| A crib mattress is placed in a crib to give the baby a | | | | These are the traditional models that have been |
| place to sleep that is secure and comfortable. There | | | | historically used. |
| are different styles but primarily the size is standard. | | | | Costs |
| The styling is more concerned with the materials that | | | | The cost involved with purchasing a crib mattress will |
| are used to manufacture the crib mattress. | | | | vary depending on the materials used to manufacture |
| All Natural Models | | | | the mattress. The newer all natural models will likely |
| There is a trend that came about recently toward all | | | | be a bit more expensive than the traditional coil |
| natural materials in the manufacturing of a crib | | | | mattress. There will be plenty of use gotten out of |
| mattress. These models are made without using any | | | | the investment. Most cribs today are conversion |
| harmful chemicals. There are chemicals in standard | | | | systems that convert from a standard crib to a |
| models that are believed to release noxious fumes as | | | | youth bed. The mattress will be used for around five |
| the plastic in the mattress breaks down over time | | | | years. So spending a little extra at the onset may be |
| and combined with moisture from the baby, these | | | | worth the cost. |
| fumes may cause a host of health problems for the | | | | Good Practices for Shopping |
| baby over time. Although nothing is set in stone | | | | Shopping for a crib mattress should be approached |
| there is the possibility that this could be a problem. | | | | like any other type of product. Review consumer |
| There is currently research that is ongoing into this | | | | reports, check safety reports and compare costs |
| possibility. | | | | from several different stores. Prepare ahead and |
| All natural models are manufactured without any | | | | start looking for a good deal before baby is born. |
| petrol chemicals. The covering is made of an all | | | | The internet is the perfect tool to do some |
| natural materials. Typically the material is rubber foam | | | | comparison shopping; you can easily pull down as |
| without any coils. | | | | much information as you need to make a |
| Coil Models | | | | knowledgeable decision. A crib mattress is a very |
| There are models that are still made the old | | | | important decision because baby will sleep on it for a |
| fashioned way with metal coils and plastic covering | | | | long time. Buy the best model that you can afford. |
| on the unit. The thickness will vary on each model. | | | | |