How to choose a safe crib for your baby
A baby’s sweet sleep is the key to health and good mood. And where else, if not in a crib, does a child spend most of the day?
Every dad and mom want to create a comfortable, cozy, and most importantly, safe space for their offspring. Let’s figure out together how to choose the best crib for a small user.
Basic requirements for a crib
Safety above all! The materials from which the crib is made must be natural (wood, MDF) and non-toxic. All parts must be well fixed, without sharp corners and rough surfaces. High protective sides on four sides are mandatory.
Comfortable size. The crib should be spacious enough for the baby to move freely, but not too large so that the child does not feel lonely.
The mattress is an important detail. It should be hard enough, match the size of the crib and have a high-quality hypoallergenic filler. It is better to choose springless and breathable children’s mattresses.
Sides are reliable protection. They should be strong and prevent the baby from falling out. The distance between the bars should be such that no part of the child’s body can get stuck between them.
Buy cribs for newborns: which model to choose
Even for the smallest users, the modern market offers a wide range of furniture. Since a crib-cradle is used from birth to 5 years, it must be chosen especially carefully.
Classic cribs: these are the standard options that are purchased most often. They have a solid structure and can be adjusted in height.
Cradle cribs: ideal for newborns. They have compact dimensions and a mobile design. For example, a baby cradle-rocker will become a cozy place for the baby during outdoor recreation, and light vibrations will help him fall asleep faster.
Transformer cribs: can perform the function of a cradle for newborns with the ability to adjust the height of the bed in 3 positions and a modern teenage bed with a headboard and footboard, at the same time. All elements of such a crib have adjustment mechanisms, and the protective sides are easily removed, turning the cradle into a regular single children’s bed.
Cribs with a pendulum mechanism: this is a wonderful feature that helps to calm the baby with monotonous swinging and promotes rapid falling asleep. The pendulum mechanism can be electric or transverse swinging with a lock.
Regardless of which crib you plan to buy, do not forget about:
- safety
- quality of materials
- comfort of the child.
Have you ever envied babies who sleep peacefully all day? After all, they don’t suffer from back pain, they don’t turn from side to side, looking for a comfortable position. The secret to their peaceful sleep is hidden not only in their mother’s milk, but also in the fact that they sleep on a perfectly selected mattress. But don’t be sad, adult friend! And you can find your perfect mattress and enjoy a full night’s rest.
