Organic mattress – the right choice for babies

Organic mattresses are more eco friendly and are less likely to catch fire easily and that is why the trend in buying mattresses is shifting towards organic mattresses.

Pregnancy comes with so much excitement as the new born is welcomed to the world. Babies are very delicate and when buying baby products you must put their safety first. Many mattresses in the market are made from chemicals that are not safe for kids especially infants. Babies spend almost the entire day in bed; hence the choice of mattress is very important to your child. Organic mattresses are the best choice for your baby.

Sudden death infant syndrome has been a nightmare for many parents over the last decade. Mothers get panic attacks at night and they wake up to check if the baby is still breathing. The sad fact is that doctors have not established the cause of this puzzling disorder. There are many schools of thought trying to explain SIDS, some say children die due to the chemicals in the mattress and some people say it has to do with the position the infants sleep in. it’s hard to tell which theory is wrong and which is right, the best we can do it take prevent measures such as buying an organic mattresses to protect our kids.

Whenever you’re buying a mattress for your kids, you need to put more thought into the decision. The child spends 70% of the time in bed and around 20% playing in the crib. You cannot compromise on your child’s safety and well being and that’s why it’s advisable to go for an organic mattress. Crib mattresses come in two types; innerspring and crib-foam. They are both comfortable and durable and it all depends on which one appeals to you best. However, you must get a mattress that fits perfectly onto your child’s bed. Mattresses that leave spaces on the side could cause an injury to your child when he/she is turning, the baby’s leg could also get trapped into the open space. Again, the mattress should not be too soft as soon enough it will adjust to the baby’s shape and the child could suffocate.

Put your child’s safety first when buying a mattress. Go for waterproof, firm and good quality organic mattresses. There are also mattresses that have antibacterial additives and prevent the growth of bacteria in the crib.