A Focus on Newborn Safe Sleep Practices
One of the most important aspects of infant safety is sleep safety. Ensuring your baby has a safe sleep environment is essential in reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths.
Brent Wolkin, 3rd generation Colgate Mattress family member, offers these insights and tips. “Prioritizing health, safety, and comfort when selecting a crib mattress is pivotal for your baby’s well-being.”
Why Safe Sleep is Crucial
While we can’t completely eliminate the risk of SIDS, significant research has shown that a safe sleep environment can substantially reduce the risk. A proper sleep environment also safeguards babies from unintentional suffocation and strangulation.
Choosing the Right Crib Mattress: A Quick Guide
Understanding the right crib mattress is essential as babies spend about 70% of their time sleeping. Here’s a concise breakdown of what parents need to know when shopping for a crib or toddler mattress:
Why Invest in a Quality Crib Mattress?
– Safety: Minimizes risks like suffocation and entrapment.
– Comfort: Ensures restful sleep, vital for rapid growth.
– Developmental Support: A firm mattress aids in physical milestones like turning and standing.
– Longevity: A good mattress lasts through infant and toddler stages.
Infant vs. Toddler Mattress Firmness:
– Infants: Require a firmer mattress for spine development and alignment.
– Toddlers: Benefit from a slightly softer mattress for comfort.
– Tip: Opt for a dual firmness mattress designed for infant support and toddler comfort.
Key Safety Certifications to Know About:
- CertiPUR-US®: Verifies foam is free from harmful chemicals.
- Greenguard Gold: Ensures low chemical emissions for healthier air.
- JPMA Certification: Confirms mattress meets established industry safety standards.
- CPSIA Compliant: This ensures that the mattress is compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
Recommended: Colgate Mattress EcoClassica III and What to Know:
A foam crib mattress that is packed with 6” of thick foam and has an infant side that is engineered to provide the proper firmness needed for growth and development, while the less-firm side provides the comfort toddlers prefer
Eco-friendlier foam in this infant and toddler bed mattress is made using sustainable plant oils
Wrapped in organic cotton cover with food grade waterproof backing, featuring a durable topside waterproofing that ensures quick and easy cleanups for those middle-of-the-night diaper accidents
Square corners and inverted seam for a snug fit in all standard-size American cribs and toddler beds
Hypoallergenic & Phthalate Free
Like all Colgate Mattresses, the Classica III baby mattress is GREENGUARD Gold certified, CertiPUR-US certified, CPSIA compliant, and compliant with all federal and state flammability requirements – without the use of fire retardant chemicals
Made in America – The EcoClassica is proudly handcrafted by Colgate Mattress, the Crib Mattress Specialist , a family-owned and operated business dedicated to baby’s safety since 1955