Expecting a new born is a very exciting time for both parents especially the mother. A lot of time, energy and money is spent on shopping and setting up the nursery for the baby being expected. One of the items you need to shop for is the baby’s mattress. Even though parents might not find it as exciting as selecting a crib, it is still very important. This decision determines the safety and comfort of your baby. I will explain in this article, what to look for in a mattress while buying it.

The first thing to consider is the safety element of the mattress you are considering. The mattress should be firm and it should fit tightly. There should not be too much space between the mattress and the walls of the crib. You would not always know how much space is ideal. Here is a good way to determine if the crib is the right size. If you can fit in two of your fingers side to side between the walls of the crib and the mattress, thats the red flag. For example a crib with Bonavita Tomi Collection will need a mattress of 52 by 28.

If you find any spaces in the middle, that will not be safe for the baby. Most cribs and their mattresses come in standard sizes. Therefore this might not be a problem for you if you are buying s standard sized crib. A standard size for most mattresses you will find in the market is 51 5/8″ by 27 1/4″.

What ever brand of mattresses you purchase, as a parent you should pay close attention to this. To make more interesting purchases, parenst often overlook this issue. This may be the cause of pain an injury to your baby later on if in your haste, you end up buying the wrong size.

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