The baby crib should have a good quality mattress. A good mattress provides a soft cushy touch and keeps the baby comfortable. Manufacturers spend a lot of time choosing attractive colors and designs so the mattress will look good. However, remember that most of the time mattress is covered by the bedclothes. So instead of falling for the most beautiful mattress, purchase mattress with good quality filling and which are firm enough to hold the baby. Always rate the mattress taking into consideration attributes like thickness, the material the mattress is made of, and the features like hypoallergenic qualities, water and stain resistant anti dust mites, fire retardant, and the fabric of the covering. Finally, the price and the warranty of the mattress also needs to be considered according to ones budget.

Mattress Finishing

A good quality mattress is finished using quilting and tufting.
1. Quilting gives a decorative effect to the mattress as the outer fabric is attached to the surface filling. The mattress that is quilted has a flat surface.
2. Tufting is the other popular finishing where tapes are passed right through the mattress at regular interval and secured on each side by tags to prevent the filling from being dislodged.

Attributes Of Good Mattress

While purchasing a mattress for the crib take into consideration the following
1. Material - health conscious parents would prefer organic cotton and soft wool. The right kind of mattress should be dye-free, dust mite repellent, and anti-bacterial. Ideally, the mattress should be moisture repellent and flame resistant too.

2. Shape - the baby crib mattress should be firm and should provide support to the baby. The mattress should regains its shape and should not flatten over time


Mattress Fillings

There are different types of mattress fillings available in the market. Fillings are rated on the attributes like resilience, durability, and flexibility. In good quality mattresses layers of loose fillings are found in great volume. There are different types of fillings include

1. Cotton and wool fillings are popular for their soft feel and ability to breathe and to absorb moisture. Wool is a natural resilient fiber and has good fire retardency properties.
2. There are different types of foams like latex, polyurethane and visco memory foam. They have a good cushioning effect.
3. Other filling materials include polyester, hair, and coir fiber.

Pillows
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Good Washing Detergents
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