What can parents do to give their little babies maximum care and safety? Can a well-chosen baby cot provide your baby security?
When a new child appears in our world it needs the parents' love and care. All little babies do not have a natural instinct of self-preservation, as it is not inborn, parents should provide them with maximum care and safety. As the parents are solely responsible for the baby's security, and even if your baby is the most restless and fidgety baby in the world, there is no excuse. You should keep a watchful eye over your baby despite of the multitude possible way that danger can manifest itself which means you must always be on the guard to protect your baby from getting into danger. Remember that all these safety gadgets can only help you it's you who must keep tirelessly an eye on your baby as there is no substitute.
Speaking about the baby's security
It is significant to note that taking precautions while buying baby furniture and other baby items is of paramount importance. You must appreciate that a baby's cot is the place where your newborn is going to spend almost twenty-four hours a day during the first months. Thus it is immensely important to pick the right baby crib for your little one, which will provide much needed comfort, safety and support. There are a few suggestions that need to be followed so as to ensure maximum safety to your baby and provide cosy and relaxing sleep.
Baby beds and mattresses
It is a common mistake to think that quality of a baby crib is more important that of the mattress. The significance of these two baby items is of equal importance.
Choosing a good baby crib, you need to check if it meets safety requirements, avoid buying a hand-me-down baby crib if you are not sure about its history, if you nevertheless have made up your mind to get such a crib it is highly recommended to check thoroughly if all the fasteners work properly and there is no bars missing. Pay attention to the baby bed's coating; the paint should not be toxic if it has been repainted for example.
One of the more important features of the baby cot that you need to pay attention to is the mattress. No matter what kind of crib you want to buy the mattress should be new and of high quality material, only in this case can it be firm enough to give your child needed support. There are three types of mattresses that you can get. You can purchase a foam, spring, or fibre mattress. The kind you get will vary on what your baby needs and what your budget for a mattress is. While choosing a mattress for your baby, please make sure it is of the right size for the cot, it should fit your baby bed snugly; there must not be a gap of more than two fingers in-between the crib and the mattress.
This is one more thing you need to consider while making your baby sleep in the crib - baby beddings. Please check that the blankets are of perfect size so that your baby does not roll into it. One should also check that the baby is properly dressed with light and warm night wear.
