A Crib for a Newborn Baby

A newborn baby is not yet able to climb the rungs, but it should be kept in mind that over time his fitness will be greater. Therefore, you should buy a crib for a baby only with vertical rungs, without any horizontal additions.

The selection of a suitable mattress for the newborn is also very important. The mattress should be quite hard, because it will be the healthiest for the child's spine. A hard mattress reduces the risk that the baby will collapse, turn the head and breathe breath exhaled (this is considered a possible cause of Sudden Cot Death Syndrome). The materials inside the mattress should be breathable and preferably artificial. Natural materials, such as seagrass or coconut, can make your baby sensitive. Polyurethane foam, for example, is better. The mattress cover should be made of cotton. In addition, you need to pay attention to whether the mattress is well-matched to the size of the bed.

Between the mattress and the rungs should not fit two fingers of an adult person - then the risk that the handle or baby's leg gets stuck between the rungs and the mattress, is smaller.

If you have a problem with choosing a bed and you are frightened by the multitude of models available on the market, you can always use the opinion of other parents or check the ranking of

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You should find as few items as possible in the crib for the newborn. Any unnecessary toy or pillow is an additional risk for the child. It is suspected that the sudden infant death syndrome occurs, among others, due to trinkets inside the baby's crib, which can limit the oxygen supply to the baby.

Pillows tied to the sides of the crib are also not recommended (so-called protectors). In addition to the fact that they do not have any practical function, they limit the flow of fresh air into the interior of the bed. The ridges should be exposed so that the child can breathe fresh air. In the child's crib should be a mattress, a sheet (preferably on a rubber band), possibly a moisture-retarding or anti-bacterial cover.

Some doctors advise against the use of bedding for a child - a baby can simply be properly and comfortably dressed so that it does not get cold. A child can stretch a quilt or a pillow over his face and thus limit the flow of air. A newborn does not need a pillow to make him comfortable.

To provide the child with entertainment, when it is in the crib and stimulate the development of the child, you can hang a special carousel over the cot. However, make sure that the fixing is stable so that the toy does not fall on the child.

The aesthetic addition to the bed can also be a canopy. However, remember to regularly wash it - dust settling near the baby is not healthy for the baby.