Infants in particular spend most of their time sleeping. They can lie in bed for up to 20 hours. Therefore it is important to buy a suitable baby mattress here. This guide is intended to provide an overview, inform you about suitable products, present different variants, and show you what to look out for when buying suitable baby mattresses.
Avoid harmful substances in baby mattresses
For a restful sleep and the health of your baby it is important that the mattress is free of harmful substances. Such mattresses are marked accordingly in the product description. A further important note can be provided by the manufacturers’ test seals. Although most baby mattresses are now without harmful substances, you should still pay attention to a label or a test seal when buying.
Baby mattresses with ventilation holes
Whoever deals with the topic of baby mattresses also deals with the topic of healthy sleeping for the baby. With regard to the subject of mattresses and beds, attention is also repeatedly drawn to the sudden death of a child. The reasons for this have not yet been fully clarified. However, there are some suspicions in this respect. It is suspected that the baby inhales too much CO2, leading to sudden infant death. This happens, for example, when something lies over or in front of the baby’s face. The exhaled air cannot escape sufficiently and accumulates. The exhaled air is then directly inhaled again. In the long run, this can lead to paralysis of the wake-up –
and breath reflexes. If you talk about the baby cot and the baby mattress, the keyword Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) is repeatedly mentioned. Today it is assumed that the little bed and a suitable mattress will be the Minimize the risk of SIDS by providing good air circulation. Over time it has been found that it is better if the baby lies on his back and sleeps in a sleeping bag. In this way, the risk of sudden infant death can be minimized. Some people think that a mattress with ventilation holes can also help to give the baby enough air, even when it turns on its stomach. These holes should allow a gas exchange so that the CO2 does not collect in the area of the head. So far, however, it has not been demonstrated that they improve air exchange. However, if the mattress has a honeycomb or pore structure, at least heat accumulation can be prevented.
The support capacity of baby mattresses
Since your baby is still developing, it is especially important to take a mattress that is not too soft, but also not too hard. In order for the spine to develop well, the mattress should be elastic and supportive. Your baby’s body should never sink in too deep.
Baby mattresses must be ventilated intensively
As with many new products, almost all new baby mattresses have unpleasant odours, especially at the beginning. The only thing that helps here is the thorough ventilation. For this you should buy the mattress as early as possible and let it air out, because the smell can last a few weeks. According to Stiftung Warentest, however, these odorous substances are only low-pollutant compounds, which are volatile. This damage your baby doesn’t. They can nevertheless be unpleasant.
Baby mattresses with stable step edge
To prevent your baby’s feet from getting between the mattress and the bed frame, As soon as you make your first steps, you should pay attention to baby mattresses with a stable step edge. This prevents the feet from sagging and reduces the risk of injury. But if you are looking for a solid mattress, which has a latex – coconut – core, for example, you do not need to pay attention to a stable step edge, because the mattress is stable enough so that the foot can not sag.
Overrated security promises from advertising
Unfortunately it still happens very often that different manufacturers advertise with a safety promise, which are however overvalued. Some suppliers of baby mattresses advertise that sudden infant death can be avoided by the protective function of the mattress. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Stiftung Warentest has also confirmed that the entire sleeping environment is more important here. As a rule, the mattress is not a trigger for sudden infant death. This is used here by different manufacturers for their commercial purposes. It is also possible to purchase special sensor mats that monitor your baby’s breathing and trigger an alarm if it does not breathe properly. Such mats serve to prevent sudden infant death.
The cover of baby mattresses
Since your baby can spit or wet itself, so that the diaper cannot catch everything, the cover of the baby mattress should definitely be removable and washable. Sweat and saliva also penetrate into the mattress cover. This promotes the spread of mites and bacteria. The only remedy here is regular cleaning of the cover. A further protection for the mattress offers besides a mattresses – schooner, which likewise should be cleaned regularly.
The suitable material for the baby mattress – the advantages of the different cores
As a rule, baby mattresses are made of coconut, latex or foam. Foam is most commonly used here. The mattress core consists of high-quality plastics, which react elastically to the body weight of your baby and stabilize the body. The outer fabric is made of cotton or natural fibres so that a high level of lying comfort is achieved because the fabrics are breathable and well tolerated. The different designs of a baby mattress have different advantages. A mattress with a cold foam core is one of the most popular mattresses. Such foam cores are a classic. The plastic materials have a low density. They are worked into the mattress in several layers. The degree of hardness may vary. The main advantages of mattresses with a cold foam core are high stability and good adaptability. The cold foam core also has breathable properties and is characterized by sustainable and good hygiene. It is particularly suitable for allergy sufferers because the core is free of harmful substances. The biggest advantage here is that such mattresses are comparatively cheap.
The baby mattresses with spring core represent another construction form. The interior of these are covered with springs made of plastic or metal. Such mattresses should optimally stabilize and support the body. This design is also suitable for baby mattresses. However, it is mainly found in mattresses for adolescents and adults. Among the advantages of a spring-core mattress are the extremely good support, the high durability, and the But also the very high air circulation, which is caused by the numerous cavities, is an important advantage of a spring – core – mattress. In addition to mattresses with spring core and cold foam core, there are also mattresses equipped with a latex core. This is made from 100 percent natural rubber, which makes it particularly environmentally friendly. This core is characterised above all by optimum moisture exchange. Especially with baby mattresses, the excellent moisture removal is particularly advantageous. This results in a very high sleeping comfort through excellent thermal insulation and air circulation.
Baby mattresses – a selection
There are numerous baby mattresses on the market. In the following some models with very good ratings are presented. This allows you to narrow down the selection of a suitable mattress and make your decision easier.
Coconut – Latex – Baby mattress: The Prolana Lara Plus 70x140cm
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with 2.1. It is characterized by its very good lying characteristics. The upper side consists of a natural latex, whereby the mattress is not too soft. In addition, the mattress has a hard underside of coconut, which is suitable for small children. The Prolana Lara Plus is somewhat heavy, but has a high durability. It is equipped with a three-sided zipper and also has an organic cotton cover.
Baby mattress Julius Zöllner Dr. Lübbe Air Premium
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This baby mattress has also been tested by Stiftung Warentest and awarded Good. This is a durable cold foam baby mattress. This is characterised by its good lying properties. The upper side is medium hard and has pimples. This page is for babies The underside is made of coconut and is particularly suitable for small children. The cover has a zipper that goes all around. A further plus point is the integrated moisture protection and the long service life. The baby mattress is also suitable for allergy sufferers and has been tested for harmful substances. It also has a stable step edge.
Baby mattress Julius Zöllner Air Allround
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Another baby mattress that is also suitable is the Julius Zöllner Air Allround. Thanks to the high-quality soft foam, which has a cube structure, this mattress has a good lying quality. The baby mattress is suitable for allergy sufferers and tested for harmful substances. Integrated longitudinal and transverse channels improve surface ventilation. This baby mattress is also equipped with a step edge. However, no moisture protection is integrated here. The cover is removable and washable. The mattress is also characterised by a high level of protection against heat accumulation.