April 21st, 2010
You selected the crib with extra care and meticulously matched it with the other baby furniture you will need to make your infant’s first room a special place. But in many ways, the crib mattress is just as important as the crib itself, since it will play a direct role in your baby’s development. Because you’re buying it for a baby, the natural instinct is to choose something soft and cushiony. However, since your baby will be sleeping on it while they’re growing and developing, a crib mattress should be firm and not too soft or too hard.
There are basically two types of crib mattresses, foam and innerspring. One type of mattress is not better than the other. For adult mattresses, it comes down to the sleeper’s personal preference and how he or she feels when lying down. The same applies to a foam crib mattress or an innerspring crib mattress. Studies have shown that if the parent or parents sleep on an innerspring mattress, they will probably choose the same type when buying a baby crib mattress.
Crib Mattress Characteristics
Whether you purchase an innerspring crib mattress or a foam crib mattress, the crib mattress should have the following characteristics:
- It should be firm
- It must fit snugly against the sides of the crib to eliminate any possibility of injury or harm
- Should include some type of waterproof cover
- Crib mattress seams should have fabric binding to allow air to escape, relieving pressure and extending the life of the crib mattress
- Include vents which allows the mattress allows to breathe
Going Natural
If you are concerned about the possible effects of synthetic materials, chemicals or potential allergy-causing compounds on your child, an alternative to traditionally made innerspring and foam crib mattresses, is the organic crib mattress. It is typically composed of organic cottons and wools. The protective cover is made of a non-toxic, water-resistant material like white polyethylene, an environmentally friendly plastic.
Some manufacturers offer foam crib mattresses that are eco-friendly as opposed to being purely organic. If this is a concern for you, read any available product information and crib mattress product reviews to find an organic crib mattress that meets all of your requirements. Expect to pay a little more for an organic crib mattress.
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November 27th, 2009
You can make the transition from nursery to “big girl’s” room easier on both you and your toddler by creating a room that encourages your child to play, grow and imagine. Simple in design, this style is ideal for a toddler’s room because contemporary children’s bedroom furniture is very straightforward in form, utilizing uncomplicated lines and simple profiles. Contemporary color palettes range from earth-toned to bright and bold. For a toddler’s room, plan to use a number of colors, since this will stimulate her little mind and encourage exploration.
Because your little girl won’t be using her toddler bed for very long – two years at the most – you might be reluctant to splurge on one. The P’kolino Toddler Bed converts into a handy kids’ chair and back to a toddler bed, should you need another one sometime in the future.
A toddler’s bed is approximately the same length and width as a crib, but narrower and lower to the ground than a twin bed. It is designed to make the transition from a crib to twin size bed easier and safer for your child. Toddler beds usually have sides or some kind of railing, but are not fully enclosed like a crib is.
The bed is the focal point of the room. Dress it up in contemporary style with a bedding set that has a fun geometric, striped or stylized pattern. If her “baby” bedding is still in good shape, keep in mind that most types of toddler beds use a crib mattress and crib bedding.
Having someplace to play is just as important as having lots of places to store toys and treasures. A contemporary style toy chest or storage cube will make your toddler’s room even more functional and practical. A storage bench provides additional seating. By choosing stackable storage cubes, you can add the just right amount of storage capacity you child needs.
Contemporary style is known for its clean lines, geometric shapes and bold colors, which makes it a simple but fun style to choose when designing and decorating a toddler’s room.
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