Does a child need an orthopedic mattress?

Recently, the need to purchase an orthopedic mattress has been questioned. Adults are divided into two camps: some believe that such an accessory - a simple bliss and a marketing move of manufacturers of bedroom accessories, while others advocate the purchase of a specialized product. Does a child need an orthopedic mattress? Let's try to find out together with the specialists of Veneto Company. 

Advantages of children's orthopedic mattresses

The rapid growth of children and teenagers can lead to incorrect development of the musculoskeletal system and the spine in particular. Orthopedic mattresses form the correct posture and are the best prevention of a number of dangerous diseases, the initial stage of which may appear at an early age.  In addition, on a comfortable bed children's body relaxes, which helps to relieve emotional stress and gives bright, colorful dreams. The fact is that on an orthopedic mattress the body takes an anatomically correct shape, preventing the curvature of the plastic spine and the formation of such a dangerous disease as scoliosis.  

Criteria for choosing the best orthopedic mattress

To understand how to choose an orthopedic children's mattress, you should pay attention to a number of important criteria. First of all, decide on the stiffness of the sleeping accessory and the type of springs that are installed in it. Due to these factors, the orthopedic effect of the mattress is achieved.  * Orthopedic effect is the ability of the surface to take the shape of the body, which is in contact with it Moderately rigid mattress and the correct placement of springs contribute to an even distribution of the load on the spine, regardless of the sleeping position of the child.  An equally important factor in choosing an orthopedic mattress is its filler.   From its type depends on the level of rigidity of the product. For the youngest children orthopedic doctors recommend buying the most rigid mattresses, and as the favorite child grows up, the filling can be gradually softened. 

Orthopedic mattress “Veneto Children's Bio”

Best fillings for children's orthopedic mattresses

Coconut coir and natural latex are considered to be the best orthopedic mattress fillers. Ideally, the layer between the springs and the mattress cover should be filled with one of these materials. Natural latex absorbs liquid well, does not cause allergic reactions and is odorless. In turn, coconut coir does not defecate, perfectly transmits air and is not limited by shelf life.    Not bad analogues for filling children's sleeping accessories will be buckwheat and latex fibers, but artificial materials are considered unsuitable for this purpose, because they can cause an allergic reaction in a child. The only exception can be considered waterlatex, which has the same properties as the substance of natural origin. Serves artificial latex for quite a long time - at least twenty years, and is characterized by an acceptable cost.

Orthopedic mattress “Veneto Children's Lux”

Do children's orthopedic mattresses need springs?

The orthopedic effect of mattresses is given not only by the filler, but also by springs, which can be included in the product. Often parents prefer to exclude frightening elements from the mattress of their favorite child, in order to avoid possible injuries caused by the metal component.  Nevertheless, additional orthopedic properties of the mattress positively affect the forming musculoskeletal apparatus, so deciding to buy a spring mattress, pay attention to the type of parts built into it. To ensure maximum safety for the child, give preference to independent spring blocks. Such designs consist of a number of parts, each of which is packed in a separate case. This allows the springs to compress and uncompress individually rather than all together, thus achieving the necessary ergonomics.

How to decide on the size of an orthopedic mattress?

It is not difficult to choose the size of an orthopedic mattress. First of all, make sure that the product fully corresponds to the dimensions of the child's bed. It should not be longer, wider, narrower or shorter than the frame. Gaps between the frame and the mattress can cause injury to the child, which is also unacceptable.  * Do not try to squeeze or stretch an unsuitable product: by doing so you risk damaging its ergonomics, turning it from a panacea into a dangerous object Factory mattresses and beds for toddlers have certain standards, so you can easily find the right accessories for each other. Giving preference to a homemade bed, the mattress for it should be made to order, in order to avoid mismatches in the dimensional grid.  The best orthopedic mattresses for comfortable sleep of your kids are waiting for you in Veneto brand stores!