5 Things Every Parent Should Remember About Crib Mattresses

Crib mattresses are probably the last things on your mind when shopping for baby stuff. While car seats, strollers, and toys may be more exciting to think about when splurging on baby accessories, there are certainly more important things you should consider to keep your infant comfortable, safe, and healthy at all times and crib mattresses should be on top of your list. Here are 5 things you should remember when shopping for baby mattresses at your favourite organic store.

• There are 2 general types of crib mattresses—foam and innerspring. While this decision is a matter of preference, remember to weigh the pros and cons of each type before making your purchase. As long as you go with organic mattresses, you are pretty much giving your child a healthier and safer sleeping environment. So buy genuine organic crib mattresses from certified organic stores like The Organic Mattress Store Inc. 

• Mattress size is also important. Make sure that you get an organic mattress that is the right size for your crib. While cribs and mattresses do come in standard sizes, do check specific dimensions to make sure there are no gaps that could catch your baby's arm, leg, or fingers. A standard baby mattress is 28”x52”.

• The firmer your crib mattress is the better. Soft mattresses may look and seem more comfortable, but they actually pose safety risks for the baby. A safe crib mattress is a firm one, eliminating risks of suffocation and making it easier for your baby to shift positions instead of drowning in the soft mush. Look for a 95-D rating in a Natural Latex baby mattress.

• Organic mattresses may be more costly than traditional crib mattresses, but they are also a hundred times safer and healthier for your baby. Moreover, organic baby mattresses have become cheaper in recent years, especially with the green movement inching further and further forward. They cost around $499.00 shipped.

• Lastly, don't go cheap on your baby mattress and settle for used, hand-me-down beddings. Used mattresses have accumulated all sorts of impurities from its first user, so unless the mattress has been properly sterilised, better go for a brand new, organic mattress for your kid.