You can find a cheap and safe crib mattress on the following website: http://www.safecribbeds.com/. They are very popular.
The top two things regarding safety are getting a mattress that fits snugly in the crib so the infant cannot slip down in between mattress and crib sides and getting a somewhat firm mattress so their face cannot sink into it, causing suffocation.
The advantages of using a Crib mattress pad include adding comfortability for the child, adding warmth to the crib to help keep the child warm, and adding safety for when the child bumps its head.
The Sealy Crib Mattress pad is 100% waterproof.
You would most likely need a crib mattress if you have a small child who sleeps in a crib. You may also need one if you convert to a small toddler bed in which case you could also use a crib mattress.
Its quite easy. Be sure the mattress is in the lowest setting. The safety rails came with the crib- hopefully you still have them- Remove the front piece of the crib- by simply removing the screws. You will need these screws to attach the safety rails. The metal bracket on the safety rail attaches to the metal mattress frame. Use two of the small screws that also came with the crib. Look at some pics online if you are questioning which way the safety rails go, but really, its wicked easy and I did it in less than 15 minutes!!
"Yes. Toddler bed mattresses are simply crib mattresses transfered from the crib into the toddler bed frame. You may have better luck if you shop for ""crib"" mattress instead of ""toddler"" mattress."
If you can't put a grapefruit through the bars it's probably safe. Also, check online to make sure that particular crib has not been recalled. Be sure to check for sharp edges inside the crib and ensure there is not a gap between the mattress and the sides of the crib.
The benefit of buying a cheap crib mattress over an expensive one is that you will only have to use the crib when your child is a baby and not its whole life.
Yes. A toddler bed mattress is the same size as a standard crib mattress. Many cribs are convertible and can be transformed into a toddler bed using the same mattress.
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The standard size of the mattress in a baby's crib is usually 51 and 5/8 inches and 1/4 inches. Most cribs will be able to support a mattress this size.
Yes, the crib mattress will probably fit in the toddler bed. Some crib mattresses are different size so it won't necessarily fit, but many people use their child's crib mattresses in toddler beds.