How to choose a children's mattress
At the age of 3, children spend half of their timeare spent in bed. During this period, the active growth phase begins and the musculoskeletal system develops rapidly. If springless hard surfaces with natural fillers are recommended for sleeping for children under 3 years old, then this option is no longer suitable for boys and girls who have celebrated their 3rd birthday. Parents should buy a new mattress that corresponds to the baby's age.Mattresses for children aged 3 years and over should helphealthy sleep and development. Photo: Getty The development of a small person continues not only during wakefulness, but also when he sleeps. The following requirements should be made for the resting surface:
- age appropriate
- comfort,
- hypoallergenicity
- environmental friendliness.
All modern mattresses are divided into 2 groups: spring and springless. Each type has its own characteristics. Let's decide which one is preferable.
Orthopedic, spring and springless options: which one is better
Before choosing a suitable model from two varieties, parents need to compare them by the main parameters necessary to ensure quality sleep. These are:
- Dust accumulation. Over the years, the spring version accumulates a large amount of dust particles, which creates a breeding ground for dust mites. Its analog has no such problem.
- Moisture tolerance. Latex options do not accumulate moisture. As for the spring mattresses, water that has entered them can cause corrosion of the internal metal elements.
- Static electricity. This harmful phenomenon can only be where there is a metal.
- Comfort Of course, the children's mattress with springs will be more convenient.
- Service life. Springless mattresses last up to 15 years. Their analogues last 5-7 years less.
The options with springs win only incomfort. No one will argue that health is more important than comfort. Therefore, it is preferable to buy springless mattresses with natural filling for children. It is advisable to buy an orthopedic type. It will prevent deformation of the child's spine and take the most acceptable form for a comfortable position of his body.