With the birth of a child, it is required to acquire many things for him. These are a bed, clothes, a pillow for swimming, a bottle for feeding. A comfortable and high-quality stroller is needed, for which a mattress is selected. The product is needed to ensure full sleep, heat preservation. The recommendations for choosing a mattress in a stroller are described in the article.
Is it necessary?
What is this product for and why not buy it? A stroller mattress is a must-have accessory because the bottom of the cradle is not comfortable for sleeping. A child can be in a stroller for a long time, so it is important to ensure its comfort.
The mattress is placed in a stroller for newborns to create excellent conditions for sleeping. The product is able to support the baby’s back, as well as create suitable temperature conditions, while maintaining heat and providing good removal of excess moisture. A small mattress should be created from high-quality and hypoallergenic materials that will not create negative conditions for the formation of the spine.
A product for a pram is considered a means of supporting the back. But it is important that it be created from quality materials. The baby's spine is formed over 3 years. And since the health of the body depends on the condition of the spine, a good product is considered more than a necessary accessory.
Kinds
Mattresses in the pram are 2 types - soft and hard. Many parents believe that a soft product will be the best. But this is not true, and even dangerous. Newborns need tough species in which there is a dense filler. Otherwise, conditions will be created for the curvature of the spine, which in the future will lead to negative consequences.
You must choose a hard mattress in a stroller created from buckwheat or coconut fiber. If the product was selected from foam, then it is better not to use it. But there are other fillers, which will be discussed later.
Types of Fillers
The most common excipients include:
- Coconut. This option is also suitable for newborns, it has excellent orthopedic properties. Coconut stroller mattresses are tough, hypoallergenic, durable and do not absorb moisture. Of the shortcomings emit a high cost.
- Cotton (cotton wool). This is not quite a suitable filler for children's things. Vata gets into lumps and absorbs moisture well. After a few months, the product will be bumpy, and excess moisture will lead to the growth of bacteria, which is considered dangerous.
- Linen. The disadvantage is the high cost of the material. Flax is considered a natural antiseptic and perfectly inhibits the development of bacteria. But, like cotton wool, the material absorbs moisture.
- Latex. Filler is appreciated for its resilience. Such mattresses are hard, provide the creation of excellent conditions for the child. Latex also has a hypoallergenic effect. The cost of the product is high, especially if natural, rather than artificial, material is used.
- Mixed fillers. Universal stroller mattress can be made of latex and coconut. In winter, it retains heat, and in the summer it inhibits the growth of bacteria. These materials are on opposite surfaces - on the one hand it is winter and on the other summer.
Although there is a wide variety of mattresses, you need to choose high-quality and comfortable options. For a small child, like no other, comfort is important. A high-quality mattress in a wheelchair is just able to provide convenience and a good rest.
Sheepskin
In the cold season, mothers are concerned that the baby does not freeze in a stroller for a walk. Products with electric heating can be used only at home, as they operate from the network. It is advisable to choose those that keep warm in winter. This is a sheepskin fur mattress, which can be found in two versions:
- With wool filling. Usually this is a double model, on the one hand including fur, and on the other - thick polyester, suede, linen, cotton and other upholstery. The product perfectly retains heat and circulates air.
- A natural sheepskin insert mattress with no filler inside.
Typically, in such products there are holes for safety belts of a stroller, a fastening system made in the form of rubber bands and ribbons. The liner is more suitable for a grown child who can sit in a stroller. For newborns, it is better to choose a fur envelope.
Orthopedic effect
An orthopedic mattress in a stroller is not necessary for a newborn to buy, a regular accessory is suitable. But if the product will be used up to 4 years, then you can choose this option. For this, a berth made of coconut with independent springs is suitable. Sleep on this mattress will be strong, useful, the spine will be in a natural position.
Do it yourself
You can make a mattress in a stroller with your own hands, if there is nothing suitable in the store. The pattern can be done independently if you measure the size of the cradle. This simple work can be done by every mother. This requires basic sewing accessories, material for the filler and cover.
But keep in mind that most of the instructions for creating mattresses include recommendations for the use of foam as a filler. But it is not suitable for the baby’s spine. Therefore, you need to choose a different material.
You can stitch a simple mattress with a non-removable cover, with a zipper, with frills at the edges. You can create it either manually or on a typewriter. It is advisable to make a removable cover, because it will facilitate care.
What to consider when choosing?
When buying, it is important to pay the size of the mattress in the stroller. He must approach the cradle, otherwise the child will feel uncomfortable. The standard sizes are 35 x 73, 35 x 75, 35 x 80 cm. If the cradle is non-standard, you will have to sew the product or order it in suitable sizes.
It is important that the product has a removable cover that can be removed, washed and dried. It is advisable to purchase natural and breathable upholstery. A mattress for a walking cradle should be chosen moderately hard and even so that you have a comfortable sleep, and parents are not worried about the proper development of the spine. The filler must be selected hypoallergenic and moisture resistant.
A walk and a good sleep in a stroller will be provided if a blanket and anatomical pillow are chosen. It is included with the mattress and sold separately.
Case
This part of the mattress should be made of natural material, not synthetic. The best option would be linen, cotton, terry cloth, chintz or calico. Cotton is excellent in that it is washed at high temperatures, and flax is a good antiseptic. If you touch on the topic of coloring, it is better not to choose bright colors, since there are many dyes.
Summer and winter options
This distribution allows you to provide comfortable conditions:
- For the summer, products with a cover made of cotton and a "breathing" filler - holofiber, linen, latex, buckwheat, coconut, are suitable. So that the product does not heat up in the sun, you need to choose light colors.
- For winter, accessories with heat-saving action - wool, natural sheepskin, as well as universal double-sided liners are suitable.
Cocoon
This type of product appeared not so long ago, but has already become in demand among parents. The mattress is made on the basis of special technology, it has a recess for the newborn. This allows you to fix the child in the cradle, without restricting movements.
The baby will sleep in a comfortable position. With the product, blood circulation is restored, the risk of colic appears. The cocoon can be moved with the child. And for convenience, there are special handles for carrying, it is also used as a separate berth.
Care Rules
If you select the appropriate mattress, you need to properly care for it. This will extend the life of the product and ensure its hygiene. A few simple tips on care will save the mattress:
- It is necessary to regularly air it, to control the pollution. The child is often present in the stroller, the presence of dirt leads to allergies.
- Do not allow the appearance of pressure sores, bumps lead to a distortion of the baby’s posture.
- Covers must be kept clean, washed twice a week, and ironed.
- Better air exchange is achieved by turning the mattress over from one side to the other.
- It is advisable that the product does not have many seams, as they can rub the body of the child.
It is necessary to wear dry cleaning mattresses more often and wash them. Due to this, pathogenic bacteria will not accumulate on the product. Regular and high-quality care ensures a comfortable sleep and rest of the child.