A cradle mattress is where your precious little baby will sleep but most do not know anything about the rules of buying a cradle mattress. Now remember that there is a difference between a cradle and a crib. The cradle is a place that baby will not be sleeping in for very long as they will advance to a crib usually as soon as they are big enough and can make the transition into their own room. Cradle mattresses are usually rather thin in comparison to a standard mattress, they are completely waterproof, flame retardant, and lock stitched.
The cradle mattresses really should not even be constituted as a mattress per se but rather a waterproof mat. There are little sheets that fit on the mattresses for the cradle, which by the way usually have to be changed quite frequently by the way. These offer very little support and are also known as bassinet mattresses. These are about 2 inches thick and come in one of two sizes, 18x36 or 15x33. There are covers that you can purchase that engulf the entire mattress and the nice thing about them is that they add some extra cushion for baby which adds some comfort too.
Baby Cradle Mattress
The reason that people cover the cradle mattress is to provide softness and absorbency. Also, babies can be very messy little people with urine leaks, loose stools, spit up, vomit and more, these pads need to be changed up to several times a day. They are very inexpensive so you should buy up several because you will certainly need them. A perfect cradle mattress should offer the following, health, comfort and safety standards.
There are an organic line of cradles mattresses and accessories available. They cost a few bucks more but some parents really like the fact that they offer a few things that the standard Mattress not. They are treated with antibiotics in and out, to prevent the growth of bacteria for the life of the mattress. They are also designed so that dust mites and germs, of course, what is an important feature. The organic crib mattresses are resistant to tearing, cleans very well and warm under your child just as they were designed. A beautiful organic crib mattress is usuallymade of natural latex and surrounded with pure grow wool. These mattresses are very soft but are very acceptable for a baby.
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American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Cradle Mattress Pad Feature
- Measures 18" x 36"
- Machine wash warm with like colors and use non-chlorine bleach when needed
- Tumble dry medium
- Top layer made of 100% cotton onion quilting
- 100% waterproof vinyl
American Baby Company Waterproof Fitted Quilted Cradle Mattress Pad Overview
Help ensure a good night's sleep (for everyone)! This 100% cotton mattress pad is quilted for soft comfort and features a waterproof layer to protect your mattress. Made to protect the mattress quietly so no one will even know its there. Made of 100% cotton with a 100% vinly back. Features elastic all around to secure pad into positon. Machine wash and dry.SAVE NOW on the special offers below!
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