Though the mattress is hidden beneath the bedding and is in the bottom of the crib; It should be the one that needs to be given ample importance and consideration. One must remember that the newborn spends around 70% of the time in the crib and the toddler would spend around 50% of the time, as it would be used as the playpen. So the new parents need to pay attention while purchasing the mattress and buy the best one available.

Types Of Crib Mattress

There are two types of crib mattress that are available in the market. They include foam mattress and innerspring mattress. A foam mattress comes in various thickness and densities. Always select a foam mattress that has higher density. A good foam mattress should be firm. The innerspring mattress measures firmness by the number of turns per coil. A good innerspring mattress will have minimum of 150 coils.

Natural Latex Baby Mattress

Latex crib mattress is composed of natural latex that is covered with organically grown cotton. This in turn is covered in organically grown wool. Natural latex baby mattress is flame retardant, dust and mold resistant. Another noted feature of this mattress is that they are not affected by the infant's fluctuating body temperature. Whatever the season, the baby stays comfortable. They are not only comfortable for the baby but also hypoallergenic. Clean this mattress, it has to be put in the sun and aired to naturally freshen it up. If there is any stain, it can be cleaned with a mixture of vinegar and water. The price of this type of mattress is bit expensive, but they last longer compared to other types of mattress.

What To Look For In A Mattress

Whatever the brand of the mattress, keep in mind these points while purchasing a crib mattress. They are
1. The mattress must have visible ventilation holes.
2. The mattress should be fire-retardant.
3. Always buy a branded mattress from a major departmental store. There is always a huge array of selection and a salesman to help out.

Some of the popular brands are Mamas & Papas, Colgate, Da Vinci, Jupiter, Slumber, Kolcraft and so on.