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Did you know that babies also develop in their sleep? In order for them to grow properly and not develop back problems, it is essential that they sleep in a suitable bed with a mattress that meets the requirements for healthy growth. How do you prepare your children for a healthy sleep?

What all should you know about choosing a baby bed?

Before choosing a bed, you need to be clear about how old you are buying the bed for. You’ll have different requirements for a bed for babies than for a bed for toddlers. Which is your case?

Bed for newborn

A baby bed must meet safety standards and also have a sophisticated design that makes it easier for mothers to “service” the baby. So what to look for when choosing a crib?

Quality manufacturing material – for newborns, solid wood cribs are best. Cribs made of spruce, beech, birch or pine are available. Wood is a natural material, so it is naturally hypoallergenic and will not cause any allergic reactions to your baby. In addition, it’s durable, so it can withstand the “onslaught” of a rising toddler clamouring for your attention.
Safety certificates – the cot should have a safety certificate not only for the rough material but also for the finish. When children explore the world, they engage all their senses, including taste. Biting and licking the crib will be the order of the day.
Adjustable grid – a practical, but also safety gadget that every mother will appreciate. When a newborn baby is born, the grate is usually in the highest position. This saves the mother’s back when she leans down to the baby. As soon as baby starts to kneel, you adjust the grate to the middle position. When baby gets up, you’ll appreciate the lowest position, so you won’t worry about baby climbing over or falling out of the crib.
Spacing of spurs – spurs should have a maximum gap of 6 to 8 cm between them. If the gap is larger, the baby is at risk of getting its head stuck in it.
Practical sidewall functions – sidewalls can be retractable or have 3 to 4 removable partitions. This allows your baby to climb out of the cot and back in again. From a safety point of view, removable bars are better because the whole sidewall does not have to be pulled down. So the baby cannot fall out of the cot while sleeping.

Cots for babies are most often available in two sizes, 120 × 60 cm or 140 × 70 cm. Some cribs are so-called growing . This means that they allow a small cot to be converted into a larger bed for older children. Usually, the trundles are replaced with classic side rails and the cot becomes a medium-sized bed, which is an intermediate step between a cot and a classic adult bed.

Crib made of solid wood — *Image: The best cribs are made of solid wood.*

Bed for toddlers and bigger children

When is the best time to replace the baby bed with a big bed? The transition time is individual and varies for each child. While some are ready for the transition before the age of 3, others may take longer. It is best if the baby can:

falling asleep on its own,
to get out of the crib,
to safely return to the crib without your help.

What should be the bed for bigger children?

Safe – the bed should not lack side walls. Toddlers are active sleepers who spin like clock hands in their sleep. The side rails will ensure that your baby doesn’t fall out of bed at night. Health safety, rounded corners and no protruding screws are also important.
Proportionately high – low beds are available that are just right for toddlers. Their height from the ground is around 20 cm, so children don’t need your help to get up or down. Larger children can do without your help even with a bed with a classic height of around 45 cm.
Bed dimensions – you can get either a classic bed or a half bed for your toddler. A classic single bed has dimensions of 90 × 200 cm. The length of a half bed is between 140 and 160 cm.

Children's bunk bed — *Picture: bunk bed saves space.*

From about 4 years of age, children can sleep on a standard adult bed. Comfortable children’s beds with mattress and grid are available, or frames in which you can choose the mattress and grid according to your wishes and your child’s needs. You can also have the cot, bed and mattress made to measure. They are particularly suitable if you have an atypically designed children’s room.

Bunk beds are the perfect choice for small children’s rooms. Such a bunk bed fits both in a room for an only child who will be bringing friends home for sleepovers and in a room shared by two siblings. The bunk bed saves space, so you can fit other necessary furniture into the room. Bigger children can sleep in the soft beds, which are upholstered in non-textile materials that are easy to maintain.

How to choose a mattress not only for the crib?

Every mom dreams that her baby will be a good sleeper. How do you support your baby’s restful sleep? Perhaps by getting him a quality baby mattress that also supports the healthy development of the baby’s spine. As with beds, you can also have a baby mattress made to measure. The choice of mattress depends on the age of the child.

Baby mattress for the crib

The best cot mattress should meet the following requirements.

Dimensions – it is essential that the mattress fills the entire surface of the cot. There should be no space between the cot structure and the mattress where the baby can wedge his or her fingers. Choose the size of the mattress according to the size of the cot.
Mattress thickness – mattresses that are suitable for the youngest children should be between 7 and 10 cm high. You can also put a breathing monitor under such a mattress and rely on it to work properly.
One firmness – a mattress with one firmness definitely belongs in a baby cot. The surface should be medium hard. Such a mattress helps to develop motor skills and movement and eliminates developmental defects.
She does not sleep – the baby sleeps up to 16 hours a day. During this time, it not only regenerates, but also develops. To help it develop properly, give it a new mattress. Don’t take a second-hand mattress, even if it looks like new. Even a minor bedsore can adversely affect your little one’s development.
Elasticity and airiness – the right elasticity can be seen by the mattress adapting well to the lying body. It returns to its original shape when the baby is picked up. It is also important that the mattress is sufficiently breathable so that moisture evaporates and the baby does not overheat.
No adhesives – a mattress for babies should not contain any adhesives. If the manufacturer uses glue, it should be eco-friendly and water-based.

Mattresses for children — *Image: a children’s mattress must have only one firmness.*

The best crib mattresses are made of the following materials:

Cold foam – is sufficiently breathable and promotes healthy spinal development.
PUR foam – is a strong, lightweight and breathable material that offers optimal support for the baby’s muscles.
Coconut fibre – natural material with perfect orthopaedic properties, adequate rigidity and sufficient breathability.
Organic materials – contain natural oils that make the mattress hygienic, elastic, dimensionally stable and breathable. These include Biogreen natural foam, which is made from castor oil.

What kind of mattress for bigger children?

Even though babies have outgrown their cribs, they are still developing and need a quality mattress that allows them to grow healthily.

Children over 3 to 4 years old – the mattress should be of medium firmness. For toddlers, it is best to provide the mattress with a protector or cover to protect it from liquids and other contaminants. Find out how to care for more than just mattresses for children. In terms of materials, latex, coir or horsehair and other natural materials are best. Again, a mattress without zones, i.e. with only one firmness, is recommended. Until the age of 12, children should not sleep on a memory foam mattress. From the age of 12, a medium-firm mattress with a maximum of 2cm of memory foam is possible.
Teenage children – Given the various hormonal changes that teenage bodies go through, it is important that the mattress is breathable but also elastic. Children are still developing, so they need maximum support for their support system. The most suitable materials include foams, latex and spring core mattresses.
Students – the same mattresses as for adults are suitable for teenagers who have reached the age of 18. Feel free to reach for a mattress with zoning or a memory foam mattress.

Little things that contribute significantly to the quality of sleep of children

If you want to give your children a good, restorative sleep, don’t just think about what mattress to give your children or which bed frame is best. Also think about the pillow and duvets for children.

Does the baby pillow belong in the crib? The pillow is completely unsuitable for babies. It does not belong in the cot for two main reasons. The first is safety. Babies can pull it over their heads and suffocate. The second is the negative effect on spinal development.
What should a pillow for children from two years old look like? From about 2 to 3 years of age, children can have a pillow in their bed. However, do not give them the classic adult pillows (50 × 70 cm or 70 × 90 cm). Choose a smaller child’s pillow of 40 × 60 cm.
How to choose duvets and blankets for children? Put them in your children’s bed when they are a little older. Use a swaddle or sleeping bag at first. Hollow fibre and microfibre are most commonly used as fillings for baby blankets and pillows, which are also suitable for allergy sufferers. They are easy to wash in the washing machine. These are synthetic materials. Natural materials include lyocell wood pulp fibre, which is antibacterial and suitable for sensitive skin. Another natural material is feathers, which are mainly used in winter because they keep you warm. However, its maintenance is difficult and often has to be carried out by professionals. Feathers are not suitable for people with allergies.