Children's orthopedic mattresses

Children's orthopedic mattresses - elastic and rigid, with springs and covers with various fillers, have long become an everyday necessity. Orthopedic covers and frames are available in a variety of modifications, each of which is in demand in the market.

Healthy sleep occupies a significant place in the life of any person. Experts say that the first mattresses appeared in the prehistoric era. During the Neolithic era, people slept on sheep and bull skins filled with straw. Then they were replaced by down and feather, horsehair and dry grass. The first spring mattress was invented at the beginning of the twentieth century and has since become an integral part of the bedroom as bedding for adults and children.

During this entire time period, according to the recommendations of the doctors, children need to stay on a plane that allows them to sleep. comfortable posture with completely relaxed muscles. HNon-observance of this rule leads to impaired posture and problems with blood circulation, disruption of the functioning of internal organs. In the first place, the child’s neck is subject to additional stress, which leads to headaches. Since the pediatric bone system is in the stage of formation and growth, a weak spinal column, if the plane for lying is inconvenient, tends to gradually deform.

Each family would like to buy a mattress for their baby, which is considered to be the best among modern bedding. Therefore, manufacturers are trying to meet the needs of discerning parents, offering new items. Mattresses are available in a large assortment, among them several types are common: children's spring, springless and combined. If the design has elastic springs, they are connected differently - either assembled in the form of blocks, or connected together. Hard or medium hard mattress allows you to avoid the emergence of such a common disease such as curvature of the spine - scoliosis.

We describe the above types of mattresses:

• Dependent spring block. In an inexpensive block mattress, most often the spring part is located inside the steel frame-fence, which prevents the child from falling in a dream. Until recently, these mattresses prevailed on the market. A product with high protection properties has one serious drawback - over time, after six months or a year, such a mattress sags, its orthopedic qualities are lost, and, as a result, the baby’s spine begins to experience additional stress. Springs begin to press and interfere, so the shorter and smaller the diameter, and the more tightly sewn into the mattress, the better.
• Independent spring unit. Inside there are special bags or cups, each of which contains sets consisting of several hundred springs.With this arrangement of flexible elements, the mattress bends like a hammock while the child is resting, but does not sag. According to orthopedic physicians, this design is justified and well suited for a children's mattress. Since there can be up to several thousand flexible parts per square meter, the weight of the product is considerable - this is the main drawback of this type. In addition, a massive mattress is not suitable for a small bed. Complementing such bedding fairly stable and spacious beds. Among the shortcomings, it is necessary to note the ability to accumulate dust and static electricity inside, therefore this product should be cleaned and aired, if possible be subjected to disinfection.

• Mattress without springs. A popular two-sided product can have one side latex, and the other - from coconut. Wadded or foam mattresses today are a thing of the past - although such bedding is very cheap, quickly loses its shape and is pressed, becoming uneven and uncomfortable. Absorbed moisture stays inside for a long time, therefore, breeding bacteria can cause infections in children.

For each age - its own model. You should consider these age features when buying a mattress:

• The smallest children under 2–3 years old Doctors advise putting mattresses in the crib without springs from coconut coir. This material is environmentally friendly, the baby does not develop allergic reactions. As a rule, mattresses for newborns and babies are the most rigid, ensuring the correct formation of the child’s bone system. Coconut coir or buckwheat husks do not accumulate dust and do not electrify.

• From 4 years old to 5-7. At this age, a good choice will be a high-quality latex mattress, which has an average stiffness and elasticity. Children frolic in bed and play, and not just sleep, so an unnecessarily hard surface is not needed, an elastic combined version with two types of coating, which includes both coconut or latex and polyurethane foam, is more suitable. Spring mattresses are also suitable if the number of cells in them is not too large.
• For teenagers need a high-quality orthopedic mattress, spring, strictly matched to the size of the bed. Comfortable mattresses with independent springs are preferred by parents who want to provide maximum comfort to a child of middle and senior school age.A good spring mattress serves up to ten years, combined and without springs even longer - up to 14-15 years.

Dimensions of a children's bed and a mattress to it vary depending on age. Such sizes for a children's bed as 60x120 and 140x70 have become widespread. The latter, expanded in size, are no longer uncommon, as before.

Mattresses with small parameters are chosen for newborns.. Standard up to three years is 60x120 as the preferred size of a cot for a baby. At the same time, to avoid confusion, it is necessary to take into account the internal size. Sometimes, foreign manufacturers specify parameters with a displacement of three centimeters, which allows to take into account the thickness of the mattress and protecting from moisture and the flow of a mattress pad, which is put up for the smallest.

As the child grows parents purchase bedding in the following sizes: 70x160 and 80x160, which are often produced in combination with latex, foam and spring. Dimensions 80x160 recognized as the "golden section" for a teenage berth. When purchasing a teenage bed, you will most likely buy a mattress of this size for her. For older children most often acquire mattresses 90x200, 80x180.They correspond to large beds on which an adult child of high growth can sleep, comfortably seated on a spacious mattress.

Although mattresses with natural filler are more expensive, experts recommend giving them preference. This is especially true bed for young children. Consider the characteristics of the basic materials:

• Coconut mattress with latex impregnation airtight, dust does not enter it and insects do not penetrate. Differs in the increased durability and durability. Due to this material from coconut and buckwheat husk belongs to the extra class.

• Natural latex Obtained from the foam of the sap of the rubber tree. Natural material is considered one of the best for the manufacture of mattresses. The elastic properties of latex are such that, bending over a long time under the weight of the child’s body, the mattress immediately restores the original structure. Natural latex material serves better than foamed polymers, although the latter also has many positive properties, including hypoallergenicity and environmental friendliness.

• Polyurethane foam refers to inexpensive synthetic materials, its composition resembles foam, but much improved and obtained according to the latest technologies. This material is hypoallergenic and non-toxic, serves as a good frame. Available in various degrees of hardness.
• From artificial fibers for mattresses such materials as Stratofiber and Ortofiber. Products with synthetic fillers are cheaper, they are quite tough and do not lose their shape. The compositions have insulating properties, resembling wool. Thermal and orthopedic effect is achieved due to especially located fibers inside the material.

Another important point, providing the convenience of the child during sleep, is the fabric from which the mattress cover is sewn. Many high-quality products are made with a double-sided cover: the summer side is made of cotton fiber, which gives coolness and freshness in hot weather, and the winter side is made of wool fabric. Instead of thick cotton, jacquard fabric containing up to 80% of cotton thread is used, the remaining 20 are synthetic. This coating does not wipe, tear or fade.

It is important to purchase a new, unused orthopedic mattress for the child, and not to take an old, preserved almost from Soviet times. Such a thing probably absorbed a lot of dust and various bacteria over the years of service.

The word "orthos" is translated from Greek as "even, correct." This is an accurate description of the position in which the baby’s spine should be located during sleep. Which type of mattress to choose depends on many factors, including the age of the child and the appearance of the sleeping surface.

Bed size should strictly comply with the dimensions of the selected mattress. The remaining free space will allow the playful baby to place a foot there or to press the handle. As a result, close to injury. For a small cot need the same mattress, in no case more. Compression causes the formation of dimples and irregularities. If the child’s bed is of a non-standard size, it is better to specially order bedding for it.

According to well-known manufacturers,stand out for their high-quality goods such:

• Ikea - a renowned company that produces affordable and safe mattresses for children. The Wissa series includes inexpensive thin products 1.5 cm high made of cotton with polyester, 8 cm thick mattresses made of polypropylene and polyester wool, as well as dense combined mattresses with springs. Pocket-type steel springs provide ventilation, allowing air to circulate freely inside. Such a mattress of 10 centimeters height will fit all standard 120x60 cots.
• Askona - Russian-Swedish joint venture, a subsidiary of a Swedish company and a leader in the production of similar products in Eastern Europe.
• "Afalina", appeared on the market in 2003 with a wide range of anatomical and orthopedic mattresses for children.
• Ormatek - Russian company offering superior comfort mattresses. These are spring mattresses of decent quality at a low price of 2 thousand rubles. The company has an impressive choice of sizes for children ages one and older.

All responding customers note the high quality of products from Russian manufacturers, such as Askona, Ormatek, Sakura.The model from Askona with flax and foam flooring, spring, 80 x 190 cm, with a point orthopedic load was highly appreciated. Liked a lot of responded mattress from the manufacturer "Sakura", latex with similar properties, size 190 x 80.

The leader in consumer evaluation has become orthopedic. Mattress "Plitex". This is a two-sided product with high reliability. Buyers appreciated the opportunity to remove and clean the case. Coconut filler with latexed fibers revealed elastic and durable. For babies, Afalina-Eco with the winter-summer effect and coconut coir and polypropylene foam fillers is recognized as the best. Responded moms liked the fact that the mattress quickly regains shape. They also noted the democratic price of the product.

How to choose a children's orthopedic mattress, see the following video.