Mattresses for newborns: what to look for

By the time a newborn arrives in the family, among other things, you need to take care of a comfortable and comfortable bed. And at the same time, in addition to the model and design of the crib, be sure to choose the right mattress. Your baby will be healthy, happy and calm if you pay attention to the materials from which the mattress is made, its coating, hygienic and other properties.

Which mattress to choose for a newborn

Here's TWINS' expert advice on what to look for when choosing a newborn mattress.

1. Rigidity. The spine of a newborn and the muscles of the baby have not yet acquired the necessary strength and shape, and therefore, during the first months and years of life, they especially need a flat surface with sufficient rigidity and elasticity for the correct formation of the skeleton. 

2. Hygienic. The mattress pad and cover used for the mattress must to be washed or cleaned, to look neat. Removable and made of natural materials (cotton, jacquard, satin, coarse calico, velor or other materials), the cover is definitely more useful for cleanliness of the crib, where the child spends a lot of time. The zipper around the perimeter of the mattress will help seal and protect the mattress from dirt and microparticles in or out. The mattress pad should also be easy to wash and have a natural coating on the front side that absorbs moisture and allows air to pass through (made of knitwear, flannel or other material), and at the base - a waterproof membrane layer. 

3. Breathability. If you choose, which mattress is better for a newborn, to prevent the development of allergies, choose a model with good air permeability, so that after spending several hours lying down, the baby does not overheat and sweat. To ensure air circulation, it is better that the crib bed under the mattress is made of rails, with slots between them for air passage. 

4. Green. All components and materials from which the mattress is made must be environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, since the skin and the entire body of newborns are especially prone to allergies. In addition, mattress covers must be gentle and pleasant when contact with the skin of an infant, do not cause skin irritation to the baby.

5. Size. The standard size of 120 x 60 cm may sometimes not be suitable for a crib. Then you need to order a mattress for a newborn to the desired size of the bed. Please note that the mattress should be 1-2 cm in width and length less bed and lie in the crib freely, without wrinkles or large gaps.Optimal mattress height is 8-10 cm.The correct size of the mattress will ensure the comfort and safety of the baby.

6. Functionality. For the correct formation of the musculoskeletal structure of the baby, it is better to choose a mattress with increased rigidity. It can be single-sided or double-sided, made with various combinations of layers of hypoallergenic natural and synthetic materials with different stiffness. In this case - on the one hand, it is more rigid (for babies up to a year), and on the other hand, it is semi-hard or moderately soft, which is convenient for babies to rest after a year.Spring mattresses are not recommended for newborns.

7. Destination. Mattresses are solid or transformers, rectangular or oval, for cribs, cradles and for strollers. TWINS can also offer cozy mattresses and pillows such as "nest" and "cocoon-nest".

Which company to buy a newborn mattress 

Now you are familiar with the features of mattresses and the requirements that a newborn mattress must meet . It remains to understand the variety of brands on the domestic market that produce mattresses for newborns. Among them are: Veres, Twins, Broco, Bubaba, Ecus Kids, AeroSleep, Happy Spaces, Luchini and others. 

Twins children's goods store offers mattresses from several domestic manufacturers, but mostly original products of their own production. What are the features and benefits of quality mattresses for newborns presented in our online store?

Why Twins mattresses are valued 

• Only 100% quality materials of natural and artificial fillers and coatings.

• Diversity and originality of mattresses: for cradles, strollers, for cribs, transforming mattresses, cocoons and nests.

• Reliable mattress designs: single and double-sided, with different firmness: hard, medium and soft.

• Delicate colors and unique design for every taste of the buyer.

• Guaranteed workmanship and durability.

• Reasonably priced and accessible to a wide range of moms and dads.

Newborn Mattress Firmness

2. We do everything to make your baby's sleep sweet and healthy. What materials do Twins and other manufacturers represented by us use for their mattresses?

3. Only those that meet European standards for quality and safety: environmentally friendly natural materials (coconut fiber - coir, latex coconut fibers or seaweed, buckwheat husk, cotton, linen), and synthetic materials of various elasticity (latex with memory effect, polyurethane foam, polystyrene, ecofoam, holofiber, etc.).  

4. The rigidity of a springless mattress for the period of the first year of life for the correct formation of the skeleton of an infant and its horizontal position during sleep is provided precisely by layers of coconut fiber or buckwheat with alternating layers of latex or polyurethane foam. Double-sided mattress options are convenient the presence of a softer second side, recommended for babies after 1 year.

Why choose twins baby mattresses

6. We have been successfully working on the market for more than 15 years and we know all the current trends in the production of children's goods. Twins represent products from leading manufacturers in Ukraine, Belarus, Poland and France, and also produce their own products. 

7. With us you will receive competent advice and attention to your wishes, we will select everything in the same style not only for the baby's bed, but also for the children's room: envelopes, bed sets, cocoons, pillows, everything for decorating a crib, a table for feeding, an arena, as well as strollers for a walk, a car seat and even a bicycle. 

8. We deliver goods with home delivery or via Nova Poshta.

You want the best? Twins Newborn Mattress is your choice!