Nutrition and sleep are very important for the baby’s development and happiness. While breast milk for the first six months and then supplementary food with the recommendation of a physician is the key to infant nutrition, paying attention to sleep patterns according to the month, paying attention to sleep companions and sleep rituals are also important for sleep. So, how should the baby’s bed be? We are looking for answers to the questions of what to pay attention to when choosing a baby bed and how babies sleep comfortably in what kind of bed..
Should the baby’s bed be soft or hard?
Many expectant parents are confused about hard and soft when choosing a baby bed. It is generally thought that the tiny baby should sleep in a soft cotton mattress. However, the bed of babies should not be too soft. Because a very soft surface causes the baby to sink into the mattress. This does not support the baby’s spine and makes the baby feel uncomfortable, and may also cause the baby to be unable to breathe when lying face down.
Choosing fabrics for baby bedding
The duvet cover, mattress, blanket and other bed textile fabrics should be made entirely of cotton. Non-sweating fabric, non-synthetic fabric texture is very important for the baby. Otherwise, it sweats and feels uncomfortable. In addition, the sheet should be very flat on the floor where the baby lies, without any folds. The sheet should be well tucked under the mattress.
How to Wash Baby Bed Linen?
Baby bed linen should not be washed with perfumed detergents and fabric softeners. Because the intense smell of perfume is very disturbing for a working baby who is not yet used to the outside world. Special detergents for babies should be used for at least the first six months. Because ordinary detergents can trigger allergic reactions and cause the baby’s nose to become blocked. In addition, the laundry basket and washing in the machine should be kept separate from the laundry of adults and babies.
Which is the Best Baby Crib?
When we talk about baby bedding, it is necessary to distinguish between mattress and cot.
1.Baby Bed Types
When it comes tobaby bedding,the following points should be taken into account:
- Must be the right size
- Must be the right material
- It should be flexible but not too soft and elastic
- It shouldn’t be too heavy
- It should not be too hard but offer a flat surface
Let’s first talk about popular mattress materials:
- Visco Mattress
It takes the shape of the body and supports the whole body evenly. However, this body gripping may not support the spinal cord. For this reason, it may be better to use visco mattresses after the age of three, when the bones are a little more settled.
- Latex Mattress
It is a very natural material. Latex mattresses prepared using the milky sap of plants such as the rubber tree, although comfortable and natural, can cause allergic reactions.
- Fiber Mattress
Fiber is a highly synthetic material. It is not very good at supporting the body, but it is one of the best options for allergic conditions.
- Sponge Mattress
It is formed by the combination of different sponges. The quality of the sponge is very important here. When the sponge is of low quality, it becomes thinner. In this case, it does not support the baby’s body.
2.Choosing a Bedstead
There are options such as park bed, crib, cot, bedstead, base. Cribs are the best choicefor newborn babies. After the first four months, a park bed can be preferred. after 2 years of age, they can switch to their own cot or bed-base. The following points should be considered when choosing a cot.
- No sharp corners
- No sharp corners
- Paint quality must be high and natural, not synthetic, dyes must be used
- There should be no more than 6cm width between the bars. Large gaps can cause the baby’s head or body to get stuck.
Location of the baby bed in the room
It is also difficult to decide where to put the baby’s bed. You can pay attention to the following points:
- The windowsill is not suitable for a baby bed. Because the wind can leak through the sills and the baby can reach the glass, this position is not recommended for dangerous accidents when it is open.
- The doorway is also not suitable. Entrances and exits, noise in the house comes directly to the baby. It can be directly affected by the air flow. It can also lead to dangerous situations such as hitting or climbing the door. In the meantime ,you can prevent the baby from being affected by external sounds with a baby sleep headset .
- It is also not suitable near fabrics such as curtains that he can wrap around his head and neck.
- There should be no frames or paintings on the wall next to it that can fall on its head
- There should be no things like shelves where you can hit your head
- Carpet on the floor in case of a fall from the bed