Four Vital Reasons for Using Crib Mattress Covers
Although crib mattress covers tend to be overlooked by many moms as purely decorative embellishments of the crib, they serve a practical purpose for the mattress itself as well as promote the baby's health in many ways.
Crib mattress covers keep the mattress in good condition
Just like everything else that is exposed to air, mattresses become dusty and infested with microbes if not covered. In addition to these environmental factors, the frequent brushing of the mattress against the baby thins out the material of the mattress. And then you have the action of moisture on the mattress when baby wets on it. With good crib mattress covers, all these different factors that contribute to eventual early demise of the mattress can be controlled and the life of your investment prolonged.
Crib mattress covers give more ventilation and support for the baby
Most covers are quilted or made in such a way as to be fluffy. If your baby's mattress happens to be harder than you would prefer, a soft cover will give your baby the kind of support that you want for him. On the other hand, covers for softer mattresses cushion the baby from sinking into the mattress. Besides increasing the comfort and good posture of the baby, covers provide a layer of air underneath him on warm nights or a warm blanket for cold nights.
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Mattress covers prevent SID (Sudden Infant Deaths)
In the past, many infants would suddenly stop breathing in their cribs for no apparent reason at all. It has been discovered that toxic fumes from chemically processed mattresses can affect the nervous system and prevent the action of the nerves responsible for stimulating the heart muscles to beat. By covering crib mattresses with the appropriate mattress covers, you can make it impossible for the baby to inhale the unhealthy fumes that cause SID.
Crib mattress covers protect the baby against chemicals that may affect his development
Although some of the effects of noxious chemicals in mattresses are not immediately lethal, they may impact the development of the baby in a negative way. For instance, the baby may develop nervous disorders or cardiac symptoms because of those gaseous emissions. Additionally, it becomes possible to use latex foam for babies allergic to it if a suitable mattress cover is provided. To completely seal off the mattress, you could use food-grade PEVA vinyl of dense polyethylene sheets to cover the latex foam mattress.
Obviously, crib mattress covers are more than just fancy fittings for the infant. In many cases where organic mattresses cannot be acquired, wrapping synthetic ones in covers that are impermeable to gases will be enough to ensure that the baby is unaffected by the toxins in the mattress. And when we realize that a baby breathes proportionately more air and has proportionately more skin through which the poisons can enter his body, we can doubly appreciate how important getting the right covers is for the infant's health.
Eddie J. Prosser likes writing reports about crib mattresses. You may take a look at his web site regarding crib mattresses which reviews and lists the best crib mattress covers and demonstrate ways to pick them to have sure the kid is safe and comfortable in his mattress.
 Kolcraft Pediatric Crib and Toddler BED Mattress US $39.99 
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 Sealy New Increased Durability Soybean High Density Foam Core Crib Mattress US $180.75
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 Dollhouse miniature baby crib mattress Grandmothers secret chair and foot stoo US $7.99
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 Custom Baby Crib Set Bumper mattress cover hooded bath towel EC Carter Son US $29.00
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 Vintage Disneyland Bunny Bear Nevawet Crib Mattress small Magazine Advertisement US $.99
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 12 Asst Brand New Crib Mattresses made for Simmons Retail $500 NR US $40.00
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 baby pink newborn crib blanket sheet tulips princess bed mattress infant toddler US $39.99
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 Toddler or crib mattress protector US $25.00
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 Crib Mattress Pad Very Clean White Waterproof US $1.99
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 Simmons Kids crib mattress US $19.99
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 Dream On Me White Convoluted Foam Mattress w Extra Foam Base Crib Mattresse US $52.50
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 Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2 in 1 Ultra Crib Mattress US $249.95
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 LA Baby 3 Compact Crib Mattress US $35.00
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 Vintage Child Craft Crib with mattress Looks New US $75.00
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 Waterproof Cover for Crib Mattress 28x52 Absorbent face fabric waterproof back US $27.99
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 Kolcraft Sealy Baby Soft Crib Mattress US $40.00
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 Harlows Earth Crib Mattress Cover US $29.99
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 LA Baby P 3505 V 2 Inch Compact Crib Mattress Pad White 24 in x 38 inches US $4.99
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 Vintage 1950s Baby Wood Wooden Crib With Mattress Drop down side US $29.99
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 SERTA PERFECT DREAM CRIB MATTRESS US $.99
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Simmons Kids Pampering Sleep Supreme 234 Coil Baby Crib and Toddler MattressThe Pampering Sleep Supreme Crib Mattress features 234 coils to provide the ultimate luxurious support for your baby. The innerspr...
Dream On Me 3" Extra Firm Portable Crib Matress, WhiteThis firm mattress will provide your baby with a comfortable and restful sleep. This mattress is constructed with quality material...
Colgate Classica III Foam Crib Mattress, WhiteColgate Classica III Foam Crib MattressColgate - The Crib Mattress Specialist! High Quality Dual Firmness Infant / Toddler Lightwe...
Sealy Perfect Rest Crib MattressSealy Perfect Rest Crib MattressShouldn't your child have nothing but the best in his nursery? The 150 heavy gauge interlocking ...
Sealy Baby Posturepedic Crown Jewel MattressThe Sealy Baby Posturepedic Crown Jewel crib mattress is a premier Posturepedic coil crib mattress. This exclusive Posturetech coi...
EMILY II 2 SIDED 260 COIL CRIB MATTRESS WITH BORDERWIREDa Vinci Emily II 2-in-1 6? 242 coil mattress with 9 border wire on infant side for extra firm support. One side is for infant and...
Question by KH: How do you adjust the height of a crib mattress?
Does anyone know how to properly adjust (lower) the height of a crib mattress? I have a Baby's Dream (Ocean model) crib with a drop-down side and I need to lower the mattress because my son is now able to sit/stand in the crib (I believe this crib has 3 or 4 mattress levels). The manufacturer's website has directions on how to assemble the entire crib but none on how to specifically adjust just the mattress. Thanks for your help!
Best answer:
Answer by Teresa
You might want to call them, they should have a number. Because each model is slightly different than the rest. But typically there should be a bolt on the four corners that you can raise or lower. With mine at least that is how it is, we just assembled it the other day ugh.
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