe that safety should take precedence over style or design. So please invest in a high quality and safe crib mattress first. The furniture and nursery design should be secondary
, since it won‘t affect your baby‘s well being.by : Martin Dejnicki