Buying a Mattresses and Furniture For Your Baby

Mattresses are of no exception. There are brands of baby bedding products that contain chemicals. Although they are generally non-toxic, the chemicals might interact with micro organisms that might facilitate the production of toxic nerve gases. If your baby inhales these toxic nerve gases, your baby might die or might suffer greatly from it.

So how can you choose the right mattress for your little one?

1. Consider the materials

Make sure you know what materials, both chemical and natural, have been incorporated in the product. You can find a lot of mattresses comprised of both chemicals and natural materials. They are generally cheaper than completely organic mattresses. Although they are not as health-friendly as the organic beds, they are still safer choices. Arsenic, Phosphorous and Antimony are the three chemicals you should be wary of. Make sure these are not present in the mattress you are buying.

2. Check the firmness of the bed

You should not give your baby a very soft mattress. Their small and fragile limbs and joints need a lot of support. Otherwise, they won't be able to move easily. Babies become more fretful when their movements are constricted.

Choose a firmer kind of mattress. It should have the firmness level that does not easily sink under the weight of your little one. However, it should not be too firm as well. There should be a balance between support and comfort.

3. Choose water-repellent mattresses

Your baby can pee on the mattress. This triggers off-gassing problems since mattress stains and excess water can cause the production of germs and bacteria. There are now mattresses that have been incorporated with water-repellent fabrics.

4. Choose thicker beds

Thin mattresses will not last long. Your baby should be able to use the crib bed until toddler years. A thicker mattress might be more durable and more resilient than a thinner one.

5. Stronger edges

The perimeter and the edges of the bed should be made from stronger and more resistant materials. If your baby is learning to stand or sit, the mattress will not sink easily. Also, the edge of the bed will provide better support.

When the furniture is being used during the summer it still needs to be looked after and simply leaving the furniture exposed to the elements is likely to reduce its life. If possible cover the furniture at night, whilst it is hot during the days the evenings are often much cooler and the furniture may get damp. If the weather takes a turn for the worse and it rains try and get the furniture under cover to reduce its exposure to water.

Maintaining indoor furniture can be time consuming, however it is well worth putting in the extra effort to ensure the indoor furniture not only lasts for many summers but is always in top condition. Sitting out on the patio on a warm summer's evening is one of life's pleasures which can be enhanced by sitting on nice furniture, and it is these thoughts that should help to provide the motivation required to maintain your outside furniture.

The author is an expert in the field of interior design and home improvement techniques. He has vast experience in the manufacture of Wholesale Dining Furniture, beds, Mattresses etc.