How Do You Choose A Baby Crib Mattress?
You’ve got your baby crib, and now you need a baby crib mattress to complete the set. Before you buy a crib mattress, there are a few things you should know. Here’s how to choose a baby crib mattress that is safe and comfy for your baby.Difficulty: EasyTime Required: Thirty MinutesHere’s How: • Double check the size of the mattress against the size of your crib. Most cribs and crib mattresses are made in standard sizes these days, so the mattress size shouldn’t be an issue. Occasionally you may find that a mattress doesn’t fit well with a certain crib, though, so checking the fit is important. The mattress should fit fairly tight inside the crib. There shouldn’t be an obvious gap between the crib frame and mattress, and you shouldn’t be able to easily push more than one finger down in between the mattress and crib frame. • Find a reasonably firm mattress. Soft mattresses seem like a good choice from an adult perspective, but babies need a more solid sleep surface since they can’t move
